The Resume

(1985-1996)
Neil Finn (May 27, 1958 - ) Lead Vocals/Guitar
Tim Finn (June 25, 1952 - ) Vocals/Piano (1989-1991)
Paul Hester (January 5, 1959-March 26, 2005) Drums (1985 - 1993, rejoined 1996)
Nick Seymour (December 9, 1958 - ) Bass
Mark Hart (Circa 1958) Keyboards (1993-1996)
Originally Called The Mullanes before Crowded House
Recorded Albums 'Crowded House,' 'Together Alone,' 'Woodface,' 'Temple Of Low Men,' 'Recurring Dream - The Very Best Of Crowded House,' and 'Afterglow'
Recorded 'Don't Dream its Over,' 'Something So Strong,' 'Weather With You,' 'Fall At Your Feet' and 'Four Seasons in One Day'

Why they might be annoying:

They were a 2-hit wonder in The US.
They never had a number 1 single.
There 2nd album, 'Temple of Low Men,' bombed in the US.
Their line-up changed twice during there time together.
Drummer Paul Hester left Crowded House in 1993, just as the band was about to embark on a US tour.
Friction between Neil Finn and drummer Paul Hester, resulted in Paul's resignation from the group.
Hester was replaced by a studio musician.

Why they might not be annoying:

They were one of The most influential Bands of the 1990's.
Neil Finn and Tim Finn wrote there own songs.
All of there albums were critically acclaimed in the UK, Australia and Europe.
There album 'Recurring Dream - The Very Best Of Crowded House' reached Number 1 in the UK and Australia.
All the members remained friends, and regrouped for their final farewell concert at the Sydney Royal Opera House to benefit the Sydney Children's Hospital Fund.
100,000 fans attended the farewell concert.
Their most popular song, 'Don't Dream its Over' was voted #55 on BBC Radio 2's '100 Best Songs of All Time.'

Credit: Jerry

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Australian Record Industry Association Hall of Fame Members (Ranked: 2016)
• Australian Record Industry Association's Album of the Year (Ranked: 1989)
• Australian Record Industry Association's Best Group (Ranked: 1988)
• Australian Record Industry Association's Best Group (Ranked: 1993)
• BBC Radio 2's Sold on Song Top 100 Greatest Songs Ever [Performer] (Ranked: 55)
• Brit Awards' Best International Group (Ranked: 1994)
• Coachella [Performers] (Ranked: 2007)
• I Performed at Live Earth [July 7, 2007]
• I Performed on American Bandstand [A-D]
• I'm in the Band With My Brother
• Kiwis - I am a New Zealander
• MTV VMA: Best New Artist in a Video (Ranked: 1987)
• MTV's Unplugged
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Like Omigod! The 80's Pop Culture Box'
• Observer's 50 Best Albums of the Year [2007] (Ranked: 43)
• Our Band Member Committed Suicide
• Our Drummer Died
• Profiles 12751-13000 (Ranked: 12817)
• Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Albums of the '80s (Ranked: 71)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 84 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 48 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 75 Votes: 42.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 125 Votes: 59.20% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 115 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 707 Votes: 40.17% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 41.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 63.38% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 118 Votes: 59.32% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 275 Votes: 42.91% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 110 Votes: 26.36% Annoying