Inxs

Lancemc · 07-09-2005, 05:38 AM

Here's the deal.

I've always known I liked INXS, and I've always known they were pretty good, but I never bought any records, if that makes sense.

But, last night I watched this special on VH1 Classic that showed a bunch of live clips from all over their career.

I practically fell in love with this band in the course of an hour. So, I'm just asking any of you INXS fans out there to lead me in the right direction with their work. Where should I start? What's their best work? Any great DVD's? Live albums? What should I AVOID for now?

Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Down Under · 07-09-2005, 07:15 AM

Wow what a question.
Having grown up in their homeland you just bought every LP/CD.

But for me you can not go wrong with the following (just my music taste)

Kick

Welcome To Wherever You Are
Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
X
Elegantly Wasted

For DVD Im Only Looking*The Best Of

marik · 07-09-2005, 07:36 AM

if you want to limit those down to just one or two, i'd say that that relating it to u2's career,
Kick is their Joshua Tree
Best of is their Best of
Elegantly Wasted is their Achtung Baby/Pop

decide from their what you'd like. 'Best of' is always a safe purchese

Lancemc · 07-09-2005, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the tips. I'll go and start checking out your suggestions and see where to go form there.

one4u2 · 07-09-2005, 10:49 AM

I watched that last night as well. I loved that band and I am disappointed they are replacing Michael Hutchence through reality tv

No matter how they try they will never be the same. They should've atleast changed their name from INXS to something else. Anyway back to your question I recommened the best of album it has everything, especially track 12 the stairs

MsMofoGone · 07-09-2005, 11:11 AM

The BEST Albums by Inxs ::

Listen Like Thieves
Kick
X
Live Baby Live (Live concert recording)
Welcome To Wherever You Are

The BEST videos/DVDs by Inxs ::

Kick (The Video Flick)
X
Live Baby Live (Live concert)

Auhiz · 07-09-2005, 05:40 PM

Another vote for Kick and X.

Full Moon Dirty Hearts was a bit ordinary in comparison from what I remember, although maybe I should give it another try after all these years. Haven't heard much of the others, only the singles airplay.

Buying one of the Greatest Hits albums is tempting as they have heaps of great songs spread across many albums.. so, why not buy them all?

But for starters go with what MsMofoGone recommended and you won't be disappointed. To fill in the best of the rest check out the Shine Like It Does 2 CD Anthology.

Have fun!

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-09-2005, 06:11 PM

listen like thieves

LISTEN LIKE THIEVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

buy it. love it. live it.

Lancemc · 07-09-2005, 06:30 PM

Thanks guys.

zoology · 07-09-2005, 06:41 PM

Get the UK import of The Best of. Has more tracks. Their 2 best are Welcome to Wherever You Are (their AB) and Kick (their JT). Also recommended are Shabooh Shoobah, The Swing and Listen Like Thieves. The other LPs are good but patchy IMO. BTW Michael Hutchence's eponymously titled LP has him duetting with Bono on the track Slide Away. It was a half finished track that Bono added vocals and lyrics/music to later after MH's death.

Enjoy!!!

Lila64 · 07-09-2005, 09:41 PM

I have Kick, X, and Welcome To Wherever You Are. But that's me. Don't know if I have Listen Like Thieves... Will have to keep searching...

beli · 07-09-2005, 09:45 PM

Shabooh Shoobah is fab. Perfect, perfect songs

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-09-2005, 09:57 PM

listen like thieves!!!!!!!!!

it's my favourite of theirs. i didn't know if that came off in my previous post or not.

my second favourite of theirs is underneath the colours but it's rather hard to come by BUT...if you can find a 2 disc compilation set called "stay young" BY ALL MEANS...pick it up!!!! it's awesome

Lila64 · 07-09-2005, 11:28 PM

It's still in print - it's an Australian import. It covers 1979-82. I can get/give more details if needed

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-09-2005, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lila64
It's still in print - it's an Australian import. It covers 1979-82. I can get/give more details if needed

sorry my post was rather vague, i meant underneath the colours is out of print.

beli · 07-09-2005, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KhanadaRhodes

sorry my post was rather vague, i meant underneath the colours is out of print.

This is true. Bastards

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-09-2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by beli
This is true. Bastards

their first two and last two albums are out of print, at least they are here in the states. i had to buy all four used.

i did also buy stay young. we are the vegetables

i'm listening to underneath the colours right now

i'm on horizons

Lila64 · 07-09-2005, 11:43 PM

well...

beli · 07-09-2005, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lila64
well...

but its not the same. The artwork is different. lol. I have the first two albums on vinyl as I bought them at the time (yes, Im that old). I really wanted to have those albums on separate CDs with the same old artwork etc but its a no go.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-09-2005, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by beli
but its not the same. The artwork is different. lol. I have the first two albums on vinyl as I bought them at the time (yes, Im that old). I really wanted to have those albums on separate CDs with the same old artwork etc but its a no go.

try amazon's used section. that's what i ended up doing. i got a good deal and both were in decent condition.

i would kill for your old inxs singles

or even to just touch them...

