"Into Temptation" is a 1988 song by rock group

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. It was the third single from the group's second album ''

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''. The single peaked at #59 on the Australian

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singles chart in January 1989. "Into Temptation" appears on Crowded House's greatest hits album ''

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''. The song was also performed by

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for the Finn brothers female tribute album ''

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'' in 2005.

Reception

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said, "If you ever needed an example of how convincing Neil Finn’s songwriting is, consider this: Sharon Finn thought Neil was cheating on him because of this song. Add in the undercurrent of Hester’s unmistakable jazz-brush finesse and a synth-string orchestral sweep, and you’re left with one of the band’s most emotive, understated moments." ''

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'' noted the, "sparse verse instrumentation, vocals front and centre, followed by a lush chorus with a melody that draws you in, its simplicity is a masterstroke and its effectiveness is measurable.

Track listings

''All songs by

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except "This Is Massive" by

Paul Hester Paul Newell Hester (8 January 1959 – 26 March 2005) was an Australian musician and television personality. He was the drummer for the band Split Enz for a short time in 1984, and co-founding member and drummer of the rock group Crowded House ...

.''

Australian single

''Released on 7" vinyl, CD and 12" vinyl.'' #"Into Temptation" – 4:32 #"Mansion in the Slums" (live) #"This Is Massive" (live)

North American release

''Released on 7" vinyl and cassette.'' #"Into Temptation" – 4:32 #"Better Be Home Soon" – 3:07

European release

''Released on 12" vinyl.'' #"Into Temptation" – 4:32 #"Now We're Getting Somewhere" (live) #"Mansion in the Slums" (live)

Notes

External links

Article about the song on thishereboogie.com
{{authority control Crowded House songs 1988 singles Songs written by Neil Finn Song recordings produced by Mitchell Froom 1987 songs Capitol Records singles