 Shortly after the latter's release, drummer Malcolm Green left the band and moved to Australia following "disagreements regarding [his] songwriting and inclusion of his songs on the band's albums".Green was not replaced, with percussionist Noel Crombie taking over his role.As a five-piece, Split Enz issued "Time and Tide" and "Conflicting Emotions", before Paul Hester took over on drums for the Conflicting Emotions Tour at the end of 1983.