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INXS Remastered (1980 – 1997): 10-CD Box Set released by Universal Music for Australia, UK & Europe!

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

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In 2011, as part of a new, long-term agreement, the complete catalogue from one of Australia's greatest ever bands, INXS, is proudly reissued by Universal Music. The enviable body of work from one of the world's most popular bands of the past 30 years enjoys a long-overdue remaster and regeneration – a band who have provided the soundtrack to all our lives.

From their original formation in Australia in 1977, INXS with Michael Hutchence on lead vocals created a body of work which has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, including No. 1 hits in four continents, six UK Top 10 albums, five US Top 20 albums, and 33 hits in their homeland Australia.  The band's most successful releases include 1987's "Kick," with global sales of 10 million,1990's "X" and 1992's "Welcome To Wherever You Are".

This box set compiles the band's enviable 10-album catalogue, in a heavy card slipcase – available for a limited time only in Australia, UK & Europe.  The 10 remastered albums will also be on sale individually and via iTunes.

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INXS

  1. On a Bus
  2. Doctor
  3. Just Keep Walking
  4. Learn to Smile
  5. Jumping
  6. In Vain
  7. Roller Skating
  8. Body Language
  9. Newsreel Babies
  10. Wishy Washy

Underneath The Colours

  1. Stay Young
  2. Horizons
  3. Big Go Go
  4. Underneath the Colours
  5. Fair Weather Ahead
  6. Night of Rebellion
  7. Follow
  8. Barbarian
  9. What Would You Do
  10. Just to Learn Again

Shabooh Shoobah

  1. The One Thing
  2. To Look at You
  3. Spy of Love
  4. Soul Mistake
  5. Here Comes
  6. Black and White
  7. Golden Playpen
  8. Jan's Song
  9. Old World New World
  10. Don't Change

The Swing

  1. Original Sin
  2. Melting in the Sun
  3. I Send a Message
  4. Dancing on the Jetty
  5. The Swing
  6. Johnson's Aeroplane
  7. Love Is (What I Say)
  8. Face the Change
  9. Burn for You
  10. All the Voices

Listen Like Thieves

  1. What You Need
  2. Listen Like Thieves
  3. Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)
  4. Shine Like It Does
  5. Good + Bad Times
  6. Biting Bullets
  7. This Time
  8. Three Sisters
  9. Same Direction
  10. One x One
  11. Red Red Sun

Kick

  1. Guns in the Sky
  2. New Sensation
  3. Devil Inside
  4. Need You Tonight
  5. Mediate
  6. The Loved One
  7. Wild Life
  8. Never Tear Us Apart
  9. Mystify
  10. Kick
  11. Calling All Nations
  12. Tiny Daggers

X

  1. Suicide Blonde
  2. Disappear
  3. The Stairs
  4. Faith in Each Other
  5. By My Side
  6. Lately
  7. Who Pays the Price
  8. Know the Difference
  9. Bitter Tears
  10. On My Way
  11. Hear That Sound

Welcome To Wherever You Are

  1. Questions
  2. Heaven Sent
  3. Communication
  4. Taste It
  5. Not Enough Time
  6. All Around
  7. Baby Don't Cry
  8. Beautiful Girl
  9. Wishing Well
  10. Back on Line
  11. Strange Desire
  12. Men and Women

Full Moon, Dirty Hearts

  1. Days of Rust
  2. The Gift
  3. Make Your Peace
  4. Time
  5. I'm Only Looking
  6. Please (You Got That…)
  7. Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
  8. Freedom Deep
  9. Kill the Pain
  10. Cut Your Roses Down
  11. The Messenger
  12. Viking Juice

Elegantly Wasted

  1. Show Me (Cherry Baby)
  2. Elegantly Wasted
  3. Everything
  4. Don't Lose Your Head
  5. Searching
  6. I'm Just a Man
  7. Girl On Fire
  8. We Are Thrown Together
  9. Shake The Tree
  10. She Is Rising
  11. Building Bridges
  12. Shine
     

Australia (released 3rd June, 2011)
Available from JB HiFi: $84.00 AUD
https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/pop-rock/inxs-remasters-collection-boxset-2011-remaster/650221


UK / Europe (released 30th May, 2011)

Available from Universal Music Store: €54.99
http://store.universal-music.co.uk/euro/box-set/inxs-remasters-collection-boxset/invt/0602527707808/

 

 

‘Kick’ Silver Series 2011 – Mobile Fidelity individually numbered vinyl LP’s!

