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Although "adult pop" may sound like an oxymoron these days, that's precisely the specialty of the house at casa de Finn -- and has been since the glory days of Split Enz. All the hallmarks of Tim Finn's style are in ample evidence on this warm, beckoning collection -- lush acoustic guitars, provocatively off-kilter rhythms, and lyrics that can charm and cut with equal panache. For the most part, Finn seems in an upbeat, if languid, mood this time around, weaving tales of dreamy fantasy "Underwater Mountain" and palpable emotion the trip-hop-tinged "Shiver". On the latter front, "Good Together" is one of the more moving, cliché-free love songs you'll hear these days; ...
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Barnes & Noble - David Sprague
Although "adult pop" may sound like an oxymoron these days, that's precisely the specialty of the house at casa de Finn -- and has been since the glory days of Split Enz. All the hallmarks of Tim Finn's style are in ample evidence on this warm, beckoning collection -- lush acoustic guitars, provocatively off-kilter rhythms, and lyrics that can charm and cut with equal panache. For the most part, Finn seems in an upbeat, if languid, mood this time around, weaving tales of dreamy fantasy "Underwater Mountain" and palpable emotion the trip-hop-tinged "Shiver". On the latter front, "Good Together" is one of the more moving, cliché-free love songs you'll hear these days; although Finn's soul-baring never approaches Hallmark territory, his sentiment is hard to miss. But don't go thinking that he's gone all soft on us -- "Death of a Popular Song" is as spot-on cynical as anything Finn has ever written, skewering hipster types with suggestions like "Let's start a ridiculous trend, you and I/Pretend we know what's going on." Whether you chuckle or turn red with embarrassment, it's guaranteed to strike a chord.
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Seven years separated Tim Finn's fourth album, 1993's Before & After, and his fifth, Say It Is So, by which time he was left without a label. With a backlog of songs and inspiration from American alt-country acts, Finn went to Nashville in late 1998 to record with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jay Joyce, lacking any clear idea where or when the record would be released. He eventually put it out himself, through Sonny's Pop Records, and it certainly sounds like his first full-fledged independent release. For the first time, Finn sounds entirely unconscious of the charts, which, coupled with his voice's new deep, gravelly texture, may be disarming at first. Although he hasn't concentrated on writing shiny pop songs, he also hasn't abandoned melody -- it's just that this time, he writes melodies like singer/songwriters do, resulting in songs that take a little longer to take hold. They're coupled to production that is fairly stripped down, yet also atmospheric, with its blend of dry guitars, old keyboards, muted drums, and the occasional distorted meaning -- an apt match for Finn's most shaded lyrics to date. All of these sonic textures and elliptical, yet vaguely rootsy songs are quite different from any of Finn's previous solo works. Consequently, Say It Is So may take some time before it reveals its rewards, but it eventually emerges as one of Finn's finest efforts. There may not be any initial standouts, but overall, there are no weak moments, and it's some of the sturdiest, most consistent songwriting he's ever done on one record. Some listeners may miss the pop sheen or Finn's good humor -- this is a relatively sober affair, unlike much of his catalog -- but Say It Is So feels like one of his strongest and most personal records.
Entertainment Weekly - Larua Morgan
...these precisely constructed songs of love and loneliness have more of the sentimental spring of brother Neil’s Crowded House, than any Tennessee twang.

...these precisely constructed songs of love and loneliness have more of the sentimental spring of brother Neil’s Crowded House, than any Tennessee twang.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 2/29/2000
  • Label: What Are Records
  • UPC: 744626003921
  • Catalog Number: 60039

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Underwater Mountain (3:56)
  2. 2 Shiver (4:21)
  3. 3 Good Together (3:15)
  4. 4 Roadtrip (3:25)
  5. 5 Currents (3:50)
  6. 6 Need to Be Right (4:32)
  7. 7 Twinkle (3:30)
  8. 8 Big Wave Rider (3:20)
  9. 9 Death of a Popular Song (4:23)
  10. 10 Some Dumb Reason (3:03)
  11. 11 Rest (4:39)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Tim Finn Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Giles Reaves Drums, Snare Drums
Matt Johnson Drums, Snare Drums
Julie Miller Background Vocals
Bruce Bouton Pedal Steel Guitar
Ken Coomer Drums, Snare Drums
Chris Feinstein Bass Guitar
Jay Joyce Guitar, Keyboards, Sounds
Laurence Maddy Guitar
Jackie Orszaczky Bass Guitar
Kalai Lam Ukulele, nose flute, Log Drums
Technical Credits
Tim Finn Composer, Liner Notes
Jay Joyce Producer
Ken Love Mastering
Rick "Soldier" Will Engineer
Jackie Orszaczky String Arrangements
Peter Contini Engineer
Rosalie Gascoigne Inspirador, Inspiration
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Tim at his best!!

    For Tim Finn fans out there, 'Say It Is So' is definitely a must-have. Tim's songwriting is laid out superbly on this CD. I can't stop listening to it!!!

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