Spellbound
Split Enz · 1997
141 min · 39 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
A vibrant fusion of art rock and pop sensibilities, layered with whimsical melodies and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- whimsical melodies for exploration
- vibrant sound for active listening
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- for long drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Spellbound' marked Split Enz's final studio album before disbanding. This album came after their successful run in the 1980s, featuring hits like 'I Got You' and 'Six Months in a Leaky Boat'. At this point, the band was exploring a more mature sound while reflecting on their earlier influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· XTC· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dirty Creature 4:03
- 2 Strait Old Line 3:59
- 3 I See Red 3:14
- 4 I Got You 3:29
- 5 Late Last Night 4:03
- 6 One Step Ahead 2:53
- 7 I Hope I Never 4:31
- 8 Voices 3:23
- 9 Pioneer 1:30
- 10 Six Months in a Leaky Boat 4:21
- 11 Message to My Girl 4:02
- 12 Take a Walk 3:33
- 13 Nobody Takes Me Seriously 3:27
- 14 What's the Matter With You 3:07
- 15 Poor Boy 3:24
- 16 Shark Attack 2:58
- 17 Charlie 5:46
- 18 Time for a Change 3:31
- 19 I Walk Away 3:46
Disc 2
- 1 History Never Repeats 2:58
- 2 Bold as Brass 3:28
- 3 My Mistake 3:00
- 4 Give It a Whirl 2:50
- 5 Sugar and Spice 3:52
- 6 Without a Doubt 5:57
- 7 Haul Away 2:27
- 8 Stuff and Nonsense 4:20
- 9 The Devil You Know 3:34
- 10 Maybe 2:53
- 11 Matinee Idyll (129) 2:46
- 12 Titus 3:13
- 13 Another Great Divide 3:37
- 14 Semi Detached 5:02
- 15 Hermit McDermitt 4:21
- 16 Doctor Love 4:13
- 17 Make Sense of It 3:32
- 18 Sweet Dreams 5:03
- 19 Years Go By 4:12
- 20 Mental Notes 0:33
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