"Conflicting Emotions" is the eighth and penultimate studio album by New Zealand rock band Split Enz. It was released in November 1983. The album marked a transition period for the group, with the departure of Tim Finn and the addition of Neil Finn taking on more responsibilities as a songwriter and vocalist.
The album's title mirrored the band's situation, caught between their history and their future. Despite the internal turmoil, "Conflicting Emotions" spawned significant hits like "Straight Old Line" and "Message to My Girl". The latter is said to be one of the band's most beloved and enduring songs, showcasing the potential Neil Finn would later fully realise with Crowded House.
"Conflicting Emotions" received mixed reviews at the time of its release but has since been acknowledged as a definitive part of the Split Enz discography. It showed the band moving away from their art rock roots, embracing more pop-oriented and commercial songwriting. The album is considered an important marker in New Zealand's musical landscape and an intriguing hint at the future work of the Finn brothers.
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