In late 1989, he went to live in Melbourne. He recorded his third album, "Tim Finn". In early 1990 he joined Crowded House, the group Neil had formed after Split Enz split up. The band recorded "Woodface" with him. He left Crowded House after the album. Because of their success, Tim Finn and Neil Finn were made OBE for services to New Zealand music in the 1993 Queen's Birthday Honours List.