The Islander is a 1998 album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Dave Dobbyn. It reached #1 on the New Zealand music charts. Background The album's title comes from Dobbyn's reflection what it is to be a New Zealander: "I've come to terms with the fact that I'm a Pacific Islander a long time ago. There's nothing vaguely European about me apart from the colour of my skin. So I've called it The Islander because it's a stamp of identity." Track listing Critical reception The album has been described as "quintessentially New Zealand" with Dobbyn at the peak of his talents. It is also noted as a culmination of the directness of his pub-rock DD Smash work and later rock albums, while 'Hallelujah Song' signals the start of his Christian influences in future releases. Credits Bass – Alan Gregg (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 11), Bill McDonald (tracks: 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13) Drums – Peter Luscombe (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13), Ross Burge (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 11) Guitar – Dave Dobbyn (tracks: 1 to 12), Neil Finn (tracks: 5, 6, 12) Harmonica – Dave Dobbyn (tracks: 5, 12, 13) Organ [Wurlitzer] – Dave Dobbyn (tracks: 4, 7, 8) Percussion – Michael Barker (2) (tracks: 1, 7, 8, 11), Peter Luscombe (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 7, 9) Piano – Dave Dobbyn (tracks: 1, 5, 9, 12, 13) Producer, Vocals – Dave Dobbyn Recorded By, Mixed By – Sam Gibson External links Discography: The Islander (davedobbyn.co.nz), track-by-track breakdown of songs Essential New Zealand Albums: The Islander, Radio New Zealand show Nick Bollanger review in The New Zealand Listener Review by Martin Bell, Real Groove Magazine, September 1998. References Dave Dobbyn albums 1998 albums