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Elliott Smith but not as enjoyable Would listen again though
this was ok, recognised the huge hits in the first half of the album and then it's more than punched itself out by the end of the second third - overall easy to listen to but not pushing any limits
A decent example of that indie means adult contemporary style that had its moment in the early to mid 90s. Hootie and Blowfish fans take note. It's an alright album but I confess that I tuned out on a lot on this one, even during repeated listens (to be fair, I picked a day when I was quite tired to try this one out). 'Weather With You' is a good song and it does some heavy lifting of the others. But it's an alright album.
Это не так уже прямо отвратительно, но господи боже этот альбом испытывает терпение. Лучшая песня - Four Season In One Day.
The whole time I was listening to this album it reminded me of a band that sounded better but I just couldn't place it. I've never heard anything off this album previously, but it all sounded very familiar. Basically early 90s alternative rock, but not the heavy grunge rock, the acoustic folk driven almost new wave type. Sort of like REM, but not as good. It sounded like everything else at the time, and I'm not sure what came first. It was ok
Three absolute bangers on here - Fall at your feet, It's Only Natural and Weather with you. The rest is decent too but - especially growing up in Australia - those three are tunes that I grew up hearing.
Not their best album.
A brilliant album by a brilliant band
OK album. This is very 90s-era alternative rock from an 80s pop artist and it's not terrible, but I just didn't respond to it on any emotional level. ***
I loved this! Kind of reminded me of REM or XTC, love this kind of upbeat pop-y rock stuff. On a first listen, several of the songs stood out to me (especially Weather With You and Italian Plastic), but on the second listen I added basically all the rest as well.
I liked this more than I thought I would
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Perfectly Pleasant Pop Rock
If this album were a drink, it would be non alcoholic beer.
It’s a nice poppy album. The singing is good, the riffs are nice and poppy. Chord changes are nice. After two listens, I like, not love it. Chocolate Cake and a couple of the other singles are worth listening again, but as an overall album, this is a 3/5.
I just knew that one song. Now listening to a full album I appreciate Crowded House a lot more. I'd describe them as soft rock in a better sense. The bass player does a really good job.
Kinda weird 90s indie. I liked most of the album but some was funk in a odd way. "God in his swxy pants and sausage dog."
Alright
First off, this kind of feels like proto-Wilco in a lot of spots, but like…more adult contemporary and a bit more saccharine. Second, let’s talk about New Zealand, because I feel they are underrepresented on this list. So much great rock music came from New Zealand in the 80’s and early 90’s and this looks to be the closest the list comes to it, which is a shame, because, frankly, this record isn’t that impressive (sorry, Crowded House fans). The Flying Nun record label was putting out amazing music throughout those years and there’s not a mention of it on the list. Like seriously influential music…music that would inform American Indie Rock throughout the 90’s and beyond: The Clean, The Chills, Toy Love, The Verlaines, Tall Dwarfs, the Bats, Snapper…it’s a long list worthy of deep-dive if you enjoy bands like Pavement, Guided Voices, Yo La Tengo or Superchunk. For a New Zealand-based counterpoint to this record from a year earlier, listen to “Vehicle” by The Clean. If you’ve only got 20 minutes, listen to their “Boodle Boodle Boodle” EP from 1981. That’s a band you need to hear before you die. Crowded House? For me, not as much.
3.5 stars rounded up.
Some interesting tracks, barely a 3 overall, however.
A few good songs in the first half. Faded away in the second half.
Better than expected
90s Joy! Own this one and always liked Crowded House.
I didn’t really like the vocals but I’d guess that’s just an accent thing.
The amount of times I was forced to sing Weather With You as a child...
The songs sound familiar.
I liked this pretty well, but nothing really stood out as exceptional
The Split Enz album we finally had to have? Love Tim but wasn't a fan of him muscling in on the House. But looking back, this is magic, mostly.
enjoyed this a lot. really solid album with no real low points
So this is about it for crowded house and hits. Most of these songs are still on some radio stations regular rotation in my country, I'm sick of it. I'm sick of these two brothers who can't keep a band together. 3/10 it might be good but I hate it.
Didn't dislike, but there's not much here
I've got time for the Finn brothers - I know they're respected and liked by musicians I admire, and I've seen them play in later years in a couple contexts. But good will aside, and despite a couple great tracks, this is some middling 90s fare.
Insanely boring. Like someone took the worst parts of REM and made a compilation of it. Should be nowhere near this list.
Fine collection of Beatles influenced '90s indie rock - some tunes made me think of Guster
I did not know Crowded House, shockingly, before listening to this. I also now feel OK that I did not. This album is good. Songs are good. well crafted, well produced, well written. I just don't feel particularly grabbed by anything. It is light, pleasurable even. But it is not memorable.
По названию и обложке я начал трястись и думать что это какой-нибудь жесткачграйндкор. Но деревянное лицо прячет за собой довольно нежный и лёгкий рок. В принципе слушабельно. Мне не то что бы заходит, но было нормас.
ganz ok das ganze
A pretty safe, enjoyable pop rock album that feels very 90s, I remember a few of these hits. Found this hard to rate as it was nice enough and has some great moments but also never really held my attention in a serious way. I won't begrudge it coming up again but I can't see myself seeking it out in future.
Never heard of this band or any of their songs. This album really grew on me and it almost felt like two different bands from the beginning of the album to the end. I really liked Weather with you, Italian Plastic and There Goes God. Harmonicas draw me in and I just can't help but like them.
After reading the lyrics to the song, I think Chocolate Cake is supposed to represent greedy excesses of commercialism. And I guess maybe Andy Warhol could be laughing in his grave. With youtubes and toktiks it seems like anyone can have their 15 minutes. This album was ok. Not great. Not bad. I liked Fall at Your Feet.
The first song felt very fat shamey, which set a weird offensive tone at the start of the album. That song aside, I really enjoyed a lot of the songs on this, especially the last several. It felt interesting and reflective and was pretty catchy too.
