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 |