Arriving on the New Zealand scene in 1972, Split Enz were embraced around the world during their decade of musical output. Coupling an innovative amalgam of influences with an energetic, individual performance style, their music offered refreshing, quirky and often deeply revealing lyrics wrapped up in stunning pop melodies.
Despite often seeming at odds with the prevailing eras of punk, disco and New Romantic music, Split Enz balanced critical and commercial success throughout their career. While ostensibly calling it a day with a 1984 farewell tour, a number of Split Enz reunions, collaborations and Enz-related projects have met with widespread acclaim in the ensuing years. Split Enz hits such as Message To My Girl, I Got You, I See Red, History Never Repeats and One Step Ahead remain radio staples some 40 years on.