This week the girls take over the podcast and let the resident birthday boy have the week off. me (Bee) and Danyelle take on the usual INXS matters of the week and we listen to Bee delve deep in a solo interview.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Chrissie Vincent, who found herself intertwined with INXS through her boyfriend Nero, the bass player for the Machinations, during the vibrant music scene of the 80s.

Chrissie shares incredible stories of her encounters with the band, offering a unique glimpse into the world of Michael Hutchence, his girlfriend Michelle, and her enduring friendship with Garry Gary Beers.

We also explore Chrissie's remarkable rise in the music industry, from her early days in the scene to leading a prestigious Bachelor’s course in Music Business and Entertainment.

Tune in for a heartfelt and nostalgic trip through rock and roll history, told by someone who lived it.

So sit back, grab a glass of wine, and listen to the all girls episode!

Love and peace

Bee

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H A P P Y  I N X S  D A Y!       H A P P Y   B I R T H D A Y   T I M!

In todays “feature episode” we celebrate the important milestone that is INXS’ 47th birthday and as such, Bee and I countdown the most pivotal 47 moments, achievements and accomplishments since 1977; with a heavy emphasis on songs, albums, video clips, awards and live gigs, amidst other memorable successes.

Counting down from 47 to 1, mone and Bee's list's  contrasted heavily in the beginning, phases with a mutual appreciation society naturally occurring as we approached the top 5 pivotal moments and successes.

So as we come off last week’s episode whereby we acknowledged the birthdays of Jon and Tim Farriss, we aim to not “bore you and get to the chorus” by booting our news, fan engagement and wrap sections to the kerb by getting straight into our list with passion, purpose and pace!

We also, look forward to having 5 patrons join us next episode to extend the INXS birthday acknowledgments, either their very own pivotal moments and INXS successes, that resonated with them.

So sit, back, forget about the troubles in your lives and dive deep on the only 100% INXS dedicated podcast on the planet with love and peace

Blast out those INXS tunes today!

 

Releasing this episode on our 4th Anniversary; we are beyond excited to have a special and featured guest on today’s episode of INXS: Access all Areas. Jon Lamoreaux from The Hustle Podcast, based in Denver Colorado has created over 470 episodes of fantastic music deep dive content over the last 9 years to critical acclaim.

The original driving inspiration behind Haydn creating this INXS podcast with Bee, Jon’s musical passion, love of Australian/New Zealand artists and fantastic dulcet tones has resulted in nearly a million downloads since its inception creating hours upon hours of interesting content that has brought listening pleasure to thousands.

Today we join forces to discuss the DNA of the Australasian music scene and how a band like INXS were able to take the mantle from iconic “live acts” that preceded them such as The Angels, AC/DC, Cold Chisel, Dragon, Midnight Oil and Split Enz to name just a few. What was this notion called “grit” that permeated all of these acts to perform to such truly high levels and meant the public/concert goers were given blistering, raw and pulsating performances up close and personal every time.

We talk about INXS’ place in history, their Rock n Roll Hall of Fame prospects plus what musically they meant to an ardent fan such as Jon. Filled with fantastic anecdotes, references, opinions and passion, this unique episode is one we are proud to share with you and trust you’ll love it as much as we do.

There won't be dropping an episode this weekend. We would like to wish all the Mothers out there a restful Mother's day, including Bee.

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From the outset, big thanks to all of the well-wishers who made episode 100 such a beautiful experience for Bee, the team, and me. Today, we are fortunate to delve deeper with the inimitable Darren Jones, whose access, anecdotes, and involvement with INXS have few peers. 

 

We get to hear about Garry Gary Beers’ fantastic Mangrove Studios which was state-of-the-art for its time and gave back to the Australian musicians such as Silverchair, Courtney Barnett, and Sarah Blasko. Darren also shares a rare moment in Adelaide when Andrew Farriss allegedly “lost the plot” with rare anger on display. 

 

With a jam-packed news section and some exciting chart updates, we are excited to commence the next 100 episodes with a bang! So put on the EarPods, headphones or turn up the speakers in your car and enjoy Episode 101 of INXS:Access all Areas! 

     

Love and  Peace ✌️

 

Haydn

 

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Bee and I proudly celebrate episode 100 of INXS: Access All Areas with an episode jam-packed with familiar voices expressing their heartfelt thanks and thoughts amidst a cavalcade of anecdotes. We especially deep dive with one of INXS’ true heroes, Darren Jones, who was a true pioneer in the website space in the late 1990s, collating and distributing news and content at a global level.  

Destined to be a future honorary patron, Darren has generously donated rare content such as the Dekadance material for our competitions. He also opens up in detail but with total respect about his dealings and friendships with each band member, particularly during the period after Michael’s passing,  when the band’s direction was cloudy.

   

With marvelous production and archival audio by my Co-host Bee, this episode’s two weeks of planning and recording promises to be a “do not miss a moment” as we pay tribute with a modern-day perspective to what is great and fantastic about INXS.

 

Love and Peace 🙏

Haydn

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Episode 99: O Canada INXS Love   Much like Australia, Canada is a country of true beauty and vast landscapes. Similar to INXS’ homeland, Canada was and still is a marketplace where rabid support and loyalty to the INXS catalogue remains to this day.   

In episode 99, INXS: Access All Areas pays tribute to both band and Canadian fans for their mutual love for one another as myself and Bee, dive deep into all successes and experiences that created such joint love. Singles chart success, touring, recording and interviews are all discussed and acknowledged with thoroughness and thought. 

 

Canada may have been a slightly slower burn initially for INXS, but it’s the country where the band has had their highest amount of number one singles even exceeding their homeland. 

 

Additionally, from Vancouver to Quebec and everything in between, INXS constantly toured and supported the rabid fans' thirst for live concert touring with loyalty and gusto. 

 

So, as we prepare for Episode 100 next week, narrow your focus to this special episode that’s also dedicated to our Podcast patrons from Canada, namely Vern, Jamie, Geneviève, Heidi, Sandrine, Maïté, and Leon. 

