Enz of an Era was a compilation by

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rock band

Split Enz Split Enz were a New Zealand rock band formed in Auckland in 1972 by Tim Finn and Phil Judd and had a variety of other members during its existence. Originally started as a folk-oriented group with quirky art rock stylings, the band built ...

. Released to mark the band's 10th anniversary, and composed of tracks selected by members of the band, the album was released in

and Australia only. The album was followed up by two "Enz Of An Era" 10th anniversary concerts in early 1983.

Track listing

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History Never Repeats "History Never Repeats" is a single written by Neil Finn and recorded by Split Enz. It was released in March 1981 as the second single from their sixth studio album, '' Waiata.'' The song remains one of their most popular. It was also used as the ...

" from '' Waiata'', 1981 2:58 (

Neil Finn Neil Mullane Finn (born 27 May 1958) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician who is known for being a member of Crowded House, Split Enz (which he co-fronted with brother Tim), and Fleetwood Mac. Finn rose to prominence in the late ...

) # " My Mistake" from '' Dizrythmia'', 1977 3:00 (

Tim Finn Brian Timothy Finn (born 25 June 1952) is a New Zealand singer and musician. His musical career includes forming 1970s and 1980s New Zealand rock group Split Enz, a number of solo albums, temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowd ...

Eddie Rayner Anthony Edward Charles Rayner (born 19 November 1952) is a New Zealand musician who spent twelve years as a keyboardist in the band Split Enz. He has also played in the groups Orb, Space Waltz, Crowded House, The Makers, The Angels in 1986-19 ...

) # " I Got You" from '' True Colours'', 1980 3:29 (Neil Finn) # "

Late Last Night "Late Last Night" was a single originally recorded by New Zealand band Split Enz in Australia in 1976. Written by Phil Judd, it was accompanied by the band's first promotional video clip. The single was a minor hit on the Australian Top 100, reac ...

" from '' Second Thoughts'', 1976 4:03 (

Phil Judd Philip Raymond Judd (born 20 March 1953) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter known for being one of the founders of the bands Split Enz and The Swingers. Split Enz In 1972, Judd and Tim Finn founded the arty folk band Split Enz. In its early ...

) # " Poor Boy" from ''True Colours'', 1980 3:27 (Tim Finn) # "

Dirty Creature "Dirty Creature" is a song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz. It was released in March 1982 as the lead single from their seventh studio album '' Time and Tide''. Tim Finn had been suffering from panic attacks at the time, and co-wrote the ...

" from '' Time and Tide'', 1982 4:01 (Tim Finn/

Nigel Griggs Nigel Griggs (born 18 August 1949) is a musician who played bass guitar in Split Enz. He is the brother of Paul Griggs from the 1970s vocal group Guys 'n' Dolls. A professional musician since 1963, Nigel Griggs played in a number of bands, not ...

/Neil Finn) # " I See Red" from ''

Frenzy ''Frenzy'' is a 1972 British thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is the penultimate feature film of his extensive career. The screenplay by Anthony Shaffer was based on the 1966 novel ''Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Squa ...

'', 1978 3:15 (Tim Finn) # "

Six Months in a Leaky Boat "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" is a song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz. It was released in May 1982 as the second single from the group's seventh studio album, '' Time and Tide''. The title is a reference to the time it took pioneers to ...

" (7" single edit) from ''Time and Tide'', 1982 3:49 (Tim Finn/Split Enz) # " One Step Ahead" from ''Waiata'', 1980 2:51 (Neil Finn) # "Matinee Idyll (129)" from ''Second Thoughts'', 1976 2:57 (Phil Judd/Tim Finn) # "Another Great Divide" single, 1977 3:38 (Phil Judd/Tim Finn/Eddie Rayner/Robert Gillies) # "Bold as Brass" from ''Dizrythmia'', 1977 3:29 (Tim Finn/Robert Gillies) # "

I Hope I Never "I Hope I Never" is a 1980 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz. It was released in May 1980 as the second single from their sixth studio album '' True Colours''. Track listings Australian release ;Side A #"I Hope I Never" - 3:56 (Tim Fin ...

" from ''True Colours'', 1980 4:33 (Tim Finn) # "Give It a Whirl" from ''Frenzy'', 1979 2:52 (Tim Finn/Neil Finn)

Personnel

Split Enz ''Second Thoughts'' and "Another Great Divide" *

- Vocals, Piano *

- Vocals, Guitar *

Mike Chunn Jonathan Michael Chunn (born 8 June 1952 in London) is a former member of the New Zealand bands Split Enz and Citizen Band. He performed alongside his brother Geoff Chunn in both bands. His musical performing career was cut short due to agoraph ...

- Bass *

- Keyboards *

Emlyn Crowther Paul Emlyn Crowther (born 2 October 1949 in Dunedin, New Zealand) is the former drummer of Split Enz who performed with the band from July 1974 to November 1976. Before joining the Enz, Crowther played trumpet in an air training corp band but ...

- Drums *

Noel Crombie Geoffrey Noel Crombie (born 17 April 1953) is a New Zealand percussionist and former member of the band Split Enz. He fulfilled multiple roles including costume and hair designer, singer, album cover designer, and music video director. Prior to ...

– Percussion *Rob Gillies - Saxophone, Trumpet ''Dizrythmia'' *Tim Finn - Vocals, Piano *Eddie Rayner - Keyboards *Noel Crombie – Percussion *Rob Gillies - Saxophone, Trumpet * Malcolm Green – Drums *

– Vocals, Guitar *

– Bass ''Frenzy'', ''True Colours'' and ''Waiata'' *Tim Finn - Vocals, Piano *Eddie Rayner - Keyboards *Noel Crombie – Percussion *Malcolm Green – Drums *Neil Finn – Vocals, Guitar *Nigel Griggs – Bass ''Time and Tide'' *Tim Finn - Vocals, Piano *Eddie Rayner - Keyboards *Noel Crombie – Drums, Percussion *Neil Finn – Vocals, Guitar *Nigel Griggs – Bass

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References

1982 compilation albums Split Enz compilation albums Mushroom Records compilation albums {{1980s-compilation-album-stub