This list has exposed me to a bunch of music I otherwise would never have listened to. Fun album! It lost me here and there but the artist really tries something different. It gives me Cat Stevens vibes with a little more edge in some places.
Really upbeat and fun. Reminded me of late 80s/early 90s Rush at times. I didn’t know any of the songs besides “Weather With You” and unlike other one hit wonder albums on this list… this one was actually good all the way through
This was pretty good. I was not previously familiar with the album, but had heard of the artist. I enjoyed the sound and variety, but none of the songs themselves really stood out to me at first listen. I did like the album enough to listen again so maybe I can form a better opinion then.
This album has BIG 'recently divorced dad' vibes
Pretty good composition, kinda cheesy
I didn't really like most of this album execpt chocolate cake so I am feeling conflicted. Those are my only two thoughts there is nothing more complex then that: chocolate cake good, the rest not really good. So idk
4.0
Chill early 90's alt rock vibe. Not my cup of tea, but interesting. A couple good tracks.
Bro wtf...no
Nice album, some boring songs, some hits.
This is the epitome of inoffensive music, the sort of music played for people who don't really like music at events where music is required. I can imagine there's a lot of wedding parties where this gets played. I noticed another reviewer calling out the similarity between this and the music in Spyro. Once my mind had been drawn attention to that fact, it stuck with me throughout the entire album, nudging it up from a snooze fest 1 star, to a tedious and beige 2 star effort.
An all time classic.
Great compositions and a fun listen!
Feels like a pretty standard 90s rocky poppy album. It was enjoyable, but not amazing. It's just easy listening.
Easy listening but doesn't do anything for me.
I didn't find this one very notable. Nothing really jumped out as good or bad. I like the cover though Will I listen to again: 2%
Everywhere you goooo oo oooo Yep, just as expected, an hour ISH of middle of the road nothing music
I am pretty sure Don't Dream It's Over is the only Crowded House song I know and I am glad to have now listened to an album that does not have that song on it! I enjoyed this album. Looking at some of the track titles had me worried this would be overtly religious but it does an ok job at not going that route. There are some very tongue in cheek lyrics here. Reminds me of REM a bit. No idea they were from a land down under. I loved Four Seasons in One Day but was very sad to hear that song was used as a tribute to their drummer and founding member Paul Hester at performances after he killed himself.
I can’t say I’m disappointed because I hate Don’t Dream It’s Over and I don’t hate this. I also don’t like it and I’m not sure why I needed to hear this. 2 feels harsh and 3 feels too high. I’m going to round down from 2.4 to a 2.
Cet album m’a terriblement ennuyée
I liked this, it was upbeat and boppy. I would listen to this again.
Good old American 90s pop rock. Inoffensive middle of the road, couple of big hits. All in probably deserves to be on the list.
Great album, discovered Jimmy Buffett covered their song. Fun music.
It was ok. Always take the weather is the obvious highlight
Uplifting and moving melodies. Their musicianship, harmonies, lyrics…this album deserved a lot more attention in the day.
Not great. It's okay as a background sound.
Bekannt: Weather with you
This album has some real gems. I think with a few more listens it might go into my rotation, but for a single listen I'd give it a 4.
Pop rock lullabies for adults.
Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did.
Loved this album, so many great singles while still being cohesive. Really enjoyable.
Just fine. It was basic and generic but very easy to listen to
Schöner Gitarrenrock. Kann man gut nebenbei hören. Ein Hit ist sogar dabei
Woodface by Crowded House is an album that shines with lovely harmonies and a distinctly summery feel. The vocals are rich and well-blended, creating an inviting and warm listening experience. Songs like Weather with You and Four Seasons in One Day stand out with their catchy melodies and intricate arrangements. However, after a few tracks, the album starts to feel a bit samey, with a lack of variation in tempo and style. While the harmonies and instrumentation are consistently strong, I found the songs blending together. Despite this, the lyrical content remains thoughtful and engaging, often reflecting on personal themes and relationships. The production quality is excellent, highlighting the band's musicianship and Neil Finn's songwriting skills. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 4 STAND OUT TRACK - Fall at Your Feet
There are some really nice ones on here with some very enjoyable harmonies in particular
Something interesting about the sound of the singers voice, a little heavy and sad, which I like, and a kind of muted sound in the tone of the music... But it feels and sounds like POP music to me, blehh 2 stars
Nice album not as good as their first which I hope shows up on here.
Was not impressed by this album and didn’t think there was anything special about it.
Being a New Zealander, my opinion of Crowded House is definitely more positive than it should be – but seriously, this stuff slaps. The band is sort of a combination of R.E.M. and the Eagles, with a little of Neil Finn's 80s Split Enz sprinkled in there. The main reason I mention the Eagles is because of Crowded House's tendency to rely heavily on two- or three-part harmonies throughout entire tracks – not that that's necessarily a bad thing. It adds a bit of colour to an otherwise fairly standard vocal. The guitar lines and solos are solid, if a little artificial – but honestly, for 90s pop rock, I'll take what I can get. The hit single Weather With You has a sparkling, sitar-sounding lead guitar that inexplicably forces its way into your head even though it doesn't exactly scream "riff". It's pretty infectious, and also the strongest track on the album. Fall At Your Feet has a catchy melodic hook, making it another great track. Other tracks like Chocolate Cake, It's Only Natural, Four Seasons In One Day, and Fame Is are pretty darn good too. Lots of references to other musicians and famous figures in the lyrics, which comes across as a bit contrived at times but is still a fun addition. I have to imagine the cover art is a nod to either Aboriginal or Māori (Australia or New Zealand native) culture, but I'm not certain. Still, it's pretty cool, and certainly memorable. 4/5 Key tracks: Chocolate Cake, Fall At Your Feet, Weather With You, Four Seasons In One Day
Cuánto tiempo hacía que no escuchaba As Sure As I Am. Me dejó el cd Marta. Lo tuve durante mucho tiempo. Se lo quise devolver, pero no lo ha querido. Pero si lo quiere, se lo devuelvo. Cuánto tiempo hacía que no escuchaba Italian Plastic.
