Catalog Number: SP-4894 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, moderate scuffing and spots of surface abrasion (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly readable with wear near top and bottom. Minor shelf-wear along bottom-edge; heavier wear along top edge with developing split near left side. Some corner wear. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House pressing. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Dirty Creature Giant Heartbeat Hello Sandy Allen Never Ceases To Amaze Me Lost For Words Small World Take A Walk Pioneer Six Months In A Leaky Boat Haul Away Log Cabin Fever Make Sense Of It About The Record: Time And Tide, by Split Enz, marked a pivotal moment for the New Zealand band as their seventh studio album, showcasing a refined blend of new wave, pop, and art-rock. Produced by Hugh Padgham, the album captured the band?s transition toward a more polished sound, reflecting their growing international appeal, particularly in Australia and Canada. Historically significant as Split Enz?s first album after their breakthrough True Colours (1980), it solidified their reputation for innovative songwriting and theatrical flair, though it was their last with drummer Malcolm Green. Hit singles include Six Months in a Leaky Boat, which reached No. 2 in Australia and No. 7 in New Zealand, and Dirty Creature, a top 10 hit in Australia. The album?s lyrical depth, exploring themes of isolation and resilience, combined with its lush production, cemented its status as a fan favorite.