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The Very Best (INXS Album)
''The Very Best'' is a greatest hits album released by Australian band INXS in 2011. It initially peaked at number 39 in Australia. Following the screening of '' INXS: Never Tear Us Apart'', an Australian miniseries about INXS that commenced on 9 February 2014 on the Seven Network, the album re-entered the charts, peaking at number one. When the miniseries screened in New Zealand in August 2014, the album also charted, similarly peaking at number one. Track listing The album was released in two formats; a single-disc version and a double-disc version with a DVD. The first disc of the deluxe edition is the same as the standard edition. Chart performance ''The Very Best'' debuted and peaked at number 39 in Australia on 6 November 2011. When promotion began for the mini-series, it re-entered the charts at number 13 on 10 November 2013. With the airing on the mini-series in February 2014, the album slowly rose to number-one on 17 February 2014. It became the first INXS "best of" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
INXS
INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as the Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney. The 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 stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their new wave/pop style, the band later developed a harder pub rock style that included funk and dance elements. In 1984, INXS had their first number-one hit in Australia with " Original Sin". The band achieved international success in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s with the hit albums '' Listen Like Thieves'', '' Kick'', and '' X'', and the singles " What You Need", " Need You Tonight" (the band's only US number-one single), " Devil Inside", " Never Tear Us Apart", " Suicide Blonde" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Blonde
"Suicide Blonde" is the lead single from Australian rock band INXS's seventh studio album, '' X'' (1990). It was released on 22 August 1990 in the United States and on 3 September 1990 in the United Kingdom. The song reached number two in Australia, number nine in the United States, and number 11 in the United Kingdom. In Canada and New Zealand, the single peaked at number one for two and three weeks, respectively. At the APRA Music Awards of 1991, "Suicide Blonde" won the award Most Performed Australian Work Overseas. "Suicide Blonde" would be the final song performed live in front of an audience by Hutchence with INXS, on 27 September 1997 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before his death on 22 November 1997. Writing and recording "Suicide Blonde" was written by INXS members Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, after the band had gotten back together after a year-long sabbatical in 1989. The song's title originates from the night Hutchence and then-girlfriend Kylie Minogue attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Girl (INXS Song)
"Beautiful Girl" a song by Australian rock band INXS, released in February 1993 by Mercury, Atlantic and EastWest as the fifth international single from their eighth album, ''Welcome to Wherever You Are'' (1992). Background 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 that 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" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil Inside (INXS Song)
"Devil Inside" is a song by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence and was released as the second Single (music), single (third in the UK) from the band's sixth studio album, ''Kick (INXS album), Kick'', in February 1988. The song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for two weeks. "Devil Inside" also peaked at number six in Australia, number three in Canada, and number two in New Zealand. ''Cashbox (magazine), Cash Box'' said that the band "[uses] a Day Tripper, Daytripper-like guitar sound and riff it under a sultry, breathy vocal to put the point across." Track listings ''US 7", 45 RPM, Single'' (Atlantic 7-89144) # "Devil Inside" (5:11) # "On the Rocks" (3:05) ''US 7", 45 RPM, Single (Promo)'' (Atlantic 7-89144) # "Devil Inside" (Edit) (3:54) # "Devil Inside" (LP Version) (5:11) ''US 12' 33 1/3, Single'' (Atlantic 0-86622) # "Devil Inside" (Remixed Version) (6:36) # "Devil Inside" (Edite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
''Full Moon, Dirty Hearts'' is the ninth studio album by Australian rock band INXS. It was released on 2 November 1993, through East West Records in Australia, in the United Kingdom by Phonogram's Mercury Records label, and by Atlantic Records in the United States. The album drew mixed reviews, and sold less than previous works. The straight-ahead rock sound of the album was compared to the Rolling Stones by several reviewers, especially with reference to their 1972 album '' Exile on Main St.'', seen as a return to basics. ''Full Moon, Dirty Hearts'' was followed by the Dirty Honeymoon world tour of 1993–1994. " Please (You Got That ...)" featured vocals by Ray Charles and was released as a single. The title track featured vocals by the Pretenders lead singer, Chrissie Hynde. The band's manager, Chris Murphy, arranged to shoot videos for every song on the album. Twelve videos were shot on a small budget by twelve up-and-coming Australian directors. Retrieved 24 May 2017 The Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gift (INXS Song)
