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Split Enz at the Nambassa festival, New Zealand, January 1979 True Colours Tour, Commodore Ballroom. Split Enz were a New Zealand band formed in 1972. Regarded as the first New Zealand band to gain significant recognition outside of Australasia, [2] they were initially noted for their progressive/art rock sound, flamboyant visual style and theatrical performances.
In December 1999, Split Enz reunited for a fifth time to perform at the Millennium Concert in Auckland. [9] A sixth reunion followed three years later to mark the 30th anniversary of the band's formation and live debut. [15] On 14 July 2005, Split Enz performed at their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in Melbourne. [9]
Exclusive to the box set Split Enz 1972–1979 — — Rear Enz: Released: 1992; Label: Mushroom; Singles, rarities, demos and live recordings 1980–1984; Exclusive to the box set Split Enz 1980–1984 — — The Best of Split Enz: Released: 1993 (UK & US only) Label: Chrysalis (CDP 528409) — — Spellbound: Released: May 1997; Label ...
Finn wrote or co-wrote some of the band's best-known songs, including "I See Red" and "Six Months in a Leaky Boat". While still a member of Split Enz, he began a solo career, scoring the two hits "Fraction Too Much Friction" and "Made My Day" in 1983; he left the band in early 1984, briefly returning for their farewell tour later that year.
Second Thoughts is the second studio album by New Zealand art rock band Split Enz. It was recorded in London with Roxy Music's guitarist Phil Manzanera producing the album. Four of the songs on the album were reworked versions of songs from their 1975 debut album, Mental Notes.
True Colours is the sixth studio album released by New Zealand band Split Enz, and was their first major commercial success.Released on 21 January 1980, the album featured more pronounced contributions from co-lead singer and songwriter Neil Finn than previous releases.
The Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes is a collection of demos made by New Zealand band Split Enz in 1978. During their 2006 tour of Australia it was announced that these recordings would finally be released as an official album after lengthy pressure from the fan club Frenz of the Enz.
"One Step Ahead" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz. It was released November 1980 as the lead single from their seventh studio album Waiata.. After Split Enz's dissolution in 1984, singer Neil Finn continued to perform "One Step Ahead" with his next group Crowded House, in particular, the group performed the song live at their 1987 concert in Daytona known as Spring Break '87.