Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 01:18:42 -0700 From: Neil Kothari Newsgroups: alt.music.inxs,aus.music,rec.music.misc To: INXS List Subject: ANNOUNCING... INXS "Searching" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey gang, It gives me GREAT pleasure to unveil (courtesy of some fast taping from Tracy Nash)... the NEW single "SEARCHING" from INXS. The band performed the song on Monday night's ARIA Awards show, and an exclusive .wav file of the song is now ON-LINE for your listening enjoyment... The song can be found at An Excess of INXS --> http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Thanks much! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 03:49:54 +0100 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: This Time (SOTW) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #4 - THIS TIME This Time is definitely one of those love it or loathe it songs. It was one of the first songs I heard inxs do - around the time of the "rockin' the royals" charles and diana concert (Living Inxs video). The chorus does get on the nerves (IMHO) after a while, much the same as Baby Dont Cry (IMHO). However it must be difficult to hold the last note live so fairplay to Mike. The lyrics are one of the few occasions that Mike tells a clear story in a song, probably because Andrew wrote the them. In a 1990(ish) BBC Radio 1 did a classic albums series of one hour shows, one of which highlighted Kick, that interviewed people involved with the record. (The transcript is available in a BBC book). Anyway Chris Thomas tells of his first work with the band on LLT, and how he had a falling out over This Time. Apparently he wasn't at all happy with the song, and thought it was too weak to be a single. However record company/band got their way and it was released. Didnt do great things though. The video is pretty poor (IMHO), but expensive - produced by Godley and Creme (from the 70s band 10cc - biggest hit was "i'm not in love"), who are one of the biggest names in the promo video world (videos for The Police, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel and the recent Beatles "Free as a bird" recording among many others). The idea was to reproduce the powerful inxs live experience on film. However all the lights and colours make it difficult to see whats going on. Sorry to be so negative, Sue's hit on one of the few songs I actually dislike of inxs. (Three Sisters that follows it on LLT however is one of my faves - excellent tune!!) Cheers -- Paul B From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 12:04:52 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I just listened to the song. It's definitely not a rock song, that's for sure. It sounded more like soul to me. This is actually a good thing for a single because of the way radio is going in the US. There aren't many "rock" stations left - radio is more compartmentalized. There's no way that INXS would be played on the alternative stations, so we'd have to go for what's called Triple A. These are the stations that play new and old rock, but on the softer side (no NIN, etc. but they play Live, for example). Here's a question - who sang backup on the song? Dana Subject: Re: waving Date: Tue, 1 Oct 96 11:59:15 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >I have the file in .wav format (the whole song). For those Mac users out there, this file played on my Mac with no problem. Just unzip the file from Neil's site, and double click the icon. I personally use SoundApp. You see, Macs are compatible. It's those Windows machines that aren't! JAV Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 12:33:16 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: Searching References: <961001120451_321857914@emout11.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins Thank you Neil, and who ever else was involved in making a WAV of Searching! THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Even though the quality is poor, I listen to the song over and over.. It's definately a different sound for INXS.. Very much a soul song. (btw, will this definately be their first single????) It was very sweet and smooth... If it is like any past album, I would say it is like a "Welcome" song...BUT with michael's vocal's out in front, not being led or taking a back seat the the rythm section. (know what I mean??) I hope you can get a better quality sound file in a standard that we can all listen to... THANKS As for the airplay-ability of this song, I think that it is geared for as MTV or VH1 airplay. I hope they will play it.. As for radio, there are a lot of stations in southern CA that claim to be alternative music, but are really playing anything from the Counting Crow or Hootie and the Blowish, to something like Greenday of Soundgarden, Bush, Po, etc... I think they would play this song... They do seem to play INXS a fair amount.. the newest they play though is "Not Enough Time"... Anyways, enough, enough... Back to "Searching"! Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 15:34:44 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: waving References: <199610011900.MAA14538@scv3.apple.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari John A. Vink wrote: > For those Mac users out there, this file played on my Mac with no > problem. Just unzip the file from Neil's site, and double click the > icon. I personally use SoundApp. > > You see, Macs are compatible. It's those Windows machines that aren't! Now now, I *only* use a PC, and have *no* complaints. And for anyone having any problems listening to the new song that's using a PC, make sure that you have some (any) type of sound card. If you have a sound recorder or microphone, then you can DEFINITELY listen to the song, so don't worry about it if you're having problems. (Most computers these days of the 486 and up variety have all of this stuff and more already installed for you...) -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 14:52:42 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Searching From: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" } [...] It's definately a different sound }for INXS.. Very much a soul song. (btw, will this definately be their }first single????) It was very sweet and smooth... If it is like any }past album, I would say it is like a "Welcome" song... [...] The guitars reminded me of "Time", with that wocka-wocka '70s disco style. I think it worked great for "Time", but sounded sort of cheesy when combined with the soul feel of "Searching". Jeff (trying hard not to make jokes about "Searching.. for opium?") -- Jeffrey S. Curtis | Internetwork Manager Argonne National Laboratory | Email: curtis@anl.gov 9700 South Cass Avenue, ECT-221 | Voice: 630/252-1789 Argonne, IL 60439 | Fax: 630/252-9689 Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 13:38:22 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: waving References: <199610011900.MAA14538@scv3.apple.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins I use SoundMachine for the Mac... Worked fine... Just unzipped and then ran SoundMachine. I NEED THAT ALBUM! How dare they tease us like this??? :) heh Oh, I do not think that the 70's "wonka wonka" sounds cheesy with the soul sound. It sounds pretty groovy to me. I also think that the gospel background singers won't be as prominant on the album... (just a guess) Oh, BTW, I put the INXS "Searching" WAV up on my INXS site: You need Netscape 2.0 or higher with Live-Audio plug-in or another "helper" linked to netscape to listen on my site... Takes about 10 mins to d/l at 28.8 and then it plays the sound automatically. Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 17:55:47 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: Searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue Wow, what a different sounding song for INXS, nothing that I was excepting at all. They sound almost like the Rolling Stones. My curiousity is really peaked now to hear the rest of the album. Many thanks to Tracy for recording it for us. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 08:48:25 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: P2103198@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: waving Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: P2103198@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) James wrote: >I hope you can get a better quality sound file in a standard that we can >all listen to... THANKS A better quality sound file would mean taking it at a higher frequency, and or in stereo (my VCR isnt stereo). If you double the frequency (number of samples per second), the size of the file doubles too. The file was already 2MB, and zipped was 1.2MB so, itis kinda hard to put a larger file on my disk. The other problem was the interface between my computer and my VCR - the plug is supposed to in "line-in", but I wasnt getting the signal through, but in "mic-in", I was. Maybe its the way my Dad installed my soundcard. I will have a go at taping it again if you like, but at the time I was more interested in getting it done and sent off quickly. Now that we know how do it, it will be a lot easier. Dana wrote: >Here's a question - who sang backup on the song? I dont recall seeing them before. It wasnt like "Not Enough Time" where Deni Hines was back up. And John Vink wrote: >For those Mac users out there, this file played on my Mac with no >problem. Just unzip the file from Neil's site, and double click the >icon. I personally use SoundApp. Mate, from the sounds of it, I would have LOVED to do it on a MAC, but I thought I would look funny with a VCR in my backpack riding to uni. Hooroo, Tracy Date: 1 Oct 1996 17:37:50 -0500 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: WAV FILE (HELP!!!!) To: "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Ok, everyone, I plead Macintosh ignorance. I downloaded the "MacZilla" program on my PowerMac to have .wav file listening capabilities. I can't figure out how to play this file. It's not working! If I don't hear it soon, I'm going to jump off a cliff. (Ok, we don't have any cliffs in Chicago, so I'll find a building or something. I'm very resourceful that way......) Any advice???? Subject: Re: WAV FILE (HELP!!!!) Date: Tue, 1 Oct 96 16:33:15 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" , "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >Ok, everyone, I plead Macintosh ignorance. I downloaded the "MacZilla" >program on my PowerMac to have .wav file listening capabilities. I can't >figure out how to play this file. MacZilla sucks. If you go to one of the info-mac ftp sites, you should be able to download SoundApp. Use the URL to get it from the ftp.ucs.ubc.ca info-mac archives. You can also try . JAV Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 19:44:36 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Aria audience Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue I got this from Cybersleaze today, however I edited out the tabloid crap. I'd like Tracy to comment for us if she thought this was true: >They played their new single SEARCHING at Australia's rock and pop awards. But >a celebrity audience of 3,000 gave them only polite applause. The tape Tracy made for us may not have been state of the art stereo system but it sounded like the audience was giving them more than a polite applause to me. What did you think Tracy? -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Subject: Re: WAV FILE (HELP!!!!) Date: Tue, 1 Oct 96 16:58:08 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" , "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >Ok, everyone, I plead Macintosh ignorance. I downloaded the "MacZilla" >program on my PowerMac to have .wav file listening capabilities. I can't >figure out how to play this file. It's not working! Hah! Macs are even easier to use than I thought. Just drag the .wav file onto SimpleText (which *every* Macintosh has) and it will use QuickTime translation to play it. You need to have QuickTime installed, but I beleive that's been a standard part of the MacOS for a while now. JAV X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 10:26:35 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: P2103198@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: Aria audience Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: P2103198@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Sue writes: >I got this from Cybersleaze today, however I edited out the tabloid crap. >I'd like Tracy to comment for us if she thought this was true: > >>They played their new single SEARCHING at Australia's rock and pop awards. But >>a celebrity audience of 3,000 gave them only polite applause. > > >The tape Tracy made for us may not have been state of the art stereo system >but it sounded like the audience was giving them more than a polite applause >to me. What did you think Tracy? > I can tell you people screamed when Mike came up to present the awards, cheered heaps when they came out to perform, and clapped and cheered when the song was finished. It was not just polite, well at least not from us plebs in the back. Whoever wrote that must have been at a different Aria awards than I was. Sure, they didnt get a standing ovation, but it was more than polite. Like Sure said, you just have to listen to the recording. Hooroo, Tracy PS Many apologies Sue, I accidently sent it to you instead of the list. X-Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Energy X-Url: http://www.dpie.gov.au/ X-Notice: Views expressed by this message are not necessarily those of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy or of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia. Test-Warning: This message has been sent from a test system Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 10:26:30 +1000 From: "Stephanie.Robinson" Subject: RE>Aria audience To: sue@mdc.net X400-MTS-Identifier: [ /P=AUSGOVDPIE/A=TELEMEMO/C=AU/ ; q\QGATE\961002102630a ] RE>Aria audience 2/10/96 That is the biggest crap I've heard. Both INXS and Jimmy Barnes got great press for the crowd reaction here in Oz. Cheers Steph. If jewels is out there could she mail me please.... -------------------------------------- Date: 2/10/96 10:15 AM To: Stephanie Robinson From: /S=sue@mdc.net/O=SMTP/P=AUSGOV I got this from Cybersleaze today, however I edited out the tabloid crap. I'd like Tracy to comment for us if she thought this was true: >They played their new single SEARCHING at Australia's rock and pop awards. But >a celebrity audience of 3,000 gave them only polite applause. The tape Tracy made for us may not have been state of the art stereo system but it sounded like the audience was giving them more than a polite applause to me. What did you think Tracy? -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 20:46:22 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: Aria audience Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >PS Many apologies Sue, I accidently sent it to you instead of the list. Now my apologies to the list because I forwarded Tracy's message. BTW Tracy did you notice it said and audience of 3000 celebrities. Bet you didn't know you were famous. As a little aside. I noticed in this month's issue of Alternative Press they listed Gang of Four as one of the top 100 underground inspirations of the past 20 years. If you recall Neil told us that Andy Gill, who was in that band, is working with Michael on his solo project. Looks like Michael's keeping good musical company. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 20:51:40 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Everyone's a Critic Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, Well, first I was pretty surprised to see that Adam Curry and his CyberSleaze crew didn't like Searching. Now, I just checked All Star Magazine's review, and they also trashed it, after trashing the whole show... "Not even a world exclusive performance of "Searching," the new gospel-tinged single by INXS, packed much punch or promise." Yikes! Has anyone heard any *good* reviews? What is in the Australian papers? If anyone has any reviews that I could use for the web site, please type 'em up and send 'em over! Thanks, neil PS - For those unhappy with the Searching sound quality... I'm working on it. I can't promise any miracles, though! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 21:20:39 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: BMG buys rooArt and other news... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari More news! (Aren't you all excited?) These 3 items are taken from an Australian music site on the web... First up "...at press time, the word was that BMG had bought out rooArt Records and that an official announcement was imminent. RooArt was set up by Chris Murphy from the money earned from his time as manager of INXS, and signed up hit makers Ratcat, Screaming Jets and You Am I, among others." Secondly, the web site makes an amusing comment by writing... "Live performances were by INXS, Jimmy Barnes, Deni Hines (singing I'm Not In Love directly to an audience that included ex-husband Kirk Pengilly of INXS)" And finally -- MORE CRITICISM of the new single... Can't win 'em all, huh? "But let's hope they don't fall for the next return of INXS. That was painful as many of the heads this morning. Michael Hutchence looked like he'd just come out of an opium den after a long sojourn there, looking more like a shaved Jerry Garcia than the rock god he used to posture as." -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 21:10:25 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak Yeah, and after three and a half hours of "searching" on my computer I finally figured out how to get the song to play. I am so computer stupid. Anyway, yes, I guess I like the song. It's hard to get a feel for it. I wish I could have seen it, the songs alway leave a more lasting impression that way. But it is different, just like I knew it would be. INXS has led me into a new sound again and I guarantee that I will enjoy every minute of getting used to this sound. Can't wait for the album now. On a personal note, my five year old son just listened to the song with me. He is a huge INXS fan, considering he is only just over three feet tall. He would rather watch one of their videos than watch Power Rangers. That says a lot. Anyway, he just asked why he never gets email from any INXS fans. He says he wants to be a member of a fan club. It would mean a lot to him if a few people just emailed him to say hi. He can't read much yet, but he does recognize his name and INXS so if anyone feels like making a five year old's day, could you please send him a brief message. His name is Bobby. Thanx Sherrianne Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 22:49:25 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Disk space anyone? References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey guys (again), I'm *really* sorry to be filling up all of your accounts today with so many messages, but this one is kinda important. Anthony from Australia (he used to be on the List in the early days...) has created the following great quality file of "searching." If anyone can help out with this problem, PLEASE email me! > OK when I MPEG encoded the song at 128000, it sounded really bad - which > is very unusual! I encode all CD music at 128000 with no problems. As a > last resort, I encoded the song at 256000 and it sounds perfect. The only > problem now is the size: 8.2M. As you can probably guess, that's WAY beyond my limits... If any of you have the disc space and wouldn't mind taking the file for a while, I (and countless other INXSaries) would greatly appreciate it! (And worship you too!) -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "INXS List" Subject: Searching Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 23:49:01 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" I thought it was great! Really sexy sounding - I really wanted to see them. I agree with Sue (I think it was Sue) that it is very Rolling Stones like - I thought that in the first few seconds. Maybe "Elegantly Wasted" isn't so far off (except in light of recent developments). It is fantastic that they can keep inventing new sounds. The reviews Neil found seem way off. THANK YOU TRACY AND NEIL and anyone else who brought this to us. Patty Wyatt pwyatt@dca.net Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 21:49:53 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: Sue cc: INXS-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Yea I am not able to get all the b-sides of which u speak and would love to participate in these discussions, but u do what u must :> SpEcTyR Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 21:55:05 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: SOTW #4 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Ok, I loved this song and most of Listen Like Theives. The video wasnt much of an excitement but here's a good trivia question to ask of you INXS buffs if it already hasnt been discussed. What does Mikes shirt say in the video which is also the shirt on the album cover.... you can barely see it. SpEcTyR X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 14:21:27 