Solid album. I feel like I had heard 1 song before. If you're going to play pop music it better have a hook. The song writing is well crafted on this album. I enjoyed it more the 2nd time I listened.
Overall a pleasant almost dream-like listen, but definitely some bits to just sleep through in there. Best songs are It’s Only Natural and Weather With You. The songwriting is strong, catchy power pop and ballads, somewhat Beatles-esque, or Squeeze-like. Don’t think Crowded House gets the notice they deserve in the US, I always thought they were a one-hit wonder, but they were really a solid band and Neil Finn was a great songwriter and this is probably their best album.
I initially wrote a review calling this department store music. Giving a few tracks a relisten (and the great Don't Dream It's Over too), that assessment was unfair. The songwriting here is definitely above average, especially the vocal melodies and lyrics. The second half especially contains the albums more adventurous and impressive side. Chocolate Cake soured me significantly and it took until the brilliant Fame Is for me to realize that I just disliked Chocolate Cake, not the rest of the album. How Will You Go is a particularly beautiful track.
its just fine really. i dont feel anything for it but i dont hate it.
Opzich prima, maar behalve Wester with you niet heel speciaal
Hebben we deze live gezien? JA NATUUUUUIUURLIJK. Fan dus. Ik ken weinig. Maar 4 sterren
Some very good pop songs on here and you can hear the influence of the Beatles on their style, especially the harmonies. This style was replicated throughout the entire decade of the 90s. But there are a few very average songs, so get a high 3 from me.
Decent but often middle of the road - shades of Travis and other late 90’s/2000s almost easy listening mellowcore rock spliced with some introspective if overwrought lyrics about God. Better when more experimental with chord changes and instrumentation. #WhispersAndMoans
What an incredible album. Very Beatles ish but with stronger production and a deeper sound. Instrumentals were good, the harmonies even better. Fun lyrics - it starts off with a bang on Chocolate Cake and just keeps going all over the place. Musical roller coaster.
Muy bueno.
Not bad
Decent but I'll definitely forget about its existence after a while.
I don't hate this.
Rating: 5/10 Meh.
Some good stuff here, 3.5 stars
This was okay, I listened to it a couple days ago and I don't remember anything sticking out really
eh...
Very meh
It's music? Nothing really stuck out to be. It's fine. Nothing bad but nothing special. A common response I have but really nothing made an impact on me. It's competently made but that's all I can say.
It's 2024 and all mediocre music sounds like AI to me. I had to check the release date to confirm that this was made by people.
Really enjoyed the first few songs, then it lost my attention. Good discovery nonetheless
Woodface is a fantastic collection of beautiful pop songs. All instrumentation, vocals, lyrics and arrangements fit. That is also my complaint. It's gets a bit dull after a while. I am missing some contrast, some tempo or style change. Then again, an album with Chocolate Cake, It's Only Natural, Weather with You and Four Seasons in One Day is a gift to humankind.
Nothing special.
Kinda just alright to me, forgettable
Woodface ‘There goes God in his sexy pants and his sausage dog’ I’ve always slightly dismissed Crowded House as a bit 90s salesman in a Mondeo driving up and down the M1 tapping his fingers on the wheel to their latest album. However I have read a lot about them as pop classicists heavily influenced by the Beatles, and I do like the craftsmanship and tune of Weather with You, so I was quite looking forward to giving this a go and hoping for a nice jangly, pop-rock album of nice tunes and playing. First thing that stood out was that this sounded very 90s, very dated production wise. Lots of space, but without sounding very big. I think it sounds a bit cold, there’s not much warmth or intimacy to my ears. It’s got a very 90s adult rock bass sound, a bit 5 sting session player that I really dislike. I really didn’t like Chocolate Cake, the opening chords annoyed me for some reason although I thought the lyric was very good, very dry. It’s Only Natural, I like the riff and the verses, the chorus grates on me a bit - feels like a Sunday car journey with your parents. Fall at Your Feet is not bad either, but does have some of the same Sunday energy as It’s Only Natural. Weather with You - great song, it really does stand out, particularly after the slightly dull Tall Trees. Nice harmonies, great chorus and I like the riff. Whispers and Moans, I really don’t like the wah wah or the horns. Four Seasons in One Day is a nice song, I do like it but it does suffer from the sound of the album. There Goes God, Fame Is (the heavier rocking sound is pretty unconvincing) all the way to How Will You Go are pretty unremarkable, making the 2nd half of the album a bit nothingy. I do love the harmonies and the brothers’ vocal blend, they sound so good together in a way that only siblings do, a bit like the Everly Brothers. Despite that that though I’m not keen on the lead vocal sound. When they use slightly different instrumentation (eg strings on All I Ask or accordion on As Sure as I am) it tends to feel slightly hollow, maybe it’s the production but it sounds a bit half hearted and at arms length, not adding any layers or texture. It’s not quite as good as I was hoping, although there are some good tunes on it, a lot of it passed me by. By looking to be tasteful and pop classical it ends up being a bit too inoffensive and hotel lobby. I keep going on about it but I don’t think the sound and production help, and I did find a lot of it pretty bland and forgettable, particularly the 2nd half. The only saving graces are the vocal harmonies, they are uniformly excellent, and some of the lyrics, which are very wry and sardonic. 2 feels too low as it’s not terrible, so a solid middle of the road 3, mainly for the 2 or 3 good songs, the harmonies and some of the lyrics. ⭐⭐⭐️
I quite liked this, in a good way “easy listening”, love his voice.
This one is pure 90s nostalgia for me – from the distinctive album cover, to some of the more poignant lyrics I remember noting down wistfully in my university notebook. I probably haven't listened to this since 1995 though, and it has dated, or I've changed (more likely), but really good to hear it again. Gentle and whimsical. Favourite track: As Sure As I Am, and the sublime harmonies on She Goes On
Fantastic. Perfect encapsulation of the early 90s.
Nice! They sound like Squeeze. Their personality starts to show several songs in
I’ve listened to two songs and I can’t take any more.
