Split enz is one of the most successful and longest running bands ever to emerge from new zealand. I find mental notes to be the most intriguing song cycle that split enz came up with. Hello, could you please reupload this fine album and not in rapidshare. Mental notes by split enz mp3, mp4 download deeper state keto. Time has proven that this was unnecessary, as mental notes continues to be a singularly compelling recording. Im most familiar with their album true colours, but have also heard several other albums. The album cover was painted by band member phil judd. Mental notes white vinyl lp remastered audio white vinyl gatefold first time on vinyl for decades new zealand new wave band split enz second album, mental notes, has been newly remastered and will be reissued as a white vinyl pressing. Original vinyl copies featured judd saying make a mental note in the runout groove of the records second side, causing the phrase to be looped ad infinitum on manual turntables until the stylus is removed. By november of 1975 wilkinson was fired and gillies rejoined.
They soon changed the spelling to honor their nz homeland. Listen to your favorite songs from mental notes by split enz now. Mental notes is completely noncommercial art rock filled with ambitious arrangements and slightly disturbing themes courtesy of the phil judd and tim finn songwriting partnership. When i think about it which im only just doing now in. In 2000, when rip it up magazine now in the responsible hands of simon grigg of. Though split enz made many successful records, they never made another as disturbingly brilliant as their debut mental notes. Split enz as a collective was split on their opinion of their work on mental notes.
Aug 25, 2012 though split enz made many successful records, they never made another as disturbingly brilliant as their debut mental notes. Very prog in parts and rather madcap in others this is an album that wont disappoint. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Before they were a relatively popular new wave band in the early 80s they. Split enz had eight songs listed in the apra top 100 new zealand songs. From 1977 onward, with the departure of songwriterguitarist phil judd and the arrival of neil finn, split enz sound began to move from progressive rock towards new wave and pop. Some highlights of the album are the catchy maybe and the dark and somewhat sad stranger than fiction. Split enz s debut album, mental notes and its reworking into second thoughts in 76, came out of the bands most experimental phase. Finns bittersweet crooning perfectly complements judds madman persona on tracks like stranger than fiction. Mental notes is the 1975 debut album by new zealand art rock band split enz.
In australia, the record is entitled second thoughts, a reference. Studio album 9 compilation 3 live 1 the beginning of the enz. May 11, 2009 split enz mental notes album mental notes. However, the true oddity comes in the fact that, given the wealth of obvious influencers, mental notes hardly differs from the pack. Split enz by split enz download split enz on itunes. The band were formed in 1973 by tim finn and phil judd, and included various other members over the. All but two of the songs on the followup, aptly titled second thoughts 1976 were reworkings of songs from mental notes, the sessions from same, or earlier recordings. Before they were known as newwave popsmiths in their native new zealand and abroad, split enz announced their arrival in 1975 via this curious piece of artrock expressionism, replete with atmospheric breaks and backwards masking and pancake. Mental notes is unlike the poppier new wave sound of true colours, and unlike their later development. They were truely original in their sound, and live in 7576 split enz were real inovators. The big differnce on this album is the absence of robert gillies on sax which give mental notes a very different feel.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Listen free to split enz mental notes walking down a road, under the wheel and more. Mental notes by split enz on amazon music unlimited. It was founded in 1973 by tim finn and phil judd, and had a variety of other members during its existence. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Second thoughts aka mental notes is a music studio album recording by split enz crossover progprogressive rock released in 1976 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Mar 12, 2008 this album is the pinnacle of split enz early period. The great nz album today is mental notes the longplaying debut from split enz which was released in 1975. Split enzs first album mental notes, split enzs first album, is very dark and mysterious throughout. Find album release information for mental notes split enz on allmusic. Mental notes by split enz mp3, mp4 download forums deeper state approved recipes mental notes by split enz mp3, mp4 download this topic contains 0 replies, has 1 voice, and was last updated by hansel 1 year, 1 month ago.