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: P2103198@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: SOTW #4 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: P2103198@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) > Ok, I loved this song and most of Listen Like Theives. The video >wasnt much of an excitement but here's a good trivia question to ask of >you INXS buffs if it already hasnt been discussed. What does Mikes shirt >say in the video which is also the shirt on the album cover.... you can >barely see it. > >SpEcTyR The shirt says "Watchin' the world argue". A fan made it for him and he wore it so often, that if you look in the Living INXS video, you can see it has a hole in it. Tracy Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 00:43:41 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: SOTW #4 References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Spec & Dass wrote: > > Ok, I loved this song and most of Listen Like Theives. The video > wasnt much of an excitement but here's a good trivia question to ask of > you INXS buffs if it already hasnt been discussed. What does Mikes shirt > say in the video which is also the shirt on the album cover.... you can > barely see it. Au contraire mon frere! "Watch The World Argue" is in the Listen Like Thieves video, not the This Time video (he's wearing a cheesy purple thing, right?). I guess I could be wrong... I don't feel like pulling out the video right now... BTW, I'm sure all of you realize where that saying comes from???? ("dancing on the jetty") -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: Jewelfaris@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 00:54:19 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SOTW #4 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Jewelfaris@aol.com Michael's shirt does say "Watch the world Argue"........I've always LOVED that shirt !!!! Jewels Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 12:42:43 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: WOW Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass I must say im impressed with the responses and maybe it was an easy question but u guys are definately the INXS eleet. :> SpEcTyR Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 16:45:24 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Cyber-Sleaze October 2 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Tabloid news: LIVE AID organizer BOB GELDOF's ex-wife PAULA YATES arrived back in England today with a defiant message that she would fight for the custody of their children. Staying reticent about last week's police raid on her Chelsea home, when allegedly a quantity of opium was found, she said at Heathrow Airport, "I have just come back to fight for the custody of my children." Yates, 36 - whose two-month-old daughter HEAVENLY HIRAANI TIGER LILY was ill and had to stay in Australia with father, INXS frontman MICHAEL HUTCHENCE - arrived via Paris, where she met by her London lawyer MARK STEPHENS. Pale and wearing a black cocktail dress, she said of reports about last week's police raid, "The police have not even been through to me." Yates will face Geldof in court tomorrow when he fights for custody of their three children. Though I don't really care about Paula and Bob's problems, I hope Tiger's not too sick! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 22:29:35 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: IN 2 XS Fan Club? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey, Well, I know that I for one have looked forward to this fan club for a LOOOOONG time now. It seems as if the idea for this fan club originated a couple of years ago, and then nothing ever came of it. Mary, care to give us all an update on what's going on with IN2XS? Now that we're seeing the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, one would think INXS would be really gung-ho about getting this fan club together! What's going on? More importantly, what do all of you guys out there, the fans, think about the club? Is it worth it? The club appears (at least as far as I can tell) to have stalled because INXS' management doesn't want to get off their asses and allow it to come to fruition. I can't think of any other reason, because I know the club is/was so important to Mary. I'd love to hear what any of you have got to say... Is it just me or does INXS' Management (and by the transitive property... the band itself) just not give a damn anymore? Food for thought folks. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: "some guy" To: "INXS List" Subject: Re: IN 2 XS Fan Club? et. al. Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 22:13:20 -0700 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "some guy" The fan club is good, but I also think that they need to be on the Internet if they want to exist. Yesterday I did my calculus homework to a ReadAudio 3.0 web cast of Poe & The Eels from the Atlantic (sorry) site. It was put together really well with chat, show pictures, bio, and all of that stuff. I've listened to The Cure and Luscious Jackson shows as well. The target audience for inxs's album has to have a more disproportionate saturation on- line than anywhere else. They did a full album video release for the last album (which I missed, along with the rest of the world) so why not do a full Internet album roll out this time. Online video, songs, talk, stuff and the like. I also think that an official web site is needed. Neil's site is fantastic, but a site from the band itself is something entirely different. To use The Cure again, their site is an entire Cure experience. [http://www.thecure.com] It has songs, midi, lyrics, pictures, ramblings, and the feel of the cure in it. It was built by them (and sonicnet). Reading, "Michael did . . . and said . . ." is worlds apart from reading, "I did . . . and I think that. . . ." from Michael and Andrew and Jon and Gary and Tim and Kirk. Paul Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 00:42:55 -0500 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: IN 2 XS Fan Club? et. al. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler At 10:13 PM 10/2/96 -0700, Some Guy wrote: >The fan club is good, but I also think that they need to be on the Internet >if they want to exist. This is part of the package - a full-on website - the problem is not what the club's going to do - because what it intends to do is absolutely fantastic - the problem is that it isn't being allowed to do it. I for one (and no Mary, this isn't directed at you - just a little venting) am SICK AND TIRED of waiting around. Of getting my hopes up only to be put on hold again. Of telling my friends, family and acquaintences and then telling them to wait a little longer. Of writing my heart out and having everything I've done so far rot in a file somewhere getting too outdated to use. I for one am tired of being ignored. And, yes, I know the new management has got a bazillion things on their minds right now -- but we're the Bazillions that are going to make or break this whole thing. Am I over stating my (our) importance here? No, I think not. I'm with you on this one Neil - they need to get off their ass. They need to at least *feign* interest in the club - Mary's put her heart and soul into the project and so have a bunch of other people every time we think things are a go. Hello - you guys have got a good thing going here - stop ignoring it or else it will go away in frustration. As for the club itself - I'm almost 30 years old and this will be the first fan club I've ever belonged to - just because I think it's that great. If it were the Oasis fan club, I'd still join just because I think it's going to be that great - now, if only it would happen. One angry future fan club member (thanks for the chance to vent Neil). Stazya GO SLIVCHENKO!!!#19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drop on by and see me some time http://web.wt.net/~stazya/stazya/ --- In the Crease - Professional Hockey Journal http://www.westol.com/~bluliner/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 01:22:38 +0000 From: Sumit Shah Subject: where to place the large mpeg file of searching To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Priority: normal Comments: Authenticated sender is Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sumit Shah Hey, Whoever made that mpeg of Searching. Remember the INXS list does have an FTP site: here it is: ftp.inslab.uky.edu/pub/mailing.lists/inxs You can put the file in the incoming directory and then tell the maintainer (abbott@inslab.uky.edu) to put it in the INXS directory for public download. PS Thanks Tracy for making it, you're an angel! __________ Sumit Shah http://www.iit.edu/~shahsum Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 06:07:49 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Fan Club Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak I first tried to join an INXS fan club about 8 years ago. I sent a letter (I can't even remember where to now) and they sent a letter back telling me how to join. I sent in a cheque (never cashed) and the info requested and they never got back to me. I sent another letter and still no response. I even sent a letter to the management in Australia and the response I got told me to send a letter to the address I had already been sending it to. I tried one more time and still no response. It was all very weird. So I think everyone is right and INXS and their management better get busy because with all that's been happening, the length of time between albums, and the fact that some people I talk to to are surprised they are still around, they are going to have a hard time holding on to the fans they have now, let alone create new ones. I mean look at the number of albums they may sell just to us on the list and to the people who check out all of the pages you guys and girls have made. I know that my husband has checked out a lot of pages on the net and ordered albums just because of the info he read. I can't imagine someone stumbling across Neil's page, for example, and not wanting to go out and try these guys out. Good luck to Mary getting this thing going again, and to any INXS member or management out there, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? Sherrianne From: "Chris Smallhorne" To: "inxs" Subject: Re: Re:ARIA tape/ARIA's/This Time... Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 21:05:03 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Chris Smallhorne" Hi all. I've got the tape in NTSC format (or will have on Friday). I will check it on another friend's NTSC VCR and if all is okay I will send off on Monday. On to the ARIA's. Wasn't too sure of "Searching" during the show so I listened to it again several times Tuesday morning. I still wasn't too sure if I liked it or not. I've just downloaded the song from James' web site. To me it sounds better without the video. I think I like it. Just listened again. Yeah , I like it. I was disappointed that the cameramen didn't show the rest of the band - but I thought Kirk did a good Bob Geldof impersonation with his beard. Brisbane newspaper said this: "...The highlight of the night was the world premiere of INXS's first release in over three years, Searching." Now, for the song of the week. One of my fave's from LLT. Didn't think much of the film clip. Good lyrics, great music. Bye all, Chris Smallhorne. maddog@powerup.com.au PS: Sorry if you already received this - I didn't which is why I'm re-posting. If this is bad netiquette let me know - I won't do it again. Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 07:32:00 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: IN 2 XS Fan Club? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >More importantly, what do all of you guys out there, the fans, think >about the club? Is it worth it? The club appears (at least as far as I >can tell) to have stalled because INXS' management doesn't want to get >off their asses and allow it to come to fruition. I can't think of any >other reason, because I know the club is/was so important to Mary. I'd >love to hear what any of you have got to say... It's beyond me why after all the work Mary has put into the fan club that the management doesn't seem to be letting Mary do anything. It makes sense to me to have them funnel info to Mary and let her be our contact person as well as snail mail fans. The Internet is now a powerful information medium. I find out more about bands from the internet than through magazines now. Mary is well respected and liked by everyone here. They should let her do her job. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 10:10:37 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: new album dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I just got a revised date sheet which says that the advance cassettes for the new album will probably be distributed mid-late November, not the end of October. I'll let you know when I hear more! Dana From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 10:28:33 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: IN2XS fan club Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I agree with everyone - Mary has done a great job so far and the band's management has just not responded as it should. I know what it's like to be snubbed like that - it happened to me when the original fan club was starting up. I'm going to keep my eyes and ears open around here. In fact, I deal closely with the guy who signed INXS to Mercury in the UK and he still has strong ties there. He's going over there soon and is in touch with the band's management. Let me see what I can do... Hang in there Mary! Dana Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 08:13:18 -0700 From: "K.martin" To: DaGro1@aol.com CC: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: IN2XS fan club References: <961003102833_535960184@emout14.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "K.martin" I have to say that Mary has indeed been ever faithful by sticking with the fan club after such a long wait and very little contact from the management. We all appreciate her dedication and just want to see the club get going so that we can participate!! I know that the new management is probably very busy with lots of other details but it would take very little input from them to allow Mary to get started. She is the one, after all, where the burden of most of the work will be shouldered. Maybe they will give her the green light very soon with the album release getting closer. It would be great thing to help them get the word out that their new album is coming out. And they need all the "good" press they can get these days!!! Kell Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 09:52:33 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: new album dates References: <961003101036_1412559420@emout10.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins Dana - What does that mean for us INXS fans regarding the INXS pre-release tape.(advance). Can we all get a copy?? Or what? Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 14:30:46 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: [Fwd: Re: IN 2 XS Fan Club?] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Sent to me by mistake... From: "some guy" To: "Neil Kothari" Received: from olympic.brigadoon.com ([192.231.129.5]) by mtigwc02.worldnet.att.net (post.office MTA v2.0 0613 ) with ESMTP id AAA6137 for ; Thu, 3 Oct 1996 05:18:51 +0000 Received: from pauldean (ip-167.telcomplus.com [206.129.83.167]) by olympic.brigadoon.com (8.7.6/8.7.3) with ESMTP id WAA17305 for ; Wed, 2 Oct 1996 22:18:58 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: <199610030518.WAA17305@olympic.brigadoon.com> Subject: Re: IN 2 XS Fan Club? X-Mailer: Microsoft Internet Mail 4.70.1155 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Priority: 3 Date: Thu, 3 Oct 96 05:17:45 +0000 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Is it just me or does INXS' Management (and by the transitive > property... the band itself) just not give a damn anymore? Food for > thought folks. > You do kinda get that feeling after awhile, and those thoughts are not very nice. There is still 5 months until the album is released, but history seems set in its tracks. Maybe Mercury can instill some life somewhere. Paul Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 14:39:37 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: IN2XS fan club References: <961003102833_535960184@emout14.mail.aol.com> <3253D80C.2BC3@cvip.csufresno.edu> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari > I know that the new management is probably very busy with lots of other > details but it would take very little input from them to allow Mary to > get started. I agree, but I still don't think the management team can be all *that* busy. Too busy to make a phone call once a week, or send off an email once in a while? Too busy to actually give a damn about us? I dunno... >She is the one, after all, where the burden of most of the > work will be shouldered. Maybe they will give her the green light very > soon with the album release getting closer. It would be great thing to > help them get the word out that their new album is coming out. And they > need all the "good" press they can get these days!!! Well, March is really not too far off anymore, and there is *alot* of work that will be required to make the fan club the preeminent club out there... So... if they're going to green light the project -- it had better be soon. Above all, though, if they're *NOT* going to go ahead with the fan club, I would hope that the management (their manager has a name! Paul Craig...) has enough decency to tell Mary NOW, so that she can move on... This guessing game that's been going on for the past (what) 2 years? has just got to end. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: 3 Oct 1996 15:18:55 -0500 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: SEARCHING/IN2XS To: "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Well, I have tried everything in my power to download this song and it's just not working. SimpleText (for Macintosh) gives me an error message indicating that there is not enough memory in SimpleText to open the file, and I have downloaded MacGzip and Maczilla, neither of which seems to be working. I may need step-by-step instructions. But, judging by the reviews I'm hearing from all of you, the song sounds like a Rolling Stones song, which means that magazines such as Spin and Rolling Stone will criticize them for copying another band's style, even though they make excuses for other bands to do the same thing (i.e. Pearl Jam copying Neil Young, R.E.M. copying the Doors and Oasis copying The Beatles....all of them received compliments for doing this) It's always OK for some bands to take sounds from older artists, but for some reason INXS is singled out as being unoriginal for sounding anything remotely like someone else. (Read FMDH review in Rolling Stone from Neil's website...) Now, as far as IN2XS is concerned, you would think that the whole point of being a band's manager is to make sure they are properly promoted via every possible outlet. Perhaps INXS should look into a better management team, or turn to a PR or marketing consultant for advice. How many times have we seen their work go unnoticed and underpromoted while even groups like Aerosmith are getting major MTV and cyberspace airplay because their management are working to get their music on the air???? Why is it that U2 can put out an awful album like "Zooropa" and still sell millions and get videos aired??? Does anybody remember the song "Lemon"??? Hello???? Who wrote that one? Ok, I'm done writing my essay. Subject: Australian GH + 5 tracks Date: Thu, 3 Oct 96 14:46:14 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" CD Now! is advertising an Australian Greatest Hits with 5 extra tracks. The matrix number is 766482009824. There's nothing in the discography like it, and "Juiced Up" is a lot more than 5 tracks. Anyone know what the extra 5 tracks are? JAV From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 17:49:23 -0400 To: jschutch@sb.net cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: new album dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com The advance tapes don't mean much of anything to the public, but I thought I'd let you know how things work here. Advance tapes do go out to press and to key radio people so that the record company can get early reactions. As for copies, I will repeat: If I made copies for people, I'd probably lose my job! Dana From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 17:49:29 -0400 To: Diab-ABD015_Basil@macmail1.cig.mot.com cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SEARCHING/IN2XS Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com As I've said before, don't get ahead of yourself! INXS does have a PR firm in the US and will use it when it becomes necessary - closer to the release of the album. Also - it's not the management that gets the music on the air and the videos on MTV, though they have indirect impact (through permitting appearances, etc.). The burden for most of this falls on the record company and I have been assured that Mercury is ready to push this project. I asked someone today about an INXS spot on the Mercury website. The answer was that Mercury creates sites around album releases. So, you'll probably see more on the Mercury site in mid-late February. Dana PS - I do remember "Lemon." In fact, I had an ugly lemon-scented t-shirt that was made to promote that single. Stunk up the whole closet. Date: 3 Oct 1996 17:30:14 -0500 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: RE: SEARCHING/IN2XS To: DaGro1@aol.com Cc: "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" There was a lemon-scented T-shirt to promote the song? Wasn't that whole Bono in Macphisto make-up theme bad enough??? Yikes!!!! Sorry, Dana, I guess I'm just a little frustrated at the performance of INXS' last two releases considering how good they were, and considering that terrible artists get major tv/radio play all the time. (i.e. If I see one more "Bone Thugs 'n Harmony" video on MTV I'm going to throw my TV out the window) I'm sure Mercury will do a much better job than Atlantic, right? Basil _______________________________________________________________________________ From: DaGro1@aol.com on Thu, Oct 3, 1996 4:50 PM Subject: Re: SEARCHING/IN2XS To: Diab-ABD015 Basil Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu As I've said before, don't get ahead of yourself! INXS does have a PR firm in the US and will use it when it becomes necessary - closer to the release of the album. Also - it's not the management that gets the music on the air and the videos on MTV, though they have indirect impact (through permitting appearances, etc.). The burden for most of this falls on the record company and I have been assured that Mercury is ready to push this project. I asked someone today about an INXS spot on the Mercury website. The answer was that Mercury creates sites around album releases. So, you'll probably see more on the Mercury site in mid-late February. Dana PS - I do remember "Lemon." In fact, I had an ugly lemon-scented t-shirt that was made to promote that single. Stunk up the whole closet. Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 20:51:25 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: Australian GH + 5 tracks References: <199610032147.OAA14040@scv3.apple.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari John A. Vink wrote: > CD Now! is advertising an Australian Greatest Hits with 5 extra tracks. > The matrix number is 766482009824. There's nothing in the discography > like it, and "Juiced Up" is a lot more than 5 tracks. Anyone know what > the extra 5 tracks are? Well, I finally pulled out my Aussie GH Cd (Believe it or not, but I *never* once even looked at it when I got it... Just put it with the rest of my INXS Cd's and forgot about it. In any event, it has 20 tracks on it, and the US/Japanese version has 16, therefore 4 more tracks. (For comparison sakes, the UK version has 18). Though this is evidently something new, I wouldn't bet on it... CD Now is *not* the most reliable source when it comes to the information in their listings. For example, I once had a running email argument/discussion with one of the CD Now people because I was trying to explain to him that the Greatest Hits was not in fact titled "Very Best Of" (as originally planned). He refused to listen to me, even though it was apparent he hadn't even *looked* at the CD. So whatever... You can order it if you want, but I'm 99.99% sure that this is just the normal Australian CD. If, though, anyone can dispute me on this, hey -- I'll be among the first to order this CD! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 20:18:29 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: IN2XS Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >Hey, > >Well, I know that I for one have looked forward to this fan club for a >LOOOOONG time now. It seems as if the idea for this fan club originated >a couple of years ago, and then nothing ever came of it. Mary, care to >give us all an update on what's going on with IN2XS? Now that we're >seeing the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, one would think >INXS would be really gung-ho about getting this fan club together! >What's going on? Well I wish I knew. I admit it's been trying my patience for sometime now. I submitted a new proposal to Paul the first week of July and it hasn't been acknowleged yet, even after follow ups I did by emailing, faxing and registered mail. It would be unfortunate for many people involved if this fanclub slips away without an attempt by the band and management to get it off the ground. But I have faith it will happen, since there has been and continues to be a lot of support for the fanclub and official website. The band has supported it in the past as well. I figure it needs to be launched soon, since the marketing and promotion begins next month. Thanks to everyone who responded to Neil's "Food For Thought" and expressed your opinions. Hopefully the powers-that-be have read the messages and we'll hear something soon. (Although Kirk did say October was going to be a month off for them). I'll keep everyone posted on any developments. Cheers, Mary Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 20:56:53 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: new album dates References: <961003174922_324238731@emout04.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins Dana.. I was just curious.. I have no idea how the own music thing works.. Too bad though, that we can't get a copy! heheh From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 11:03:06 -0400 To: Diab-ABD015_Basil@macmail1.cig.mot.com cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SEARCHING/IN2XS Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Of course we'll do a better job than Atlantic!!! Mercury has a lot riding on this project because it is now a worldwide project, not just encompassing a few territories. I can assure you that Mercury is going to put a big push behind this one. Besides, I will be here to keep a close eye on what's happening. I'll be giving people a lot of grief if they drop the ball! Dana Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 14:11:09 +0100 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: INXS fan club etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <32534F3F.6E07@worldnet.att.net>, Neil Kothari writes >Is it just me or does INXS' Management (and by the transitive >property... the band itself) just not give a damn anymore? Food for >thought folks. The commercial decline of INXS followed the marathon X tour. The band since that time seem happy to rest on their laurels. Although WTWYA was a fantastic album packed with radio-riendly songs it largely went unnoticed by the public, from here it was downhill. This must be put down to the unwillingess of the band to promote it - no tours, few interviews. This apathetic attitude seems to run throught the whole inxs team - management, record company, band etc - hence the ridiculous wait for a fan club. I dont wish to slag off a band that I truly love but the whole inxs thing now seems half-hearted. Chris Murphy said back in 89(ish) that the band succeeded because they trained like an olympic sportsman - if they werent performing they were in the studio practicing. Do the band exist now beyond releasing an album every 2-3 years? Is this why Chris left? The new album apparently was written in two weeks - a song every day. I pray I'm proved wrong but this sounds worrying. REM recorded songs for the new album over a two year tour and look at the contract they've just signed - just food for thought. If INXS has become a second division band it has to be put down to the band. It pains me to say it but it seems that Kick and X were enough success for them. That said as long as they are still togethor and producing great new records I'll be happy - Its just frustrating as a fan to see a great band become ignored. I look forward to walking around London and seeing posters for a new INXS arena tour, but if they are not marketted better (ie WEB SITE _NOW_ NOT A MONTH BEFORE ALBUM RELEASE) this will just not happen. Please INXS management/record company - WAKE UP. You cannot rely on passive interest in INXS anymore. If huge fans like myself feel like INXS hardly exist anymore you can't blame the record buying public for ignoring their releases. Sorry about the down vibe but I hope that someone with influence takes note of how the fans feel. Keep happy :) -- Paul Bridges Date: 4 Oct 1996 15:08:32 -0500 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: RE: INXS fan club etc. To: "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" I, for one, am in TOTAL agreement with Paul. When "The Gift" was released, I heard it on the radio for about two weeks and then it disappeared. It shouldn't have been that difficult to promote FMDH. Every person I played it for went out and bought the CD because they liked it so much and wondered why they never heard it on the radio. When they came to Chicago in '93, they played the Aragon Ballroom, which has a capacity of 5,000. I went with 5 friends, who all thought it was one of the best live performances they've ever seen (2 of them weren't even INXS fans...) They sold-out the 1st show, but the 2nd show was on Thanksgiving Day and people were walking in and buying tickets at the door while the opening act was already on and scalpers were selling tickets below face value!!! How bad is that???? I heard NO ads on the radio for the concert and the only newspaper ad I saw was in the bottom corner of the 4th section of a free local paper, "The Chicago Reader". This is especially sad since I was actually LOOKING for the ads!!!! I remember, during the concert, Michael announcing a song from the "new album" and asking if anyone had actually purchased it, with almost no reaction from the crowd. I wonder if he was listening to the silence.....He should have easily noticed that the crowd would tune out during every post-"X" song. Here's hoping that things turn around soon. Basil _______________________________________________________________________________ From: Paul Bridges on Fri, Oct 4, 1996 2:17 PM Subject: INXS fan club etc. To: INXS-list@iastate.edu In message <32534F3F.6E07@worldnet.att.net>, Neil Kothari writes >Is it just me or does INXS' Management (and by the transitive >property... the band itself) just not give a damn anymore? Food for >thought folks. The commercial decline of INXS followed the marathon X tour. The band since that time seem happy to rest on their laurels. Although WTWYA was a fantastic album packed with radio-riendly songs it largely went unnoticed by the public, from here it was downhill. This must be put down to the unwillingess of the band to promote it - no tours, few interviews. This apathetic attitude seems to run throught the whole inxs team - management, record company, band etc - hence the ridiculous wait for a fan club. I dont wish to slag off a band that I truly love but the whole inxs thing now seems half-hearted. Chris Murphy said back in 89(ish) that the band succeeded because they trained like an olympic sportsman - if they werent performing they were in the studio practicing. Do the band exist now beyond releasing an album every 2-3 years? Is this why Chris left? The new album apparently was written in two weeks - a song every day. I pray I'm proved wrong but this sounds worrying. REM recorded songs for the new album over a two year tour and look at the contract they've just signed - just food for thought. If INXS has become a second division band it has to be put down to the band. It pains me to say it but it seems that Kick and X were enough success for them. That said as long as they are still togethor and producing great new records I'll be happy - Its just frustrating as a fan to see a great band become ignored. I look forward to walking around London and seeing posters for a new INXS arena tour, but if they are not marketted better (ie WEB SITE _NOW_ NOT A MONTH BEFORE ALBUM RELEASE) this will just not happen. Please INXS management/record company - WAKE UP. You cannot rely on passive interest in INXS anymore. If huge fans like myself feel like INXS hardly exist anymore you can't blame the record buying public for ignoring their releases. Sorry about the down vibe but I hope that someone with influence takes note of how the fans feel. Keep happy :) -- Paul Bridges Subject: Re: INXS fan club etc. Date: Fri, 4 Oct 96 14:03:44 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >The new album apparently was written in two weeks - a song every day. I I remember reading this and became quite concerned. It sounded to me like they were slapping stuff together. And then they were taking the month of October off as a break? A break from what? All that hard work? I can understand their 3 year lapse between Kick and X - they did work steadily from 1980 to 1989. But it's been 2 years since the GH (only 2 new tracks) and 3 years since FMDH. Maybe on the other side, the guys think that hey, they've had their success, they've earned their millions, now they're just going to enjoy their wealth and maybe do a little music here and there if they're in the mood. I guess that's their perogative. JAV Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 18:40:39 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: INXS fan club etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >Please INXS management/record company - WAKE UP. You cannot rely on >passive interest in INXS anymore. If huge fans like myself feel like >INXS hardly exist anymore you can't blame the record buying public for >ignoring their releases. This couldn't be more true in the US. Sure fans like us will always buy a new INXS album but if MTV/radio/magazines (non-tabloid) etc. doesn't know the band's around how can they expect anyone to buy their records or see their shows. Paul is absolutely correct with everything he says and sadly I have to agree that even the band is responsible for the lack of enthusiasm. Then again, as Paul said maybe they want to rest on their laurals. They can't even become a cult band because cult bands work hard for their fans. I just hate to see them become a joke, I'd rather they just quit. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 18:58:42 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: SEARCHING/IN2XS References: <961004110306_118332593@emout14.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari DaGro1@aol.com wrote: > Mercury has a lot riding on this project because it is now a worldwide > project, not just encompassing a few territories. I can assure you that > Mercury is going to put a big push behind this one. I'm assuming this is a matter of public knowledge, so I'm asking here instead of emailing you privately Dana... Exactly how much is INXS' deal with Mercury worth, and secondly, how many albums have they signed to? -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 18:24:49 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: INXS fan club etc. References: <199610042105.OAA16122@scv1.apple.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins Back in the old days.. (heh) bands like the Beatles introduced their albums at a much greater rate. If fact, the Beatles had one about every SIX MONTHS! Can you imagine that? I do there is a little bit of complacency at work here, but I do know that some of this has to do with the record companies.. They don't want to release one right after another since they want to milk each album for all its worth. BUT once again, this seems to be the case with albums and bands that SELL. INXS hasn't been selling well. They are not Pearl Jam or REM. Those two bands have the luxury of not having to release all the time. INXS on the other hand, well, I personally don't think that have as much of an excuse.. Have you ever noticed that the less popular or unknown band release albums VERY quickly, one after another?? Hmphh.. anyways.. The talk about this is getting me frustrated... I guess its contagious.. And I guess it all comes down to that well all want INXS to do well to reflect their greatness.. cya Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 21:46:08 -0400 X-Sender: yasna@cmet.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Subject: searching and Fun Club Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Hi you all, Something is happening here. There is plenty of bad thoughts or suggestions out there. What is happening, when our band has "release" (as I think) a pretty good song. Iīve just download it and all I can say is "what a great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I play it again and again eventhough have a poor quality but is definitly a great song. Today I show it to a friend that likes "dead can dance" and he like it very much and he is not a inxs fan. I think that this new album is gonna blow up the music zines and radios and all that stuff but more important, it is an album that is gonna blow up our ears so.... what a great day that 18th ao march. BTW, the song remind me the "laying down the law" song, I mean the simply and groving of the music behind that terrific hutchenceīs voice. Simply a GREAT SONG . (my modest opinion) Take care you all Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 21:52:55 -0400 X-Sender: yasna@cmet.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Subject: fan club Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Iīve just posted to the list missing something. I would like very much to be part of a fan club,so more if it is an inxs one so lets start shaking and pulling in order pick any chace out there, I mean if we work together in some way we can get much more that only working one person in that cruisade. Maybe it seems a crazy idea but if you think it deeper maybe some one can "light the ligther" and start working together on the net. Peace Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 21:47:32 -0500 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: INXS fan club etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler I'm not even going to get into a flame war over this - I'm just going to say my piece and quietly back away again, but sometimes I wonder if anyone pays attention to what's going on. Some one said this new album was written in 2 weeks - wrong. It may have been initially recorded in 2 weeks, however, they went into the studio with many of the songs already written and have continued to fine tune the songs after the session in April. The guys THEMSELVES have told us this. Have we forgotten Tim's interview so soon? Someone said they didn't tour very much after WTWYA and Full Moon - Not so - perhaps it wasn't the big huge world tour of X - I know I saw them in December 93 and they were due to come back in April of 94 but: 1) it was right at the time that their position with Atlantic was declining. 2) The guys were completely exhausted and burned out after the X tour - Michael didn't even have a voice left. They probably didn't feel like doing that again - remember, this is a band that has been on the road - solid - ever since 1978 - the *beatles* stopped touring pretty darned quick and became a studio band. 3) I lost my Father in January. I still am not right. Need I remind you that 3 of the guys lost their Mother in Jan of 94? I'm only coming on 9 months but I know I still won't be too keen on things next year. Cut them a *little* slack o.k.? 4) And, they've all taken some time and tended to their families - how many of them have had children the past few years? They gave all that up to run around on the road and keep us entertained - yes, it was their choice - but when they choose to take some time for themselves, suddenly we're jumping on them for it. If you guys want to call all this *unwillingness* or slacking off - go right ahead. I'm an emotional basket case anyway and am probably just overreacting. However, if they chose to put this album out and never do another tour again, they'd be well deserved to do so. I'm willing to be critical of the management's position on the Fan Club because they've dangled the carrot much too long. But I'm not going to bash the band for taking some time for themselves. They're not gods, they're just humans like the rest of us. Again - I'm not trying start a war or upset or insult or anything else - I'm just trying to point out a few things and let you know where I stand. Go back to what you were doing. With that, I back out quietly again..... Stazya GO SLIVCHENKO!!!