My first real exposure to these guys was through the video for something so strong. I loved the sound that they had. It was useful and happy sounding. I realized later that I had been hearing some of their stuff from time to time. Most of those tunes were from this album. It’s a great album. Neil Finn is a fantastic songwriter. His songs can pull you right in. You feel everything he wants you to feel. I have so much in my music catalog that I really enjoy. Crowded House is in there. This album represents well!
Reminiscent of both Steely Dan and Squeeze, this is good solid Power Pop of the sort that I enjoy, to an extent. I think it’s problem is that unlike Steely Dan and Squeeze, who are both observational and tragic, Woodface is just observational. There should be more pathos in the storytelling, because it’s there in the music. As it is, it’s enjoyable, but never quite elevates itself to more than that
pleasant surprise enjoyed it 4.6/5
Very controlled and well produced pop rock (?). Again I find myself often listening instead of it just being in the background.
Crowded House's "Woodface" is a delightful blend of catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and impeccable musicianship. Released in 1991, the album features a mix of upbeat pop-rock anthems and introspective ballads, showcasing the band's versatility and songwriting prowess. Tracks like "Weather with You" and "It's Only Natural" are infectious and instantly memorable, while songs like "Fall at Your Feet" and "Four Seasons in One Day" demonstrate the band's ability to craft poignant, emotionally resonant ballads. While "Woodface" may not have received the same level of commercial success as some of Crowded House's other albums, it remains a fan favorite and a testament to the band's enduring appeal. With its timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics, "Woodface" is a must-listen for fans of classic pop-rock.
So far I'm liking it. Several tracks in. Chocolate Cake was an odd choice for the first song lol All I Ask isy new favorite song!
Potential but didn't get near it
Solid. Couple songs that are 4s, but I didn't get the sense that this is a 5-star album over all, to my tastes.
That is a wooden face.
ok
Fine
i wasn't really expecting such a range from crowded house. the opening track, "chocolate cake," has a blues-y, smooth feel to it. multiple songs contained new wave vibes. "all i ask" incorporates jazz into such a beautiful number. woodface has lots of rock and pop but branches further than that. the lyrics, too, felt creative and different. i suspect this album was ahead of its time, because it sounded so much like alternative from the early aughts. 3.5
I had literally never heard anything by Crowded House aside from "Don't Dream It's Over", which is far and away their greatest hit (not featured on this album). In any case, these guys surprised by showing a lot of versatility and talent on Woodface! Aspects of this album include alternative rock, blues rock, and even a bit of singer-songwriter type crooning. This album was not anything groundbreaking in my opinion, but it was diverse and enjoyable. And really, a song about chocolate cake is in and of itself a winner to me.
Good but didn't grab me
chill sunny day, instrumental use/riffs are very interesting in some songs. i’m not feeling intense emotions, but it’s enjoyable
Seichter Psychedelic Rock.
Crowded House was ok in the day, and they haven't changed much since then.
Interesting. Their hot songs wasn’t even on this album.
Very pleasantly surprised by this album. Real music, real melodies, real vocals- good damn music for a change.
- chocolate cake is 7.5/10 - its only natural to weather with you are all 6.5/10 - whispers and moans is 5.5/10 - four seasons in one day is V XTC and is 6/10 - there goes god is 6.5/10 - can’t remember the next three so 5.5/10 -italian plastic is 6.5/10 - she goes on 5/10 - how will ypu go/ im still here 4.5/10 overall: 6/10 which is 3/5
Started really strongly with chocolate cake which was pretty wacky and pretty enjoyable and then continued like this with it’s only natural and fall at your feet. It didn’t sound like something from the early 90s honestly. I found all I ask was really quite relaxing without being laboriously repetitive which i appreciated. Overall this was good fun
Pretty nice good album
Good album, they have better albums in my opinion
Middling generic pop rock.
ALL HIT RADIO! Hit after hit after hit! Weather With You actually bends the sound. Overblown hype alert: this sounds almost Shakespearian; the play on words, the story telling, the subtleties in the change of mood. Very classy
Just sounds like all filler
2.5
Appreciate the songwriting craft but found it hard to get too excited about this. The singles will probably be listened to forever but they've definitely been overplayed so hard to be objective
No es mi estilo
mid. four seasons in a day and fall at your feet and chocolate cake and there goes god are chill, rest is decent but boring. low 7/10
que bueno que me tocó escucharlo un dia de lluvia
v sparkly, but a lot of it also v slow & kind of beatlesy which i struggle with (i rly do not like the beatles, this is a beach boys household!!) favs: chocolate cake fall at your feet weather with you
Prima achtergrondmuziek
Leuke dingetjes maar was het met niet
Lyrically and instrumentally fantastic, but I spent the entire album wishing a more soulful singer was performing, which wouldn't be damning if it wasn't a thought 8 couldn't shake at all.
This album really surprised me. I didn’t know what to expect and this is some great song writing and performances.
Probably in my top 5 albums. Half a dozen perfect pop songs most bands would kill for 1 of. So catchy you can’t help but sing along, but not just dumb simple, layers of depth underneath. Love it.
My first time listening to a whole Crowded House album. It's good! The first track is strangely bad, but after that it's all good. Plenty of classics on there too. 3.75 stars
Oh nostalgia. This album was massive in Australia when it came out. It had 5 hit singles, which are still played on the radio today. With that said I've never listened to the full album before. (I was in the punk and metal scene when it came out). So nostalgia aside and listening critically, is it a good album? I'd say this is a really good album, but there is nothing ground breaking here, so I can't call it great.
First time hearing this group - will listen to more.
Some nice songs, some forgettable ones.
You know, I'm kind of surprised that I haven't gotten very many albums from Australia or New Zealand so far. I believe Melodrama by Lorde is the only one I've gotten until now. Anyways, Woodface by Crowded House is a pretty good album. I did like Melodrama more, but like most of my album comparisons, this is completely meaningless. This album is enjoyable though. The sound is just nice. I like the singing. The harmonies work well. The writing isn't the best, but it does the job. I wasn't sure if this deserved to be on the list, but seeing as how these guys seemed to have had a much bigger impact in their home turf than in America, as well as the quality of this album, I'd say this is a decently deserving album of being on this list. High 3/5.