"The Gift" is the first single released from Australian rock band INXS's ninth studio album, '' Full Moon, Dirty Hearts'' (1993). The song was written by Kirk Pengilly, Jon Farriss and Michael Hutchence. Upon its release in October 1993 by East West Records, it reached number two in Portugal, number six on the US ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart, and number 16 in Australia. The accompanying music video was banned by MTV due to featuring controversial content. Music video The music video for "The Gift" dramatises issues ranging from war and terrorism to famine and pollution with the band appearing to crash through the TV screen in anger. The video was banned by MTV owing to its use of Holocaust and Gulf War footage. In an interview with the director and long-term collaborator Richard Lowenstein: "The video uses harrowing visuals in order to portray man's ability to create havoc and destruction. The message behind the video is to show how as viewers, we have become accepti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Tear Us Apart
"Never Tear Us Apart" is a power ballad by Australian rock band INXS, released in June 1988 by WEA as the fourth single from their sixth studio album, '' Kick'' (1987). The music was written by keyboardist Andrew Farriss, and the lyrics were written by vocalist Michael Hutchence for his then-girlfriend, Michele Bennett. In 1988, the single peaked at No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, No. 5 on ''Billboard'' US Mainstream Rock chart, No. 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1989, the song was nominated for four ARIA Music Awards, winning two; for Best Group and Best Video. In 2014, the single peaked at No. 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart following the success of the miniseries '' INXS: Never Tear Us Apart''. It was ranked at No. 282 on ''Rolling Stone''s list of " The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2021. Background and composition The music was written by keyboardist Andrew Farriss, who recorded a blues-style demo; vocalist Mi ... [...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 and Tim, and younger sister Alison. Farriss is known for integrating traditional rock drums with more funk- and 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 backing vocals on many of INXS's earlier albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disappear (INXS Song)
"Disappear" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, released as the second single from their seventh studio album, '' X'' (1990), in November 1990. The song was written by Jon Farriss, Michael Hutchence and Garry Gary Beers 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-10 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 of the "Disappear" single 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 Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven Sent (INXS Song)
"Heaven Sent" is the first single from Australian rock band INXS's eighth studio album, ''Welcome to Wherever You Are'' (1992). It was released only in Europe, Japan, and Australia. The song was written by Andrew Farriss who explained on the liner notes of the 2002 remaster: "Originally I wrote the song as a ballad. The band heard it and rocked it up to make it the recording it became. The vocal effect helped give the track some extra attitude." B-sides The b-sides included two solo compositions from Andrew Farriss; "It Ain't Easy", and Tim Farriss; "11th Revolution" as well as, "Deepest Red", a full band outtake from the '' X'' album written by Michael Hutchence and Jon Farriss. The 12" picture disc (UK) and also the Australian CD5 single included a demo version of "Heaven Sent (Gliding version)" instead of "Deepest Red". Reception Q noted the, "slashing guitar tone. A more conventional INXS song apart from the snarling "megaphone" vocal, redolent of Stooges-era Iggy Pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Swing (INXS Album)
''The Swing'' is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band INXS, released on 21 March 1984. It peaked at number one on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart for five non-consecutive weeks from early April to mid-May 1984. The lead single "Original Sin" was recorded in New York City with Nile Rodgers and featured Daryl Hall on backing vocals. Overall, the album featured a slightly harder-edged sound than their previous releases. Background By 1983 Australian rock band INXS attempted to expand their international profile with their fourth studio album, ''The Swing''. The Sydney-based group had formed in 1977 by three brothers Andrew on guitar and keyboards; Jon on percussion and drums; and Tim Farriss on guitar; together with Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar; Michael Hutchence on lead vocals; and Kirk Pengilly on guitar, saxophone, and vocals. In September 1983 the band travelled to New York City to work with Nile Rodgers as producer at the Power Station. It was the first ... [...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 "Adul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
