Where
Crowded House's previous album,
Temple of Low Men, showcased the often dark side of a man alone with his thoughts,
Woodface represents the joy of reunion and the freedom of a collaborative effort -- more than half of the album was originally conceived as a
Finn Brothers project, which was
Tim and
Neil's first crack at writing together. The songs are easily their finest to date, combining flawless melodies and the outstanding harmonies of the brothers' perfectly matched voices. [
Woodface was also released in two-CD, 35-track Deluxe Edition in 2016.] ~ Chris Woodstra