Neil Finn: One Nil (Parlophone)

Former Prince associates Wendy And Lisa help the ex-Crowded House singer rediscover how to write uptempo songs on a punchier affair than his debut.

Once the deceptively laidback Squeeze rhythm of Rest Of The Day Off blossoms into a wall of sound guitar for Hole In The Ice, the pace rarely lets up. From the Weather With You man, it's ironic that the later acoustic laments are the album's weakest moments.

A 2-1 win - coasting to victory before a late own goal makes it edgy.
6/10