The debut self titled album by Crowded House was released in 1986 on Capitol Records.  The band was formed by two former members of Split Enz, Neil Finn and Paul Hester with the addition of bass player Nicholas Seymour. Being a big fan of the New Wave music of Split Enz, I was looking forward to more of that style of music after Split Enz split; and was not disappointed in this album.  A strong album with hits in World Where You Live, Don't Dream It's Over, Something So Strong as well as my pick from this album, the rather sad Hole In The River about the suicide of Neil Finn's aunt:

Temple of Low Men is the second studio release by Crowded House and was released in mid 1988.  Another very good album and if feel lyrically it is deeper and less "pop" than the first. Into Temptation is perhaps my favourite on this album, but Sister Madly is a very close second: