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On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Listen Like Thieves” by INXS, the band’s fifth studio album released on October 14, 1985.
If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: [email protected]
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Summary
In this episode, Bill delves into the album 'Listen Like Thieves' by INXS, exploring its historical context, production choices, and the evolution of the band's sound. He highlights key tracks, the songwriting partnership of Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence, and shares personal reflections on rediscovering the album over the years. The conversation emphasises the significance of the album in the band's career and its impact on the music scene of the 1980s.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Listen Like Thieves
01:23 KISS THE DIRT (FALLING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN)
02:37 Designing and Revamping the INXS Sound
04:48 THIS TIME
05:58 Discussion of "Listen Like Thieves" Track by Track
13:24 LISTENB LIKE THIEVES
14:53 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Listen Like Thieves"
18:47 WHAT YOU NEED
19:52 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Listen Like Thieves” by INXS, the band’s fifth studio album released on October 14, 1985.
If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Summary
In this episode, Bill delves into the album 'Listen Like Thieves' by INXS, exploring its historical context, production choices, and the evolution of the band's sound. He highlights key tracks, the songwriting partnership of Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence, and shares personal reflections on rediscovering the album over the years. The conversation emphasises the significance of the album in the band's career and its impact on the music scene of the 1980s.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Listen Like Thieves
01:23 KISS THE DIRT (FALLING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN)
02:37 Designing and Revamping the INXS Sound
04:48 THIS TIME
05:58 Discussion of "Listen Like Thieves" Track by Track
13:24 LISTENB LIKE THIEVES
14:53 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Listen Like Thieves"
18:47 WHAT YOU NEED
19:52 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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