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

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INXS 'Kick' Numbered Limited-Edition LP

Mastered on Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI

 
The last throes of Reagan’s presidency, big hair, carefree existence, the promise of a booming economy, preppy clothes, Nintendo 8-bit gaming systems, and MTV’s seemingly limitless reign: All happy memories conjured by INXS’ Kick, on the creative level of anything Madonna, Prince, or Michael Jackson recorded at the time. More than six million copies sold, four Top 5 singles, and still, nearly 25 years later, not one feeble moment, justify the 1987 record’s status as pure pop genius.
 
Anchored by the sensual purr of vocalist Michael Hutchence and frisky drumming (recorded in analog) of Jon Farriss, Kick taps into a hybrid style that freshly stays away from the era’s plastic, manufactured sounds and narrow-minded, vacant aesthetic. A seamless fusion of dance beats, sleek rock riffs, soaring hooks, horn-fueled R&B, and string-laden accents, the 12-track set is an irresistibly catchy and liquidly fluid sonic miasma that contains every single element a classic contemporary pop work requires.
 
Above all, every song boasts a different feel and distinctive pace, characteristics that aren’t forced but natural results of the collective’s chemistry. The sexy, breathy pop-funk “Need You Tonight” clicks with interlocking arrangements and murmured vocals. The atmospheric, synth-drum-punctuated “Mediate” hallucinates with stream-of-conscious vocals and percolating grooves. Well-placed pauses, hypnotic flanged guitar passages, and so-funky-you’ll-sweat saxophone breaks pepper the liberating rock smash “New Sensation".
 
INXS also kicks out upbeat dance-inflected jams on the brassy skirt-swaying title track, syncopated “Calling All Nations”, and elsewhere, but doesn’t forget the importance of a bleeding-heart ballad. Hence, the devastatingly moving “Never Tear Us Apart”, the knifing strings and guitar twang proving dramatic, direct, and honest. The late 1980s produced a handful of more commercially successful pop records, but none is better than Kick.
 
Mastered on Mobile Fidelity’s world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI (America's best record plant), Silver Label numbered limited edition LP presents INXS’ studio masterpiece with the tremendous punch, transparent midrange impact, and involving depth the record has always deserved but, until now, never possessed. Textural details, Hutchence’s creamy vocals, and Farriss’ diversified percussion positively explode and engage in the manner that only the best pop-rock can.
 
INXS Kick Track Listing:
1.    "Guns in the Sky" – 2:21
2.    "New Sensation" – 3:39
3.    "Devil Inside" – 5:14
4.    "Need You Tonight" – 3:01
5.    "Mediate" – 2:36
6.    "The Loved One" – 3:37
7.    "Wild Life" – 3:10
8.    "Never Tear Us Apart" – 3:05
9.    "Mystify" – 3:17
10.    "Kick" – 3:14
11.    "Calling All Nations" – 3:02
12.    "Tiny Daggers" – 3:29

About Silver Series: New from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, the MoFi Silver Label Vinyl Series will feature an eclectic mix of recordings. This series is mastered and cut on the famous Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab state-of-the-art Tim de Paravacini-designed mastering system. Vinyl will be pressed at RTI on audiophile-grade standard vinyl and will be numbered limited-editions. Future releases will continue to stretch stylistic boundaries, as the MoFi Silver Label continues to explore music from many different genres. Expand your musical horizons with the Silver Label!

The LP is pressed in USA, and import copies are available in record stores that stock vinyl worldwide.

U2 perform ‘Stuck In A Moment’ / ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ in memory of Michael Hutchence in Argentina last night!

Monday, April 4th, 2011

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At U2's 2nd La Plata concert in Argentina last night the band performed 'Stuck In A Moment' / 'Never Tear Us Apart' in memory of Michael Hutchence.

Watch the performance below thanks to u2gigs.com

 

‘Dogs in Space’ Blu-ray part of JB HiFi’s Buy 2 get 1 free offer until end of March 2011!

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

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The 'Dogs in Space' Blu-ray starring Michael Hutchence is part of JB HiFi's buy 2 get 1 free Blu-Ray offer, or you can buy the 'Dogs in Space' Blu-ray for only $15.98 each!

Only for a limited time until the end of March, 2011…be quick!

Also free shipping in Australia when ordering online.

Click below to order!

