Direct answer: There’s limited recent mainstream press specifically about Split Enz’s Spellbound compilation; most coverage centers on archival releases and the 1993 Spellbound documentary. For the latest, you’d typically check NZ media and music outlets for anniversary reissues or screenings.
What I can gather without live tool access:
- Spellbound is a 1997 compilation/collection titled The Very Best Of Split Enz, spanning their career with 39 tracks. This release is well-documented as a career-spanning anthology.[2][4]
- There is a long-form documentary titled Spellbound (1993), narrated by Sam Neill, which chronicles the band’s trajectory from formation to later years; it’s a common reference point for fans and researchers.[3][7][8]
- Related catalog entries and special editions (e.g., 2xCD Australian/ NZ editions) exist, noting its status as a curated best-of package rather than a new studio album.[5][2]
Where to look for the latest updates:
- NZ On Screen and NZ music press often feature archival retrospectives or screenings tied to Spellbound around anniversaries or revived interest.[7][8]
- Major streaming platforms and Apple Music listings typically reflect the 1997 Spellbound compilation; updates would appear there if new editions or regional reissues occur.[4][9]
If you want, I can focus on one of these angles:
- A concise timeline of Spellbound’s releases and editions
- A summary of the Spellbound documentary’s key insights and who weighs in on the band
- A list of credible sources and where to check for the newest news (with direct links)
Would you like me to pull a focused update on one of these aspects? If you have a region or date in mind (e.g., “UK/NZ reissues in 2025”) I can tailor the search accordingly.
Sources
From 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.orgAlbum · 1997 · 39 Songs
music.apple.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...
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...
www.nzonscreen.comAlbum · 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
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