Okay album, some standout moments but overall quite bland. 6/10
This was a really fun pop album. Totally knew some of the songs that weren’t their “hits”. Just a nice listen! Last track got kinda weird but everything was fun.
Meh
Very good album, had nice personality between songs, and you can’t miss with chocolate cake
Kind of liked this one. Some of the songs weren’t great, but overall liked the style and the music. 3/5 Might listen again
not bad not moving
All nice breezy pop going by in the background. Nothing bad to say about it - and the album art is eye catching - but I didn't walk away with a song in my heart.
Really good pop rock, little more to say. Perhaps a slight paradox; it manages to feel both middle-of-the-road and substantial at the same time. You can hear traces of Paul McCartney, Squeeze and, in rockier tracks like 'Tall Trees' and 'Fame Is', the Knack. But all those guys put out five star albums, and this doesn't quite scale the heights. Neil Finn has a wan voice that works in the context the music, and the band chop it up admirably. Songwriting is neat too - some cute observations studded here there in the lyrics.
A great balance of genres between alt-90's and some classic Australian grunge sounds with a hint of pop
*yawn* I fail to see what is original, or outstanding. Forgettable.
Enjoyed this. Nice harmonies.
Meh
I loved this album in the beginning but by the end it felt a bit subdued and redundant.
Good album, mate. Few really nice and well known songs, the rest of the record solid, at least. It's a rather typical pop rock album, but they have done almost everything correctly. It's more surprising, because I have never in my life heard of a band called Crowded House. Good stuff, not 5 stars worthy, but still a really positive note.
Fun
Really good! Weather with you is my favourite.
Najbolje pjesme: 1. Weather With You
This was a new band for me and was very pleasantly surprised, it was solid from start to finish.
Never heard of these guys before. Very 90's sound. I enjoyed quite a few songs, but a lot of it seemed very dated. Probably would have liked it a lot more when I was in high school, but since I did not hear it then there is no nostalgia factor to pull it up a star.
I mentioned in a previous review that I am not traditionally confused by music. Whether it be the genre, or just the execution and production style, I can almost always settle into something unless I just genuinely don’t like the music. But for this particular album, I am confused by myself. I am, to put it plain and simple, perplexed. Because there is one part of me that is disappointed in the lack of inspiration present in this. So many of these songs seem derivative of much I’ve heard before, and they feel lifeless in their execution. Imagine a less enthusiastic and less technically proficient version of The Police. But there is another part of me that enjoys what my ears are hearing. I feel like I was mislead by the opening song, because that is easily the most exciting thing going on here, and I hoped the rest of the album would follow that same energy, but it let me down slightly. All I Ask was definitely unexpected, but I appreciated the variety. The last thing I thought I would hear was a bossanova-esque song. Really the last couple of songs are where the album tries the most new ideas. And even though they show more emotion in the last minute of the closing track than on anything else, those songs still fall kind of flat. This is one of the most middle of the road records I’ve had to listen to so far, and I don’t love it. But I don’t hate it either. Rating: 6/10
Never heard any of these songs. After when I used to hear this band. Some were good but a little long.
Listened Before? N This one was pretty good. I'm famailiar with their work from their couple of mainstream hits, of course, but I wasn't aware of their storied history in Australia and NZ. It has a different feel from American rock music of the time and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I could listen to this again and may. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Weather With You
Wanted to dislike this and tbh I found them a bit bland but there is a grudging respect deserved to them. The songs are good....it just needs a bit of fizz.
pretty average but neil finn has a lovely voice
Alright
I know Crowded House was huge in Australia and New Zealand, but here in the US they're one hit wonders known for "Don't Dream It's Over." Despite an obsession with music from Oceania, I've never explored this band and only know a couple other Neil Finn songs from "The Hobbit" soundtrack and other artists' covers of his work. This is very typical of early 90s pop rock with Beatles-esque harmonies, lots of jangly guitars, and that vaguely Southern Americana sound that was popular with artists like Tom Petty, Sister Hazel, Jude Cole, etc. I'm not complaining, because I like all that stuff. Lyrically, there are a lot of love songs that wouldn't be out of place on a Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, or Richard Marx album. Some of the synths and effects sound a bit dated. "Chocolate Cake" is a song critical of American excess and materialism/pop art that's a little cheesy in its preachiness. "All I Ask" is an odd foray into something that's part lounge song part Bond theme that doesn't work all that well. On the other hand, the bluesy guitar work of "Tall Trees" is cool, as are the Finn brothers' harmonies throughout the album. The hand drums on "She Goes On" give an interesting twist to what is otherwise a pretty standard mid-tempo pop song (it also reminds me of "Everything I Own" by Bread). Overall, the album isn't bad. It's got a lot of good melodies and guitar work. But it's also very of its time, and I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to listen to this brand of radio friendly soft rock again outside of a few of the singles. 3/5
sounds like the 90s
Good
Crowded House never grabbed my attention. I quite liked one or two of their hits but never raved about them at all. Listening to the album through it appealed to me in that it was melodic but that was all. All the tracks merged into one another in one boring sound that never seemed to go anywhere as if too scared to deviate from the tried and tested formula used to gain the hits. Sleepily I arose from my slumber to turn the record off before it ended.
Weather With You is recognizable for me, but not any others on this one. I enjoyed it though.
catchy and fun album with a wide range of styles that really bring you back into the album. Ranging from rock to swing to almost big band, it's a really fun album.
Less strange than I was expecting off of the cursed account art, but not bad at all, especially after all the albums I've been getting.
me gustó bastante ponele que 8/10 qsy!
So 90's. Some catchy beach jams here. Solid album. Would give it a 3.5 if I could.
Kind of lackluster
Didn’t mind Crowded House in the 80s. But this album was boring and I don’t think I’ll find myself going back to it at all.
