''Classic Masters'' is a compilation album of songs 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 ...
, released in 2003.
This album was only released to the American market and focuses more on songs that were popular in America than the songs on the international release ''
Recurring Dream: The Very Best of Crowded House''.
Critical reception
AllMusic writer
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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criticized that the compilation album contained such a large percentage of obscure singles, album songs, and rare tracks.
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Erlewine said the collection, "while listenable, is far from their classic work, and pales dramatically in comparison to ''
Recurring Dream''."
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of ''
Windy City Times'' was more favorable, stating that the collection was worthwhile thanks to the album's two live recordings, "When You Come" and "Sister Madly".
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Track listing
All songs were written by
Neil Finn, except where noted.
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Something So Strong
"Something So Strong" is a rock song written by Neil Finn and Mitchell Froom and performed by Crowded House for their eponymous debut album (June 1986). The track was released as the album's fifth and final single in April 1987. The single pe ...
" (N. Finn,
Mitchell Froom) – 2:52
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Weather with You" (N. Finn,
Tim Finn) – 3:44
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When You Come" (Live) – 5:47*
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Don't Dream It's Over" – 3:55
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Fingers of Love
"Fingers of Love" is a 1994 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album ''Together Alone''. It was released as a single in May 1994Bailey, MarckComprehensive discography of Crowded House including track listings for all ...
" - 4:26
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Nails in My Feet
"Nails in My Feet" is a song by rock group Crowded House. It was the second single released from the group's fourth studio album, ''Together Alone''.Bailey, MarckComprehensive discography of Crowded House including track listings for all album ...
" - 3:39
#"Never Be the Same" - 4:28
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Chocolate Cake" (N. Finn, T. Finn) - 4:02
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It's Only Natural" (N. Finn, T. Finn) – 3:32
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Distant Sun
"Distant Sun" is a song by New Zealand and Australian band Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album, ''Together Alone'' (1993). The song gave the band another top-20 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking ...
" (Remix) – 3:50*
#"Sister Madly" (Live) - 2:57*
#"Hole in the River" (N. Finn,
Eddie Rayner) - 3:56
Note
* *Not available on other albums
References
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2003 compilation albums
Crowded House albums
Albums produced by Tchad Blake
Albums produced by Mitchell Froom
Capitol Records compilation albums
Compilation albums by Australian artists