 

 ✌️ Love and peace,

 

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    It’s with a heavy heart that the world mourns the loss of Australia’s answer to Michael Jordan or Babe Ruth. Cricketer Shane Keith Warne (passed away on Friday, March 4th from a sudden heart attack at the age of only 52 in Thailand where he was holidaying at the time).    With 708 wickets in the difficult art of leg-spin bowling, Shane managed to make the long-forgotten art of leg-spin bowling sexy again... so much so that Elton John and Mick Jagger wanted to be him and Ed Sheeran, Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and Coldplay’s Chris Martin adored his skill and friendship.    Bold, brash, and proudly bogan (Google it), Shane lived a colorful life on and off the field, where he regularly mixed with the “big end of town and celebrities”. His love and respect for INXS and Michael Hutchence was well known and they mixed regularly when both the band and team were touring in the same city.    So, for the portion of Access All Areas of fans unfamiliar with him (particularly North America), we pay tribute in song with INXS tracks that serve as a soundtrack to his life and the perennial love we have for him in our hearts!    This episode also features an interview with Tim Farriss, paying his tribute to Shane.   R.I.P Shane. The world shall miss you. Not Enough Time.   Love and peace. ✌️ Haydn   To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. https://patron.podbean.com/INXSAccessAllAreas   Please sign the petition at http://inductinxs.comto help get INXS nominated into the ROCK & ROLL HALL of FAME, where they belong.

With the final INXS track in Song Week upon us, we culminate with Never Tear Us Apart, a track that has grown from a beautiful ballad to truly iconic status. Ensuring a fourth consecutive top 10 from album KICK, Never Tear Us Apart is an alternative sounding Fats Domino-inspired waltz transformed into a beautiful, lush orchestral masterpiece.

 

Soaring the charts globally, this ballad never wastes a note, lyric, or moment, and still, 35 years later produces spine tingles and heart flutters. Whether it’s Michael’s evocative lyrics and vocals or the sublime instrumentation by the band, this song truly comes to life in the city of Prague with Richard Lowenstein’s award-winning video.

 

Covered by numerous artists since its release including Joe Cocker, Tom Jones, Natalie Imbruglia, and The Teskey Brothers, N.T.U.A. has transcended its origins with it now being the match day theme song for Port Adelaide Football Club, Michael’s funeral song, and the titular name of the band’s award-winning miniseries in 2014.

 

So sit back, grab a Kleenex and open your heart to this beautiful song.

 

Love and peace. ✌️

 

Haydn

   

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Episode 96: INXS Song Deep Dive: Need You Tonight   The crowning Billboard chart performance of INXS’ career stateside, Need You Tonight in January 1988 soared to the top of the charts. The lead single off the album KICK, with this song the pressure and eyes of the world were waiting to see what INXS would come up with.   INXS was not to be outdone and not to disappoint. Need you Tonight captivated the ears, eyes and dance floors around the globe with its sexy and sensual vocals and instrumentation proving an irresistible impulse.   With another groundbreaking video clip by Richard Lowenstein somewhat inspired by the staggering 3D album artwork by Nick Egan, fans truly experienced “an all sum of its parts” moment in time where INXS infiltrated the cultural zeitgeist.   Covered many times over the last 35 years by artists as diverse as Justin Timberlake, Bonnie Raitt, Liv Tyler and Dua Lipa, Need you Tonight’s greatness is stamped in history as a true pivotal INXS moment.   Enjoy! Love and peace ✌️ Haydn   To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. https://patron.podbean.com/INXSAccessAllAreas   Please sign the petition at http://inductinxs.comto help get INXS nominated into the ROCK & ROLL HALL of FAME, where they belong.

Well, folks, we are up and running in “Song Week” as we deep dive into the third groundbreaking and pivotal song that proved to be a shapeshifter for INXS. Today it’s 1985’s “What you Need” from the album Listen like Thieves.   A song that nearly never came to fruition if not for both Chris Thomas’ insistent ask for “one more song” with the hit-making scope and the band’s preparedness to polish up an old demo. With little time, Michael and Andrew came up with the lyrics, the band rehearsed and recorded, then it was added to the final pressed disc/album—all in 48 hours!   Talk about pressure! Hitting number 2 in Australia on its debut week, What You Need was surprisingly released as the second single in the USA, where it climbed to number 5 on the Billboard Charts. Accompanied by arguably their best film clip by Richard Lowenstein, it was a fitting reward after nearly 10 years as a band, thus opening the floodgates for the album Kick that followed some 18 months later.   So kick back, put the headphones on and enjoy What You Need!   Love and Peace ✌️ Haydn   To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. https://patron.podbean.com/INXSAccessAllAreas   Please sign the petition at http://inductinxs.comto help get INXS nominated into the ROCK & ROLL HALL of FAME, where they belong.  

Episode 94: INXS Song Deep Dive: The One Thing Second up in our celebration of INXS song week is 1982’s The One Thing, a track that might be argued was the most significant musical leap and audience reaching of their careers. With shrewd management by Chris Murphy, INXS had Mark Opitz now at the helm who had the ability to bring out that “big INXS sound” for the first time.  

With their first top 15 hits in Australia roaring through the airwaves, it set up Shabooh Shoobah for 12 months of Top 40 occupation and 3 subsequent strong singles. But most importantly, it crossed over into the fickle MTV and Billboard landscape by becoming a Top 30 hit Stateside.

 

The rest, they say, is history so sit back and reminisce the greatness of The One Thing that 40 years later, still sounds fresh and vital.

 

Love and Peace ✌️

 

Haydn

 

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  Bee and I are about to undertake our most ambitious recording workload with 5 episodes in 5 days!!! Why? Well, it’s time to go back and celebrate 5 “turning point and pivotal songs” in the INXS catalogue that remain fan staples and permeate the sound waves globally on a daily basis.    First up, we discuss the legendary Australian charts number 3 hit “Burn for You” in all its glory, with sounds and structures reminiscent of two other tracks of its era. Added to the Live Baby Live album in 1991, “Burn for You” gained prominence, particularly in the USA when INXS conquered the land of Uncle Sam.    The first of five episodes include the usual segments such as INXS/musical news, gig updates, and fan engagement. However, episodes 2-5 on the Song deep dives shall be perfect lunch break fodder and only be 30 minutes; it’s all “chorus and no bore us”!!!!!   So, INXS fans, this week it’s all about the songs that brought invaluable joy and ear-candy pleasure, representing a more innocent and nostalgic time in our lives when things were easy.    Love and Peace ✌️ Haydn   To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. https://patron.podbean.com/INXSAccessAllAreas   Please sign the petition at http://inductinxs.comto help get INXS nominated into the ROCK & ROLL HALL of FAME, where they belong.