07-09-2005, 05:38 AM	#1
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,688 Local Time: 08:07 PM	Inxs Here's the deal. I've always known I liked INXS, and I've always known they were pretty good, but I never bought any records, if that makes sense. But, last night I watched this special on VH1 Classic that showed a bunch of live clips from all over their career. I practically fell in love with this band in the course of an hour. So, I'm just asking any of you INXS fans out there to lead me in the right direction with their work. Where should I start? What's their best work? Any great DVD's? Live albums? What should I AVOID for now? Any advice would be great. Thanks. __________________

07-09-2005, 07:15 AM	#2
Down Under Refugee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,630 Local Time: 11:07 AM	Wow what a question. Having grown up in their homeland you just bought every LP/CD. But for me you can not go wrong with the following (just my music taste) Kick Welcome To Wherever You Are Full Moon, Dirty Hearts X Elegantly Wasted For DVD Im Only Looking*The Best Of __________________

07-09-2005, 06:11 PM	#8
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,683 Local Time: 06:07 PM	listen like thieves LISTEN LIKE THIEVES!!!!!!!!!!!! buy it. love it. live it. __________________

07-09-2005, 06:41 PM	#10
zoology The Fly Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 120 Local Time: 12:07 AM	inxs Get the UK import of The Best of. Has more tracks. Their 2 best are Welcome to Wherever You Are (their AB) and Kick (their JT). Also recommended are Shabooh Shoobah, The Swing and Listen Like Thieves. The other LPs are good but patchy IMO. BTW Michael Hutchence's eponymously titled LP has him duetting with Bono on the track Slide Away. It was a half finished track that Bono added vocals and lyrics/music to later after MH's death. Enjoy!!!

07-09-2005, 09:57 PM	#13
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,683 Local Time: 06:07 PM	listen like thieves!!!!!!!!! it's my favourite of theirs. i didn't know if that came off in my previous post or not. my second favourite of theirs is underneath the colours but it's rather hard to come by BUT...if you can find a 2 disc compilation set called "stay young" BY ALL MEANS...pick it up!!!! it's awesome __________________

07-09-2005, 07:36 AM	#3
marik Refugee Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 1,795 Local Time: 01:07 AM	if you want to limit those down to just one or two, i'd say that that relating it to u2's career, Kick is their Joshua Tree Best of is their Best of Elegantly Wasted is their Achtung Baby/Pop decide from their what you'd like. 'Best of' is always a safe purchese

07-09-2005, 10:45 AM	#4
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,688 Local Time: 08:07 PM	Thanks for the tips. I'll go and start checking out your suggestions and see where to go form there.

07-09-2005, 10:49 AM	#5
one4u2 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bono's Sleeves Posts: 12,541 Local Time: 07:07 PM	I watched that last night as well. I loved that band and I am disappointed they are replacing Michael Hutchence through reality tv No matter how they try they will never be the same. They should've atleast changed their name from INXS to something else. Anyway back to your question I recommened the best of album it has everything, especially track 12 the stairs

07-09-2005, 11:11 AM	#6
MsMofoGone Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where is not important... Posts: 26,742 Local Time: 06:07 PM	The BEST Albums by Inxs :: Listen Like Thieves Kick X Live Baby Live (Live concert recording) Welcome To Wherever You Are The BEST videos/DVDs by Inxs :: Kick (The Video Flick) X Live Baby Live (Live concert)

07-09-2005, 05:40 PM	#7
Auhiz The Fly Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 205 Local Time: 11:07 AM	Another vote for Kick and X. Full Moon Dirty Hearts was a bit ordinary in comparison from what I remember, although maybe I should give it another try after all these years. Haven't heard much of the others, only the singles airplay. Buying one of the Greatest Hits albums is tempting as they have heaps of great songs spread across many albums.. so, why not buy them all? But for starters go with what MsMofoGone recommended and you won't be disappointed. To fill in the best of the rest check out the Shine Like It Does 2 CD Anthology. Have fun!

07-09-2005, 06:30 PM	#9
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,688 Local Time: 08:07 PM	Thanks guys.

07-09-2005, 09:41 PM	#11
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 05:07 PM	I have Kick, X, and Welcome To Wherever You Are. But that's me. Don't know if I have Listen Like Thieves... Will have to keep searching...

07-09-2005, 09:45 PM	#12
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,464 Local Time: 08:07 AM	Shabooh Shoobah is fab. Perfect, perfect songs

07-09-2005, 11:28 PM	#14
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 05:07 PM	It's still in print - it's an Australian import. It covers 1979-82. I can get/give more details if needed

07-09-2005, 11:43 PM	#18
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 05:07 PM	well... Attached Images

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