Split Enz - Waiata (1981) Vinyl LP • New and 44 similar items

Catalog Number: SP-4848 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has moderate scuffing, surface impressions, tiny spots of surface abrasion and a few discoloration spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House pressing. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Hard Act To Follow One Step Ahead I Don't Wanna Dance Iris Wail Clumsy History Never Repeats Walking Through The Ruins Ships Ghost Girl Albert Of India About The Record: Waiata, by Split Enz, marked a pivotal moment for the band as they transitioned from their art-rock roots to a more polished, new wave sound. Produced by David Tickle, the album was recorded in Australia and reflected the band's growing international ambition, following the success of True Colours. Its title, meaning "song" in M?ori, underscored the band's cultural ties to New Zealand, with tracks blending introspective lyrics and vibrant melodies. Historically significant as Split Enz's sixth studio album, it captured their commercial peak in Australasia, though it faced mixed reception in markets like the UK. The hit single One Step Ahead became a defining track, reaching the top 10 in New Zealand and Australia, while History Never Repeats also gained strong regional chart success.