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Split Enz

Split Enz

art pop, art rock, new wave, pop rock, progressive pop, progressive rock, zolo

New Zealand Est. 1972

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Sound in a sentence: "With sharp rhythmic shifts and intricate layers, their music captures a sense of whimsical tension, inviting listeners into a world where every chord feels like a playful twist."

Split Enz carved a distinctive niche in the musical landscape of the late 20th century, merging theatricality with sonic experimentation to create an immersive experience that resonated deeply with listeners.

Split Enz carved a distinctive niche in the musical landscape of the late 20th century, merging theatricality with sonic experimentation to create an immersive experience that resonated deeply with listeners. This approach not only challenged conventional pop structures but also left an indelible mark on the art rock scene, inspiring future generations of artists to embrace eccentricity and narrative depth in their work. At the heart of their innovation was a playful yet meticulous approach to songwriting and arrangement, where each element from quirky instrumentation to elaborate melodies served a purpose in telling a story. The band’s visual flair complemented their music, turning performances into spectacles that blurred the line between concert and theater, inviting audiences to engage fully with both sound and sight. Common lyrical themes often revolve around identity, transformation, and the complexities of human experience, delivered through a voice that balances irony and sincerity. Their storytelling is impressionistic, crafting vivid imagery that evokes emotions rather than dictating narratives, allowing listeners to find their interpretations within a rich tapestry of sounds.

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Discography

40 releases • 24 studio • 1975–2007

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Mental Notes

Mental Notes (1975)

Second Thoughts

Second Thoughts (1976)

Dizrythmia

Dizrythmia (1977)

Frenzy

The Beginning of the Enz

The Beginning of the... (1979)

True Colours

True Colours (1980)

Beginning of the Enz

Beginning of the Enz (1980)

Waiata

Enz of an Era

Enz of an Era (1982)

Time and Tide

Time and Tide (1982)

Conflicting Emotions

Conflicting Emotions (1983)

See Ya 'Round

See Ya 'Round (1984)

Rear Enz

Rear Enz (1992)

Anniversary

Anniversary (1994)

Spellbound

Spellbound (1997)

Extravagenza

Extravagenza (2005)

One Out of the Bag

One Out of the Bag (2006)

Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes

Rootin Tootin Luton... (2007)

Live in America

Live in America (2007)

Enz to Enz – The Ultimate Split Enz Box Set

Enz to Enz – The Ult... (2007)

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Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes

Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes

2007

Live in America

Live in America

2007

Enz to Enz – The Ultimate Split Enz Box Set

Enz to Enz – The Ultimate Split Enz Box Set

2007

One Out of the Bag

One Out of the Bag

2006

Extravagenza

Extravagenza

2005

Spellbound

Spellbound

1997

Anniversary

Anniversary

1994

Rear Enz

Rear Enz

1992

See Ya 'Round

See Ya 'Round

1984

Conflicting Emotions

Conflicting Emotions

1983

Time and Tide

Time and Tide

1982

Enz of an Era

Enz of an Era

1982

Waiata

Waiata

1981

Beginning of the Enz

Beginning of the Enz

1980

True Colours

True Colours

1980

The Beginning of the Enz

The Beginning of the Enz

1979

Frenzy

Frenzy

1979

Dizrythmia

Dizrythmia

1977

Second Thoughts

Second Thoughts

1976

Mental Notes

Mental Notes

1975

History Never Repeats – The Best of Split Enz

History Never Repeats – The Best of Split Enz

The Best of Split Enz

The Best of Split Enz

Oddz and Enz

Oddz and Enz

The Living Enz

The Living Enz

Singles ()

I Walk Away

I Walk Away

1984

Message to My Girl

Message to My Girl

1984

Strait Old Line

Strait Old Line

1983

Never Ceases to Amaze Me

Never Ceases to Amaze Me

1983

Next Exit

Next Exit

1983

Six Months in a Leaky Boat

Six Months in a Leaky Boat

1982

Dirty Creature

Dirty Creature

1982

I Don't Wanna Dance

I Don't Wanna Dance

1981

History Never Repeats

History Never Repeats

1981

One Step Ahead

One Step Ahead

1980

I Hope I Never

I Hope I Never

1980

Poor Boy

Poor Boy

1980

I Got You

I Got You

1979

I See Red

I See Red

1978

My Mistake

My Mistake

1977

Late Last Night

Late Last Night

1976

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