Crowded House - Temple of Low Men

Crowded House

Great album, great service. Nothing more to say.
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Bill June 4, 2008

Crowded House

I bought a cassette tape a long time ago, approximately 20 years and it was starting to fall apart. Then I checked to see if there was a cd and much to my surprise there was. I bought it right away and it sounds even better than the tape. April 12, 2008

Another 1980s gem

I probably wouldn't have liked this in the 1980s or the 1990s because it wasn't hard rock delivered by a female but now 19 years after its release I can really appreciate how skilled and how good Crowded House sounds and I don't need the shotgun blast affect of hard rock like I used to.

The music of Crowded House leaves decades of artists in the dust from the Beatles to the rest of these current overblown singer/songwriters who sound like crap. I pop this in the car radio when I don't want to listen to the annoying junk on radio and it's not chill music nor power rock but it isin the middle which suits me fine now in 2007.



October 19, 2007

My favorite CD, ever.

This is my desert island CD. Listening to this CD is a sensual experience that climaxes with "When You Come" and "In The Lowlands" and ends with the gentle caress of "Better Be Home Soon". Pure gorgeous brillance. August 13, 2007

A couple of songs away from utter perfection.

Neil Finn rightly has a reputation as a crafter of eminently hummable, infectious pop/rock tunes, and this, Crowded House's sophomore effort, is a fine showcase for his (and the band's) ample talents.

This set explores, to a greater degree than any other CH album, the breadth of human emotion inherent in relationships, from fear to ardor to longing, covering virtually every possible variation in between. The writing is crisp and beautiful, the playing simultaneously delicate and energetic.

The album's high points include the passionate "When You Come," one of those Finn songs that manages to be both about, and not about, sexual desire; "Never Be The Same," a thoughtful reflection on mortality, and the yearning apprehensiveness of "In The Lowlands."

Even the weaker tracks, such as "Kill Eye" (which can be a bit grating after time), are still far more interesting than the filler found on the albums of lesser artists.

If you are searching for the perfect pop/rock set, I would recommend Finn's solo debut, Try Whistling This; nonetheless, this album will make a fine addition to any CD collection and is a must for all CH fans. July 13, 2007

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