     

We return to Part 2 interview with Richard Clapton that takes things up a notch. Australia’s preeminent singer-songwriter continues to share fascinating tales of his days with INXS that include a life-changing night when he slept in the bed normally occupied by Michael and Kylie, the re-recording of INXS’ The Loved One in Paris, and his long-standing relationship with Chris Murphy. 

 

Forever erudite and giving, Richard continues to talk with grace, humor, and fondness for the halcyon days before devices and ‘gotcha’ culture moments pervade everything an artist does these days. 

 

Hey, Bee gets poetic (lookout, Banjo Patterson!), we have another moment with Murphy and a very rare special voiceover from a dearly departed icon. 

 

So,  join the musical revolution of Access All Areas: INXS that kicks “The Voice’s” ass in every way, and tell your friends about it!! 

 

Love and Peace ✌️

 

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Continuing our musical themes of recent weeks, we at last get the opportunity to finalize INXS: Access all Areas “Deep Cut” tracks Spotify Playlist that highlights the best of the best iconic “album tracks” that never made it to a “singles release”. “No filler, all killer” is a tagline that would adequately apply to INXS over their ten albums with Michael Hutchence. They never rested on their laurels when it came to putting an album together often having over 30 songs to choose from when it came to finalising the final track listing.

So in todays final compilation, Bee and I retrieve from all of the previous album review episodes, our favourite deep cuts and assemble them into a 36 song “Quadruple Album” tour-de-force playlist with themes for our 4 sided compilation.

We want this to be a truly interactive episode and ask you to open up the Spotify playlist below and embrace these wonderful tracks in “real time” as we discuss them with you. In this modern era where musical acts seem only be able to conjure middling singles, we celebrate the mighty INXS’ greatness once again with what could be taglined “the best of the rest”!!!

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BREAKING NEWS: “Rock n Roll Hall of Fame snub leads to fan revolt”!                 In an episode not to be missed, INXS: Access all Areas brings to you this “special edition, not to be missed” episode attacking the criminal omission of INXS off the latest 17 artist ballot that was released last weekend.  

With such “non-rock n roll” artists like Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie making the ballot, this concept of recognizing this institution is sadly becoming a modern-day exercise in woke, identity politics, and rock n roll irrelevance.

 

So, are we wrong? Are we too harsh? Are we on the money? Well, we assemble a panel of music fans and some patrons of our group namely:

 

Dr. Jim: Melbourne

Genevieve: Amsterdam

Manny: Yorkshire

Craig: Newcastle

Laurie: Chicago

 

to debate the list of nominees that include:

Duran Duran

Rage Against the Machine

Judas Priest

Devo

Eminem

Beck

Pat Benatar

Carly Simon

Eurythmics &

Kate Bush

Dionne Warwick  

Do we get a consensus? Wildly disagree? Argue yay or nay? Well, you’ll need to check in to what might just be our most volatile, contentious, and fiery podcast since we commenced in May 2021.

 

Warning: Not for the faint-hearted.

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Episode 90: Richard Clapton: INXS on the Avenue, Part 1  

The 1970s were a seminal time worldwide for singer-songwriters with the names James Taylor, Billy Joel, Carol King, and Neil Sedaka permeating the cultural landscape. In Australia, Richard Clapton spearheaded the “down under” contribution to the field of songwriting success. 

 

However, it was 1981 when a chance meeting with six young musical upstarts from the Northern Beaches paved the way for an enduring and successful musical kinship and friendship. The Loved One cover and Underneath the Colours album were pivotal in establishing INXS as an emerging act and one that fans and critics would jump on board with as this new decade took shape. 

 

So, in the first of two episodes, Bee and I are blessed to talk to Richard and dive deep into a time, place, and period where “the song, the craft, and the culture” were all about the artistic craft. Fascinating anecdotes, a loyalty to his mates and a heartfelt passion shine through as we thank Richard for all he has done. 

So dive deep and enjoy the dulcet tones of Richard Clapton. 

 

Love and peace ✌️

Haydn

P.S A Rant on the nominations for this year is very likely for our next episode. 

 

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Episode 89: Happy Straya Day, INXS and Fans   January 26th is Australia Day, and it’s with patriotic pride we take listeners back in time when this freshman band of brothers blasted out of the blocks with a gunslinging swagger to take on the Australian music scene. Full of passion and pride, INXS were proud of their Aussie heritage but never made it a cringey marketing ploy unlike their contemporaries (hello, Men at Work!).  

So, this week Bee and I pay tribute to the 1977-86 period of INXS’ career whereby they came, they saw and they conquered Australia first before making the massive play for international success. Many Oz fans see Shabooh Shoobah and The Swing as their favourite and most iconic albums, and we pay tribute to the effect and role these albums played before the Chris Thomas trilogy of Listen Like Thieves, Kick and X had globally.

 

We dive deep into touring, the early videos, local awards achieved, chart success, and the cultural impact earned that brought about confidence, self-belief, and financial ability to relocate and take on North America, Asia, and Europe.

   All this and a whole lot more as we celebrate with patriotic pride and passion, the “formative Aussie years” of INXS and their homeland, Australia. Great southern land …. awesome Australian band!!!  

Enjoy!

Haydn

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Episode 88: Happy 62nd Birthday Michael Hutchence   C’mon INXS fans! Let’s take heed from Andrew Farriss, who recently on our podcast urged all fans to celebrate Michael’s birthday rather than commiserate his passing. So, with January 22nd upon us, that’s what we are going to do.

Michael Kelland Hutchence, born in 1960 Sydney to Patricia Glassop and Kell Hutchence, grew up to be one of the most charismatic frontmen of his era and all time. With moments of grace, moments of brilliance, and a penchant for the unpredictable, Bee and I individually rate our “top 6 or more Michael moments” of all time and revel in a time where not hip hop but “rock stars drove the big cars”!

