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Time On Earth
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78

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

  • Summary: The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.

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Don't Stop Now
Another pleasant day in the countryside Ended up in tears on a stormy night 'Cause you can't follow my directions home Don't stop now God knows... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    As reunion/comeback albums go, Time on Earth is outstanding.
  2. Filter
    86
    Crowded House guys can confidently say their time on Earth is currently well-spent.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    Time on Earth a haunting yet comforting affair that is quite unique in Neil Finn's body of work, yet functions as an oddly appropriate, utterly worthy, comeback as Crowded House.
  4. Stylus Magazine
    75
    There's a sustained tone to Time on Earth that Finn's rarely mastered, and that alone comes closer than you might have thought possible to making the record an unqualified success.
  5. Paste Magazine
    70
    Time on Earth is another batch of Finn’s impeccably crafted pop gems.
  6. Spin
    70
    Time on Earth is an assured, soothing collection of sweet-tempered pop tunes ("Even a Child"), and ballads ("Pour Le Monde").
  7. Hot Press
    50
    Anyone hoping for another "Don’t Dream It’s Over" is going to find Time On Earth a disappointment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. evokoder
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    There's not much out there to top this at the moment. Finn is a songwriting god!
  2. Shari
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    Just saw them in concert in Ann Arbor. Awesome! Love the new CD too!
  4. JohnL.
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    The more you listen the more you realize Neil Finn is easily the equal of the greatest singer-songwriters of this age. Yes, that includes The more you listen the more you realize Neil Finn is easily the equal of the greatest singer-songwriters of this age. Yes, that includes Paul McCartney. Every song so well crafted, so emotionally sung. Welcome back Crowded House!… Expand
  5. PaulJ.
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    Welcome back, boys! Your table is ready. After a long, long time Crowded House is back and they have rewarded their fans with a solid effort. Welcome back, boys! Your table is ready. After a long, long time Crowded House is back and they have rewarded their fans with a solid effort. Great songs, catchy melodies, an extremely pleasant return and they're touring, too. Life is good!… Expand
  6. Christina
    Aug 13, 2007
    9
    Nikko, No need to be insulting. I'm an American and have been a fan of Neil Finn (and Tim Finn) since I first saw Split Enz in 1981. Nikko, No need to be insulting. I'm an American and have been a fan of Neil Finn (and Tim Finn) since I first saw Split Enz in 1981. There has never been, in my opinion, another singer/songwriter who could top their genius. Todd W said it all. I, too, am thankful for living in this Time on Earth to have been able to experience such melodic wonder.… Expand
  7. Aussie1
    Aug 23, 2007
    8
    Great album. great band . Why is it that kiwis always get upset when this band is called australian...paul was and nick is an australian? Great album. great band . Why is it that kiwis always get upset when this band is called australian...paul was and nick is an australian? Neil and others kiwis. the band formed in melbourne and wrote many of its songs about melbourne and new zealand. Up until more recent times they were considered an australian band for many reasons but they are in essence a mix. Get over it kiwis.… Expand
  8. matta.
    Aug 8, 2007
    6
    Nikko, Hot Press is actually a British publication so you sound like a fucking retard with rants about America. Make sure you figure shit out Nikko, Hot Press is actually a British publication so you sound like a fucking retard with rants about America. Make sure you figure shit out before you out yourself as an American-hating little cunt next time. Oh, the album. It is decent.… Expand

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