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2007 collection of extremely rare recordings from Tim and Neil Finn's first full-time band. Following some initial success, 1978 was the band's worst year - they lost their record deal, and had no manager but still practiced and wrote frenetically. The Arts Council of NZ rescued the struggling band with a grant which they used to book a studio in Luton, England (where they were 'stranded') and record an amazing array of tracks over five days. These recordings are now known as the legendary Rootin' Tootin' Luton Tapes. Out of the 15 tracks here, nine are previously unreleased songs and the other six are long-deleted gems. This is a monumental release from one of the finest bands of the '70s and '80s! Rhino.