Also, we have a chunky news section that both informs and educates all, whilst there is a long-awaited return of the rantiest of rants that has a certain 1980’s hair metal tosser firmly in view.

All that and a whole lot more, so do yourself a favour and join the Michael party that is Access all Areas: INXS!

 

Peace and love! ✌️

 

Haydn

 

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Episode 87: Your INXS Dream Concert Event (Pt. 2)            

The Dream INXS Concert continues... with encore after encore amounting to a spectacular, surprising yet wonderful ending. A concert with our heroes at the forefront where they should be, ready to be honored by their fans, family, friends, and peers! This epic concert was created by the fans for the fans. It was so sad that we never got to say goodbye to INXS properly.

 

Haydn and I hope that this will take you all there and you can rejoice in our imagination. Yes, this is a dream, but dreams can come true. Well, they have so far...

 

Releasing this episode on 16th Jan a year already gone when we that we lost Chris Murphy, may he rest in peace.

 

Love, Bee 🐝

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Your INXS Dream Concert Event (Pt. 1)   Happy new year everybody, and we are pumped to back on the audio waves with what may be our most enjoyable, fantastical, and tongue-in-cheek episode. As true INXS fans, we all deep down harbour that one wishes to see the most spectacular concert experience with the dearly departed Michael and co. upfront and personal delivering their craft.  

So, in the first part of this double episode, we suspend reality, travel to the “metaverse” and conjure up a utopian concert experience that shall sate the appetite of all INXS and music lovers lucky enough to attend.

 

We thank the Access all Areas community for their heartfelt contributions and participation in imagining what such an event would look like as we dive deep into everything from dream venue, support acts, setlist, special theatrics, and the all-important VIP guest list.

 

So, sit back, close your eyes, and visualize what we as the true INXS fans welcome as we suspend reality for a true passionate experience.

 

 

Love and Peace, Haydn and Bee

 

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Episode 85 "And that's a Xmas Wrap"    

As we say every week “that’s a wrap….. a Xmas Wrap” for 2021 and we dedicate our final episode of the year to our patrons and listener community. Bee and I reflect on the episodes that made 2021 a true joy and have a few INXS band members drop by and wish a festive cheer to us all. Looking forward to 2022, we share with you the topics and guests we are pumped to air on INXS: Access all Areas such as Jon Farriss, Garry Gary Beers, Richard Lowenstein amidst many. Additionally, we are inspired to properly acknowledge the upcoming 30th anniversary of Welcome to Wherever You are, get Not Enough Time charting again and do justice to Michael Hutchence’s 25th year since his passing.

With a goal to up the ante in terms of getting INXS firstly nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame next year, we shall seek all of your help in paving a groundswell of momentum to assist this happening. People power has never been more pronounced in accelerating change and creating success and via our platforms and your passion we can do it. We also acknowledge individually each patron who without their financial and platform contribution, Bee and I wouldn’t be able to produce a weekly program. We also play out to a famous Australian song that we hope resonates with you amidst this special time of the year.

Also, make sure you listen to the very end to hear an extra add-on from Bee.

So as we sign off for the year and allow many to catch up on all of the past episodes, we wish you and your family a safe, enjoyable, and loving time.

Love and Peace Haydn and Bee

 

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        After 18 months of deep-dive album reviews, from the self-titled debut to 1992’s Welcome to Wherever You Are, Bee and I took on the exciting task of compiling a Spotify playlist of “great deep cut” tracks that were never singles around the world. These songs in many ardent INXS fans’ opinions have been cited as favourites and as such, we wanted to highlight their “awesomeness”.  

 

More than just a singles band, INXS always treated each song’s addition to an album with the utmost diligence. No filler, all killer was often the mantra as each band member sought to contribute material over the journey.

 

 

Bee and I had the massive challenge to compile a list of great album tracks that we “both agreed on” to share with the Access all Areas community and hopefully enrich the listener experience.

 

 

So, if you’re sick of the hits, over radio’s constant flogging of the Kick album singles and want to truly appreciate the sheer depth of INXS’ back catalogue of deep cuts, tune in, get up and dance, rejoice and turn up loud some of INXS’ greatest songs not-so-well known or played on mainstream platforms.

 

 

Love and Peace

 

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Episode 83 Richard Lowenstein: An Original Story

 

   

It’s often opined that Chris Murphy was the 7th member of INXS and, from a business point of view such sentiment, seemed more than legitimate. However, it’s without a doubt that artistically Richard Lowenstein was that 7th member.

Joining the INXS family in Northern Queensland as that pasty, vitamin D-deprived emerging auteur in early 1984, he would go on to be an intrinsic and artistic tour-de-force shaping INXS’ ascent from hard-working, freshmen musicians to globe-trotting superstars. All of that aside, Access all Areas would love to provide an origin story backdrop of who just Richard Lowenstein is and the lead-up of how he came to work with INXS.

 

 

The son of parents who fled Nazi Germany via the UK and ultimately to Australia in 1940, Richard was the proud graduate from Swinburne Institute of Technology, Film and Television Department in 1979. Within a year, he had directed his first music video embracing the Melbourne punk rock scene and was awarded the illustrious Erwin Radio Prize for Best Short Film at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

 

With an impressive résumé building, Richard’s life was to change with his groundbreaking music video of the Hunters & Collectors’ classic “Talking to a Stranger”, a video that aroused the attention of one “Michael Hutchence”. Being a man in demand, Richard produced and directed clips for Cold Chisel, Tim Finn (ex-Splitz Enz), Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, plus The Church, all whilst releasing in 1984 his first full feature film Strikebound, the story of 1930’s coal miners’ strike (based on his mother’s book and union research) that coincidentally featured the INXS track “All the Voices”.

 

 

A true auteur to his craft, Richard has always remained humble, stylistically unique, and a true innovator in celluloid. Never one to embrace the mainstream and dumb it down (hello Michael Bay), Richard’s early work shows a true passion, instinct, and distinctive approach in the art of filmmaking, whether it be short-form or long-form, and we hope you enjoy the first installment of this career retrospective of the great Richard Lowenstein (not steen ).

 

 

Love and Peace

 

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Episode 82: Jon Farriss; A Special Relationship.      

