"Private Universe" is a 1993 song by rock group
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1985. Its founding members were New Zealander Neil Finn (vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter) and Australians Paul Hester (drums) and Nick Seymour (bass). Later ban ...
from the group's fourth studio album ''
Together Alone
''Together Alone'' is the fourth studio album by New Zealand-Australian recording artists Crowded House. It was released in October 1993 and was their first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart as a full band member. Unlike the band ...
''. It was released as a single in Australia in October 1994.
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singles chart in January 1995,Recurring Dream
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'', an acoustic mix version on the rarities compilation ''Afterglow
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'', and on both live albums '' Special Edition Live Album'' and ''Farewell to the World
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'').
Reception
Junkee
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said, "the song may be among the quietest in their discography — which, rather than being easy to ignore, only makes you want to listen more intently. Doing so will lead you to its wafting keyboards, hypnotic tablas and Finn embracing these fleeting moments of unity while he’s able."
Track listings
Standard CD single
Live tracks recorded at The Boathouse, Norfolk, Virginia, 11 April 1994. "I am In Love" previously unreleased in Australia (later featured on ''Afterglow
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''). Single sleeve contains complete lyrics to ''Together Alone
''Together Alone'' is the fourth studio album by New Zealand-Australian recording artists Crowded House. It was released in October 1993 and was their first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart as a full band member. Unlike the band ...
'' which, notably, the album does not contain.
#"Private Universe (Radio Edit) - 3:59
#"Nails In My Feet (Live) - 4:38
#"In My Command (Live) - 3:40
#"Whispers and Moans (Live) - 4:40
#"I Am In Love - 4:36
US Jukebox 7" vinyl
''Pressed onto orange vinyl.''
#"Private Universe" - 3:59
#"Black & White Boy" - 4:00
Charts
Notes
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Crowded House songs
1994 singles
Songs written by Neil Finn
1993 songs
Capitol Records singles