INXS: Access All Areas

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!

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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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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”.

Don't forget to check out the eBay page, there is always something wonderful to bid on and win. This week is an original complete Fan-kit from 1997, jam-packed with goodies. Click this link to find out more about what is inside.wwwinxsaccessallareas.com 

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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Drum roll please, let's celebrate the 30th anniversary of INXS's iconic gig...

join Haydn and Bee with their special guests

Nick Egan, Mark Optiz, and Cameron Adams, and take the journey back to reminisce about the whole build-up and bath in this glorious day.  

This special part 1 will continue next with more of the gig's insights and the after-party from Mark and Nick's involvement with their INXS mates. 

So let your loved ones know that you may be slightly preoccupied as we again celebrate this iconic band of brothers that is INXS!

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