#19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drop on by and see me some time http://web.wt.net/~stazya/stazya/ --- In the Crease - Professional Hockey Journal http://www.westol.com/~bluliner/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 22:59:55 -0400 To: stazya@wt.net, inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: INXS fan club etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com I agree with Stazya. The guys in the band are human, and they have their lives to live. Their job is too entertain us, and that is a hard job to do! How many of us give 100% to our job day in and day out? For many years they did this without many breaks - how many of us moan and groan when we don't get our two weeks of vacation each year. Yes, we are all disappointed that the rest of the world is slow to recognize what a wonderful band this is and the wonderful music that they make. But we can't turn our backs too. I personally think it would be worse to never hear from the band again than to have to wait years for CD's. As for the fan club, it is the band management's loss not to jump at a chance to build the band's popularity. Hopefully they will wake up soon and get moving. March isn't that far away.... Just my $0.02. Inxslvr From: Gayle3R@aol.com Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 00:53:41 -0400 To: NKoth@worldnet.att.net, inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SEARCHING/IN2XS Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Gayle3R@aol.com In a message dated 96-10-04 19:00:59 EDT, NKoth@worldnet.att.net (Neil Kothari) writes: << I'm assuming this is a matter of public knowledge, so I'm asking here instead of emailing you privately Dana... Exactly how much is INXS' deal with Mercury worth, and secondly, how many albums have they signed to? >> Just as an FYI these deals are not for public knowledge and oftens many times record compoanies and artists do not release the full details of the contract signed i.e the recent REM deal with Warner Brothers no specific details were released just specualtion and some round type figures. I think you are all also losing the fact that on the last record Atlantic found out 2 week into the release that the band would not be re-signing with them. For any record company when you find out the artist is not longer with the company the budget for promotion etc really goes away and no effort is put into it from a record companies point of view I think at least with the last record the band did everything that was asked but a band cannot do it on its own their must be support from the record company in allaspects promotion, sales, advertising, video etc etc Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 07:42:35 +0100 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: IN 2 XS etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <199610050247.VAA18150@pan.wt.net>, Stazya Ambler writes >But I'm not going to bash the band for >taking some time for themselves. They're not gods, they're just humans like >the rest of us. OK perhaps I misdirected my attack a little. I wasn't trying to bash the band - you're right its their perogative to record/tour when they like. I totally agree with the family aspect of their hiatus. I'm just trying to correlate their public profile with with the bands success/airplay. It broke my heart to see touts selling wads of tickets for INXS' _only_ UK show in late 94 for half face value, and this was at a small, intimate venue. If we are in agreement about the PR/management/record company lethargy do the band not acknowledge the problem? Is it too costly or time consuming to demand a fan club or web site is set up? I'm not personally bothered about fan/info clubs, however they serve to maintain fans interest and loyalty over the lean periods between albums. Without it the band is forgotten and the less diehard fans drift off. Personally I think INXS _need_ another big hit album to re-establish themselves. This is unlikely to happen without large venue tours, promotion and airplay. We all know they have the songs. The Beatles were able to become a studio band due to their massive worldwide success - dare I say this is not the case here. How many friends do we all have who regard INXS as an old 80s band? This is down to poor marketing since X. I for one would be happy if the lads carried on recording without worrying about commercial success. However how long will INXS be togethor without it? I *promise* my next post will be less heavy. This is all meant in a discussion frame of mind. Perhaps March being so far away is turning me cynical? Discuss. Cheers -- Paul B From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 00:28:38 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: record Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com I'm going to poke my head into the current climate and ask an unpertinent (is that a word?) question..... Does anyone out there have the original merry christmas record? Please let me know. Ok.......carry on. Mary Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 12:53:57 -0500 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: IN 2 XS etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler At 07:42 AM 10/5/96 +0100, Paul wrote: >discussion frame of mind. Perhaps March being so far away is turning me >cynical? Discuss. Yeah - I think it's turning us all pretty cynical - I'm usually pretty bubbly, though you wouldn't know it from my last two posts would you? Staz Subject: Heads Date: Sat, 5 Oct 96 10:59:21 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" I got a advance order update from CDNow mailed to me. It includes: Heads : "No Talking Just Head" October 8 You can order it now, and it will "be delivered to your doorstep on the same day it hits the stores." JAV Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 16:01:59 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: INXS fan club etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >Again - I'm not trying start a war or upset or insult or anything else - I'm >just trying to point out a few things and let you know where I stand. Go >back to what you were doing. With that, I back out quietly again..... Your right Stazya. I was in a stinky moody last night when I posted. I didn't mean to slag the band for lack on their part for touring/promotion. I saw album release dates delayed and I was thinking with Michael's troubles maybe more delays and now one of my elderly cats is not feeling well. I'll try not to be so negative. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 16:08:19 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: IN 2 XS etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >>discussion frame of mind. Perhaps March being so far away is turning me >>cynical? Discuss. > > >Yeah - I think it's turning us all pretty cynical - I'm usually pretty >bubbly, though you wouldn't know it from my last two posts would you? What did just happen to us? We should be all thrilled after getting to hear Searching. Maybe last week's lunar eclipse affected us all somehow. I went back and read what I wrote and couldn't believe I said that. Shame on me. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 17:34:46 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: IN 2 XS etc. References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Paul Bridges wrote: > Personally I think INXS _need_ another big hit album to re-establish > themselves. How many friends do we all have > who regard INXS as an old 80s band? I didn't realize that INXS was also considered an old 80's band in the UK, where they still seem to do pretty well... Interesting. In any event, here's another thought -- it would be prudent of Mercury to not allow another Duran Duran thing to happen. One of the dominant bands of the 80s, Duran Duran returned with 2 hit singles in the 90's: "Ordinary World," and "Come Undone." Though both songs are fantastic, and prove DD to still have life in them, the media and critics only praised the songs in the context of DD being an 80's band. Rather than embracing them and returning them to full popularity, the singles served only for people to go, "Oh yeah -- what ever happened to them anyways? I *used* to like them in my teenybopper stage" rather than "Whoa! DD is back -- They're up there with REM, U2, (insert big 80's AND 90's band)." I hope that makes sense... We all know there's more to INXS than "Need You Tonight" and a handful of others, and it would be a collosal shame if that is all that is ever remembered... That said, enough negativity on my part! Questions: Does anyone know more info about Tim's work with Hoopsnake (like what exactly he did?) or Guy Delandro? Also, what about Andrew's work with Teddy Richards or Yothu Yindi? Kirk and Richard Clapton (and also Jon Stevens from Noiseworks)? Garry and Jack Jones on "Mudhead"? In what capacity did INXS members serve in these collaborative efforts? -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 19:03:48 -0300 (ADT) From: The Jaybird! To: Diab-ABD015 Basil cc: INXS LIST Subject: Silly trite thing Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: The Jaybird! > When they came to Chicago in '93, they played the Aragon Ballroom, which has > a capacity of 5,000. I went with 5 friends, who all thought it was one of > the best live performances they've ever seen (2 of them weren't even INXS > fans...) They sold-out the 1st show, but the 2nd show was on Thanksgiving > Day and people were walking in and buying tickets at the door while the > opening act was already on and scalpers were selling tickets below face > value!!! How bad is that???? I heard NO ads on the radio for the concert > and the only newspaper ad I saw was in the bottom corner of the 4th section > of a free local paper, "The Chicago Reader". This is especially sad since I > was actually LOOKING for the ads!!!! Well, here's a neat little story, not really relevant to anything in particular, but one which I'm proud of: Today I went shopping to buy a new jacket. As I was looking around in the department store, I heard "Walking On the Moon" live by the Police. It was being played on one of those giant living room set-ups they have with the huge TV set and roughly 900 speakers coming at you from everywhere. I sat and watched as the laserdisc changed over to a video from the Church, then to Elvis Presley. No big whoop right? UNTIL INXS came on suddenly, with "New Sensation". A small crowd of about 15 people were there watching within about ten seconds, all singing along, all happy faces. I was proud to be an INXS fan. As soon as the excerpt was finished, we all dispersed, leaving the salesmen deflated and shattered. Heh heh Jaybird Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 19:55:33 -0500 (CDT) From: Crow X-Sender: crowa@medicine To: Paul Bridges cc: INXS-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: drug bust Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Crow > Despite some not wishing to discuss Mike's private life I thought the > story was of interest to the list, and relevant to INXS' music. Would that honestly mean no inxs for 10 years, or at least w/o hutchence? kevin ta crow - oicm3h #231 crowa@medicine.wustl.edu Listen to New Adventures in Hi-Fi. From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 18:21:44 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: IN 2 XS etc. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >That said, enough negativity on my part! Questions: Does anyone know >more info about Tim's work with Hoopsnake (like what exactly he did?) or >Guy Delandro? Also, what about Andrew's work with Teddy Richards or >Yothu Yindi? Kirk and Richard Clapton (and also Jon Stevens from >Noiseworks)? Garry and Jack Jones on "Mudhead"? In what capacity did >INXS members serve in these collaborative efforts? I have no further info other than what little bits of information that got posted to the list over the past year or so that everyone saw. I think I did hear the Hoopsnake single either was a promo or is generally not available, but I do know someone who has it. I haven't heard it though. Mary To: INXS Subject: Searching (8Meg) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins NEIL.. Sorry to post this on the INXS list, but I don't have your email. Are you still in contact with the guy who has the 8 meg version of SEARCHING? I havn't head from him and its been a few days now.. I've got the space ready and all.... jschutch@sb.net Date: Sun, 6 Oct 1996 16:39:52 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue In responding to the INXS Song of Week you can give your opinions on the lyrics and music of the song, it's strong or weak points, and/or any special meaning the song has had at one time, or still holds for you. INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #4 - The Stairs -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 17:35:46 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Hang the DJ Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari >From the "Latest News": INXS appears on two new compilations this week -- "Modern Rock: Hang the DJ 1986" and "Modern Rock: Hang the DJ 1988." Named after the main refrain in the brilliant Smiths song "Panic," this new compilation series attempts to expose youth of the 90's to "alternative" music of the late 80's. The two INXS tracks included are "What You Need" and "Need You Tonight." -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Mon, 7 Oct 96 12:45:29 +1200 To: INXS List From: Brent Foster Subject: Re: Searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Brent Foster Haven't heard it yet... got to get off my PC onto my Mac first... soon. All these bad reviews mean it must be great - almost everything slammed by critics is good, and usually pretty popular too. It might be a good sign... Brent Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 01:01:18 -0500 From: ramelow@acc.mcneese.edu (Gerald Ramelow) To: Majordomo@tcp.com Subject: Synthpop artist THE MAN homepage Cc: idm@hyperreal.com, inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: ramelow@acc.mcneese.edu (Gerald Ramelow) Hello! This is recording artist THE MAN. My musical influences include Depeche Mode, U2, Erasure, INXS, and New Order. I am writing to inform you than I have been granted space on the internet with sound clips of new versions of three of my songs. Please check out the reworked versions of "Nations Divided", "Sweat!," and a new song called "Need The Hurt." This new site can be found at [ http://www.eden.com/bin/display?REC=0000114+K0=bands ]. As you might already know, another THE MAN web site can be found at [http://mbus.com/bands/genadm/THE.MAN.htm ]. Please understand that since I don't have a record label, this is one of the only ways that I can get my music out. If you haven't listened to my music yet, please give it a try and please e-mail me back to tell me what you think. Understand I am NOT trying to sell anything. I just want to get my music out to people that I think will like what I have put my efforts into. To prove it, I will send anyone who wants one a FREE tape if you like what you hear! Thanks again! THE MAN ramelow@acc.mcneese.edu Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 02:09:26 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: SOTH #5 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Aw man all I gotta say is this song rocks. It brings back the BEST memories and reminds me of "Burn for You" as far as the blue-print for the song goes. Real long slow build to begin, then when the song gets goin it kicks ass. Sue I must say this song of the week thing was a great idea!! :> SpEcTyR Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 12:00:03 -0700 From: DragonJack Organization: DragonJack Computer Services To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Searching &SOTW Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DragonJack Hi all! I guess I'm a little behind (my server's been down a whole week!), but I just had to say I finally heard "Searching" AND I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!!!!!:)BTW, is someone still going to make copies via video? Ooo, I hope sooo!!! :) As far as the SOTW...I love that song too! I love how the music builds in the beginning. But, I have to say...I love the lyrics the most. I've often listened and wondered what the lyrics really meant. I've thought of several things, but I feel that's the beauty of any great lyrics is that they can mean different things to someone at different points in their life. This song is uplifting and soothing and just makes me feel in better spirits when I hear it. I got that same feeling when I heard "Searching" even though I couldn't understand all the lyrics. OH, I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE ALBUM COMES OUT!!!! I'm really excited now...can you tell???:) My humble "Thank you!" goes to those individuals who made it possible for that song to be heard! YEAH!!! Angela:) From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 18:20:48 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi gang! did anyone else listen to neil's searching clip yet? what did you all think? i love it! what a killer song--of course i'd expect nothing less from our guys. it has such a timeless feel, but still fresh and uniquely inxs. it's just too bad that we have to wait till feb. to hear (and buy) the actual single. oh well! -josh Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 18:16:55 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: SOTW Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >INXS SONG OF THE WEEK - The Stairs This song rates right up there with my top 5 INXS songs. The song, for me, is about how stuff that is happening in my life is being repeated all over by others. The song also contains some great lines. My favorites are are: Climbing as we fall We dare to hold on to our fate and steal away our destiny to catch ourselves with quiet grace I also love the line: Listened to by the walls. Lyrically and musically this song has it all. I love it. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 20:14:05 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: SOTW: "The Stairs" References: <199610072216.SAA00916@netway1.mdc.net> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Well, though this song is one of the band's favorites, and a strong favorite among fans, this song has always struck me as rather blah -- don't get me wrong -- I do like it, but I don't *love* it and feel all gushy about it. That said, I think its constant build-up is superbly done, and the lyrics are one of the few that distinguish themselves in content. (IMHO -- not to get into a big aside, but unlike many other important artists, INXS has rarely tried to overwhelm us with "deepness" or profundity in its lyrics...) In any event, the line I love the most in "The Stairs" is "The Passion Lives To Keep Your Faith." Very very insightful words... Of course, one could re-direct this phrase right back at the band, but no, I'd rather not go through another week of negativity here! neil -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:21:13 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: SOTW: The Stairs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Thank you, Sue, for giving me credit for the suggestion. ;) "The Stairs" has always been one of my favorite songs created by the band. It starts off so simply, then builds. It is full of such good lines (already mentioned by Sue) and such powerful images. My favorite memory is of the song being played over the closing credits of the 1994 Winter Olympics. CBS played the song at least three times while showing the faces and names of the people behind the scenes. Most appropriate! If I could direct an INXS video, this would be the song I would choose and I would show faces of different people moving through their daily lives in a big crowded city, with shots of the band also walking around. Just a dream.... Thanks again to Sue for selecting this song as SOTW!!! Inxslvr Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:42:44 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: SOTW: "The Stairs" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue > and feel all >gushy about it. Why Neil, you mean there are songs that make you feel "gushy" - what a guy :) > (IMHO -- not to get into a big aside, but unlike many other >important artists, INXS has rarely tried to overwhelm us with "deepness" >or profundity in its lyrics...) Nothing I hate worse is being preached to. Having said that though haven't they tried that route just a bit - for instance "All the Voices" as well as it's video, also the video to "Beautiful Girl". I know video is not the same as lyrics but if they have creative control... As a general rule though I think you're right. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 21:12:59 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: SOTW? