It's good to see people still comenting on Splt Enz so many years since they started. They touched so many peoples lives and were in a league of thier own with so many dedicated followers!
LOVE this song---great orchestration, and great vocals by Tim Finn. And Phil Judd...brilliant both musically and artistically. Didn't know till recently that he painted the cover art for this album. Wow!
This is correct. I actually own the original vinyl with the gatefold cover released on the Aussie label 'Mushroom Records'. It was also reissued the following year (1976) under the same title as a single pocket cover on 'Chrysalis Records' UK. As you mentioned, this song was re-recorded for the 'Second Thoughts' LP...also in 1976. I prefer this version.
Lol...This is the original version of this song. I actually own the original vinyl LP titled 'Mental Notes' with the gatefold cover released on the Aussie label 'Mushroom Records'. It was reissued the following year (1976) under the same title as a single pocket cover on 'Chrysalis Records' UK. "Stranger Than Fiction " was re-recorded for the 'Second Thoughts' LP...also in 1976. That, the 2nd version of this song might be the one you're thinking of.
This is one of the classics but no many people know it exits. I saw Split enz at festival hall before skyhooks and acdc (melbourne festival hall in the 70s). They got booed off. They were far far far greater than skyhooks and acdc. Grizzly Bears have some similarities
It's good to see people still comenting on Splt Enz so many years since they started. They touched so many peoples lives and were in a league of thier own with so many dedicated followers!
gedbag 1 month ago
lots of cofusion about Mental Notes and Second Thoughts verions of this song and others. Depends what part of the world you live!
gedbag 1 month ago
Tremendous song. So original. So powerful
chasedspleen 3 months ago
thanks for posting just love this track ;)
lokanunda 7 months ago
Brain-boggingly bizarre. Love the OLD Split Enz. With Phil Judd. Hugely underrated band. Mind-altering. Mental Notes is their Darkside of the Moon.
BluntRapture 9 months ago 3
LOVE this song---great orchestration, and great vocals by Tim Finn. And Phil Judd...brilliant both musically and artistically. Didn't know till recently that he painted the cover art for this album. Wow!
datalal624 10 months ago
Why is it so hard to find the damn ORIGINAL version of this song?
This version is really crap and hasn't the same dynamics of the original...
meltedmoonlight 10 months ago
@meltedmoonlight
This is the original. Recorded in 1975 from the Mental Notes LP...you're thinking of the 1976 re-recording from the "Second Thoughts" LP.
Your mileage may vary :)
Mellovisions 10 months ago
@Mellovisions
This is correct. I actually own the original vinyl with the gatefold cover released on the Aussie label 'Mushroom Records'. It was also reissued the following year (1976) under the same title as a single pocket cover on 'Chrysalis Records' UK. As you mentioned, this song was re-recorded for the 'Second Thoughts' LP...also in 1976. I prefer this version.
drprogensteinphp 9 months ago
@Mellovisions Seems to be some confusionn over Mental Notes and Second Thoughts depending on if your from the UK or NZ/AUS
gedbag 6 months ago
@Mellovisions just drive on the nullabor plains, at night, and then play second thoughts, stoned in a truck
watto59 1 month ago
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@meltedmoonlight
Lol...This is the original version of this song. I actually own the original vinyl LP titled 'Mental Notes' with the gatefold cover released on the Aussie label 'Mushroom Records'. It was reissued the following year (1976) under the same title as a single pocket cover on 'Chrysalis Records' UK. "Stranger Than Fiction " was re-recorded for the 'Second Thoughts' LP...also in 1976. That, the 2nd version of this song might be the one you're thinking of.
drprogensteinphp 9 months ago
FINN JUDD AND BAND RE-UNION TO DO MENTAL NOTES (or second thoughts version) I would love to see this performed - maybe Manzanera can mix it LOL
Any VOTES for this request??
sydneyindie1 11 months ago 6
Love this song!! Written by Phil Judd and Tim Finn
MrJezno 1 year ago
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philjudd 1 year ago 2
@philjudd well do something about it!!!
MrJezno 1 year ago
On their album "Second Thoughts" there is also an excellent rendition of this number!
marcelkonings60 1 year ago 2
Thanks for uploading this, haven't heard it in many years
keetmon 1 year ago 3
This is one of the classics but no many people know it exits. I saw Split enz at festival hall before skyhooks and acdc (melbourne festival hall in the 70s). They got booed off. They were far far far greater than skyhooks and acdc. Grizzly Bears have some similarities
jjfbbennett 1 year ago 3
Awesome song, thanks for uploading!! Love the part from 1.06 to 1.32
Helterskelter4 1 year ago 6