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/drama-romance/dogs-in-space-blu-ray/476840

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‘What You Need’ features in the new movie ‘Take Me Home Tonight’

Friday, March 11th, 2011

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'Take Me Home Tonight' is set in 1988 and follows the adventures of recent college graduate Matt, his twin sister Wendy and best friend Barry as they try to figure out what to do with their lives.  Matt persues his dream girl Tori at a wild Labor Day party by telling her he works for Goldman Sachs when he works at Suncoast video.

The soundtrack to the movie is a collection of 80's songs, including INXS's top 5 US hit single 'What You Need' (written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence).  Other songs include 'Hungry Like The Wolf' (Duran Duran), 'Kickstart My Heart' (Motley Crue), 'Safety Dance' (Men Without Hats), 'Come On Eileen' (Dexy's Midnight Runners), 'Let My Love Open The Door' (Pete Townsend), 'Bette Davis Eyes' (Kim Carnes), 'Video Killed The Radio Star' (The Buggles) and more!

The title comes from the Eddie Money song 'Take Me Home Tonight'.  Originally the film was to be titled Young Americans' and 'Kids In America' by David Bowie and Kim Wilde.

The film was written by the writers of 'That 70's Show', directed by Michael Dowse and stars Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Teresa Palmer, Dan Fogler and Michelle Trachtenberg.

Note: 'What You Need' features in the movie but is not included on the soundtrack cd.  'What You Need' is included in the film courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.  By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing and courtesy of Mercury Records Limited, under License from Universal Music Enterprises.

Watch the trailer here:

 

US President Obama is given iPod with Aussie music including 4 INXS songs with Michael Hutchence on lead vocals!

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

President Barack Obama received a present from Australia's first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the end of her first official visit to the US.

Ms Gillard handed the President an iPod with a selection of Aussie music including the likes of Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Powderfinger, Yothu Yindi, Nick Cave and more.

Four INXS tracks (featuring Michael Hutchence on lead vocals) were included – New Sensation, Never Tear Us Apart, Need You Tonight and The Loved One.

There has already been a lot of debate about which classic Australian artists were left off the playlist such as John Farnham, Men At Work, Cold Chisel, The Triffids, Icehouse to name a few.

Hopefully President Obama enjoys listening to Michael singing while on his presidential road trips, or flying on Air Force One around the world! 

 

APA Announces Representation Of Michael Hutchence’s Life Works

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

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February 22, 2011 (Beverly Hills, CA)   APA is pleased to announce the exclusive representation of the significant assets of Michael Hutchence's life works.  In conjunction with Michael's Trust (CIL), APA has been commissioned to spotlight various projects that highlight Michael's creative genius.  In this endeavor, APA (Keith Naisbitt & Jim Gosnell) will work in tandem with the management team of David Edwards from CIL, Martha Troup, Michael's former manager and David Byrnes at Law Firm – Ziffren Brittenham LLP.

Michael Hutchence was the enigmatic songwriter and lead singer of the world famous rock band INXS.  He was a global Rock Star, an Australian icon and natural showman who effortlessly embodied rock 'n' roll charisma.  On November 22nd 1997, Michael was found dead at the age of 37 in his hotel room in Sydney.  Circumstances surrounding his death raised many questions with the true story about his life & death still remaining a mystery to the world.

There has been very little written, produced or released in the Australian or international market about Michael Hutchence since his untimely death.  Michael Hutchence's Trust owns and controls significant assets that celebrate his life, death and work.  The unique opportunity exists to restore, preserve and celebrate his legacy.

The new partnership will expand these assets through multi platform content projects.  They will include a Documentary Film, Feature Film, release of his solo music, international photo exhibition, book and ancillary properties.  We are now working on creative, finance, film studio, network and label partners to develop the first of these official projects.

"He was such a gifted performer and songwriter.  It is an honor to be working with his estate." – Jim Gosnell, President and CEO of APA

"I am inspired and humbled to honor the Michael Hutchence legacy.  He was a unique and unrivalled talent whose loving soul touched all who knew him.  We were blessed to have Michael in this world.  He is forever missed and loved." – Martha Troup

About APA:  An industry leader in the field of talent and literary representation for nearly fifty years, APA represents many of today's most talented artists in all areas of the entertainment industry, with principal offices in Beverly Hills, New York and Nashville.

