This is a great CD and recently another edition emerged with a greatest hits DVD included. The songs are still great but most of the videos have aged rather poorly. An exception is Weather with You (my son's favorite!) which is joyful and fun and Distant Sun, a dreamy video that tastefully complements one of their best songs. I must admit an affection for Don't Dream It's Over and Something So Strong, but those videos were constantly played on MTV when I was infatuated with that station so nostalgic reason probably has biased my view. My son actually loves most of the videos post Weather with You but I suspect he likes the overuse of colors (huge Yellow Submarine movie fan) and simply great songs. Being a big Crowded House fan myself, this is a must have for me but friends and family mostly laugh when they see most of these videos.
Recurring Dream is a great buy for most people. There is an edition available including the live set which every fan should add a few extra dollars and purchase. Only hard core fans should also get this DVD version (that can be actually bought separately). The songs have stood the test of time, most of the videos have not.
i came to liking crowded house late - after their 80's/90's heyday... but these songs stand the test of time, especially "don't dream it's over", "distant sun", and "world where you live"... i love having the music videos too...
