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History Never Repeats: The Best of Split Enz

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compilation
First released:
1987

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Catalog number:
CD 3289/DX 2069
Release dates:
  • 1987 in United States
  • Oct 25 1990
Pop, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie, New Wave, Rock, Art Rock. Vote on Genres

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4 stars Is Neil Finn the greatest living songwriter?!
Is it just me, or has Neil Finn written more catchy, moving songs than anyone else? True, Paul had John, but they often wrote some of their greatest moments separately. When I first got this compilation in the late 80's, I was only familiar with "I Got You," but many songs on this CD soon surpassed that. "Message to My Girl" has to be one of the most moving songs ever, with "I Hope I Never" and "One Step Ahead" being right behind. Combine those with the buoyant (no pun intended) "Six Months.." a…
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3 stars There are better Split Enz compilations available...
Yes, the music is great, but with only 11 tracks this skimpy American release (issued in 1987 to cash in on Neil Finn's success with Crowded House) is the least comprehensive Split Enz compilation on the market. You'd be better off checking out the Australian or UK editions of "The Best of Split Enz", or the remastered double-album, "Spellbound".
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    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    I Got You
    3:31
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    2
    Hard Act to Follow
    3:18
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    3
    Six Months in a Leaky Boat
    4:26
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    4
    What's the Matter With You
    3:08
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    5
    One Step Ahead
    2:53
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    6
    I See Red
    3:16
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    7
    Message to My Girl
    4:02
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    8
    History Never Repeats
    3:00
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    9
    I Hope I Never
    4:33
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    10
    Dirty Creature
    4:03
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    11
    Poor Boy
    3:26
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History Never Repeats: The Best of Split Enz 11 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 3289
release dates: 1987 in Germany
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History Never Repeats: The Best of Split Enz 16 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 3289
release dates: 1989 in Australia
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