About Martha Troup:  Worldwide Manager / TV Producer / Film & Television Music Supervisor

"I know all's fair in love and war but when you go off and try and be by yourself and it ends up on the front page of the press it's frightening, knowing your life is under such scrutiny." – Michael Hutchence

 http://www.michaelhutchence.com.au

For more information, please contact:

hutchenceinfo@apa-agency.com

405 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 PH 310.888.4200 FAX 310.888.4242

250 WEST 57TH STREET NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10107 PH 212.687.0092 FAX 212.245.5062

3017 POSTON AVE NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37203 PH 615.297.0100 FAX 615.297.5434                           

WWW.APA-AGENCY.COM

Winners announced for Michael’s Birthday Competition!

Sunday, February 13th, 2011


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Thanks for the many correct entries we received from all around the world in the recent Michael Hutchence Birthday Competition! 

The 3 lucky winners are:

Laura Foster
Michael Harvey
Diane Sot

Each winner will receive a copy of the ARIA chart top 20 DVD – INXS 'Mystify' (Live at Loreley 1997) as well as a special Michael Hutchence guitar pick keychain, which are actual guitar picks made for INXS's 'Elegantly Wasted' tour in 1997 with Michael's name on them.

Watch out for another Michael Hutchence competition soon!

‘Poster George’ Expo features Michael Hutchence era INXS items at Adelaide’s Festival Theatre!

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

 

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Michael Hutchence era INXS posters and backstage passes are on display at the 'Poster George' exhibition at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide!

George Jankovic has worked with most major rocks stars in the world. Come and see his unique collection of street art which represents the best live entertainment presented in Adelaide in the last 30+ years, in the Performing Arts Collection’s latest exhibition Poster George.

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On display until 7th March, 2011 in the Festival Theatre Foyer, the Poster George exhibition tracks George Jankovic’s incredible career, which started back in 1978 with David Bowie. Unemployed at the time, George picked up work promoting the Bowie tour – plastering derelict fences and demolition sites with Bowie posters in the middle of the night. Now, Poster George (as he is infamously known) works as driver and runner for rock stars such as Lady Gaga, Metallica, Robbie Williams, Pink, U2, Cher, Kylie, Madonna and most international acts visiting Adelaide. In his words he is "some sort of weird valet… we take care of them, whatever they need – we’ll source it". But he doesn’t work alone – he has a handpicked crew who help out with any request, no matter how unusual.

Over time, pasting became a full time job for Poster George. With his crew he worked the nights putting up theatrical and music posters in prime roadside spots that were under his control. The work was illegal and Poster George has been stung 32 times. Through this work, Poster George made all the right contacts and after working the Pink Floyd gig in 1988, he gained the trust of the agents and tour managers, and soon had a monopoly on the driving and running work in Adelaide.

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Incredibly, George has kept a copy of every poster he has ever put up. The pile of posters is 6 metres high and hundreds of crew tags and makeshift tour paraphernalia like Pink’s dressing room door label spill out of biscuit tins, shoe boxes and drawers. He still goes out today with brush, bucket and crate in hand sticking up posters, but now negotiates with building owners first. He has been heard to say more than once "it’s the silliest job I’ve ever had".

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Exhibition Coordinator Helen Trepa says, "The Poster George exhibition is about a man with an extraordinary job and his handpicked crew, with never seen before snapshots and anecdotes about mega rock stars plus George’s own collection of street posters, crew tags and souvenired tour ephemera like Bob Dylan’s cigarette packet. His wife Kerry has photographed hundreds of George’s posters into a stunning montage. The exhibition will give you an idea of what a "normal" week’s work is like for Poster George and his crew."

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Poster George Runs until 7 March 2011
Festival Theatre foyer, Adelaide Festival Centre  

9am – 6pm Monday – Friday and performance times

FREE entry

   For further information visit www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au    

‘INXS Live’ iTunes album debuts in ARIA Digital top 10! (All 26-tracks with Michael Hutchence on lead vocals)

Monday, February 7th, 2011

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February 7th, 2011

'INXS Live' (iTunes-only album) has entered the ARIA Digital charts at #9!  On the ARIA Album charts it sits at #44.

The live album contains 26 live tracks with Michael Hutchence on lead vocals.

Burn For You
Faith In Each Other
Guns In The Sky
Communication
Mystify
Original Sin
One X One
Hear That Sound
I Send A Message
What You Need
Wild Life
The Stairs
This Time
I'm Just A Man
Seaching
Bitter Tears
To Look At You
In Vain
Just Keep Walking
Spy Of Love
Black & White
Jan's Song
By My Side
The Loved One
Elegantly Wasted
New Sensation

Australian fans can purchase 'INXS Live' at the link below on iTunes for only $4.99 AUD

http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/inxs-live/id405429995