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For their fourth album, Together Alone, Crowded House used New Zealand-based producer Martin Glover ( aka Youth ) and invited touring musician Mark Hart ( guitar & keyboards ) to become a permanent band member.

The album was recorded ar Karekare Beach, New Zealand, which gave its name to the opening track, " Kare Kare ".

The album was released in October 1993 and sold well internationally on the strength of lead single " Distant Sun " and followup " Private Universe ".

It topped the New Zealand Album Chart, reached number 2 in Australia and number 4 in the UK.

" Locked Out " was the album's first US single and received airplay on MTV and VH1.

This track and " My Sharona " by The Knack, which were both included the soundtrack of the film Reality Bites, were bundled together on a jukebox single to promote the film soundtrack.