Finn Brothers Album: “Finn”

This understated little gem from the Brothers Finn sneaks up on you and quietly bowls you over with excellent songs, passionate singing and production that's spare but effectively atmospheric. That is, it SHOULD bowl you over---if it doesn't, check your pulse.

Out of all the neil finn related music i have. this is by far my favourite album.it lives in my stereo.it takes at least four plays to appreciate it,like all good music.only talking sense could be one of my very favourite songs of all time.last day of june is too beautiful.where is my soul is beyond words,how both brothers do it lyrically and musically i will never know.

This is a dark, dark album full of native rhythms and chanting and even insect sounds to create a Catholic nightscape. Lots of guilt ("Only Talking Sense"), lust ("Angels Heap"), and angst ("Where is My Soul"). And the melodies, well, they're just haunting. Period.

This music will grow on you. It does not immediately strike you as memorable but give these cuts a few listens and they will certainly grow on you. A longtime fan of the finns back from the split enz days through crowded house this effort seemed a bit docile at first but what great songs here. Favorites "Eyes of The World, Only Talking Sense, Niwhai, and Last Day of June"

This is indeed no Crowded House nor even Split Enz album but it's very pleasant to listen to, and some of the songs have some great melodies. 'Only Talking Sense' is a good example: melodic, slightly off-beat, hinting at a darker side but not really exploring it. It's a bit like a good Chinese meal: much more interesting than most anything else but later on you don't feel satisfied. I wonder if the inevitable multi-tracking when two people do everything has lost some of the cohesiveness of a performance sound. Worth having and very enjoyable, but not quite great.