Kiwis! (Part One)

Oh shit! Billy Corgan! I don't really know what to say about Split Enz, so I'll let the video do most of the talking/tiptoeing, but I can give you a little history. Split Enz were formed in the early 1970's in Auckland, New Zealand and released their debut album, "Mental Notes," in 1975. The gem above is from their second LP, "Second Thoughts." If you enjoy what you hear/see above enough to dive into their expansive discography, be aware that their sound is all over the place, but somehow manages to hold onto a distinctive vaudevillian charm throughout. A seriously weird band from a seriously weird country (I mean that, of course, in the best way possible).



Mi-Sex were a popular new wave band from New Zealand during the late 70's and early 80's which I'm hoping is a good indicator of how awesome the island's population must be. Who knew that playing computer games could be so . . . hot? This band is PURE SEX! (especially the guitarist) Ow-wa-wee-wa-wa!



Straitjacket Fits were an indie rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand in the second half of the 1980's whose lead singer looks miraculously like Sandra Bernhard (is she from New Zealand too??). Also, they were on Flying Nun so it's safe to assume that the rest of their material is at least better than most, although I haven't heard much else. Kinda' like early Jane's Addiction meets Teenage Fanclub?