Here’s what I can share about the latest news on Split Enz’s Spellbound:
- Spellbound (The Very Best of Split Enz) is a 1997 compilation album gathering the band’s hits and notable tracks, released by Mushroom in Australia and widely reissued in other regions. Its release marked a comprehensive career retrospective rather than new material from the band at that time.[2][5]
- There have been documentary projects and archival interest surrounding Split Enz, including a documentary titled Spellbound released in 1993 that chronicles the band’s history, with Sam Neill narrating the film and coverage of key lineup changes and career milestones. However, this documentary predates the 1997 compilation and has had renewed attention in recent years via NZ On Screen listings and related coverage.[3][7][8][9]
- Current online listings for Spellbound remain focused on the 1997/1999 reissues and regional editions, rather than new releases or fresh updates from the band itself, reflecting its status as a career-spanning compilation rather than new studio material.[4][5][2]
If you’d like, I can look up specific recent articles or streaming availability in your region (Chicago) and pull exact dates or quotes. Would you like me to search for the latest press or reissues related to Spellbound in 2025–2026?[7][2][3]
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Album · 1997 · 39 Songs
music.apple.comArtist SPLIT ENZ Album SPELLBOUND THE VERY BEST OF SPLIT ENZ Format 2xCD Country Australia Release 1997 Ref No 5101136422 Label Mushroom Genre Rock Style Pop Rock Media N. Mint Note Compilation, Limited Edition
tronrecords.nzAlbum · 1997 · 39 Songs
music.apple.comFrom NZ On Screen: Sam Neill narrates this documentary plotting the career of one of Aotearoa's most successful bands: from formation by Mike Chunn, Phil Judd and Tim Finn at Auckland University in 1971 to their demise in 1984, when Neil Finn walked away. The major players talk freely about good times and bad — art rock, the wayward genius of Judd (including a rare interview), Noel Crombie’s spoon playing and costume design, hard times in England and the punk backlash, the big pop hits after...
digitalnz.orgSplit Enz - Spellbound - Sam Neill narrates this documentary plotting the career of one of Aotearoa's most successful bands: from formation by Mike Chunn, Phil Judd and Tim Finn at Auckland University in 1971 to their demise in 1984, when Neil Finn walked away. The major players talk freely about good times and bad — art rock, the wayward genius of Judd (including a rare interview), Noel Crombie’s spoon playing and costume design, hard times in England and the punk backlash, the big pop hits...
www.nzonscreen.comSplit Enz - Spellbound - Sam Neill narrates this documentary plotting the career of one of Aotearoa's most successful bands: from formation by Mike Chunn, Phil Judd and Tim Finn at Auckland University in 1971 to their demise in 1984, when Neil Finn walked away. The major players talk freely about good times and bad — art rock, the wayward genius of Judd (including a rare interview), Noel Crombie’s spoon playing and costume design, hard times in England and the punk backlash, the big pop hits...
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