Enz of an Era explained

Enz Of An Era
Type:	Compilation
Artist:	Split Enz
Cover:	Enz of an Era.jpg
Released:	November 1982
Recorded:	1976–1982
Genre:	Rock
Label:	Mushroom Records
Prev Title:	Time and Tide
Prev Year:	1982
Next Title:	Conflicting Emotions
Next Year:	1983

Enz of an Era was a compilation by New Zealand rock band Split Enz. Released to mark the band's 10th anniversary, and composed of tracks selected by members of the band, the album was released in New Zealand and Australia only. The album was followed up by two "Enz Of An Era" 10th anniversary concerts in early 1983.

Track listing

1. "History Never Repeats" from Waiata, 1981 2:58 (Neil Finn)
2. "My Mistake" from Dizrythmia, 1977 3:00 (Tim Finn/Eddie Rayner)
3. "I Got You" from True Colours, 1980 3:29 (Neil Finn)
4. "Late Last Night" from Second Thoughts, 1976 4:03 (Phil Judd)
5. "Poor Boy" from True Colours, 1980 3:27 (Tim Finn)
6. "Dirty Creature" from Time and Tide, 1982 4:01 (Tim Finn/Nigel Griggs/Neil Finn)
7. "I See Red" from Frenzy, 1978 3:15 (Tim Finn)
8. "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" (7" single edit) from Time and Tide, 1982 3:49 (Tim Finn/Split Enz)
9. "One Step Ahead" from Waiata, 1980 2:51 (Neil Finn)
10. "Matinee Idyll (129)" from Second Thoughts, 1976 2:57 (Phil Judd/Tim Finn)
11. "Another Great Divide" single, 1977 3:38 (Phil Judd/Tim Finn/Eddie Rayner/Robert Gillies)
12. "Bold as Brass" from Dizrythmia, 1977 3:29 (Tim Finn/Robert Gillies)
13. "I Hope I Never" from True Colours, 1980 4:33 (Tim Finn)
14. "Give It a Whirl" from Frenzy, 1979 2:52 (Tim Finn/Neil Finn)

Personnel

Split Enz

Second Thoughts

• Tim Finn - Vocals, Piano
• Phil Judd - Vocals, Guitar
• Mike Chunn - Bass
• Eddie Rayner - Keyboards
• Emlyn Crowther - Drums
• Noel Crombie – Percussion
• Rob Gillies - Saxophone, Trumpet

"Another Great Divide"

• Tim Finn - Vocals, Piano
• Phil Judd - Vocals, Guitar
• Mike Chunn - Bass
• Eddie Rayner - Keyboards
• Noel Crombie – Percussion
• Rob Gillies - Saxophone, Trumpet
• Malcolm Green – Drums

Dizrythmia

• Tim Finn - Vocals, Piano
• Eddie Rayner - Keyboards
• Noel Crombie – Percussion
• Rob Gillies - Saxophone, Trumpet
• Malcolm Green – Drums
• Neil Finn – Vocals, Guitar
• Nigel Griggs – 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

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. 288.
2. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 1983 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Recorded Music New Zealand. 2 February 2022.