This was an interesting album. It is very grounded in 60s music, especially the Beatles and the Beach Boys (mostly on the second half). There are also elements of college rock and experimental rock. Mostly, its fairly conventional rock music. I wouldn't say that it's groundbreaking or anything but it was enjoyable enough if not a bit long.
For some reason, I thought the lead singer from this band was the guy from James. I also thought that James was a soloist. You learn a lot from this site.
I prefer their first two albums. This one is more poppy and cheerful.
Not sure why this CH album was so heralded...seems like filler music. Wasn't bad, but certainly didn't strike me as something I would have ever considered buying at the time of release. 2/5
Not for me
5/5: Chocolate Cake, It's Only Natural, Weather With You. 4/5: Fall at Your Feet, Whispers and Moans, Four Seasons in One Day, All I Ask, As Sure as I Am, She Goes On.
Crowded House - Wood face Crowded House's third album released in 1991. This album includes both Finn Brothers as Tim told Neil that they could use some of the songs they wrote for the next Finn Brothers album if he could join the band. It's up for debate if he was really serious about that, but in the end, he was added to their lineup for this album. Lots of great songs on this one, with my favorites being, Fall at Your Feet, She Goes On, & Chocolate Cake. The 90's were a strange time. Researching this album reminded me of the old CD staple of including a hidden track that would play several seconds after the last song listed on the track list. I remember putting the CD in and seeing how many tracks were listed to see if I could tell if there was a track at the end. If you didn't know it was going to be in there, it would be a real treat when it popped on, except if you had to wait the 30 seconds of silence to get to it. It was a simpler time when things like that was a huge deal! 5/5
I love „Weather with you“ but the rest of the album was not as good as I hoped for. Some songs had a very hogh quality but most were average pop songs.
I'll be honest, I am not in the mood for this album what soever, I'd probably enjoy it another time but its a type of soft rock thats almost offensive to my early zoomer mind. im not sad enough for this album to enjoy it. If i were learning the piano or guitar id play their songs and sing along and no one would know who they are
A bit too Morrissey-adjacent to be something I can get very excited about
I love their song “don’t dream it’s over” so I expected to like this album. It was nothing like that song and I hated it
It was OK.
Yes. Very enjoyable. Not sure why this has the X factor but it does.
Didn’t feel like the band cared, it was such a boring album.
Not really familiar with Crowded House, but I enjoyed listening to this album. I'm familiar with one of their tunes, Fall at Your Feet, but only from jesse Cook's cover (which IMO is far superior to the original). I think my favourite song on this album is There Goes God. I had to look the lyrics up because I wasn't sure I was hearing the chorus correctly. 🤣😂 Yes, yes I heard it correctly and it's amazing!
Cookie cutter cliche of Brit pop rock. The delivery is mundane and can only partially be made up for with decent production. Wholly unforgettable.
Cozy, sigurno cu poslusati jos koji put 3.5
rock lento e noioso
Decent singles
A couple fun songs but did not hit the mark for me. 6.5/10
Liked it.
Okay
Enjoyable listen
...
Bluey's parents grew close over this album when they dated.
mid...mid...mid
Wel leuk. Beetje saai
No one needs to listen to this unless they have a real hankering for something unremarkable.
ok. Besides Weather with you and fall at your feet, i felt it was just ok.
I don't require that every band be dour and depressing. But this is like this emotionless, not fun Wiggles. Maybe? I don't know. It's not good or engaging. Sometimes the vocal wants to be John Lennon. THat also sucks...
While I think Australian music is greatly under represented here, I always found Crowded House's music rather mundane.
I didn't think I had ever heard of the band but the music immediately felt familiar and very catchy. I like the sound a lot. I don't know any of these songs but something made me think "Young Einstein" and sure enough they are on that soundtrack. Also I figured out the Finn Brothers opened for Indigo Girls and 10,000 Maniacs at Red Rocks in 1989, and that was the only thing I enjoyed from that show; made enough of an impression that I still remember. Anyway, this album is right up my alley.
I like a little more grit but there’s no denying the talent of Neil Finn. Or Tim. Chocolate cake is my favourite of these singles but weather with you and fall at your feet are songs that maybe only McCartney at his absolute best could equal as songs. Maybe Elton too. An excellent album. And we can claim it as Australian because Hester and Seymour were born in Australia. 3.8.
What a band and sound. How can you say soothing and happy, fun and good nostalgia is two words? crowded house. Arguable culturally defining for the 80s and 90s and even important to the identity of NZ and Australian music. Most Aussie probably think of them as Aussies. Their last ever concert was a free gift to the nation at the steps of the Opera House. It was like a national event. But very mixed feelings for this album for me was their "sell out" to market themselves to American tastes. It is glib and pop and departed from what I felt was their authentic roots. So "chocolate cake " for me is feeding an American consumer taste for sweet and familiar crap, right down the forces references to Elvis & 7 eleven. But a great band. Maybe not their finest album or reflective of the best of their self co structured sound.It's the one that opened doors to international sales. I will be interested to read what their influences were and how they Influenced music, as I'm ignorant on that point. My 4 stars is for the better songs, like sweeping "fall at your feet" and the eternal "take the weather with you" and songs like "4 seasons in one day" about Melbourne weather and more... but maybe not the album as such. Love the Wookie on the cover though :-). There is something so nice about hearing them, isn't there, eh? ;-)
My Neil Finn moment : It was early 1984. I was sitting in a Greyhound in Melbourne, waiting to begin the horrendous trip back to Sydney with my very pregnant partner (we couldn’t afford the plane fares). Who should stumble onto the bus with a lot of luggage but Neil Finn. He was helping some departing friends/relatives with their gear. Lots of hugs & farewells. And I just thought : this dude seems like a really genuine, lovely guy. That was the year Split Enz broke up & within a year Crowded House had formed. I’d never heard Woodface before now. But I’m totally familiar with 4 of the 5 singles released from the album. And with Tim Finn joining the band for this album, an Anzac balance was created in the membership. I know I’m not supposed to, but I love Kiwis. And these brothers have distinguished themselves over the last 50 years. Weather With You is one of the great songs in the Australasian songbook. It reminds me of all those share-houses I spent my twenties in. It’s Only Natural, Fall At Your Feet & Four Seasons In One Day are all winners. Great listen.
