Mental Notes
Split Enz · 1975
50 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
Eclectic melodies and theatrical vocals intertwine in a kaleidoscopic exploration of life and identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic exploration of identity
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- theatrical vocals for engagement
- reflective moments of introspection
- wave-like shifts in energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, fast tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 31, 1975, 'Mental Notes' marked Split Enz's debut album, showcasing their early art pop sound as they began to carve their niche in the New Zealand music scene. At this time, the band was still relatively unknown, experimenting with diverse musical styles and theatrical elements that would become hallmarks of their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· XTC· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walking Down a Road 5:22
- 2 Under the Wheel 7:47
- 3 Amy (Darling) 5:15
- 4 So Long for Now 3:18
- 5 Stranger Than Fiction 6:57
- 6 Time for a Change 3:45
- 7 Maybe 2:56
- 8 Titus 3:02
- 9 Spellbound 4:59
- 10 Mental Notes 0:42
- 11 129 3:03
- 12 Lovey Dovey 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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