As far as idols go for this reviewer, the holy trinity consists of footballer James Hird (or Saint James if we must be formal) and the Brothers Finn. Te Awamutu's favourite sons, Neil and Tim have been writing near flawless pop songs for decades now. From their beginnings in art rock combo Split Enz through to the hugely popular Crowded House and their respective solo albums, the Finn's songwriting credentials are arguably second only to Messrs Lennon and McCartney. My friend Dave is on the money when he says that if the duo recorded an album entirely of belching noises I would still think it was the best thing to be released this year.

Thankfully the record company didn't go for the avant-garde burping sessions and we are instead treated to what these guys do best: making Paul McCartney's post-Beatles efforts look very very ordinary in comparison. Sacrilege I hear you cry! So before the Official Wings Fan Club issues a Fatwa on me, I better convince the rest of you good folk I'm not rash in my comments.

'Everyone Is Here' is the duo's second album under the Finn Brothers moniker after 1995s very rough and low key self-titled debut. After dusting off 'Finn' and giving it another spin recently it must be said it sounds better after a little time in the cellar, the initial shock of the brothers having a crack on all the instruments is now a non-issue.

This time around they have some great support including drummer for hire Matt Chamberlain, bassist Sebastian Steinberg (ex-Soul Coughing) and Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T-Rex) conducting the orchestra, while the old Crowded House production team of Mitchell Froom and Bob Clearmountain return to do a bit of knob twiddling. Also a nice touch is the appearance of early Enz violinist Miles Golding, to bring the whole thing full circle.

This is fitting because nostalgia is the Finn's ideal subject matter, especially when it comes to family matters like in 'Disembodied Voices' where they reminisce of childhood nocturnal memories. The two trade verses in 'A Life Between Us', a song that discusses their unique brotherhood: "Are you still someone who'll watch over me?" Opener 'Won't Give In' also outlines the devotion to the Finn clan: "What does it mean when you're born with a name and you carry it on?"

It is quite funny the strong loyalty they display considering they are now signed up to the same management company as the ever-feuding Gallagher Brothers.

Elsewhere, the three minute radio tune 'Anything Can Happen' could well be the Finn's most throwaway song yet, but if the track proves anything, even at their most basic they can still match it with what is currently flooding the airwaves. 

The jewel though is 'Edible Flowers', with Tim tackling the somewhat down trodden verses only to have Neil (in probably his best ever vocal performance) take the chorus and the song to another plane all together. The song, in years to come, should be placed alongside the Enz's 'Stuff & Nonsense' and Crowded House's 'All I Ask' as some of their best work.

Considering their solo careers are their main priority, the Finn Brothers is a nice little earner as far as side projects go. Pity it may be a while before the next one. As for now, I must run for cover, Sir Paul's on my tail.