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Original Sin (INXS Album)
''Original Sin'' is the twelfth and final studio album by the Australian rock band INXS. It was released on physical media on 16 November 2010 by Epic Records, Atco Records and Polydor after having been released digitally on 28 October 2010. ''Original Sin'' features covers of their earlier songs, with each song featuring a guest singer. J.D. Fortune, who was the winner of the '' Rock Star: INXS'' competition and featured on the band's previous album ''Switch'', performed lead vocals for the 1990 track "The Stairs", being the last contribution from Fortune before his departure in 2011. Background Described as a tribute album by the band members, the record features new recordings of INXS songs. "We've re-invented these songs. Some have been done by an orchestra, some restripped down and some tracks may take you whileto recognise what it is," said Jon Farriss. A review in QRO Magazine gave the album a 5/10 rating. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
INXS
INXS (a word play, phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian Rock music, rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. The band's founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS was fronted by Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New wave music, new wave/pop music, pop style, the band later developed a harder Pub rock (Australia), pub rock style that included funk and dance music, dance elements. In 1984, INXS had their first number-one hit in Australia with "Original Sin (INXS song), Original Sin". The band would later achieve international success in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s with the hit albums ''Listen Like Thieves'', ''Kick (INXS album), Kick'', and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylène Farmer
Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is among the most successful recording artists of all time in that country. She holds the record for the most number one hit singles in the French charts, with twenty-one to date – eight of which were consecutive. Born in Pierrefonds, Quebec, Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada (a former city now part of the Boroughs of Montreal, Montreal borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro), to French parents, the family soon relocated to Chaville, near Paris, where Farmer pursued a career in modelling and acting. She later gained prominence as a recording artist with the release of her debut single "Maman a tort" in 1984. In 1988, she released her second studio album, ''Ainsi soit je...'', which sold 1.5 million copies in France. The album spawned Farmer's first numb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loane
Loane is a French singer-songwriter. Biography Loane was born in Paris, France. Living with a musically-inclined family, she quickly became quite distinguished at the piano even performing pieces by Satie and Debussy. She refined her skills for a few years at a music conservatory. Aside from her musical pursuits, the young pianist also found interest in theater and literature. She also achieved a degree in Information and Communication. Influenced by the wide spectrum of the musical universe, she delved in projects encompassing electronica, folk, and pop, and composed music for movie advertisements. In 2008, she released her first album for Virgin/EMI, backed by producers Fabrice Dumont (Télépopmusik) and Frédéric Fortuny. After being revealed at Le Printemps de Bourge and Les Francofolies, her song ''Danser'' was chosen as "live de l'année" on the programme "Ce Soir (ou Jamais!)" on France 3. In May 2011, her second album '' Le Lendemain'' was released. It was composed on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystify (song)
"Mystify" is a song by Australian rock band INXS and is the fifth (and last) single from their 1987 album ''Kick''. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the first sessions for ''Kick''. The song was first previewed to Australian audiences on the Australian Made tour in January 1987. B-sides The B-sides include remixes and LP versions of previous INXS songs, that following the trend of previous ''Kick'' releases, showcase the band's previous work. The German edition of the CD single included the 12" vinyl versions of "Shine Like It Does" and "Never Tear Us Apart" from the 1988 US Tour. Track listing *UK 7" #"Mystify" (LP version) #"What You Need" (12" Remix) *UK 12" single #"Mystify" (LP version) #"Need You Tonight" (Ben Liebrand Remix) #"Devil Inside" (Extended Remix) #"Listen Like Thieves" (Album Version) *UK 12" global tour pack #"Mystify" (LP Version) #"Biting Bullets" #"Shine Like It Does" (Live) #"Never Tear Us Apart" (Live) *Europea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Sultan
Daniel Leo Sultan (born 1983) is an Australian alternative rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, actor and author. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 he won ARIA Award for Best Male Artist, Best Male Artist and ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album, Best Blues & Roots Album for his second album, ''Get Out While You Can'' (November 2009). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014, 2014 ceremony he won ARIA Award for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Album for ''Blackbird (Dan Sultan album), Blackbird'' (April 2014), which had reached number four on the ARIA Charts, ARIA Albums Chart. In 2017, Sultan's record ''Killer (Dan Sultan album), Killer'' was nominated for three ARIA Music Awards of 2017, ARIA awards: Best Male Artist, Best Rock Album, and Best Independent Release. Sultan's debut children's music album ''Nali & Friends'' was named Best Children's Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2019. Early life Daniel Leo Sultan was born in 1983. He spent much of his early life in Fitzroy, Vict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Sensation
"New Sensation" is a song by Australian rock group INXS. It was the third single released from their 1987 album, ''Kick''. The music was composed by Andrew Farriss and the lyrics were written by Michael Hutchence. The song reached 3 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, No. 9 in Australia, No. 25 in the United Kingdom, and No. 1 in Canada. The song features a signature Kirk Pengilly sax solo and lyrics about a partying lifestyle. The first line, "Live, baby, live", was later referenced in the title of the band's 1991 release ''Live Baby Live''. The video for the song was filmed on the roof of Municipal House in Prague and directed by Richard Lowenstein. Critical reception ''Cash Box'' called "New Sensation" "the popiest, hookiest song on the album, perhaps the most radio ready." In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "New Sensation" was ranked number 44. Live performances INXS and J.D. Fortune performed the song at the 2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Monahan
