Anniversary

RELEASE
1994
LABEL
Mushroom Records
GENRES
Pop/Rock, New Zealand Rock, Prog-Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, New Wave, Art Rock, Punk/New Wave

Album Review

Recorded live during the band's 20th anniversary tour of New Zealand in March 1993, Anniversary serves mainly as a souvenir for longtime fans. There are some interesting song choices, such as the never-before-released "Best Friend" and the rarely heard first single "Split Ends," but the band seems to lack the energy of their prime. Additionally, due to a recording problem that improperly miked the audience, canned applause and cheering had to be added on the album, leaving an artificial feel. Nevertheless, fans will delight in this release if only for the rare inspired moments. Living Enz is still a better representation of the band's live shows.
Chris Woodstra, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Shark Attack
  2. Poor Boy
  3. Hermit McDermitt
  4. Years Go By
  5. Split Ends
  6. Message to My Girl
  7. Best Friend
  8. Six Months in a Leaky Boat
  9. What's the Matter With You?
  10. Dirty Creature
  11. I See Red
  12. Time for a Change
  13. Strait Old Line
  14. Charlie
  15. History Never Repeats
  16. Hard Act To Follow