
Neil Finn is one of the world’s most gifted tunesmiths. Not many artists can write songs as memorable as “Don’t Dream It’s Over” or “Better Be Home Soon,” two of Crowded House’s beloved hits. The group’s sixth album—second since co-founder Paul Hester’s suicide—adds several more gems to the list, including “Isolation,” Neil’s haunting duet with his wife, Sharon, and “Falling Dove,” sweet, McCartney-esque pop featuring his son, Liam. But the best is Neil’s epic “Archer’s Arrows,” which hits a direct bullseye.