That Neil Finn sure can craft a tune. Tim's no slouch either, and this album benefits from their collaborative songwriting and close harmony singing. The band, as always, is warm and organic, with excellent production from Mitchell Froom. The emphasis on real instruments and live playing gives the album a classic and timeless edge, that makes it hard to date. It certainly does not sound strongly of its time. The very reasonable 48 minute run time is also on the short side for the CD era, but ensure there is not much fat on this record. 'Weather With You', 'It's Only Natural' and 'Four Seasons in One Day' are classic songs, but even the non-singles have wonderful melodies, close harmonies and lyrical and musical interest. All that said, I'm not sure why Dimery included this album on the list as opposed to the previous two albums, which I would argue have a higher quotient of truly great songs. I mean, that first Crowded House album is a masterpiece that I would happily listen to any day of the week. I think it's because this was the album that was big in the UK, and he doesn't like the production on the previous two albums (which doesn't seem _that_ different to me). No arguing with personal taste.
Easy listening, nice harmonies, good 90s album
Well, there is an important message here on this album. And you already know it. Something about the weather or idk
Honestly it’s the kind of music you forget to listen to. You forget you even have it on.
Goofy, and not my thing.
Really enjoyed this one. So much more than ‘Fall at your feet’ and ‘The Weather’
First one was good a bit too easy listening pop in the middle but it had harmonica that's good 'Yeah I thought it was good' - Maddy Saul 31.12.23
Cuánto tiempo hacía que no escuchaba As Sure As I Am. Me dejó el cd Marta. Lo tuve durante mucho tiempo. Se lo quise devolver, pero no lo ha querido. Pero si lo quiere, se lo devuelvo. Cuánto tiempo hacía que no escuchaba Italian Plastic.
This is good. A little generic at times, but I enjoyed it much more than I expected. Solid album.
Decent pop. But only decent.
I've never heard of these guys. I'm assuming it's because they're Australian but I figured there's more to the story than that. Turns out this was a huge hit in Australia and New Zealand, even becoming a breakout hit in the UK. Unfortunately it failed to enter the mainstream consciousness here in the US and Canada, so Woodface or Crowded House never appeared on my radar until now. It's fairly good pop rock but nothing that really stuck with me.
Bizarre mais pas mauvais. Il y un petit quelque chose 3.25
3.5
Argentina en plena crisis y hoy toca en la lista Crowded House. Reminiscencias a The Beatles en las voces. Sonidos ideales para pasar una mañana tranquila de verano o disfrutar del momento de la comida con amistades.
not bad
Boring
Chill and enjoyable rock record but overall pretty forgettable. 3.5 rounded up
Not too shabby
It is a very generic album. Totally unremarkable. It was a struggle. I skipped through songs. I have no idea why this album made the list. I am going to round down.
Var svona iffy þegar ég byrjaði en platan vann á. Skemmtileg, upplífagndi, smá svona samblanda af U2 og glam rokk fílingur af þessu. Gæti alveg hlustað á sumt þarna aftur.
Þetta er hrikalega soft hjá Eyjaálfunum. Bylgjutónlist alla leið. Fannst þetta ekkert leiðinlegt í sjálfu sér. Þæginleg svona lyftutónlist. Hentar ágætlega með vinnu. En á sama tíma er ekkert challenge í þessu. Plain vanilla.
Ég hef nú alltaf verið veikur fyrir andfætlingatónlist og hafði gaman af þeim Finn bræðrum þegar þeir voru í Split Enz. Þetta er hins vegar bara eitthvað huggulegt miðjumoð, eitt og eitt þokkalegt lag. Virðast líka vera áttavilltir, óvissir á hvaða áratug þeir eru eða hvernig tónlist þeir ætli að gera. Skil alls ekki hvað þessi plata er að gera á þessum lista. Textinn á Chocolate cake góður, en vá hvað lagið er leiðinlegt. Næstu plötu takk!
Aangenaam verrast dat dit erin staat. Zo ontzettend veel fijner dan de pretentieuze piep-jan-knor-interessantdoenerij die iets te vaak deze lijst vervuilt. Gewoon leuke liedjes die goed gemaakt zijn, van muzikaliteit en creativiteit getuigen, en nog een paar hits ook.
Dit is wel gedateerd zeg. Kwalitatief is het goed hoor. Maar ik krijg iets te veel wegtrekkers. Af en toe komt er nog wel een krachtiger nummer voorbij. Die zouden het bijna naar een 3 trekken. Maar dan komt er een valse bonus-minuut. Waarom dat nu weer? Dat past toch helemaal niet.
Super rustige popmuziek, die verder niemand echt kwaad doet waarschijnlijk. Met name in het begin zitten er best een paar aardige nummers tussen (en ook een paar oorwurmen). Het is niet muziek die je te vaak moet luisteren, want daar is het te zoetsappig voor en dan komt het in no time je strot uit. Maar zo voor een keertje tussendoor vind ik het best prima.
Bad Australian R.E.M clone. Mid asf
Nz representation!!! There’s some local bops on here (weather with you)
*deferring my right to comment on this one so our native Kiwi can have a moment of Oceania pride*
Solid
Mostly boring 90s rock/pop. I remember seeing this album in my mums collection and being a bit freaked out by the cover. I liked tall trees, it was a bit like the cure/rem. another track had nice orchestral instrumentation. Overall it was a bit boring
Winning, well-mannered and very effectively executed pop, if extremely normie and a full notch less than urgently compelling and certainly not transcendent. High-quailty songcraft made with authentic passion and some tenderness (if borderline sentimental).
Ein nichtssagendes Pop Rock Album, das zwischen wenigen vereinzelten Lichtblicken einen in monotonie und emotionslosigkeit regelrecht einschläfert.
Reminds me of Guster mixed with Pink Floyd. Good indie sounding music!
Good album. Not as good as the first.
I really like this one—great songwriting, fun lyrics, well produced and conceived. At times, it reminds me of Squeeze (which is a good thing). I can definitely hear the Split Enz connection. This is definitely an album I’ll be coming back to—another happy discovery of this project!
C'était sympa sur les deux premières chansons, ça s'est dégradé après en pop-folk très générique
Not my favorite. The music sounds fiiiiiine I guess, but contained nothing to make me pay attention other than the ridiculous lyrics. I kept thinking I was listening to the song with the most ridiculous lyrics, only for two songs later to be stranger. Nothing makes me pay attention like "But there goes God/ In his sexy pants and his sausage dog/ And he can't stand Beelzebub/ 'Cause he looks so good in black, in black."
bland and offputting in a way i'm not sure how to explain
The music was pretty good! It was just a little boring at times. Overall, not too bad. I am trying to figure out where I know the song “Fame Is” from because it sounded SO familiar, but as far as I know, I have never heard anything from this band before, and “Fame Is” was not one of their more well-known songs. Idk!
I don't know how to review this other than saying that every song sounded like an 80s/90s sitcom tv theme song.
I don't think I would have liked this regardless but I super didn't like it while exercising or walking
2.8/5 - Opening with a song about Chocolate cake is brilliant. You have my undivided attention from there. Which got quickly divided on the next song. I could not hold any thought to the rest of this album. Nothing was terrible per se, just underwhelming in all regards. Nothing quite pops out at you as being spectacular or well done. There are flashes throughout the album that almost got my attention back, but they quickly dashed away with another slow tempo change or echoey vocals. I can see how there may be talent in this band sure, they just forgot to use it on this album.
Weird album. Definitely doesn't sound early 90s. Almost Beatles-esque guitar pop at points. Don't fully know how to evaluate this one.
Decent album. I think the first half is worse than the second half. Crowded house does it best when they slow it down and you can hear some of their influence in bands of the 90s (Hootie, Pearl Jam). 3/5
This feels like a milk toast REM cover band got together and tried to write some original songs. There’s nothing that stands out as ear catching, which makes the record more of a chore to sit through as opposed to an experience.
I can’t imagine your house would ever be crowded again if you made a habit of spinning this snoozer.
Gets worse as it goes on but definitely better than some of the crap I've given two stars. Everywhere you go.
Apart from a couple standout singles this is a rather bland record.
It's got bops
Liked the overall experience! Some neat songs.
Meh.
Solid chill pop 3.5 stars
These cats knew exactly what they were doing and did it well and likably and tunefully. This is sensible, well-judged, well-mannered and well-made pop at a relatively high level.
honestly a vibe
Australian classic rock. Not super interesting, but nice to listen to. Very smooth vocals and bass playing. Varies between up tempo songs with mild shredding and slow calm songs.
Had me in the first half, not gonna lie
Woodface is the third album by the New Zealand band Crowded House, released in 1991. Here is a detailed review of the album based on the search results: - The album features the outstanding harmonies of the brothers' perfectly matched voices and combines flawless melodies - The songs are extremely well-crafted and highly evocative, and the musicianship is excellent[2]. - Woodface is the strongest collection of songs put out by Crowded House on one release, and it is transcendent pure pop, where they produced numerous three-minute melodic miracles - The album stalled in the US at #83, but in the UK, it scored the band’s their first top 10 and did well throughout Europe - The big singles on the album, such as "Weather With You," "It’s Only Natural," and "Four Seasons In One Day," became synonymous with the band's name[6]. - The lyrics on Woodface mostly provide subtle food for thought or make you appreciate the flawed beauty of being alive - The album is a really nice collection of songs, with nothing bad, just plenty of warm, mellow, tuneful songs that are expertly written and produced - The album features a hidden mini-track called "I'm Still Here," which is a humorous studio jam session that happened to make it onto tape - The album is overdue for a well-deserved dusting off and re-examination Overall, Woodface is a well-crafted album with excellent musicianship and outstanding harmonies. The album features numerous three-minute melodic miracles and is transcendent pure pop. The lyrics provide subtle food for thought or make you appreciate the flawed beauty of being alive. The album is a really nice collection of songs, with nothing bad, just plenty of warm, mellow, tuneful songs that are expertly written and produced. The album is overdue for a well-deserved dusting off and re-examination.
Everything about this album is right down the middle. The singing is fine, not great. The instrumentals aren't anything to write home about, but they aren't bad or detrimental at all. Overall, the album isn't bad at all, but it's really not good either. Just a whole big pile of meh. The fact that I can't really pick a favorite track because none of them stand out at all is pretty much a perfect encapsulation of my point
Nothing special really
Many of these songs were on the “Best Of” album I had, including me favorite Crowded House song, “Weather With You.” In the end-good, solid, and also not mind blowing.
Just fine. Probably huge on college radio back in its days, but just OK.
Pabbarokk
Enjoyed it, gave me Rumours era Fleetwood Mac vibes
A killer first half, second half is not too shabby but stops it short of being a five star album. When Crowded House shine they are brighter than the sun.
So they had a really great hit song, released another album, then this one. An 80s band trying to stay relevant in the early 90s. Why is this on the list? Did anyone listen to this album?
Not bad
I liked, it feels like it was written and played by professional and talented 15 year old at heart, I think that's was the point and since it is then it gets my approval.
Neil Finn is among the great pop songwriters of the late 20th century Difford & Tilbrook, Costello, Westerberg and Collingwood & Schlesinger. Crowded House's biggest US hits (the two songs everyone knows, all time classics Don't Dream It's Over and Something So Strong) came a couple of albums before this one but this is their most consistent work and their best album.
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Not bad. Can't really point out any issues but I can't really see myself going back to this
I really enjoyed this album. Great compositions, entertaining, good instrumentation. Very interesting and varied
Slightly boring soft rock album to be honest
Ehhhhh
It is ok but is also totally forgettable. Not much to get excited about. Everything seems muted and broken down to basics.
It's alright. I liked "Weather With You" but the rest of the album is pretty lacklustre. It sounds like an REM record all the way, except the songs aren't that catchy or original. It's a decent album.