Waves - Misfit (1975-76/2013)

In 1975, Auckland folk quartet Waves were the white sheep among New Zealand’s emerging rock talent. Their sound – largely acoustic and strong on harmonies – was uncommon in Auckland’s gig circuit, as heavier acts such as Dragon and Hello Sailor began to dominate. Yet Waves’ self-titled debut album made a splash both culturally and commercially, reaching No.6 on the New Zealand album charts.
It would remain the band’s sole album release for 38 years, until it was reissued to great acclaim in 2013 with previously unreleased tracks. The cliché of the difficult second album was painfully real for Waves, as the setbacks encountered while producing a follow-up to the debut led to their disbanding in 1977.