Top tracks — play these first
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I Got You — This track stands out with its infectious chorus and catchy melody, showcasing Split Enz's knack for pop songwriting while encapsulating their unique sound.
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Six Months in a Leaky Boat — Blending humor with poignant lyrics, this song captures the essence of the band's ability to combine serious themes with uplifting melodies.
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Message to My Girl — A quintessential love song that highlights the band’s lyrical depth and melodic prowess, making it a fan favorite and signature track.
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
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Spellbound is the sixth studio album by Split Enz, coming two years after the band's previous effort, True Colours. At this point in their career, Split Enz had solidified their reputation as innovative musicians, although they were transitioning towards a more mainstream sound. The record reflects a culmination of their artistic experimentation throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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