Tim Finn (album)
Encyclopedia
Tim Finn is the self-titled album by New Zealand
singer/songwriter Tim Finn
. After having little success with his previous album Big Canoe
, Tim signed up with Capitol Records
, for which he released 3 albums.
While much of Tim's fan base regards this album as his finest accomplishment, it went largely unnoticed outside of Australia
and New Zealand
.
After this album, Tim & younger brother Neil
decided to record a Finn Brothers
album. Crowded House
drummer Paul Hester
was present for the demo recordings of several tracks that were eventually incorporated (along with Tim himself) into the Crowded House
album Woodface
. This was Tim's second album with Capitol.
The 3rd album released on the Capitol label was Before & After.
radio documentary Enzology, keyboardist Eddie Rayner
reveals that the song Been There Done That had been around since the early 80s, along with a collection of other Tim Finn rarities that have never been released.
, except where noted.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
singer/songwriter Tim Finn
Tim Finn
Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...
. After having little success with his previous album Big Canoe
Big Canoe
Big Canoe is the 1986 solo album released by former Split Enz frontman Tim Finn. This album was the first time that Tim had worked with Split Enz co-founder Phil Judd since Judd left the band in 1978. In interviews Tim has said that the idea was that he and Phil were intending on writing again,...
, Tim signed up with Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
, for which he released 3 albums.
While much of Tim's fan base regards this album as his finest accomplishment, it went largely unnoticed outside of Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
After this album, Tim & younger brother Neil
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
decided to record a Finn Brothers
Finn Brothers
The Finn Brothers is a New Zealand Rock musical duo consisting of brothers Neil and Tim Finn. In June 1993 both members were awarded the OBE for their contribution to music....
album. Crowded House
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...
drummer Paul Hester
Paul Hester
Paul Newell Hester was an Australian musician and television personality; he was the drummer for the related bands Split Enz and Crowded House.-The early years:...
was present for the demo recordings of several tracks that were eventually incorporated (along with Tim himself) into the Crowded House
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...
album Woodface
Woodface
Woodface is the third studio album by the band Crowded House. The album was produced by Mitchell Froom and released by Capitol in July 1991. It features five singles "Chocolate Cake", "Fall at Your Feet", "Weather with You", "Four Seasons in One Day", and "It's Only Natural"...
. This was Tim's second album with Capitol.
The 3rd album released on the Capitol label was Before & After.
Trivia
On the Split EnzSplit Enz
Split Enz were a New Zealand band of the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. They achieved chart success in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada during the early 1980s ‒ most notably with the single "I Got You", and built a cult following elsewhere...
radio documentary Enzology, keyboardist Eddie Rayner
Eddie Rayner
Eddie Rayner , is a New Zealand musician who has played in bands such as Split Enz, Space Waltz, Crowded House, The Makers and 801....
reveals that the song Been There Done That had been around since the early 80s, along with a collection of other Tim Finn rarities that have never been released.
Track listing
All songs composed by Tim FinnTim Finn
Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...
, except where noted.
- "Young Mountain" (Finn, Mitchell FroomMitchell Froom-Career:Froom began his career as a keyboard player in Sonoma County, California. The band Crossfire featured two keyboards players; Mitchell on one side of the stage and brother David on the other with Gary Pihl on guitar...
) – 4:18 - "Not Even Close" – 4:19
- "How'm I Gonna Sleep" – 3:56
- "Parihaka" – 4:19
- "Tears Inside" – 4:04
- "Birds Swim Fish Fly" – 3:24
- "Suicide on Downing St." – 3:32
- "Show a Little Mercy" – 4:01
- "Crescendo" – 4:17
- "Been There Done That" – 4:06
Chart Performance
| Albums Charts (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia | #44 |
| New Zealand | #8 |
| Singles Charts (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| How'm I Gonna Sleep | #24 (AUS) #2 (NZ) |
| Parihaka | #6 (NZ) |
| Crescendo | #99 (AUS) |
Personnel
- Tim FinnTim FinnBrian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...
- vocals, guitar, keyboards - Jerry MarottaJerry MarottaJerry Marotta is a drummer currently residing in Woodstock, New York. He is the brother of Rick Marotta, who is also a well-known drummer and composer....
- drums - Tony LevinTony LevinTony Levin is an American progressive rock musician, specializing in bass guitar, Chapman stick and upright bass ....
- bass - Alex AcuñaAlex AcuñaAlejandro Neciosup Acuña aka Alex Acuña is a Peruvian drummer and percussionist, in the Afro-Cuban jazz style.Born in Pativilca, Peru, Acuña played in local bands from the age of ten, and moved to Lima as a teenager. At the age of eighteen he joined the band of Perez Prado, and in 1967 he moved...
- percussion - David Rhodes - guitar
- Neil FinnNeil FinnNeil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
- backing vocals, guitar - Tim Pierce - guitar
- Mitchell FroomMitchell Froom-Career:Froom began his career as a keyboard player in Sonoma County, California. The band Crossfire featured two keyboards players; Mitchell on one side of the stage and brother David on the other with Gary Pihl on guitar...
- keyboards - Noel CrombieNoel CrombieNoel Crombie is a New Zealand singer and former member of the band Split Enz. He fulfilled multiple roles including costume and hair designer, percussionist, album cover designer, and music video director...
- backing vocals - Heart Attack Horns
Other sleeve notes
- Produced by Mitchell Froom
- Recorded & Mixed by Tchad BlakeTchad BlakeTchad Blake is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixer and musician.He has worked with numerous artists and musicians, including State Radio, Apartment 26, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam, Tom Waits, Richard Thompson, Brazilian Girls, Sheryl Crow, November 2nd, Travis, Marike...
- 2nd Engineer - Mike Kloster
- Management: Gary Stamler, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, California 90067
- A&R Direction: Tom Whalley
- Recorded at Soundcastle, Sunset Sound Factory and Ocean Way Studios
- Mastered at Masterdisc by Bob Ludwig
- Thanks- Greta, Neil, Mitchell, Gary, Micki, Tom, Jeremy, and everyone at Capitol, the Finn family and everyone who helped make lean times fatter.
- Art and Design: SHEd