Arguably their best record, Crowded House had come to full maturation with this set of thirteen ear catching tracks. The occupant of the producer's chair on this album switched from longtime sound shaper Mitchell Froom to Killing Joke's Youth. The musical arrangements here reflected and encompassed more of their native Kiwi homeland (New Zealand) than any of their other albums. Each track on this desert island essential is played with passion and heart. Neil Finn was at the height of his golden songwriting skills and produced a modern classic. The music is simply breathtaking and the lyrics poetic and intelligent.