Patrick Monahan (born February 28, 1969) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and sole constant member of the band Train. He has collaborated with multiple artists and recorded a solo album, '' Last of Seven''. Early life Monahan was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Jack Monahan, a clothing store owner and musician, and Patricia Ann (née Timon) Monahan. He is the youngest of seven children in a family of Irish descent and became an uncle at five. He attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township. Monahan attended the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Music career Monahan began his musical career singing with cover band Rogues Gallery from 1988 to 1990. The band consisted of Monahan (lead vocals, percussion), Mark Emhoff (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Imboden (bass, keyboards, vocals), John McElhenny (drums, vocals) and his brother Matt (rhythm guitar, keyboards and vocals), in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Girl (INXS Song)
"Beautiful Girl" a song by Australian rock band INXS, released as the fifth international single from their eighth album, ''Welcome to Wherever You Are'' (1992), on 1 February 1993. The song was written by Andrew Farriss, who was inspired to write it by the birth of his baby daughter. In an interview by Debbie Kruger, the INXS keyboardist explained: "I was writing lyrics like ' Baby Don't Cry' and 'Beautiful Girl' and lyrics just about how wonderful it is to have something else in your life besides yourself to worry about and think about." The song was used for an American TV awareness campaign about the effects of anorexia. Reception Q said Hutchence sounded, "a lot like Velvets-era Lou Reed on "Beautiful Girl", a delicate melody which the old-style INXS would have beaten to a pulp." B-sides The B-sides on the first of two UK CD Single releases include solo compositions from lead guitarist Tim Farriss: "In My Living Room" and another by saxophonist and guitarist Kirk Pengilly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Tear Us Apart
"Never Tear Us Apart" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, released in August 1988 as the fourth single from their sixth studio album, ''Kick''. Background and composition The music was written by keyboardist Andrew Farriss, who recorded a blues-style demo; vocalist Michael Hutchence wrote the lyrics. "Never Tear Us Apart" is a ballad, written in the tempo of a modern Viennese waltz, layered with synthesizers and containing dramatic pauses before the instrumental breaks. Kirk Pengilly lends a saxophone solo near the end. According to the liner notes of '' Shine Like It Does: The Anthology (1979–1997)'', the song was composed on piano as a bluesy number in the style of Fats Domino. Producer Chris Thomas suggested a synth-based arrangement instead. Music video The video for the song, featuring an extended intro, was filmed in various locations in Prague along with "Guns in the Sky" and " New Sensation", all directed by Richard Lowenstein. As of December 2022, the video h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Hutchence
Michael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Hutchence co-founded the rock band INXS, which sold over 75 million records worldwide and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. He was the lead singer and lyricist of INXS from 1977 until his death. Hutchence was a member of the short-lived pop rock group Max Q (Australian band), Max Q. He also recorded some solo material and acted in feature films, including ''Dogs in Space'' (1986), ''Frankenstein Unbound'' (1990), and ''Limp'' (1999). Hutchence had a string of love affairs with prominent actresses, models and singers, and his private life was often reported in the Australian and international press. In July 1996, Hutchence and English television presenter Paula Yates had a daughter. On the morning of 22 November 1997, Hutchence was found dead in his hotel room in Sydney. His death was reported by the New South Wales Coroner to be t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Thomas (musician)
Robert Kelly Thomas (born February 14, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for being the lead singer of the rock band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist, with "Lonely No More" released in 2005 becoming his biggest solo chart success. Thomas received three Grammy Awards for co-writing and singing on the 1999 hit "Smooth" by Santana, which was also his first song as a solo artist. He has also been a songwriter for artists such as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt, and Daughtry. Since 1996, his band has released a string of hit singles to radio, including "Push", " 3AM", " Real World", " Back 2 Good", " Bent", " If You're Gone", " Mad Season", "Disease", "Unwell", " Bright Lights", " How Far We've Come", and "She's So Mean". In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas its first Hal David Starlight Award, recognizing young songwriters who have already ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Original Sin (INXS Song)
"Original Sin" is a song by Australian rock group INXS, released as the first single from the band's fourth album, '' The Swing''. It was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, and produced by Nile Rodgers. Released as a single in December 1983, it became the group's first single to reach the Australian top 10, reaching No. 1 in early 1984; it was the group's only No. 1 hit in Australia. The song also reached No. 20 in Canada and No. 58 in the US. Composition Pengilly said, "Michael wrote the lyrics and each time I ask him what they mean I get something different. The main theme of it really is — it's almost a hippy song! — it's about everyone joining together, and it's also about people's desires, and waking up the next morning and finding them washed away." Details Daryl Hall sings the chorus with Hutchence. During an interview in Australia, Hall said Nile Rodgers called him and asked him to sing on the song. Rodgers had participated in remixing the single "Adu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