In this modern world where times have been tougher than ever “true friendships” are golden. So today we celebrate the enduring relationship between Jon Farriss and Britain’s Simon Yeo whose lives cross paths in the early 1990s and has stood the test of time and distance!

Simon Yeo was a Merchandising Manager with Polydor Music and got acquainted with the entire band through this role. A chance follow-up meeting with Jon through mutual friends in Hong Kong sowed the seeds for a lifetime connection that saw him become Simon’s best man at his wedding, play live at his 50th birthday with other INXS members and go on tour through the USA on the Elegantly Wasted Tour.

 

Simon never betrays the confidences of Jon and the band’s inner secrets however does delve deep into numerous fascinating anecdotes such as a dangerous night out with mobsters, the struggles that Michael seemed to be dealing with late in his life, and the distinct lack of record support for INXS’ Elegantly Wasted release vs their sycophantic love for U2’s miserable nadir album release the same year POP.

Forever erudite and full of love and admiration for INXS’ globe-trotting ways, Simon went from a passing interest in the band to a fully-fledged appreciator of what it took for them to climb to international fame and the resultant toll it took out of each band member.

 

As always, Access all Areas tries to take you back in time to a place with people we love and provide a retrospective understanding of what took place at the time good, bad or ugly. We thank Simon Yeo immensely for his honesty, insights, and passion in recounting an era once lived but a “special relationship” that endures.

 

Love and Peace

 

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We are privileged to be joined by patrons Darren Joseph, Brett Williams and Dr Jim along with good friend of the podcast Darren Jones, to discuss and celebrate the 40th anniversary of INXS’ commercial breakout album, The Swing!

Musical tendencies and tastes often formulate during those halcyon teenage years and today’s panel deep dive into the joys of this album evoke true feelings of nostalgia, sentimentality and happiness. We discuss which songs resonated upon release in 1984 and still to this day, the importance of VHS/Video on each songs impact and the album cover/contents that were of its time. Having sold over 2,500,000 copies globally, we tackle the albums mysterious initial commercial failings in the USA market which were likely due to the albums overtly political and racially charged lyrics that stalled radio and MTV support. That aside, American fans post Kick went back and re-discovered this gem leading to platinum status accreditation and embrace songs such as Original Sin, Burn for You and I Send a Message when played “live” over the years.

Having previously reviewed The Swing album in episode 13 and explored (Ep. 68, 121 and 122) with Nick Launay (Producer) and Philip Mortlock (A&R), this episode is a true joy and trip down memory lane to a time and place where INXS raised their game from underground, alternative darlings to true, versatile and musical players about to make their mark globally!

Love and Peace

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Episode 81: Michael Hutchence, My Friend       Episode 81: Michael Hutchence, My Friend  

In the week we remember and reminisce about the life of Michael Kelland Hutchence, it only seems appropriate that we hear from the man who arguably was closest to him from an artistic point of view, Andrew Farriss. We thank Andrew for his preparedness to be vulnerable and share intimate and revealing memories of the times he and Michael penned some of the most stunning melodies and hooks together. We cover lyrics, Michael’s cosmopolitan and cultural awareness borne out of a youth traversing many countries, and the legendary vocal duet with Jimmy Barnes on ‘Good Times’ for Australian Made. With praise for Mark Opitz production, Andrew was in awe of the gravelly vocal of Barnesy offset by the honey dripped delivery from Michael as they essentially compete in a “song-off”! The pride Andrew has in recounting Michael’s mastery is heart-warming and indicates the massive respect he has 24 years after he left us.

 

 

Interestingly, Andrew veers into a fascinating discussion about INXS’ travails in Argentina not long after the end of the Falklands War and takes immense pride in INXS being the first international band to tour there thus paving the way for others to follow. He delves deep on Beck, the technology debate modern music faces against traditional instrumentation, and the importance of INXS of mattering musically to Michael and the band. As we wrap up, we do get to the last few songs from Welcome to Wherever You Are to complete our album discussion. With Mark Opitz chipping in with valuable asides we no doubt felt a lot of love in the room for the legacy of what INXS created over 35 years and thank both Andrew and Mark for allowing us to delve deep.

 

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  Episode 80:Thanksgiving 2021: INXS, An American Love Affair           Thanksgiving 2021: INXS, An American Love Affair  

Outside their humble Australian origins, the USA was the first country to embrace the new wave dance/rock sensibilities of INXS. 1983 was a seminal year for the band as they toiled long and hard from coast to coast, imparting their immense live playing abilities for all to see.

With MTV taking off and “The One Thing” gaining a Top 30 position on the famed Billboard Hot 100 charts, INXS were proving themselves to be more than a fad new-wave band. Blowing contemporaries off stage (hello Adam Ant), INXS set the tone as a blistering live act but with a versatility that would soon realize itself.

As the decade rounded out, INXS would go on to be the biggest band on the planet with multi-platinum album accreditation for The Swing, Listen Like Thieves, and the game-changing Kick. Awards followed, tours were sold out and acclaim from the critics/publications like Rolling Stone ensued.

Come the 1990’s, the band released more commercially triumphant albums such as the multi-million seller X, then Live Baby Live, and Welcome to Wherever You Are, albeit slightly less popular than their predecessor albums. With Rock Star: INXS giving the band a second jump into the USA consciousness, the band shared their biggest hit for 15 years in “Pretty Vegas” going Gold (500,000 copies).

As Bee and I reminisce with our dive deep episode from last Thanksgiving, INXS would truly like to thank all American fans who gave the band that early-career impetus to springboard them into the northern hemisphere consciousness.

 

So, sit back with a belly full of turkey, eggnog, pecan pie, cranberry sauce and Budweiser beer and relax to the dulcet tones of INXS: Access all Areas American style!!!

 

Love and Peace Haydn

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 It’s that time of year again where November 22nd hits our calendars.

Originally synonymous with the date that JFK was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. It’s now synonymous with the INXS and wider music industry as the day we lost Michael Hutchence.

As mentioned by Andrew Farriss in our recent deep dive interview, let’s try and use this day, not just in solemnity but also as an acknowledgment of the massive contribution Michael made as a singer, a songwriter, a band member, a brother, and as a son.

So into today's episode, we bring together for the first time Michael’s peers such as Bono/U2, Michael Stipe from REM, and Simon LeBon from Duran Duran to share their admiration for Michael. But more importantly, our INXS patrons and the podcast listening community to share just what Michael meant to them.

