7 Worlds Collide

by Neil Finn

Overview

7 Worlds Collide culls the best live renditions from a series of all-star concerts staged by Neil Finn in Auckland in April 2001. This special lineup includes ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien and drummer Phil Selway, Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and 4AD songstress Lisa Germano on keys and violin (the last two have become part of Finn's regular touring band). Oh yes, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder (a devout fan of Split Enz) even joins in on the fun. Selections include Finn's then-current material (from One Nil), of course, and these come off well. But the real treats here are those renditions that could only result from such a unique gathering of musicians, such as hearing Neil Finn and Marr cover the Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," and Vedder's heartfelt rendition of an Enz tune, "Stuff and Nonsense" (off Frenzy), followed by Vedder and Tim Finn together on an aggressive "I See Red." Listeners also get to hear the Finn brothers perform "Angel's Heap," a song off of their joint recording (Finn), a few Crowded House tunes, and an original each by Marr, Germano, and Vedder. In all, the collaborations and the resulting alternate versions are exciting to hear, especially for people who are already fans of the songs. ~ Joslyn Layne

Product Details

Release Date:	10/13/2023
Label:	BMG Rights Management
UPC:	4050538778168

Tracks

1. Anytime
2. Take a Walk
3. The Climber
4. Loose Tongue
5. Down on the Corner
6. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
7. Paper Doll
8. Turn and Run
9. Angels Heap
10. Edible Flowers
11. Stuff and Nonsense
12. I See Red
13. She Will Have Her Way
14. Parting Ways
15. Weather With You
16. Paradise (Wherever You Are)
17. Don't Dream It's Over

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Neil Finn   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String Acoustic)
Eddie Vedder   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Ukulele,Guitar (Electric)
Ed O'Brien   Primary Artist,E-Bow,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Johnny Marr   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Ukulele,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Tim Finn   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Matt Eccles   Drums
Paul Jeffery   Organ,Keyboards
Liam Finn   Guitar (Electric),Guitar
Sebastian Steinberg   Bass,Guitar,Double Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric)
Lisa Germano   Piano,Guitar,Violin,Vocals,Ukulele,Keyboards,Guitar (Electric)
Phil Selway   Drums
Chris Garland   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Joe Bramley   Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Nigel Griggs   Composer
Noel Crombie   Composer
William West   Photography
Rakai Karaitiana   Design,Artwork
Sean Craig   Engineer
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing
Ed O'Brien   Effects
Eddie Rayner   Composer
Eddie Vedder   Composer
Johnny Marr   Composer
John Fogerty   Composer
Sam Gibson   Mixing,Engineer,Recording
Johnny S. Black   Composer
Jim Moginie   Composer
Lisa Germano   Composer
Neil Finn   Composer
Morrissey   Composer
Tim Finn   Composer
Frank Arkwright   Mastering