The Best of Split Enz
56 min · 16 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and new wave, featuring eclectic arrangements and vivid lyrical storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with engaging highlights
- vivid storytelling throughout the album
- for afternoon relaxation
- eclectic arrangements keep attention
- nostalgic tunes for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'The Best of Split Enz' marks a retrospective look at the band’s evolution from their formation in 1972 through their peak in the early 1980s. This compilation emerged after the group disbanded, encapsulating their transition from quirky art pop to more mainstream success with hits like 'I Got You'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· XTC· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Titus 3:14
- 2 Late Last Night 4:04
- 3 Matinee Idyll 2:56
- 4 Lovey Dovey 3:08
- 5 Time for a Change 4:06
- 6 Crosswords 3:24
- 7 Charlie 5:29
- 8 Another Great Divide 3:40
- 9 Bold as Brass 3:29
- 10 My Mistake 3:01
- 11 I See Red 3:14
- 12 I Got You 3:29
- 13 One Step Ahead 2:53
- 14 History Never Repeats 2:58
- 15 Six Months in a Leaky Boat 3:14
- 16 Message to My Girl 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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