Sometimes melancholy, sometimes heartbreaking but on many occasions, truly uplifting and inspiring are the anecdotes and memories shared by our INXS alumni.

Michael Kelland Hutchence: we love you, we miss you but most importantly you did matter and you are in our hearts forever!

Love and peace Haydn & Bee

 

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With an early drop, part 3 of our Andrew and Mark deep dive won’t let you down. With a detailed exploration of side 2, we get further valuable insights into the production and musical excellence of Welcome to Wherever you Are’s quieter and more experimental moments.

As always, the conversation veers into interesting anecdotes such as touring, other artists influenced by INXS’ legacy, and the enduring relationship between Mark’s definitive production techniques and the mastery of song-craft on show between Andrew and Michael.

As we approach the 30th year since this defining and benchmark album was released, we at Access all Areas are most grateful for the time, honesty, articulation, and recounting of events by Andrew and Mark during these 3 episodes. They are now locked in a time capsule for years to come.

Love and Peace ✌️

Haydn

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Episode 77: Welcome Album Review Part 2 with Andrew Farriss and Mark Opitz

Bee and are privileged again to have access to the musical genius of Andrew Farriss and Mark Opitz. With Welcome to Wherever You Are in 1992 being the main discussion point again, we’re excited in part 2 to get into the tracks on side A. 

 

With part one having more joyous story tangents than Back to the Future 2, both Andrew and Mark dive deep into the musical excellence of Questions, Heaven Sent, Communication, Taste it, Not Enough Time, and All Around. 

 

You’ll get to immerse yourself in the true history of how this seminal album was recorded with this episode chock full of insights, anecdotes, and recording technique discussions. Additionally, we hear how Andrew and Michael united more than ever on the lyrical content of the songs. Plus, there are rumors that a “standing ovation” allegedly occurs in the middle of the podcast. 

 

So do yourself a favour and block out all the white noise and “forget about the problems in your life” and enjoy Part 2 with Andrew and Mark.

Love and Peace 

Haydn

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Episode 76: Welcome To The Podcast, Andrew Farriss, and Mark Opitz

 

This memorable episode by songwriting royalty Andrew Farriss. The “Brian Wilson” of INXS, Andrew simply carved out an iconic catalogue of melodies, tunes, and hooks that have stood the test for over 40 years.   Honorary patron and Australia’s greatest Producer Mark Opitz joins us too as we unpack each song from “Welcome to Wherever You Are”. Deep insights, anecdotes, and thoughts are fully explained as Andrew graciously diverts discussion into numerous INXS tangents and experiences that simply were spellbinding!   As always Mark pieced together some fantastic insights into the entire recording experience and why he rates the album the greatest accomplishment and period of his 50-year career. With over 4 hours of content to enjoy, sit back and set your Podcast alerts to INXS: Access all Areas as we dive deep with these musical giants over the next 3 weeks.   To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. 

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Episode 75: Welcome to Wherever You Are

 

With our podcast retrospective journeying into 1992, we are ecstatic to finally dive deep into the musical masterpiece that was “Welcome to Wherever You Are”, an album that reunited the band with legendary Australian Producer exactly 10 years after the seminal record Shabooh Shoobah. 

 

Under-appreciated, under-promoted, and misunderstood at the time, Welcome to Wherever You have represented a massive musical leap for the band post the international juggernauts of Kick and X album releases. With no limits, restraint, or mitigation in the studio, the band experimented with sitars, tablas, 60 piece orchestras, and state-of-the-art engineering techniques. 

 

The results are a listening experience that rewards the patient listener with a kaleidoscopic of sonic sounds and flourishes. Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed, the Welcome Album nearly 30 years is a true musical masterpiece that deserves a second chance to hit the airwaves. 

 

That aside, sit back and reminisce, rediscover, or for some discover the Achtung Baby of Oz that is Welcome to Wherever You Are! 

 

Love and Peace ✌️

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This episode may just be the most important one we have recorded since the inception of INXS: Access All Areas in May 2020. With a perpetual passion to see the band get rightfully inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, we are also are only 12 months away from two significant milestones.

1. The 30th anniversary of the “critically acclaimed” “Welcome to Wherever You Are” and
2. The 25th anniversary of the incomparable Michael Hutchence sad passing.

As such, we are proud to launch a unique fan-led initiative whereby we are championing the “re-emergence” of the severely underrated song “Not Enough Time” from the aforementioned album. A song that simply soars after its humble and understated opening, to a cacophony of musical, vocal and instrumental bliss. A crescendo in the spirit of Hey Jude and Stairway to Heaven, all under the gaze and sultry lyrics of Michael at his poetic peak!   So we deep dive into “the song” that shall be a catalyst for their induction, a true highlight of their back catalogue but most importantly a true homage piece to what simply was and always shall be: “the great Michael Hutchence”!   Love and peace, Haydn & Bee   To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. 

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The Concert for LIFE!!!! (not strife)

March 28th, 1992 was a pivotal day in the career of INXS.

With the tragic 1991 murder of groundbreaking doctor Victor Chang, the former Head of St Vincents Hospital in Sydney, the band spearheaded the Centennial Park gig with all profits going to the newly set up charity. With a huge local support artist list including Jenny Morris, Richard Clapton, Baby Animals, and Crowded House, over 70,000+ fans turned up to cheer away in what was uniquely a nonalcoholic gig and fairly priced at $21/head.

Opening up with the never heard before “Heaven Sent”, the band unearthed 4 new tracks from the forthcoming Welcome to Wherever you Are album. Michael preening across the stage in his magnificent white “Elvis Esque” jumpsuit, he had all of the fans in the palm of his hand. Unfortunately, the concert is more remembered for backstage fighting amongst the “suits” with infamous stories leaked to a bloodthirsty press looking for titillation versus altruism.

The subsequent media backlash directed towards the band was felt for many years to follow and unfortunately sullied or drowned out all of the artistic merits of subsequent INXS releases. Today the true facts are told as we remove the specter of gossip and gloss loss and celebrate the purity of what was “The Concert for LIFE”!

