Crowded House - Temple of Low Men
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Free Music Review: The prodigious Neil "Mullane" Finn
Hit: 5 Stars
I ordered this CD to complement my collection of 1980's music.
Having witnessed a Split Enz concert, way back in 1981 or so
I wished to treat myself to more of those suspended, minor and
fragmented chords, that Neil enjoys constructing songs with.
Most CH fans will be aware that the trilogy of the eponymous
Crowded House, Together Alone and Woodface CD's stand the test
of musical time. Amazon were "out of stock" when I initially
ordered, this CD - "Temple of Low Men." One day it arrived;
to prove that happiness is not a warm gun, but Crowded House.
The reviews for this CD. praise the song "Into Temptation."
Perhaps one of the most brillaint songs ever written. I hope
Paul McCartney agrees? Neil completes his prodigious feat of
songwritng, by the time he records Woodface. Naturally it does
not finish there. After a reunion of CH in 2007,you can catch
Neil, his brother and son plus "the band"; either live in
concert or on DVD,CD...perhaps vinyl?? Whichever media pocket
decide upon, the end result will be the same. You will have
paid homage to one of the greatest songwriting talents in the
world. Good on yer Neil!
Free Music Review: Beautiful Melodies
Hit: 5 Stars
This disk shows songwriting maturity for the Crowded House folks. The melodies are haunting and lovely, the lyrics poignant, and the arrangements more sophisticated. Neil Finn, drummer Paul Hester, and bass player Nick Seymour play tight as usual, and their vocals blend into sweet harmonies. This disk opens with a powerful rocker, "I Feel Possessed" which is a fine example of these musical strengths. "Kill Eye" is another straight ahead driver, with great lead vocals by Neil. "Into Temptation" is a brilliant song, with a lovely melody and lush string arrangements. "Mansion In the Slums" is an interesting tune. "When You Come" is a great example of dynamic command with it's swirling arrangements and choral harmonies. "Sister Madly" has a skiffle sound, with bare snare drums and acoustic guitar, which drives to a powerful chorus. "Better Be Home Soon" is the poignant conclusion, a somber homecomeing song with wonderful keyboard strings which call upon the keyboard lines of "Don't Dream". This disk did not sell as well as other Crowded House releases, but the songwriting displays a more mature sound. I think this is a very memorable disk, full of overlooked, yet great songs.Free Music Review: Unknown Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
If you've read the previous customer reviews and laughed at the review that ranked this disc as one of the best of the 80s, behind Joshua Tree - stop laughing. This disc has NO weak songs. None. Zip. Zilch. Nada. The greatness of this disc lies in the subtle realization that there are no weaknesses here. Do I believe in liberally administering five star reviews? Absolutely not. From the opening keyboard strokes on "I Feel Possessed" to Neil's last breath on "Better Be Home Soon", the sheer quality of the songwriting and production will astound you. Other highlights include "Into Temptation" (perhaps the second-best* song Neil Finn has ever written), "Kill Eye" (killer guitar), and "In the Lowlands" (beautiful harmonies). I didn't particularly care for Crowded House's debut (though I love "World Where You Live"); I first listened to "Temple of Low Men" when a friend recommended it to me and loaned it to me. I've been a fan of this disc for more than twelve years, and it has never aged on me. Trust the customer reviews on this one - you will not be disappointed.*Neil's best song - written when he was with Split Enz - is "Message to My Girl".
Free Music Review: INCREDIBLE SONGWRITING
Hit: 5 Stars
This is where my love of Crowded House really began. I enjoyed their first album, but when I heard this I was awestruck be Neil Finn's songwriting. He's also a damn good guitarist and employs that good ole mellotron in ways different from the progressive rock bands of the 70's. There was more experimentation going on here than on the first album. The songs are generally longer and some feature some odd time signatures and changes. It's hard to point out standout cuts here as they are all so well structured. I guess if I have to do that I'd have to say "I feel Possessed", the Lennon/McCartney influenced "Kill Eye" and "Mansion In The Slums". "Into Temptation" would probably be my favorite as far as merging poetic lyrics with a haunting melody. I also own the "Woodface" CD. It's a fine album, but this is hands down their best. Neil Finn may not exactly be a household name here in the U.S. but the fact that so many people are covering his songs today is a testament to his genius.I highly recomend this disc
Free Music Review: A Great CD.
Hit: 5 Stars
I've long admired Split Enz/Crowded House/Neil + Tim Finn, and it's hard to pick one cd to review without reviewing them all. Temple of Low Men is a classic. Of the four Crowded House cds this one has 10 solid tracks with no filler and no excess. Their debut is great, but I think Temple of Low Men moved Crowded House out of the pop spotlight and into a more mature band. The debut is a rougher, less honed effort than Temple is. Temple is also better than Woodface in that it's shorter and more consistent. It's also better than Together Alone for the same reasons--shorter, more consistent songcraft. All of Crowded Houses cds are great, but Temple of Low Men with songs like "Into Temptation", "I Feel Possessed", "When You Come", "Kill Eye", "Better Be Home Soon", "Love This Life", "Mansion in the Slums", "Never Be the Same" and "Sister Madly" show that they can make a classic cd. This is a must have for any rock collector.