So from one Kiwi to a whole lot more. Split Enz, have a couple of claims at least. To being the first New Zealand Rock band. Also for paving and showing the way for so many great New Zealand and Australian bands that followed. The Clean, The Chills, The Go Betweens, The Triffids and numerous others owe them a debt at least for showing that it could be done.
Split Enz never really quite broke big but they were known and True Colurs was the one they were known for. And their best. It contains their big hit I Got You, an early indication that Neil Finn really had something going for him. But there's plenty else here. Plenty of the bands early quirkiness and jerkiness, but plenty of pop artistry too. Almost like Devo meets early to mid period Beatles. And just as good as that sounds.
It's a fine little record start to finish. So many highs but I've always loved Nobody Takes Me Seriously Anyway, the story of the ittle jerk in every office, which really should have followed I Got You up the charts. There's plenty, plenty else too. All in all a gem.
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