Hi Peoplez,
Just wondering how many collaborations the Finns did with Manzanerra. I've got Quiet Now and that track Slow Motion Tv (which is excellent) however I was wondering if there were any more.
(Oh yeah, 'Charlie' too)

Thankz Al

Hey Al,
The Finns and Eddie Rayner are very prominent on Manzanera's K-Scope (1978) album, which includes the track "Slow Motion TV." Their contributions to the overall sound are very strong, but strangely none of the songs are co-written by the Finns or Rayner. There are some good moments in the music, but I think the lyrics (by bassist Bill MacCormick?) are pretty awful for the most part and seem rather unworthy of the Finns' singing talent. But the album is definitely worth checking out. I think it's particularly interesting to hear Rayner playing alongside the likes of Manzanera and Mel Collins.

Also, there's the 1990(?) album by Manzanera called Southern Cross that's supposed to be his exploration of traditional Cuban music. It has several tracks co-written and sung by Tim Finn. I haven't heard it yet, but I'm curious.

I have SOUTHERN CROSS. I didn't care for it. Tim co-wrote seven of the songs and sings lead on four.

I found a copy of the very hard-to-find K-Scope on CD today. Took it home...and WOW! What an album! The contributions by Tim, Neil and Eddie made this album! Very catchy! 'Remote Control' is so upbeat, my girlfriend and I danced around the lounge like idiots! And of course 'Slow Motion TV' is a favourite song from the Other Enz compilation.

Tim takes lead vocals on 4 songs, with Neil doing some backing vocals (too bad there's none of his guitar work present), and Eddie pitches in on keyboards. The boys didn't co-write any of the tracks, but nonetheless there's a very noticeable Enz-like energy in the music.

Well worth seeking out for those of you who aren't familiar with it.

It's certainly your lucky week!

No, I'm not familiar with it, but it sounds interesting enough.

Happy listening (and dancing ) !