The band played it too safe, some thought, it was Finger-by-numbers, others said.

Now, on what is loosely rumoured to be their last band CD, the spark is well and truly back.

Golden Rule is Powder-

finger’s 7th album and sees the Brissy boys dabbling with a variety of sounds and instruments.

New single Burn Your Name is an instant Powderfinger classic — a love song disguised as a jangly, soaring rocker.

A Fight About Money is a slow builder that peaks brilliantly, while Iberian Dream is a bold, brassy anthem — check the trumpet work — that will work a treat in the live arena.

Ditto for Stand Yourself which recalls the Finger of yesteryear.

And the title-track closer is a lovely tune to end on.

RATING: ★★★☆

IN SHORT: Renewed