“Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House (1986)

A few random thoughts. I think Neil Finn is a class “A” songwriter, but I think his most effective lyricism was with Crowded House. I’m not sure why that is. But whether it’s Split Enz, his work with Tim as The Finn Brothers, or Neil’s solo stuff–none of that hits me the same as any random… Read More “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House (1986)

“Best Of My Love” by Eagles (1974)/”Best Of My Love” by The Emotions (1977)

The Eagles (particularly Don Henley) didn’t seem like the type of guys you wanted to hang with at a party unless it was the ‘70s and there was a shit ton of cocaine, but they made some amazing music in their day. “Best Of My Love” is near if not at the top of the list of… Read More “Best Of My Love” by Eagles (1974)/”Best Of My Love” by The Emotions (1977)