Southern Cross (1990)

About this title: This is a good album with an interesting history. Phil Manzanera decided to explore his Cuban roots, and attempted to mix Cuban-style music with rock. Initially he was working toward a more world music-oriented instrumental album. He then met up with is old friend, Tim Finn (remember, Manzanera produced the first Split Enz album), who took it upon himself to write lyrics for the beautiful music he heard demoed by Manzanera. This proved to be a wise move, as Finn also shared lead vocal duties with Gary Dyson. In fact, this album is not so different from the solo music Tim Finn was recording at ... read more

Tracks:

1. A Million Reasons Why [Dyson/Finn/Manzaner]
2. Frontera '91 [Instrumental] [MacCormack/MacCormi]
3. The Great Leveller [Finn/Manzanera]
4. Tambor [MacCormick/Manzaner]
5. Southern Cross [Instrumental] [Manzanera]
6. Rich and Poor [Finn/Manzanera]
7. Dance (Break This Trance) [Finn/Manzanera]
8. Verde [Finn/Manzanera]
9. Dr. Fidel [Finn/Manzanera]
10. Venceremos [Finn/Manzanera]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.