Neil Finn’s Driving Me Mad
by Oh man, what I wouldn’t give to be able to sing like Neil Finn. His voice rasps with all the sincerity and integrity of a thousand heartfelt melodies. Heck, I’d probably trade my prized collection of Archie comics for just the chorus on this song. Driving Me Mad? You betcha(dupa). This man is a treasure. Bow low indeed.
Tagged: acoustic music, confessional songwriting, New Zealand, New Zealand bands
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Lost At E Minor: Music, illustration, art, photography and more » I walk away said | 19 July, 2008
[...] pure melodic majestry, wrapped around the aching lyrics and quirky arrangements of genius frontman, Neil Finn. time savedtime [...]