I never thought it would happen - probably the most melodically gifted band since the fab four have reformed and released a blinder of comeback album.It's easy to be cynical. Neil Finn's solo career hasn't exactly set the cash tills ringing for Parlophone - and resurrecting the band moniker may well have just saved his record deal. But who cares when the songs are this good!
NeilFinn's songs always take a while to seep into the consciousness, making repeated listenings even more rewarding. The album kicks off with "Nobody Wants To" - a real spine tingler of an opener. Uplifting but filled with yearning at the same time - a trick that Finn constantly pulls off with ease. The other songs are beginning to grow on me! If it was on vinyl I'd have worn it out already.
This has been a year of comeback tours - The Police, Happy Mondays, James, Genesis, Dodgy(!), and the Verve to name a few. But few have actually released any new material - seemingly content to release repackaged greatest hits albums. CH have definitely bucked the trend with Time On Earth.
They're playing the Waterfront Hall in November - what a night that's going to be!
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