Frenzy
Split Enz · 1979
58 min · 16 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and new wave, bursting with theatrical flair and eclectic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- theatrical flair and energy
- eclectic instrumentation surprises
- for afternoon gatherings
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, predictable songs
- avoid lengthy album experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 19, 1979, 'Frenzy' was Split Enz's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Mental Notes' in 1975. By this time, the band had solidified their quirky aesthetic and were gaining recognition beyond New Zealand, particularly in Australia and the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· XTC· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give It a Whirl 3:03
- 2 I See Red 3:14
- 3 Famous People 3:02
- 4 Hermit McDermitt 4:03
- 5 Stuff and Nonsense 4:27
- 6 Mind Over Matter 2:57
- 7 Marooned 2:32
- 8 Master Plan 3:07
- 9 She Got Body, She Got Soul 2:57
- 10 The Roughest Toughest Game in the World 3:44
- 11 Abu Dhabi 5:22
- 12 Betty 4:44
- 13 Frenzy 2:30
- 14 Semi Detached 5:04
- 15 Carried Away 4:33
- 16 Horse to Water 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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