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The Best Of INXS
''The Best of INXS'' is a greatest hits album by Australian rock band INXS, released on 4 June 2002 by Atlantic Records and Rhino Entertainment. It featured digitally remastered versions of tracks from previous albums and reached #144 on the US charts, selling more than 373,000 copies since its release. The compilation features most of their hit singles, as well as two previously unreleased tracks, "Salvation Jane" and "Tight". "Salvation Jane" is an outtake taken from the '' X'' sessions in 1990; the 2002 remaster of ''X'' features the song's original demo. "Tight" was written by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Farriss and recorded by the band during the sessions for ''Welcome to Wherever You Are'' in 1992. The song was reworked by the remaining members of INXS in 2002 after the death of vocalist Michael Hutchence in 1997. The nearly identical counterpart compilation released in the same year, '' Definitive INXS'', was a moderate chart success in the UK, peaking at ... [...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] |
Welcome To Wherever You Are
''Welcome to Wherever You Are'' is the eighth studio album by Australian rock band INXS, which was released on 3 August 1992. With grunge and alternative music breaking into the mainstream, INXS tried to establish a new direction for itself, incorporating sitars, a 60-piece orchestra, and a much more "raw" sound to their music. In its four star review of the album, '' Q'' called it "... a far more engaging and heartfelt collection than anything the group has put out in recent memory ... It rocks," and listed it as one of the 50 Best Albums of 1992. It was the first album by an Australian artist to debut on the UK album chart at number one since AC/DC's "Back in Black". Despite the positive critical reception, along with charting well on most countries' album charts (including topping the UK chart and reaching number two in Australia), the album marked a commercial decline for the band, especially in the United States, where it only peaked at number 16 on the ''Bill ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
Jon Farriss
Jonathan James Farriss (born 10 August 1961) is an Australian drummer and founding member of rock band INXS. Biography Jon Farriss was born to Dennis and Jill Farriss, and is the second youngest of four children: brothers and fellow band members Andrew Farriss, Andrew and Tim Farriss, Tim, and younger sister Alison. Farriss is known for integrating traditional rock drums with more funk- and Dance music, dance-influenced beats, as well as acoustic drums, sequencers, and pads. Examples of these techniques can be found in such songs as "Need You Tonight" and "The Stairs". Early years Farriss auditioned to be in the band Guinness with future INXS band-mates Kirk Pengilly and brother Tim, but was rejected for being only nine years old at the time. His first band was playing with a Christian choral group at age eleven years old. He played with bands such as Top Kat, Blackwater, and Fish.INXS. Story To Story; the Official Biography. INXS Farriss has also been credited with bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disappear (INXS Song)
"Disappear" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, the second single taken from their seventh studio album, '' X'' (1990). The song was written by Jon Farriss and Michael Hutchence while they were living together in Hong Kong in 1989. "Disappear" peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 1991, becoming the band's seventh and final top-ten single. In Canada, the song reached number one for two weeks. It was a lesser hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 21 in December 1990. At the APRA Music Awards of 1992 the song won Most Performed Australian Work Overseas. B-sides The B-sides are a Coldcut Coldcut are an English electronic music duo composed of Matt Black and Jonathan More. Credited as pioneers for pop sampling in the 1980s, Coldcut are also considered the first stars of UK electronic dance music due to their innovative style, ... remix of their 1985 hit " What You Need" and a solo composition called "Middle Beast", which was written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One Thing (song)
"The One Thing" is a song by Australian rock group INXS, released in July 1982 as the first single ahead of their third studio album, ''Shabooh Shoobah'', which appeared in October that year. At the 1982 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Australian Single. Background In January 1982 INXS toured New Zealand as support act for Cold Chisel. Band manager Chris Murphy became convinced their future no longer lay with Deluxe Records. RCA (who distributed Deluxe) had employed music lover Rockin' Rod Woods, who had been promoting Eric Clapton, Split Enz and some of the world's biggest acts. Woods was passionate about the band and brought key music people along to their gigs. He encouraged RCA to sign them worldwide because Murphy had played him some demos of future songs. Deluxe had been unable to attract international interest, and the band decided to record a new song at their own expense, with Mark Opitz at Paradise Studios. The resultant single, "One Thing", p ... [...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] |
Taste It
"Taste It" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, released as the fourth single from their eighth album, ''Welcome to Wherever You Are'' (1992), in November 1992. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence. It peaked at 36 on the ARIA Singles Chart and also charted in New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. B-sides The B-sides include a solo compositions from guitarist Kirk Pengilly entitled "Light the Planet" as well as Youth Youth is the time of life when one is young. The word, youth, can also mean the time between childhood and adulthood ( maturity), but it can also refer to one's peak, in terms of health or the period of life known as being a young adult. Yo ... remixes of "Taste It" and a Ralphi Rosario club mix of future single "Not Enough Time". In the UK, a second CD was available with further club mixes of three singles from the '' X'' album. Reception Q said, "The simple fact is that after a sustained peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
By My Side (INXS Song)
"By My Side" is a single by Australian band INXS, the third UK single and fourth Australian single taken from their seventh studio album, '' X'' (1990). The song was written by Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss and Jon Farriss as part of the 1990 sessions for the ''X'' album. Record producer Chris Thomas, who produced the album, is also given songwriting credits, specifically contributing to the chorus and arrangement, as explained in the liner notes for the ''X'' album special edition in 2002. Farriss has said "By My Side" was written about missing family and friends while touring. "By My Side" peaked at number 42 on the UK Singles Chart, which was the band's poorest chart performance since first breaking into the UK top 40 with "New Sensation" in 1988. Along with "Never Tear Us Apart", "By My Side" was one of two INXS songs played at the funeral of frontman Michael Hutchence following his death on 22 November 1997. In February 2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What You Need (INXS Song)
"What You Need" is a song recorded by the Australian band INXS. It is the leadoff track from their 1985 album, '' Listen Like Thieves''. "What You Need" was the lead single off the album in Australia and New Zealand, while it was in USA and Europe the second single after "This Time" and was the band's first American Top Ten hit, peaking at #5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. After the album ''Listen Like Thieves'' was recorded and ready to be given to the record label for inspection, producer Chris Thomas was worried that the album didn't have a "hit". As Andrew Farriss recalled in a 2005 interview; "'What You Need' is another example of a huge hit that essentially took no time at all. We'd already finished the ''Listen Like Thieves'' album but Chris Thomas (the producer) told us there was still no "hit". We left the studio that night knowing we had one day left and we had to deliver "a hit". Talk about pressure. The band's performance on that track is amazing. We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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