Saturday, November 13, 2004

On the Turntable/Cd Player/Ipod

The Finn Brothers - Everyone is Here - Listen here or Here

Most people remember Neil Finn from his days leading Crowded House (and before that with brother Tim in Split Enz). And most people underestimate him because of it. On first listen, Crowded House sounds like innocuous pop, pleasant but disposable.

I believe he is as good a pop songwriter that we have seen since you know who (Hint: NOT RINGO). Lyric, melody & harmony are always crafted carefully & beautifully. He's Richard Bausch with a guitar. And those bridges are perfect.

This new record is filled with beautiful brotherly harmonies, not exactly Everly, but seamless. Jon Brion & Mitchell Froom are on hand to provide the right amount of musical mayhem.

Just buy it and be sorry you missed the tour (as I did - only a newborn could keep me away).

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