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 As we wrap up the Kirk Pengilly trilogy retrospective, it’s time for many of our valued patrons to hit him up for question time. Forever the gentlemen and Mr. Nice Guy, Kirk graciously answers these with passion and purpose.

Also, we get to dive deep into those pivotal INXS songs that Kirk feels summed up the band plus uncover a surprising link between the MAXQ album and Kirk himself. Additionally, that famous trek from Sydney to Perth with Michael in the late 1970’s is revealed whilst Kirk discusses possible new music from the archives of “Vault Pengilly”.

Yes David Gaunt "It's Christmas!!!" lol

All this combined with done hilarious prank anecdotes and a surprise drop in visitor by a famous 7-time world suffering champion, we are thrilled to share the last installment of our Kirk deep dive. Love and peace

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After confidence boosting performances with Terence Trent D'Arby, the Tim Rice Extravaganza and closing out the 2000 Olympic Games, INXS sought an old mate to take the frontman duties in ex Noiseworks lead singer, Jon Stevens.

Having carved a 20 plus year career as a soloist, frontman and pivotal member of the 1992/93 Jesus Christ Superstar revival stage show throughout Australia, Jon’s credentials were bonafide and deserving. With domestic tours throughout Australia, subsequent ones to the USA, Latin America and Europe, it looked like INXS had overcome the inner uncertainty that plagued their previous 4 years.

Armed with a plan to assert themselves across the globe in both a “live concert” and recording sense, optimism was high. Despite strong reviews of Jon’s contribution to the band particularly in the performing sense, Jon would get disheartened with the lack of band creativity in the studio. With the sole single “I Get Up” released in 2003 to coincide with the Rugby Union World Cup the only fresh material, Jon would decide to leave INXS to pursue his own musical interests. That aside, Jon’s contribution to the healing, morale and confidence for INXS to continue as a going concern entity cannot be underestimated and should be appreciated.

We also go back to the year 1998 with a little pleasure and pain segment highlighting the sheer disparity of great and not so great songs that permeated the airwaves. So sit back, pour yourself a favourite tipple and enjoy a jam packed episode 182 of INXS: Access all Areas.

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It was a true joy hearing from Kirk last week and are excited to elaborate on his journey in the second part of our deep dive.

In this episode, we get to know the real Kirk away from the limelight of an international rock star. Humble community activist, health/vision ambassador, and devoted husband to wife Layne Beachley.

As a youngster moving from Victoria to New South Wales, the sliding door moment he met Tim in science class was a moment that changed Oz rock forever and Kirk’s insights into this are truly fascinating.

We elaborate on the famous Kirk diaries, the infamous stumble off stage (thanks Michael), and excitedly share patron questions direct to Kirk with excellent answers to follow!

So we trust you’ll enjoy Part 2 of Kirk Pengilly on INXS: Access all Areas and immerse yourself in the career and class of character that is “our Kirk”!

Love and peace

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Episode 70: Kirk Pengilly Interview Part 1 

 

It’s with true joy that Bee and I welcome the inimitable Kirk Pengilly to INXS: Access All Areas for what truly is a deep dive into INXS’ hardest working and versatile band member. Erudite, articulate, and with a faultless memory for detail, listeners shall be in-store for a unique trip down memory lane. 

 

With no topics off-limit, Kirk recounts those critical early days where he moved interstate and skipped a grade thus famously meeting Tim Farriss in science class. A sliding doors moment that led to millions of peoples lives changing globally, with the seeds of INXS born. 

 

Forever humble and gracious, we do reveal his iconic status in our very own “media wars” series and he naturally was a good sport about it all. So sit back, flick the Back to the Future and Oceans 11,12,13 trilogy and prepare for the first of our own “Kirk Trilogy”!! 

 

Love and peace. Haydn 

 

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They say the sequel is never as good as the original but we are delighted to say this is not the case with Philip Mortlock Part 2. With further anecdotes, insights, and recounting of time and place experiences with INXS, listeners won’t be let down.

Additionally, we continue the Golden Year of music which was 1993 with another edition of Pleasure and Pain. Kudos to those who can pick the “stinker song”!

We also have a slice of fun facts in music with Bee whilst have one of the biggest announcements to share during The Wrap!!!!

So please tune in, download, share, laugh, cry and emote with us as INXS: Access all Areas brings Episode 69 to you with passion and purpose!!

Love, Peace, and get vaccinated!!!

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“The Swing and other stories with Philip Mortlock”

After 67 episodes now completed, Bee and I were in for a treat with our latest guest Phillip Mortlock.

Not only intrinsic in assisting INXS to leave the smaller independent label Deluxe that produced INXS’ first two albums, but Philip’s massive expertise with other luminary bands such as Cold Chisel and Icehouse also paved the way for his artistic prowess to design The Swing, Dekadance and Listen Like Thieves album covers.

With clever themes and narratives highlighted on all of the singles, videos, and album covers/sleeves, Phillip was crucial in introducing the world to the timeless images and vistas that were INXS.

Having forged a career that included being a board member with A.R.I.A, producing the inspiring Alberts Documentary, and building the Origin Publishing Label, Philip has left an indelible footprint on the Australian entertainment industry.

So sit back and be taken back to a time and place that is most special to INXS fans. Peace and love!

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North American Über Fans: “Let the People Speak”

Truly an international band, INXS not only conquered North American over 30 years ago but still has millions of rusted-on fans there who get the chance today to have their say today on episode 67.

What did INXS mean to them back then, and more so in 2021? What songs, albums, and concert experiences continue to resonate, and what funny anecdotes can they share with our community?

So, from Los Angeles to Dayton, Ohio, to Montgomery, Alabama, to Montreal, Canada, INXS: Access All Areas continues to Call all Nations in pursuit of you, “the true fans”. Sit back and “forget about the problems in your life” and deep dive into the latest edition of INXS: Access All Areas with a jam-packed news section and a brand-new cover song from a fantastic Australian band with previous INXS ties.

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Haydn, a few of our listeners wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday for the 1st of September with a Big Thank you. 

Enjoy your day. Mate!