There isnt one weak song on this album, and is a must for all fans of the early split enz. Here, weve included two versions each of time for change and stranger than fiction note the polish and flourishes added by roxy musics phil manzanera, a big champion of the band, who. Split enz had caught the attention of roxy musics phil manzanera, who offered to help the band with their next album. Download split enz mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Split enz mental notes cd album at cd universe bonus. You can download split enz collection 19751997 for free on our site flac quality save audio in 1 click wide choice of songs and albums enter the website right now.
The first proper split enz album features the band at its eccentric best. Split enz mental notes vinyl, lp, album at audiophileusa. Combine the storybook elaboration of king crimson spellbound, the fanciful follies of genesis titus, and the queer eccentricity. Well, i gotta try something in a different key take it from the top, mister, if you please yes i must must must make a mental note make a mental note make a mental note. Such lists are often compiled with little sense of history beyond last years lastthought. Dec 30, 2010 the album made a brief appearance on both the australian and new zealand charts. The first proper split enz album features the band. In this episode of essential new zealand albums music critic nick bollinger discusses this landmark 1975 release. Mental notes by split enz mp3, mp4 download deeper state. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of mental notes remastered 2006 by split enz at mp3caprice. In two weeks during mayjune 1975 split enz recorded their debut album mental notes at festivals studio 24 in sydney. Before they were a relatively popular new wave band in the early 80s they were art rockers making wonderfully strange music reminiscent of early genesis and roxy music. On the surface and beneath it too split enz s debut lp mental notes adheres to seemingly no strict perception of 70s rock.
The style, complexity, musicality, and grace that earmark mental notes would underpin the music of split enz and all the braches of the enz family tree for decades to come. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. The group was formed in auckland, new zealand in 1972 by tim finn, phil judd, mike chunn, miles golding, and mike howard, who originally called themselves split ends. Mental notes remastered by split enz buy and download. History never repeats the best of split enz split enz.
Anyway, as you can see, the album was titled mental notes in europe and presumably, if it was released there, america, but to avoid confusion at home, the antipodean version was called second thoughts, although with mental notes itself removed from that version, the two albums only have four tracks in common, all of which were rerecorded. Split enz were a new zealand rock band that was popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Split enzs debut album, mental notes and its reworking into second thoughts in 76, came out of the bands most experimental phase. Choose from split enz sheet music for such popular songs as message to my girl, six months in a leaky boat, and one step ahead. Mental notes, particularly but everything up to and including true download 1. Mental notes to owning all of the bands albums the two box sets. This page includes second thoughts aka mental notes s. Find split enz discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Split enz collection 19751997 free download hires24. As friends rust the fists of time an anthology of short fiction and nonfiction flac download. Well, i gotta try something in a different key take it from the top, mister, if you please yes i mus. Split enz mental notes lyrics and tracklist genius. The bands second record, though the first distributed outside of its native australia.
However, the title is the same as the groups aussieonly debut, which makes it a twee confusing for some folks. Dec 14, 2018 mental notes by split enz mp3, mp4 download forums deeper state approved recipes mental notes by split enz mp3, mp4 download this topic contains 0 replies, has 1 voice, and was last updated by hansel 1 year, 1 month ago. Mental notes is a music studio album recording by split enz crossover progprogressive rock released in 1975 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. This album is the pinnacle of split enz early period. Split enz coloured vinyl reissues superdeluxeedition. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Split enz mental notes reissued 2006 mp3 album download. New zealand new wave band split enz second and third albums, mental notes and dizrythmia, have been newly remastered and will be reissued as coloured vinyl pressings in may. Split enz mental notes 1975, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Well, i gotta try something in a different key take it from the top, mister, if you please yes i must must must make a mental note make a. Split enz mental notes 180g remastered white vinyl. Split enz had eight songs listed in the apra top 100 new zealand songs of all time, more than any other band.
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