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Forever Five: Liam Finn

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Liam Finn

Some artists are born into music, and then there are those who seem to have it running through their DNA. Liam Finn—songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and sonic adventurer—just happens to be both. From fronting Betchadupa as a teenager to joining Crowded House, he has carved out a singular path, blending melody and experimentation with ease. Born in Melbourne and raised in New Zealand, he was the subject of a Split Enz song before he could walk and now counts Eddie Vedder among his friends.

As the son of Crowded House frontman Neil Finn, he grew up surrounded by some of the most influential sounds of the past few decades. But across four solo albums, Liam has built a legacy all his own. While echoes of his father’s voice may occasionally surface, his music stands apart—bold, unpredictable, and entirely his. So, when it comes to picking five records that have shaped his world, you can bet his choices are as eclectic and inspired as his own work. From timeless classics to boundary-pushing gems, here’s what made the cut for Liam Finn’s FOREVER FIVE.


LISTEN—FOREVER FIVE: LIAM FINN

A trio of tracks from each of Liam Finn's choices, plus an essential five tracks of his own.




THE BREEDERS - LAST SPLASH
Liam Finn, Forever Five for Waxx Lyrical—The Breeders, Last Splash

DIGABLE PLANETS - REACHIN' (A NEW REFUTATION OF TIME AND SPACE)
Liam Finn, Forever Five for Waxx Lyrical—Digable Planets, Reachin'

ALABASTER DEPLUME - TO CY & LEE: INSTRUMENTALS VOL. 1
Liam Finn, Forever Five for Waxx Lyrical—Alabaster DePlume

CHAT PILE - GOD'S COUNTRY
Liam Finn, Forever Five for Waxx Lyrical—Chat Pile, God's Country

AMANAZ - AFRICA
Liam Finn, Forever Five for Waxx Lyrical—Amanaz, Africa



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