Episode 66: The Album Cover Countdown   This is a triple hamburger of an episode. Eat it in one go or take a few bites. Whatever you do enjoy!    If you want even more then subscribe to our Newsletter. https://www.inxsaccessallareas.com/newsletter   INXS has always taken great pride in their cover art, liner notes, and image shots for each album release. With icons of the industry like Nick Egan and Pierre Winther playing a huge part in capturing timely images, INXS were definitely image innovators.   So today it’s you, the INXS Podcast fans and wider fan community that get to vote for what album cover resonated with you then and now as we count down from 11 to 1, in the rank of the best INXS studio album cover/artwork.   We also continue our new segment “fun facts in music” with Bee whilst also hearing her long-overdue list of Pleasures and Pain from 1993. Oh yeah, I hear the volcano is about to erupt with a Mount Vesuvius type explosion of “The Rant” spilling over the airwaves.   That and a whole lot more as we get “our Kicks on Route 66” episode on the only weekly podcast dedicated to INXS.   Peace and love   Please sign the petition at  http://inductinxs.com to help get INXS nominated into the ROCK & ROLL HALL of FAME, where they belong.    To become a Patron/ subscriber check out our different levels and see which one suits you. 

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With the wider world in turmoil “who’s going to give us peace and happiness”?

Well, that fantastic sextet from Sydney that started off as the Farriss Brothers on August 16th, 1977 on Tim’s 21st birthday. That’s who! With COVID-19 lockdowns, curfews, and insurgency in Afghanistan rife, we need a time out to celebrate, acknowledge and commemorate a Happy Birthday for INXS.

The operative word being “happy”! Bee and I dive deep into our respective top 6 INXS tracks that represent pure joy, happiness and stimulate our smiles. In addition, we add some non INXS tracks that over the years have been toe-tappers and brought happiness to our collective hearts.

Oh yeah, Bee has her own new segment “fun facts in music”. So do yourself a favour and “forget about the troubles in life” and join Episode 65 of INXS: Access all Areas.

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Episode 64:

Don’t Change... It’s rare that a song that eked into the Billboard Charts at number 80 in 1982 could still some 39 years later still have such a profound effect. The epic sounds, soaring vocals, and lyrical refrain have made the song rock n roll royalty with it inspiring Bruce Springsteen, No Doubt, Everclear, Grinspoon, AFI, and The Audreys amidst many to cover it. A song that still sounds vital and fresh thanks largely to Mark Opitz's timeless production. A song that still elicits the heart, mind, and soul to invest in every line. A song that truly still enables an emotional connection each time it plays on the radio.

So, this week we dig deep into just what, why, and how this song has become the classic weapon in INXS’ catalogue and share its greatness to you, our listeners. Love and peace!

 

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“How to win INXS fans and influence people”! Like the famous author Dale Carnegie of the first self-help book published in 1936 namely “How to win friends and influence people”, we take notable inspiration. INXS themselves have won many admirers across the globe and influenced many bands and artists accordingly. So today we celebrate, cite, eulogize and acknowledge such matters as introduce a brand new segment to our podcast series. Curious? Well you’ll need to listen in and dive deep when it comes to our topic section of INXS: Access all Areas and enjoy   Also it’s the return of pleasure and pain in 1993 as Haydn reminisces about the songs that he loved, still love amidst the stinkers that only serve as musical earworms 28 years later. Enjoy!   Please sign the petition at  http://inductinxs.com to help get INXS nominated into the ROCK & ROLL HALL of FAME, where they belong.    If you would like to support the show then why not buy us a virtual coffee, by becoming a Patron and helping us continue to grow and become better.  Paypal donations welcome

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Nobody loves a good list more than Haydn.

In today’s episode of the INXS Access All Areas podcast, Bee allows him to indulge his longstanding wish to prosecute the case of which 25 INXS songs have had the most impact and importance within the cultural zeitgeist.

With a recording career that started in 1980 via their eponymous debut album, and culminated in 2010’s Original Sin reworking of old material, the band has written over 300 songs. So determining the top 25 that will still resonate in 100 years was a massive undertaking with many songs landing at '26!' Impact and importance are different criteria to favourite or best song. It's about which 25 songs, more than others, resonate with the public consciousness, whether it's the charts, fan enjoyment, legacy, musicianship or simply propelled the band forward in their progression from Aussie touring band to international superstardom.

So sit back, enjoy, agree, disagree, prosecute or revel in what might be our most controversial topic ever!!!

Love and peace. Haydn and Bee.

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GREAT BRITAIN GREAT INXS: 

INXS was a truly international band with the sextet playing over 4000 gigs across the globe.

In this first installment of INXS’ conquering a region, we commemorate the slow burn and ultimate ascent to cultural icons in the UK.

This culminating in Wembley and the number one album, Welcome To Wherever You Are. We examine all aspects of the band's influence of British bands in their formative years plus five deep on tours, sales, chart results, friendships formed and just how they overcame the prejudice of the UK press to truly deserve what became in July 1991: “INXS week in Britain”.

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So sit back, listen closely, and enjoy what was arguably their toughest market to crack and celebrate INXS in the UK!

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For the very first time since we launched INXS: Access all Areas, we get to review a new INXS release in contemporary times.

Despite being songs derived from their back catalogue, the new soundtrack Original Sin: The Seven Sins is an adventurous 13 song release. It provides listeners with 9 modern cover versions of timeless tracks whilst drawing on 4 songs from prior albums.

So Bee and I take on the unique task of reviewing each track on its own merits whilst also giving due consideration as to how they shape the narrative of the movie to which they’re a companion piece.

As always Bee and I shall approach this in two different ways with the usual difference of opinions forthcoming. We all appreciate and love the original versions of these songs, however, do yourself a favour and look to this album as a celebration and modern day complement to the greatness of INXS and as the guy from Wham once said: “Listen Without Prejudice”!

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Let the retrospective continue!!

With July 13th, 1991 etched into every INXS fan's consciousness we continue the trip down memory lane in Part 2 of our Wembley Special.

With an overwhelming sense of nostalgia and joy experienced last week in our deep dive with Nick Egan and Mark Opitz, we are again joined by Cameron Adams (the number one Music Entertainment journo in Australia) tackling all and sundry on this, the most auspicious and memorable day of achievement for an Australian band on the world stage.

So close your eyes, picture yourself there through the words of our esteemed guests and enjoy musical bliss at its zenith! Peace!

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