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi folks! i recently resubscribed to the list, and i am in the dark about this song of the week thing. what's the deal? thanks for any info! :) -josh Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:46:25 -0500 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SOTW: "The Stairs" From: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Neil writes: }> (IMHO -- not to get into a big aside, but unlike many other }>important artists, INXS has rarely tried to overwhelm us with "deepness" }>or profundity in its lyrics...) Sue responds: }Nothing I hate worse is being preached to. Having said that though haven't }they tried that route just a bit - for instance "All the Voices" as well as }it's video, also the video to "Beautiful Girl". [...] I think they do it far more than you might realize, although I wouldn't call it "preaching" - it's just making great music that happens to be about serious issues. Listen to "Original Sin", "Dancing on the Jetty", "Johnson's Aeroplane", "All the Voices", "Who Pays the Price", "Beautiful Girl", "Jan's Song", "Underneath the Colours", "Melting in the Sun", "Men and Women", "Kill the Pain"... and those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head where INXS "preaches" (rather, voices their opinion) on serious social issues. Jeff -- Jeffrey S. Curtis | Internetwork Manager Argonne National Laboratory | Email: curtis@anl.gov 9700 South Cass Avenue, ECT-221 | Voice: 630/252-1789 Argonne, IL 60439 | Fax: 630/252-9689 Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 19:05:39 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Stairs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins The Stairs to me is to me a perfect example why X didn't do so well. It is definately not a radio song... though this doesn't mean much. The song seems to grow on me, even still. BTW, any MAC users out there is CIVILIZATION (the game)??????????????? I really need to get a file that is corrupted on one of my Civ Disks!! HELP INXS(mac)aries! bye From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:32:05 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SOTW: The Stairs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >Thank you, Sue, for giving me credit for the suggestion. ;) > >"The Stairs" has always been one of my favorite songs created by the band. > It starts off so simply, then builds. It is full of such good lines >(already mentioned by Sue) and such powerful images. My favorite memory is >of the song being played over the closing credits of the 1994 Winter >Olympics. CBS played the song at least three times while showing the faces >and names of the people behind the scenes. Most appropriate! If I could >direct an INXS video, this would be the song I would choose and I would show >faces of different people moving through their daily lives in a big crowded >city, with shots of the band also walking around. Just a dream.... > >Thanks again to Sue for selecting this song as SOTW!!! > >Inxslvr Well, this song I have to comment on, because it is my #1 favorite of the band and always will be. Gives me goosebumps when I hear it and I've been known to play it over and over and over in one sitting. I remember when I first starting listening to it, I'd look out my window and wonder about my neighbors. I would ponder what all those people were doing in those houses across the street. It had a profound effect on me. Living in the city like I do, it can be isolating sometimes. So I got inspired to go meet them and now I know at least 1/3 of the people on my block! All due to The Stairs, (weird, huh?). I also remember the Olympics signoff. I had watched the whole thing from day one, and thought, "damn they didn't even play inxs once". But, I had my VCR on the ready and I was washing dishes when I heard the familiar strains of the song and flew into my living room and caught the whole thing except the first 30 seconds or so. I LOVE what the producers did with editing the footage to the repeated song. Just great and amusing, too!! Good to know someone at CBS is an INXS fan! Cheers, M P.S. a little hint.......... Tim interview coming soon. If you have any questions for him, send them to me. :-) From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 22:30:13 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Michael music Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com I just got the "One Voice - The Songs of Chage & Aska" cd that has a song with vocals by Michael called "Red Hill". Don't why I expected to hear a Far Eastern sound, but it's definitely not like that. Big production, wonderful horn sounds, strong guitars, back up singers, and Michael sounds GREAT! It could be a working-up-a-sweat, cheek-to-cheek spinning dance number with lights flashing in a big dance club. The whole cd is really good, too! In the San Francisco paper yesterday was a review of the Heads new cd "No Talking Just Head" (coming out tomorrow). It was given a so-so review, but the reviewer did say one of the two best performances was by "Michael Hutchence who lends his Aussie croon to 'The King Is Gone'". Alright! Can't wait to hear it! Cheers, M Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 01:36:49 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: SOTW: "The Stairs" References: <199610080042.UAA27949@netway1.mdc.net> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Sue wrote: > Why Neil, you mean there are songs that make you feel "gushy" - what a guy :) Who me? Ever gushy? No, of course not! Ok, well, maaaybe sometimes. > > (IMHO -- not to get into a big aside, but unlike many other > >important artists, INXS has rarely tried to overwhelm us with "deepness" > >or profundity in its lyrics...) > Nothing I hate worse is being preached to. Having said that though haven't > they tried that route just a bit - for instance "All the Voices" as well as > it's video, also the video to "Beautiful Girl". I know video is not the > same as lyrics but if they have creative control... As a general rule though > I think you're right. Oh, I think that you misunderstood me. I don't mean "profundity" to imply "preaching." They most certainly have TONS of preachy songs, as Jeff pointed out in his email. What I meant is that they don't have "deep" songs, in terms of lyrics, that are literary or thought-provoking in an intellectual sense. For example, read the lyrics to a song by say... Sting, and then read some INXS lyrics, and you'll know what I mean. Ok, if Sting is a bad example (him being an English teacher and all), then try anyone else. Um, take REM for example. Sure they have mundane love songs (which always seems to become their pop hits), but the majority of their songs are witty pieces with extremely "literate" verses... I hope I'm making more sense now? -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 23:04:51 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Michael music Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >mckenzy@sirius.com wrote: >> >> I just got the "One Voice - The Songs of Chage & Aska" cd that has a song >> with vocals by Michael called "Red Hill". > >Is this CD available in the US? I know that it was released in the UK >in July, but have waited in hopes of spending less on it... > >-- >Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu Just so everyone knows....... I got it from a friend in UK who had to order it from HMV because it's not even available on the shelves (in Swindon, anyway). Disappeared without a trace, looks like. And it was full price, Ģ16. Ouch. I doubt it's available in the US. You may have to beg, borrow or steal it I guess. M Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 02:03:29 +0100 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu Cc: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Re: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <199610062039.QAA01828@netway1.mdc.net>, Sue writes >INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #4 - The Stairs Great song - strongest on X (along with Disappear and Suicide Blonde). Should have been a single instead of By My Side in the UK (IMO). Was it a single elsewhere - if not, why the promo video? -- Paul B Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 02:34:20 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: Olympics Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Three times you say??? I saw CBS' finale coverage of the olympics and heard the song once. And yes I thought it was apropo too :>. Funny how they used that at Lillehammer and Not Enough Time for the 92 Summer Olympics in Korea (or atleast in the soundtrack). Always found it kinda odd that there was a "soundtrack" for the olympics. ie. INXS' Devil Inside featured on the Clinton/Dole Hartford Debate Soundtrack :> SpEcTyR Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 06:01:38 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: SOTW Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak The Stairs has always been a favourite of mine. It stirs up a memory of seeing them in concert in 1991. The Stairs was played for the encore and Michael came walking down the stairs they had set up there and the entire crowd was mesmerized. It was incredible! Sherrianne From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 06:40:45 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >In message <199610062039.QAA01828@netway1.mdc.net>, Sue >writes >>INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #4 - The Stairs >Great song - strongest on X (along with Disappear and Suicide Blonde). >Should have been a single instead of By My Side in the UK (IMO). > >Was it a single elsewhere - if not, why the promo video? > >-- >Paul B In Holland it was a single, both a 7" and cd single. Cool cover too. From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 06:43:39 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Olympics Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com > Three times you say??? I saw CBS' finale coverage of the >olympics and heard the song once. And yes I thought it was apropo too :>. yes, it played for about 9 minutes, refrains edited together. INXS' Devil >Inside featured on the Clinton/Dole Hartford Debate Soundtrack :> Huh? Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 15:19:25 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Chris Murphy Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari I'm not sure anyone cares about the ex-INXS manager... but in case you do, > MURPHY: LIFE AFTER ROOART > With the sale of rooArt Records to BMG, for a > reported $5 million, label founder Chris Murphy is > throwing his energies into MMA Communications. It > will continue MMA Publishing, operate Sydney's > Kick-AM, and plans to buy a string of regional > stations and bid for new FM licences next year. > Murphy says distribution deals are to be signed this > month to make Australian Style magazine available > through the United States and the United Kingdom. > Another youth title will be acquired in January. > "We'll probably end up with five titles," he says. > BMG now acquires some of the best acts in the country > through rooArt's fifteen alternate, country and dance > acts. These include multi-ARIAs winners You Am I, > Screaming Jets, Jackson Code and Mark Of Cain. BMG > managing director James Glicker says described the > sale as one which "confirms BMG as a major player in > Australian music." Future A&R and marketing is > handled by BMG's Label Group, under the division's > Managing Director Tim Prescott. Both camps emphasised > that rooArt had not been for sale, but that BMG has > been specially ear-marked. It's not known who > approached who, but BMG say that one of the > attractions was the international potential of the > acts involved. BMG is already on a role > internationally. Merill Bainbridge, who came to the > label through its Gotham alliance, is Top 20 in > America with her single Mouth. John Farnham is > getting massive airplay through Asia after his PR > visit. The Divinyls' Underworld album has been picked > up for Europe release through the major's affiliates. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 16:44:58 -0300 (ADT) From: The Jaybird! To: Paul Bridges cc: INXS-list@iastate.edu Subject: Climbing as we fall Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: The Jaybird! > >INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #4 - The Stairs > Great song - strongest on X (along with Disappear and Suicide Blonde). > Should have been a single instead of By My Side in the UK (IMO). Personally, I think the Stairs is the most mediocre song on the first side of X. I've always felt guilty that I don't gush over it like other INXS "classics". That said, I think By My Side is by far their best song ever and I'm a little sad neither The Stairs nor By My Side did as well as Suicide Blonde, Disappear or Bitter Tears. Oh well. I still like the lyrics for the Stairs, and it truly does have a great intro, but I'm still really confused they put it on "Greatest Hits" and on "Live Baby Live". Chartwise, it never was one of their "greatest hits". I guess fan support has a lot to do with it. Jay Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 15:59:04 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: Olympics Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass The Clinton/Dole Hartford Debate soundtrack featuring INXS' Devil Inside was an attempt at a concept called humor for those of you who go "huh?". From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "Neil Kothari" , "INXS List" Subject: re: Chris Murphy Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 19:57:10 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" ---------- > From: Neil Kothari > To: INXS List > Subject: Chris Murphy > Date: Tuesday, October 08, 1996 6:19 PM I thinks that is interesting about Chris Murphy. I always liked him just because he was such a big part of INXS. Seems he is still a major player in the business - although maybe print more than music now. I was never knew what the split with INXS was about. Do we know? Patty > I'm not sure anyone cares about the ex-INXS manager... but in case you > do, > > > MURPHY: LIFE AFTER ROOART > > With the sale of rooArt Records to BMG, for a > > reported $5 million, label founder Chris Murphy is > > throwing his energies into MMA Communications. It > > will continue MMA Publishing, operate Sydney's > > Kick-AM, and plans to buy a string of regional > > stations and bid for new FM licences next year. > > Murphy says distribution deals are to be signed this > > month to make Australian Style magazine available > > through the United States and the United Kingdom. > > Another youth title will be acquired in January. > > "We'll probably end up with five titles," he says. > > BMG now acquires some of the best acts in the country > > through rooArt's fifteen alternate, country and dance > > acts. These include multi-ARIAs winners You Am I, > > Screaming Jets, Jackson Code and Mark Of Cain. BMG > > managing director James Glicker says described the > > sale as one which "confirms BMG as a major player in > > Australian music." Future A&R and marketing is > > handled by BMG's Label Group, under the division's > > Managing Director Tim Prescott. Both camps emphasised > > that rooArt had not been for sale, but that BMG has > > been specially ear-marked. It's not known who > > approached who, but BMG say that one of the > > attractions was the international potential of the > > acts involved. BMG is already on a role > > internationally. Merill Bainbridge, who came to the > > label through its Gotham alliance, is Top 20 in > > America with her single Mouth. John Farnham is > > getting massive airplay through Asia after his PR > > visit. The Divinyls' Underworld album has been picked > > up for Europe release through the major's affiliates. > > -- > Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu > New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 > Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ > An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "The Jaybird!" , "Paul Bridges" Cc: Subject: Re: Climbing as we fall Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 20:00:55 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" ---------- > > > > >INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #4 - The Stairs > > This has never been one of my favorite songs although I do like the fact that they tried a new structure and did it well. It also has some good lyrics. I know INXS really like it so I especially wanted too - but I can't really got into it. Patty > > > Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 20:17:40 -0400 X-Sender: yasna@cmet.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Subject: The Stairs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Iīm really impressed to read all those varieting post about the SOTW. In my opinion, The stairs is one of my all favorites inxs song. I mean I like the lyrics as well as the music. In fact I think that the lyrics are one of the best and I really aprecciate that strong part "Climbing as we fall we dare to hold on to our fate and steal away our destiny to catch our selves with quiet grace" A pretty weel done song ONE OF THE BEST !!!!!!!!. Subject: re: Chris Murphy Date: Tue, 8 Oct 96 17:25:09 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS List" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" > I thinks that is interesting about Chris Murphy. I always liked him just >because he was such a big part of INXS. Seems he is still a major player >in the business - although maybe print more than music now. I was never >knew what the split with INXS was about. Do we know? I heard that no one liked him. JAV Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 20:34:11 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: Chris Murphy References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, I received a few requests for this info, so here it is! No one has ever revealed the real reason that Chris bailed out, but I've heard loads and loads of interesting rumours. I've also heard stories about the band being realy upset at Chris for pulling his resignation at an inopportune time... In any event, here's what ATN wrote back in June of 1995... INXS manager, C.M. Murphy has resigned after working with the Aussie band for the past fifteen years (and after 22 million albums sold). He declined to give a reason for his departure, but the smart money say that it comes as a result of all the bad press that lead singer Michael Hutchence's break-up with super model Helena Christensen generated, and his subsequent fling with the very much married Paula Yates, also known as Mrs. Bob Geldof in some circles. Murphy was also unable to hush up INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly's breakup with singer Deni Hines, only after seventeen months of marriage, so he handed in his resignation after a series of transatlantic telephone calls with Hutchence. Murphy told reporters that "I still love them after fifteen years, I think the last thing INXS really needs, to be honest with all the Michael and Kirk press now, is seeing this guy who's been with them so long departing. I was going to try to do it quietly and just make sure that I could help them through all the business they've got to do now, and help them put it all together." But alas he couldn't after tempers flared, and additional bad press or not, he took his exit from the band. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "Neil Kothari" , "INXS List" Subject: Re: Chris Murphy Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:11:04 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" Interesting. Sounds like he had an impossible job if he was supposed to "hush up" the Michael and Paula stories. I guess there were just things said that couldn't be forgiven. So not to dwell on the past, LET'S GO NEW MANAGEMENT. Any news on the fan club? Good news on a Tim interview!! Could we ask him, in the nterview, to put a good word in for Mary's efforts with the fan club? Patty ---------- > From: Neil Kothari > To: INXS List > Subject: Re: Chris Murphy > Date: Tuesday, October 08, 1996 11:34 PM > > Hey all, > > I received a few requests for this info, so here it is! > > No one has ever revealed the real reason that Chris bailed out, but I've > heard loads and loads of interesting rumours. I've also heard stories > about the band being realy upset at Chris for pulling his resignation at > an inopportune time... In any event, here's what ATN wrote back in June > of 1995... > > INXS manager, C.M. Murphy has resigned after working with the Aussie > band for the past fifteen years (and after 22 million albums sold). He > declined to give a reason for his departure, but the smart money say > that it comes as a result of all the bad press that lead singer Michael > Hutchence's break-up with super model Helena Christensen generated, and > his subsequent fling with the very much married Paula Yates, also known > as Mrs. Bob Geldof in some circles. Murphy was also unable to hush up > INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly's breakup with singer Deni Hines, only > after seventeen months of marriage, so he handed in his resignation > after a series of transatlantic telephone calls with Hutchence. Murphy > told reporters that "I still love them after fifteen years, I think the > last thing INXS really needs, to be honest with all the Michael and Kirk > press now, is seeing this guy > who's been with them so long departing. I was going to try to do it > quietly and just make sure that I could help them through all the > business they've got to do now, and help them put it all together." But > alas he couldn't after tempers flared, and additional bad press or not, > he took his exit from the band. > > -- > Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu > New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 > Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ > An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: "Patty Wyatt" To: , Subject: Re: record Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:05:05 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" Mary - Did you get an answer on the Christmas record? I would love to know what it was. An chance of getting it? Patty ---------- > From: mckenzy@sirius.com > To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > Subject: record > Date: Saturday, October 05, 1996 3:28 AM > > I'm going to poke my head into the current climate and ask an unpertinent > (is that a word?) question..... Does anyone out there have the original > merry christmas record? Please let me know. > Ok.......carry on. > Mary > From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "Neil Kothari" , "INXS List" Subject: Re: Chris Murphy Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:11:04 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" Interesting. Sounds like he had an impossible job if he was supposed to "hush up" the Michael and Paula stories. I guess there were just things said that couldn't be forgiven. So not to dwell on the past, LET'S GO NEW MANAGEMENT. Any news on the fan club? Good news on a Tim interview!! Could we ask him, in the nterview, to put a good word in for Mary's efforts with the fan club? Patty ---------- > From: Neil Kothari > To: INXS List > Subject: Re: Chris Murphy > Date: Tuesday, October 08, 1996 11:34 PM > > Hey all, > > I received a few requests for this info, so here it is! > > No one has ever revealed the real reason that Chris bailed out, but I've > heard loads and loads of interesting rumours. I've also heard stories > about the band being realy upset at Chris for pulling his resignation at > an inopportune time... In any event, here's what ATN wrote back in June > of 1995... > > INXS manager, C.M. Murphy has resigned after working with the Aussie > band for the past fifteen years (and after 22 million albums sold). He > declined to give a reason for his departure, but the smart money say > that it comes as a result of all the bad press that lead singer Michael > Hutchence's break-up with super model Helena Christensen generated, and > his subsequent fling with the very much married Paula Yates, also known > as Mrs. Bob Geldof in some circles. Murphy was also unable to hush up > INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly's breakup with singer Deni Hines, only > after seventeen months of marriage, so he handed in his resignation > after a series of transatlantic telephone calls with Hutchence. Murphy > told reporters that "I still love them after fifteen years, I think the > last thing INXS really needs, to be honest with all the Michael and Kirk > press now, is seeing this guy > who's been with them so long departing. I was going to try to do it > quietly and just make sure that I could help them through all the > business they've got to do now, and help them put it all together." But > alas he couldn't after tempers flared, and additional bad press or not, > he took his exit from the band. > > -- > Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu > New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 > Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ > An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html X-Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Energy X-Url: http://www.dpie.gov.au/ X-Notice: Views expressed by this message are not necessarily those of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy or of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia. Test-Warning: This message has been sent from a test system Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 12:17:39 +1000 From: "Stephanie.Robinson" Subject: RE>Re- Chris Murphy To: NKoth@worldnet.att.net, pwyatt@dca.net, inxs-list@iastate.edu X400-MTS-Identifier: [ /P=AUSGOVDPIE/A=TELEMEMO/C=AU/ ; q\QGATE\961009121739b ] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Stephanie.Robinson" Subject: Time: 12:11 PM OFFICE MEMO RE>Re: Chris Murphy Date: 9/10/96 A publication here in Oz 'Who Weekly' at the time actually interviewed Murphy. Murphy had just split with his second wife and felt that after years of being involved with MMA and particurlary INXS that he had to spend more time with his children. Mick and Kirk's personal lives had NOTHING to do with his resignation. Cheers Steph. -------------------------------------- Date: 9/10/96 11:26 AM To: Stephanie Robinson From: /S=pwyatt@dca.net/O=SMTP/P=AUS Interesting. Sounds like he had an impossible job if he was supposed to "hush up" the Michael and Paula stories. I guess there were just things said that couldn't be forgiven. So not to dwell on the past, LET'S GO NEW MANAGEMENT. Any news on the fan club? Good news on a Tim interview!! Could we ask him, in the nterview, to put a good word in for Mary's efforts with the fan club? Patty ---------- > From: Neil Kothari > To: INXS List > Subject: Re: Chris Murphy > Date: Tuesday, October 08, 1996 11:34 PM > > Hey all, > > I received a few requests for this info, so here it is! > > No one has ever revealed the real reason that Chris bailed out, but I've > heard loads and loads of interesting rumours. I've also heard stories > about the band being realy upset at Chris for pulling his resignation at > an inopportune time... In any event, here's what ATN wrote back in June > of 1995... > > INXS manager, C.M. Murphy has resigned after working with the Aussie > band for the past fifteen years (and after 22 million albums sold). He > declined to give a reason for his departure, but the smart money say > that it comes as a result of all the bad press that lead singer Michael > Hutchence's break-up with super model Helena Christensen generated, and > his subsequent fling with the very much married Paula Yates, also known > as Mrs. Bob Geldof in some circles. Murphy was also unable to hush up > INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly's breakup with singer Deni Hines, only > after seventeen months of marriage, so he handed in his resignation > after a series of transatlantic telephone calls with Hutchence. Murphy > told reporters that "I still love them after fifteen years, I think the > last thing INXS really needs, to be honest with all the Michael and Kirk > press now, is seeing this guy > who's been with them so long departing. I was going to try to do it > quietly and just make sure that I could help them through all the > business they've got to do now, and help them put it all together." But > alas he couldn't after tempers flared, and additional bad press or not, > he took his exit from the band. > > -- > Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu > New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 > Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ > An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 20:02:27 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: record Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >Mary - >Did you get an answer on the Christmas record? I would love to know what >it was. An chance of getting it? >Patty It's an early fanclub only release on a 7" vinyl record (although I've heard some people may have it on a red flexi disk - unconfirmed). Jon told me he thought it was Kirk's recording as he didn't really remember it. I Played it for him when he visited me last summer. A silly little merry christmas tune. The legend has it that 300 were given to Oz club members and 200 to US members (the Phoenix based fanclub) in, maybe 1984 or so. Consequently mega-mega-rare. It was for bid on auction at a well known Sydney collectors shop last year and the highest bidder paid $375 Australian for it!! And that's confirmed, because I bid on it too, but certainly not that much. You'll probably have to find someone who has a tape of it to make a copy of it for you as I didn't receive any responses to my message. Nobody out there has the original record? Well, I think I know of ONE person on the list that does perhaps. You know who you are! Cheers, M From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 23:09:00 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: the king is gone... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi all-- i just grabbed the new "heads" cd, ran home and popped it in the stereo as fast as i could to hear hutchy's track "the king is gone"....it's very very cool! the music is waaay funky, and the spoken vocals were quite a surprise. my only criticism is that huctchy sounds a whole helluva lot like his bud nick cave, which isn't a bad thing, except that this is so close it could actually be a bad seeds track! another thought--i think with michael's rather steady trickle of solo material, we're able to get a good feel for his "sound" of his in-limbo solo gig. i am getting a bit weary however of being teased w/ hutch songs that aren't the REAL-XS thing! :) ---josh From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:41:35 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Phoenix club Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com >There is/was a phoenix based fan club? That's where I live when I'm >not at college. Just curious do you have any info for that? > >Thanks. >__________ >Sumit Shah Nah, that club is dead and gone, since Jan '95, I believe. But it was the only official fanclub in existence in US for at least 10 years. They didn't take members outside of the states and produced quarterly photocopied newsletters. At it's height it had 3,000 members and closed it's doors with 175. The next one will be radically different. Mary Date: 9 Oct 1996 09:50:53 -0500 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: THE STAIRS To: "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" "The Stairs" has to be one of their most creative efforts. The lyrics are thought provoking and the melody is very mesmerizing. I think the song is a celebration of the human race ("All are different, all are great") and about the daily struggle of mankind . By the way, Dana, I heard that "I"ll Always Love You Forever" song and it does bear a striking similarity to "The Stairs". And I agree with you, I hate it. As far as INXS not having deep songs is concerned, what about Questions ("How far can you go when you've been there before?/How do you heal someone who doesn't want to heal?") and All Around ("A man, he buys a gun/He is his father's son but one day he takes the gun and the lives of one and many"). Very profound, IMHO. Basil Date: Wed, 09 Oct 1996 22:32:26 -0700 From: Neil Kothari Newsgroups: alt.music.inxs To: INXS List Subject: POLL: Top 10 All-Time INXS Tracks Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey folks, Well, believe it or not, it's been well over a year since we last found out what the Top Ten All-Time INXS tracks were of the INXS List! I therefore (without further ado) open the voting booths for our annual ritual! I am not going to close the booths until 50% of the List (75) votes, so you'd better all send in your Top 10's (or expect to hear me whining on the List...) For those in the US, think of this as your opportunity to practice voting for the big November election (sure...)! ALSO, members of INXS are welcome to participate as well! :) In any event, here's what you got to do: **** Send in your Top 10 All-Time INXS Tracks (IN ORDER!) to kotharne@umdnj.edu **** Please send them to that email address instead of this one (you can do that by just replying to this message). Don't forget -- every INXS song ever recorded is fair game -- from Simple Simon and We are the Vegetables straight through to Searching! So enjoy it! To get you thinking, here's the results from our last poll, conducted in September, 1995... At that time, Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) blew the competition away as usual... 1. Kiss the Dirt (6 #1 votes received) - 378 total pts. received 2. Not Enough Time (5) - 347 3. New Sensation (3) - 296 4. Burn For You (2) - 294 5. Don't Change (5) - 287 6. Never Tear Us Apart (2) - 242 7. Need You Tonight - 230 8. Taste It (1) - 229 9. Suicide Blonde (1) - 225 10. The Stairs (4) - 216 -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:49:45 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Phoenix club Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak > only official fanclub in existence in US for at least 10 years. They didn't > take members outside of the states and produced quarterly photocopied > newsletters. At it's height it had 3,000 members and closed it's doors with > 175. The next one will be radically different. > Mary That would have been the one that I sent all those requests to. You think they could have had the common courtesy to tell me it was only in the U.S. And after all, they are the ones that sent me a form to begin with. I am glad to hear that you will make it better, Mary. Please include us up north here. Bobby and I can't wait to be members. Sherrianne From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 10:14:57 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: music & release dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I've been told that the master tapes for the new album are supposed to be delivered to Mercury UK this week. If all goes well, advance CDs will be distributed to key personnel in 2-3 weeks. I am working on making sure that I get one! I was also told that the release dates in different territories may be slightly different. There is a chance that the Australian and UK release dates will be a week before the US date. I'll keep you up to date on everything! Dana From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 10:34:25 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: O.M.C. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com This message is primarily for list members outside of the US. I've just been made product manager for O.M.C. I know the single is doing very well on the charts in Europe. Do any of you have any opinions or information to share? Thanks! Dana X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 10:31:58 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: music & release dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Dana writes: > >I've been told that the master tapes for the new album are supposed to be >delivered to Mercury UK this week. If all goes well, advance CDs will be >distributed to key personnel in 2-3 weeks. I am working on making sure that >I get one! Dana, I know you arent allowed to copy it, but are you allowed to write us and tell us how utterly fantastic it is (as it wiil be) and give us a run down on what the songs are like?? >I was also told that the release dates in different territories may be >slightly different. There is a chance that the Australian and UK release >dates will be a week before the US date. > YES!!!!!!!!!! ALLRIGHT!! Hooroo, Tracy +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Steel Magnolias: "If you cant say anything nice about someone, come sit by me." From: "Chris Smallhorne" To: "inxs" Subject: Song of the Week Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 16:12:07 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Chris Smallhorne" Hi all. My thoughts on "The Stairs" - As mentioned in an earlier post I cannot understand how or why this song wasn't released (other than in Holland). I guess that a 90 second intro wouldn't help - but the build up is worth it. The lyrics are also excellent. I think that it is the best song on "X" and wins my award for "Best Song Never Released". To me the song sums up perfectly how we live our lives today - not worrying or caring about what happens next door. That is a sad but true fact of life. Anyway, to save me re-posting, I have a little announcement - come Saturday 12/10/96 I will be getting married, so I will have a lot of reading to do when I get back from my own "Dirty Honeymoon Tour". BTW, my fiance (who is also a HUGE INXS fan) will be performing our bridal waltz to "Never Tear Us Apart'. Bye all. Chris. Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 05:59:04 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Chris's Wedding Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak Congratulations to Chris and his bride-to-be on their upcoming nuptials and may I say that my husband and I also danced to Never Tear Us Apart for our waltz and we have had six incredibly happy years together so I can almost guarantee Chris a long and happy marriage. I believe a little credit has to go to the song and if you guys are both INXS fans you have impeccable taste in music and in people. Cheers and Best Wishes to you both. Sherrianne X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 22:01:38 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: Searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland Hi all, You would all be pleased to hear that the first thing Tim said to me and my friends when he got out of the car at the ARIA Awards sound check was - "Are any of you guys on the INXS Mailing List" ? So this is more evidence that Tim is out there listening to all our opinions and support. By the way Tim, if your reading this message, have you been to "Golf Paradise" lately ? (this is just a bit of joke, but Tim will know the place I'm talking about) Also Tim, is Jon still saying July 1980 to himself ?, I hope it's not permanent! He must of said that at least 5 times when he signed my "INXS Think About It" poster, he couldn't believe I had that poster, you know it almost got ripped in the wind too! Anyway back to the ARIA's. Now, I must admit on the night I was very surprised by "Searching", and we were all saying it will take a few listens to get into. But since I've got home I've had it playing non-stop. We met INXS 5 times (arriving at the sound check, leaving the sound check, at Michael's hotel, arriving at the ARIA's and after the ARIA's.) (No Michael however after the ARIA's). I can't believe the name Michael & Paula used to book into the hotel - Mr & Mrs Dusting! Anyway my trip was worth traveling from Melbourne to Sydney just to see INXS. Next year when the Aussie tour starts me and some of my friends plan to travel right around Australia for ALL the concerts, can't wait for that....hurry up 1997! This is a very brief report of my trip, but I would go on for ages if I wrote everything that happened, I met heaps of other Australian 'stars' also, so if you have any favourites (besides INXS) that were at the ARIA's let me know and I'll tell you if I met them or not. Just one last thing, can anyone in the U.K. help me find a "Viking Juice" T-shirt ? It was only available at the last concert INXS did at Brixton Academy. It is white and has the lyrics to Viking Juice in Michael's handwriting on the front. Some U.K. shops have sold them also, if you can help me please email me. Matthew. X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 23:05:56 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Truce for Bob/Paula Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland Here's an article I just read today: "TRUCE IN CUSTODY WRANGLE" (Herald-Sun 11/10/96) The bitter custody battle between Paula Yates and Bob Geldof ended amicably yesterday when the warring couple agreed to share care of their three daughters. After a private four-day hearing, the couple issued a statement announcing they had resolved their differences concerning their children. "Two concerned parents came to court to do what each of them believed was right for their children." it said. "They have now resolved matters in a way which they both believe to be in the best interests of the children. "Bob and Paula have agreed that they will continue to share the care of their children." The two spent most of yesterday either behind the locked courtroom doors or in the privacy of consultation rooms adjoining the court. Early signs of a truce appeared during a break in proceedings yesterday when Geldof put his arm around his distressed ex-wife and kissed her on the forehead. Only last week, the two were bitter opponents for access to their children after a police raid on Yates' London home and the alleged seizure of opium. Geldof was granted temporary custody of Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches, and Pixie, forcing Yates to cut short her holiday in Sydney with lover Michael Hutchence and daughter Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. Matthew. X-Sender: mistress_k@pop3.friend.ly.net Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 09:48:43 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mistress Kelly Subject: Re: Song of the Week and upcoming Nuptials Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Mistress Kelly At 04:12 PM 10/11/96 +1000, Chris wrote: >Hi all. -------------snippage------------ >Anyway, to save me re-posting, I have a little announcement - come Saturday >12/10/96 I will be getting married, so I will have a lot of reading to do >when I get back from my own "Dirty Honeymoon Tour". BTW, my fiance (who is >also a HUGE INXS fan) will be performing our bridal waltz to "Never Tear Us >Apart'. > >Bye all. >Chris. Many good tidings and blessings to you! I'm always happy when people find their special certain someone in this huge world of ours. Best wishes for marital bliss and harmony, Kelly p.s. Can we (the list members) come to the reception? ;-p From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 11:13:16 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: music & release dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Tracy & list - I don't think it'd be a problem to describe the songs, etc. I'm going to double check when I get the music. I know how much you all want to hear it and I'll let you know if it was worth the wait! Dana From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 12:12:48 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: INXS romance.... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi all! wow! it's so great to see other couples out there....ah, love blooms on the inxs list! i thought my fiancee and i were the only ones around who are gonna dance to never tear us apart at our wedding on christmas of 97! oh yeah-anyone on this list (including the band themselves!) in the PA area is more then welcome to stop by our totally XS-ive reception up in the beautiful poconos! i'm head over heels in love with my lovely bride to be,stephanie, and i've NEVER been happier! best of all, we owe it all to INXS! see, steph and i met a few years back in an aol chat room online! i was just surfing around, and i happened to stop in this one room and ask if anyone there was a huge INXS fan like me....well, steph quickly said "i LOVE INXS too!" , and the rest is history! at the time we were over a thousand miles apart, but that certainly didn't "tear us apart"! now here we are, together, united for life, and we owe it all to our fave band. so, INXS, if you're listening, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of bringing us together...we love you guys!!! and as soon as you hit the u.s. leg of your tour, we'll do whatever we can to thank you face to face! well, that's our story! --josh and steph a life best lived is lived INXS! :) Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 17:50:15 +0100 To: Matthew Marsland Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Re: Truce for Bob/Paula Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <2.2.16.19961012071812.4727f02e@mail-g.deakin.edu.au>, Matthew Marsland writes >"Bob and Paula have agreed that they will continue to share the care of >their children." Bit of a (costly) waste of time then?! -- Paul B Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 13:31:48 +0100 To: Chris Smallhorne Cc: inxs From: Paul Bridges Subject: Re: Song of the Week Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <199610110611.GAA16344@enterprise.powerup.com.au>, Chris Smallhorne writes >Hi all. > >My thoughts on "The Stairs" - > >As mentioned in an earlier post I cannot understand how or why this song >wasn't released (other than in Holland). I guess that a 90 second intro >wouldn't help They cut down the intro to Beautiful Girl DRASTICALLY for the single edit in the UK. Although I have to admit without the long intro The Stairs loses half its appeal, whereas it didnt really matter for B.girl. (I much prefer the album version of B. girl however). Just out of interest did anyone outside the UK hear the radio edit version of Need U Tonight? The song was remixed for its re-release in 1988. I think it is an edited version of the Mendelshon mix which appears on several B-sides. The remix version IMHO was a disaster - I shuddered at hearing it on the radio each time. Imagine tampering with a classic - SACRELIGE! It did the trick though - It made no 2 in the UK upon re-release (the first release made no 54). -- Paul B Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 07:19:58 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Happy Thanksgiving??? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak I know you the majority of you have to wait until November but we up here celebrate Thanksgiving on Monday so off we go to visit the family in Dauphin, Manitoba (I bet ya no one knows where that is) where we will eat enough perogies to last until Christmas. By the way, is anyone else out there of Ukrainian heritage? Personally, I am thrilled that Bob and Paula worked things out. Now Michael has less to worry about and we might hear that solo album soon. Question: If there was these drugs found, why didn't we hear that Paula was arrested or questioned when she returned to England? We only heard about her kids. Did anyone hear anything else? Remember I count on you guys for news. Thanx Sherrianne From: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Subject: Wish List To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 09:10:28 -0500 (CDT) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) I just read Matthew's email on his trip to the ARIA awards.. Some people are just so blessed! I know I'll probably get a couple of raised eyebrows on this but I have never been able to see INXS in concert..even though I've been a fan since '84. I live in San Antonio, TX USA and they always seem to hit DALLAS or HOUSTON..which are too far away.. So GUYS if you are reading this, I WANT to see you play LIVE..while I don't expect you to change all your plans just to suit lil' ol' me.. maybe you could think of throwing in an AUSTIN or SAN ANTONIO date ??? peace... Marlene. Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 09:21:15 +0100 To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Paula Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <325F9AFE.11F9@swanvalley.freenet.mb.ca>, Rob Sherrianne Kozak writes >If there was these drugs found, why didn't we hear that >Paula was arrested or questioned when she returned to England? We only >heard about her kids. Did anyone hear anything else? Remember I count >on you guys for news. It all seems a bit strange. The results of tests on the drug samples were due a few days after it all blew up but nothing has happened. It probably means a case against her, and perhaps others, is being put togethor. -- Paul B X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 14:37:03 +1000 To: Philip Abraham From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: SO what did they look like? Cc: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 10:20 AM 12/10/96 -0700, Philip Abraham wrote: >Hey this is just a concerned message from a fan who would love to see >INXS return to their glory days. I was concerned with their attire and >appearance on the FMDH album as I thought they were trying too hard to >look grundgy and alternative. So I would love to hear if they have >cleaned things up and are being themselves. What were they wearing at the >awards show? Did Tim and Kirk cut their hair? Do they all have short >hair? Lets hope. Would love to hear about it. Thanks. Take care. >Philip > I'm sending this reply to the list as I figured all the other list members who haven't seen the guys for a while would like to hear of their appearance also. Jon: I have to start with him first because he is just so different. He has "Hutch type" hair! When he got out of the car he walked up to us and said something like "How's it going ?" And we were actually there thinking hey you get out of our way, because no one recognised him at all. I finally worked out it was actually Jon a few seconds later, but one of my friends didn't believe me at first, and you have to realise that me and my other INXS friends are probably are the leading INXS collectors/fans in Australia yet we didn't even realize it was Jon for a few seconds! At the Awards he had his hair tied back in a ponytail. He had a white satin type t-shirt and black jeans. Michael: You have probably all seen pictures of Michael lately! He has long jet black hair. The times I met him his hair was curly and wet looking, but at the awards he had it straight. He was wearing a multi-coloured shirt also when I met him, but at the Aria's it was a tight short sleeved light brown shirt and leather type trousers with rips in them. Kirk: His hair wasn't really that long, similar to around "Welcome.." time. He was wearing a shirt with flowers all over it at the ARIA's. He had one of those beards like Bob Geldof with bits shaved off if you understand that. His glasses also looked different than usual. Tim: He is hard to describe actually, his hair was fairly short, similar to around what it was early X tour perhaps. He has a bit of a beard too and had a blue/purple shirt with black jeans If I remember correctly. Garry: Well, he doesn't have any hair, well ok he does but it would be a level 1 cut. It sort of has an orange tint to it as well, you can't really see that on the video but you could outside. He was just wearing a blue shirt and black jeans also. Andrew: Nothing really to say, he always looks the same! He had a shirt with diamond type patterns on it at the awards. I hope that sort of helps, I wouldn't say their look came across as grungy, I suppose "the look" effects record sales and what teenage girls think of them, which you must admit was a reason for the huge sales of Kick in the U.S., but that teenage girl hysteria image is in the past, Michael said at the press conference the Wednesday before the ARIA's that "it is unlikely INXS will ever reach the sales of the 80's again". Let's hope he's not right, and that the new album sells really well. But the clothes & hairstyles don't effect what we hear when we play an INXS CD, it's the music that matters! well for me anyway :) Matthew. Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 10:36:23 +0100 To: DaGro1@aol.com Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Re: music & release dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <961011111314_1078069288@emout20.mail.aol.com>, DaGro1@aol.com writes > >I don't think it'd be a problem to describe the songs, etc. I'm going to >double check when I get the music. So I guess you must know the album title then. Any chance.... -- Paul B Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 11:04:07 -0500 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: Wish List Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler At 09:10 AM 10/12/96 -0500, Marlene wrote: >I live in San Antonio, TX USA and they always seem to hit DALLAS or HOUSTON..which are too far >away.. Don't feel bad Marlene - I've only seen them twice and then only because I finally moved away from Toledo when I turned 18 - I saw them once in Virginia and once in, yes, Houston. If they only come to Houston I have a sleeper sofa for you or if they do both Hou and SA I'll trade you for a piece of floor to share with me in SA...... Staz Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 11:17:35 -0500 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: SO what did they look like? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler I have only one or two things to say (and who doesn't want to here my opinion bahahahahahahaha) At 02:37 PM 10/13/96 +1000, Mathew wrote: >who haven't seen the guys for a while would like to hear of their appearance >also. > >Jon: I have to start with him first because he is just so different. He I've seen your hair Jon my dear - CUT IT! The best thing about your appearance has always been your short hair (except for a few brief moments in your career). >Michael: You have probably all seen pictures of Michael lately! He has >long jet black hair. You've always been able to get away with anything and no matter what you do, people still seem to come around. >Kirk: His hair wasn't really that long, similar to around "Welcome.." time. I haven't seen your hair or your beard but - GROW IT! You never looked better than on the gift cover. And the long hair made you look rather wild on stage - just past your shoulders please.... >Tim: He is hard to describe actually, his hair was fairly short, similar to You've always gotten away with just about everything too - though, I prefer your hair on the short side, not to short thank you. >Garry: Well, he doesn't have any hair, well ok he does but it would be a This is fine - shorter the better on Garry and what ever color you want is good for me. >Andrew: Nothing really to say, he always looks the same! He had a shirt >with diamond type patterns on it at the awards. And isn't this what we love about him?? >right, and that the new album sells really well. But the clothes & >hairstyles don't effect what we hear when we play an INXS CD, it's the music >that matters! well for me anyway :) Very true - I listen no matter what they look like (ie - I've never enjoyed their taste in clothes) But, everyone has their preferences - Can't wait for the next person to come along and disagree with everything I've just said. :) O.k. - I'm gonna shut up again..... Stazya GO SLIVCHENKO!!!#19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drop on by and see me some time http://web.wt.net/~stazya/stazya/ --- In the Crease - Professional Hockey Journal http://www.westol.com/~bluliner/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Subject: Stazya reply To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 11:28:18 -0500 (CDT) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Stazya.. >From Marlene: You have got a deal...I'm desperate...!!!!! Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 16:38:35 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue In responding to the INXS Song of Week you can give your opinions on the lyrics and music of the song, it's strong or weak points, and/or any special meaning the song has had at one time, or still holds for you. INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #6 - Just To Learn Again -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 11:39:12 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Drugs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Paul Bridges wrote: >It all seems a bit strange. The results of tests on the drug samples >were due a few days after it all blew up but nothing has happened. It >probably means a case against her, and perhaps others, is being put >togethor. Just an aside guys, In the "Who Weekly", Mike is quoted as saying to the rest of the band "Whatever you read, Im clean". And several of the magazines and papers have claimed it was a set up. The journo's are saying that the whole thing was a set up by Bob - He has had a PI following them around, and the nanny likes him and hates Mikey (how could she hate Mike??) and Paula. As for the settlement, Its great that they worked out the custody of the three girls, but, the guy could have gone straight to her and voiced his opinion, rather than pasting it all over the news for everyone to hear. I mean, although they are celebrities and get in the news for going to the loo, he could have been a tad more discrete. Get a life, Bob. Hooroo, Tracy +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Steel Magnolias: "If you cant say anything nice about someone, come sit by me." X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:46:47 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Australian Crawl Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland This isn't really INXS news, but if any of you were fans of the band 'Australian Crawl' in the early 80's, I have some sad news for you. Brad Robinson who was the guitarist for the band died last night from cancer aged 38. Australian Crawl were just entered into the hall of fame at the ARIA's a couple of weeks ago as well. (Brad wasn't at the awards). They were one of those early 80's bands like INXS, Midnight Oil, Split Enz, Cold Chisel, Men at Work who were really typical of that era of great Australian music. That's all I've really heard at the moment, for any fans of Aussie Crawl sorry for the sad news :( Matthew. From: "Craig Pinkerton" To: "INXS" , "Matthew Marsland" Subject: Re: Australian Crawl Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:41:05 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Craig Pinkerton" > This isn't really INXS news, but if any of you were fans of the band > 'Australian Crawl' in the early 80's, I have some sad news for you. Brad > Robinson who was the guitarist for the band died last night from cancer aged > 38. Australian Crawl were just entered into the hall of fame at the ARIA's > a couple of weeks ago as well. (Brad wasn't at the awards). They were one > of those early 80's bands like INXS, Midnight Oil, Split Enz, Cold Chisel, > Men at Work who were really typical of that era of great Australian music. > That's all I've really heard at the moment, for any fans of Aussie Crawl > sorry for the sad news :( Thats really sad. I was wondering why he wasn't at the ARIA's. I thought there may of been some sort of rift in the band (funny how you tend to jump to these conclusions with bands). Indeed they were one of the great Aussie bands. I cherish my Oz Crawl greatest hits CD (Crawl File). I often play it when friends come over and everybody ends up singing along (especially Reckless & Boys light up). One of those bands I grew up with. Never saw them live. Wish I had. An older friend of mine told me he saw a gig in the early 80's where INXS, Australian Crawl and Midnight Oil played together. He said if was after Shabooh Shoobah, 10-1 (Oils) and Sons of Beaches (Oz Crawl) I think. Wouldn't that of been awesome. Saw the Oils a couple of weeks ago at Parra leagues in Sydney and they still kick ass. Can't wait for INXS to tour. Craig (In reflective mood) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 12:11:21 +0100 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Best of the decade CD Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges December Q magazine (in the UK) features a free CD "The Very Best of The Decade 1986-1996" to celebrate 10 years of the magazine. INXS "New Sensation" is track 4 representing 1988. Other artists include Dire Straits, Sting, Tears For Fears and Dodgy. Here's to "Searching" making it on to "Best of the Decade 2" 96-06! -- Paul B From: "Enrique Miguel Jim%E8nez Harders" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: top 5 Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 05:50:18 -0700 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Enrique Miguel Jim%E8nez Harders" I`m an inxs fan and I think that the inxs-top 5 are: 1 the strirs 2 what you need 3 new sensation 4 originalsin 5 never tear us apart The best album: Live baby live --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:04:28 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Looks Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak First off, I was really sorry to hear about Australian Crawl. We have one of their albums and we really enjoyed it. Second, no, not everyone has seen pictures of Michael lately. So how does he look with long black hair? My husband and I were discussing this yesterday. During Kick, when Michael looked like he did, they were a huge hit with everyone, right. Then when he cut his hair, they didn't do so well. So does this mean that tons of people bought KICK because Michael looked good? Then why didn't they buy FMDH? What a stupid reason to buy an album. Does this mean that if they do a video for this album with Michael looking real sexy that this album will do well? I for one would like to see them have a huge hit on their hands no matter how Michael looks. If people would just take the time to listen to the words and the music, they may get an appreciation for what INXS really is. And yes, Michael is a sexy guy, but INXS isn't just Michael, its all these guys together doing something that they love to do and they do a damn fine job. Anyway, they always look great to me but that doesn't matter. More importantly, they always sound great!!! Just needed to vent... Sherrianne Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:17:29 -0500 (CDT) From: Darren Lilie To: inxs-list@iastate.edu, marlene.casias@wcom.com Subject: Re: Wish List Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Darren Lilie INXS did play in San Antonio in 94? at the Freeman Coliseum. The following week they played in Austin. This was shortly after their FMDH release. Darren Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 12:21:20 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: Looks Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue Sherrianne, >Second, no, not everyone has seen pictures of Michael lately. So how >does he look with long black hair? If you go to Neil's INXS page there's an interview with Michael in Vox magazine. He has both text and graphic. Go to the graphic one where Peter scanned the pictures from the interview. In that one he had short black hair. Rolling stone had a picture a few months again, but not a real good one. That being said, > What a stupid >reason to buy an album. Couldn't agree with you more. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:43:20 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: music & release dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com No, I don't know the title yet. Sorry! Dana From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:43:26 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Australian Crawl Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com What sad news. Australian Crawl was a great band. There was at least one US release and tour, though I didn't get to see them play. Thanks for the info and please keep us updated on news about other Aussie (& Kiwi) bands. Dana From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:26:19 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Official Album Title Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com OK - I take it back. I do have the album title (actually, I just got confirmation). The title is (drum roll please) ELEGANTLY WASTED. Yes folks, it's what we heard many months ago. I'm waiting for confirmation that the music has been delivered. Dana From: Matthew Mascot To: "'inxs list'" Subject: Just To Learn Again Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:11:28 -0400 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Mascot This song reminds me of 1988. I didn't get into INXS until 1985, so it took me awhile to get this album. (yes I do have it on vinyl, it's right next to my A-ha album) We were listening to UTC coming home from Kings Island Amusement Park. It was a great trip and a great way to end it with Just To Learn Again. It still makes me feel "warm and safe with a nursery rhyme." I really like the chimes in this song too! Thanks for letting me bore you Matt X-Organisation: Department of Primary Industries and Energy X-Url: http://www.dpie.gov.au/ X-Notice: Views expressed by this message are not necessarily those of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy or of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia. Test-Warning: This message has been sent from a test system Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 9:06:45 +1000 From: "Stephanie.Robinson" Subject: RE>JIMMY BARNES HITS To: inxs-list@iastate.edu, DaGro1@aol.com X400-MTS-Identifier: [ /P=AUSGOVDPIE/A=TELEMEMO/C=AU/ ; q\QGATE\961015090645c ] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Stephanie.Robinson" RE>JIMMY BARNES HITS 15/10/96 Yesterday, I purchased Jimmy Barnes's Greatest Hits which is truely amazing. Mark Opitz who has worked with INXS in the past has done alot of the remixing on this best of combo. They've included 'Good Times' (duet with Barnes and INXS). This version obviously has been remixed or re something cause it sounds awesome. Steph -------------------------------------- Date: 15/10/96 7:47 AM To: Stephanie Robinson From: /S=DaGro1@aol.com/O=SMTP/P=AUS OK - I take it back. I do have the album title (actually, I just got confirmation). The title is (drum roll please) ELEGANTLY WASTED. Yes folks, it's what we heard many months ago. I'm waiting for confirmation that the music has been delivered. Dana Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:45:31 -0300 X-Sender: yasna@cmet.net (Unverified) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Subject: Elegantly Wasted Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: yasna@cmetnet.cmet.net (Enrique Donoso) Ok folks there you have it, we finally get it, and it is wonderfull, Elegantly wasted is the name of our forthcoming INXS album as we thought about two months ago. So what you all think of that name?. I like to thank Dana for give us the possibility to dream of .....well, you know DREAM. Peace, Enrique and Jasna Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:32:35 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: SOTW - Just to Learn Again Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue Doesn't this song seem to go all over the place? It alternates between synth-punk chorus with ballad type verses. I just love the sax in it. It may not be the most ambitious song but it is a nice one. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:35:44 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: Official Album Title Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue > The title is (drum roll please) ELEGANTLY WASTED. Yes >folks, it's what we heard many months ago. I'm waiting for confirmation that >the music has been delivered. Dana, have you heard if you're allowed to make editorially comments to us yet? I would guess once it's being distributed to radio stations/magazines for promo stuff you'll be able to comment but maybe not before? -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:10:23 -0500 (CDT) From: Crow X-Sender: crowa@medicine To: INXS Mailing List Subject: New Sensation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Crow Hiya, people. One question.. why does New Sensation show up so much in peoples' favorites lists? I must say, that is one of perhaps 4 INXS songs I never really liked, but for a little. (Burn for You is my least favorite; I **hate** it. All the Voices and The Swing are the final 2.) What I am asking is this: what do any of you see as the redeeming values of this song? kevin ta crow - oicm3h #231 crowa@medicine.wustl.edu Listen to New Adventures in Hi-Fi. Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:48:37 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: New Sensation References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Crow wrote: > (Burn for You is my least favorite; I > **hate** it. All the Voices and The Swing are the final 2.) I can't believe that three of your four least favorite songs are all from the Swing! What a wonderful wonderful album! Burn for You... Amusing, I remember well Duran Duran saying how much they loved that song... And the video for All the Voices is just a beautiful piece, even if it is taken from a movie. > Listen to New Adventures in Hi-Fi. In an aside (please respond to me privately so as not to annoy people...) How do you compare this album to A4TP, which I think is a lyric masterpiece? Is it more like Monster? If so, I think my days of liking REM are over (actually, I think they already are...) -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:54:52 -0500 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SOTW - Just to Learn Again From: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" }Doesn't this song seem to go all over the place? It alternates between }synth-punk chorus with ballad type verses. I just love the sax in it. It }may not be the most ambitious song but it is a nice one. This song contains one of my favorite INXS lyrics: Back in time where fear can't climb Warm and safe with a nursery rhyme Jeff -- Jeffrey S. Curtis | Internetwork Manager Argonne National Laboratory | Email: curtis@anl.gov 9700 South Cass Avenue, ECT-221 | Voice: 630/252-1789 Argonne, IL 60439 | Fax: 630/252-9689 Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 21:15:44 +0000 From: voetsch@bc.edu Subject: album artwork To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: voetsch@bc.edu Dana and everybody: Any word on album cover artwork or booklet design? I thought that the FMDH cover and the Greatest Hits covers were pretty weak. Also, I love when the booklets are stocked with pictures, lyrics, and info! Anyone agree / disagree? Amanda From: "Craig Pinkerton" To: "INXS" Subject: Re: New Sensation Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 11:15:35 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Craig Pinkerton" > Hiya, people. > One question.. why does New Sensation show up so much in peoples' > favorites lists? I must say, that is one of perhaps 4 INXS songs I never > really liked, but for a little. Not one of my all time favourites but I like it a lot. The thing that I really like about this song is the way it goes off live. Its got a great little dance beat and lyrics that can be yelled at the top of your voice. I think the version on "Live Baby Live" backs me up on that (except I don't like the bit in the middle where it differs from the recorded version) > (Burn for You is my least favorite; I **hate** it. WHAT??? I know everybody is entitled to their opinion, but this is one of my favourites. Seriously though, it just goes to show how people can totally love a band but disagree so strongly on certain songs. I for one have never like "Devil Inside" but I know lots of people love it. And I absolutely hate "Baby Don't Cry" (must of taken them two minutes to work out the lyrics to that one). Perhaps with the current top ten songs being polled we can have a heated discussion about INXS songs we hate. If this is to negative then flame me and I crawl away into a box. Craig. Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 21:19:48 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: New Sensation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak Well I don't know about anyone else but I love New Sensation for the simple fact that you cannot sit down while this song is playing. If I am driving - I speed up; if I am sitting - I gotta get up and move; if I'm having a crappy day - it gets you dancing and play this song at a wedding where everyone is just sitting around like bumps on a log and I have seen time and time again how the crowd suddenly moves to the dance floor. While it is not the most meaningful song they have ever done, it is just a really great tune, I think. As for the album covers, while I have to agree on the Great Hits cover, I personally loved FMDH for its sheer simplicity. Just my thoughts. Sherrianne Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:49:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Philip Abraham To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Official Album Title Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Philip Abraham On Mon, 14 Oct 1996 DaGro1@aol.com wrote: > OK - I take it back. I do have the album title (actually, I just got > confirmation). The title is (drum roll please) ELEGANTLY WASTED. Yes > folks, it's what we heard many months ago. I'm waiting for confirmation that > the music has been delivered. > > Dana > No need for a drum roll, how about a call to 911. It's all up to you to stop this. Can you please plead with them not to use that title? INXS is and was always associated with positive things, not cynical, slacker attitude like "elegantly wasted." The whole cynical grunge thing is seriously about over. This is exactly what they don't want to do. It would appear that they're following the trend. Look what happened to Def Leppard when they decided to follow the 90s rock treand. If "Searching" is any indication, this album deserves a title that takes itself more seriously. They need to bridge the gap between the extreme of Kick which exemplifies blatant 80s pop and the trying too hard to be alternative image/sound of Full Moon Dirty Hearts. It's make or break time for I N X S, they can't afford any mistakes. Philip Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:57:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Philip Abraham To: voetsch@bc.edu cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Philip Abraham On Mon, 14 Oct 1996 voetsch@bc.edu wrote: > > Dana and everybody: > > Any word on album cover artwork or booklet design? I thought that the FMDH > cover and the Greatest Hits covers were pretty weak. Also, I love when the > booklets are stocked with pictures, lyrics, and info! Anyone agree / disagree? > > Amanda > > > I think that it is universal that the world saw those two covers as INXS trying way too hard to be something they're not. Funny how both those albums were the worst comercial efforts in INXS's career. Philip Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:32:49 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: album artwork References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins Have you guys noticed that INXS tends to show ALL of the members of the band in its video's, etc, as much as possible... ??? This is good for each band member, but sometimes I think it's awkward. It's like the minor actors in the origional Star Trek who don't get as much action as the top three (Spock, McCoy, Kirk). When they do get their bit in (the movies), like in Star Trek 6, it makes the movie just suck! Not that I don't like the actors (i.e band members), I love 'em... It's just that by giving them the one-liners screws up the whole movie.. makes it cheesy.. so what I'm trying to say it that an INXS video, like Bitter Tears, or an Album cover like FMDH, could be better if they replaced themselves poseing with a cheese factor of 10, with a cool art design, grahics, effects, etc.. Not to rip on INXS, but I think they havn't this desire to have their pictures pasted everywhere.. That's why I liked "Welcome".. nice, nice.. cover.. didn't have their name all over it either.. The one thing that I get chided all of the time over from other people is that INXS always looks cheesy... I then tell them to listen to their music, not their visual style and they change their tune.. They then say that their music is pretty cool, but their still cheesy posers. whhhoooPHhh! don't hate me... Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 23:49:23 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: SOTW: Just to Learn Again Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, What an inspired choice for Song of the Week! Easily one of the most overlooked songs in the INXS canon, the song has a beautiful "lullaby" feel to it ... they couldn't of thought of a more perfect ending for Underneath the Colours. And Jeff, you're right -- the opening two lines "Back in time where fear can't climb / Warm and safe with a nursery rhyme" are pretty damn good... Actually, I think this song is one of their best lyrically -- an interesting thought when you realize how old this song is (15 years!) Great choice Sue! I haven't listened to this song in a loooong time, so I'm happy I got to re-discover it! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: Matthew Mascot To: "'inxs list'" Subject: Re: New Sensation Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 23:52:22 -0400 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Mascot I think most people love this song because it's so great to dance to! I think the New Sensation Remix, (Nick's 12" mix) is my favorite remix of any song ever! Plus a cool video, I believe shot in Prague. Matt X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 15:52:29 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 08:32 PM 14/10/96 +0000, James Hutchins wrote: >Not to rip on INXS, but I think they havn't this desire to have their >pictures pasted everywhere.. That's why I liked "Welcome".. nice, nice.. >cover.. didn't have their name all over it either.. My opinion is that the cover designs for Welcome.. (and pretty much every cover since X - Original Sin'95 excluded) has been not very clever from a marketing point of view for INXS. OK its great to be creative and original but to what point ? It was almost impossible to tell Welcome.. was an INXS album, this is why that CD no longer has that design in Australia and has been replaced by a photo with the band walking through the desert as was originally on the inside of the cover. I know the cover artwork shouldn't affect the sales but it does and this might explain the decreased album sales since X. I hope Elegantly Wasted will produce some good artwork, the Stay Young single now that is a very nice cover :) Matthew. X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 16:28:51 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: New Sensation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 08:48 PM 14/10/96 -0700, Neil Kothari wrote: >Crow wrote: >> (Burn for You is my least favorite; I >> **hate** it. All the Voices and The Swing are the final 2.) > >I can't believe that three of your four least favorite songs are all >from the Swing! What a wonderful wonderful album! Burn for You... >Amusing, I remember well Duran Duran saying how much they loved that >song... And the video for All the Voices is just a beautiful piece, even >if it is taken from a movie. I had to write and agree with Neil, and defend the THE SWING- my favourite album ever! I really would like to see INXS put 'Burn for You' back in their set list next tour, everyone especially in Australia has always loved this song, and its often still played on the radio here. It was definitely in my top 10 list I sent to Neil last week. (I just realised I forgot to put 'Johnsons Aeroplane' in my list). 'The Swing' just has so much energy, especially Jon's drumming if you have seen this song live, and 'All the Voices' is also great. Yes Neil, the video for 'All the Voices' is beautiful, directed by Richard Lowenstein, I have even been to the coal mine seen in that video twice! (don't ask why because I have no idea! But you can go on tours of that mine, and the buildings from the movie are there) Anyway in my opinion there are no weak songs on the Swing, I love them all, but it's great that everybody likes different songs :) Matthew. Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 02:06:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Philip Abraham To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Philip Abraham On Mon, 14 Oct 1996, Stazya Ambler wrote: > > >I think that it is universal that the world saw those two covers as INXS > >trying way too hard to be something they're not. Funny how both those > >albums were the worst comercial efforts in INXS's career. > > > Um, speak for yourself Philip, I liked both these covers very much and have > never been disappointed with their artwork....don't include the world in > your argument, I live here too. > Whoa, all I was trying to say is that majority of the record buying public was turned off by these images. Don't you see that people are not as nieve as some might think. When they see a band like INXS trying to pull off covers like the two we are discussing, the feeling is hey there's INXS, what are they trying to do? When a band tries to do something different that's great, they're progressing. When they do something that goes against their image, they are pretending and not being true to themselves or their fans. We see through it and it turns us off. Come on does anyone really find much to grab you from a picture of a thin, sick looking guy?? Anything would have been better. From the 15 years we have known this band we KNOW this is not them. Philip Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:14:20 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: MTV Europe Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, Well, I just noticed that the MTV Europe Awards will be held next month in London... How amazing would it be if INXS performed at the event? Talk about getting to properly re-introduce to the public! Oh yeah, and the event is not only showed in Europe, but also in the US -- and INXS needs all the MTV airtime they can get in this country! :) Top 10's people? Don't forget -- vote one, vote all! Send in your Top Ten All-Time Favorite INXS songs in order to kotharne@umdnj.edu today! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: "Matthew Webb" To: "Rob Sherrianne Kozak" , Subject: Re: New Sensation Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 23:06:08 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Matthew Webb" I couldn't agree more! I am well known for dancing like crazy every time I'm in a nightclub and the song comes on. All of my friends asks the DJ to put it on just to see me dance to it! At home, when I'm sober, I have to reach for a pair of drumsticks. You can't stay still when listening to the song. It is easily my favorite INXS song and one of my all-time favorites! And the video is out of this world! ---------- > From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak > To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > Subject: New Sensation > Date: Tuesday, 15 October 1996 13:19 > > Well I don't know about anyone else but I love New Sensation for the > simple fact that you cannot sit down while this song is playing. Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:16:43 -0500 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler Well, I had intended this to be a private discussion between Philiip and I but since he's gone and sent my stuff to the list, guess I'll follow suite: >At 02:01 AM 10/15/96 -0700, Philip wrote: > >>Whoa, all I was trying to say is that majority of the record buying >>public was turned off by these images. > >Do you have an article with some sort of study that says this - something to back up these claims? I wasn't turned off by the images, nor where any of my friends. As a matter of fact, what the covers did do was make us sit down and talk about them - never did that with any of the others (except maybe Shabooh). I really didn't think the covers were out of the ordinary for these guys, GH is, in a way, similar to Shabooh - the one lone obscure figure, and FMDH is no different from X - all of them grouped together on the cover. There's no way I could have been turned off by a picture of the band - it's part of what I've always admired about them, they show everyone, the whole band, not just Michael. > > >> Don't you see that people are not as nieve as some might think. >>When they see a band like INXS trying to >>pull off covers like the two we are discussing, the feeling is hey >>there's INXS, what are they trying to do? When a band tries to do something >>different that's great, they're progressing. When they do something that >>goes against their image, they are pretending and not being true to >>themselves or their fans. We see through it and it turns us off. > No, I don't see - unless you're calling me naive? What was there to *pull off*? A picture of the band? Or perhaps you're talking about their *grungy* appearance? I don't think it was too far off track for them and my friends and I agree they never looked better. Again you say *WE* see through it. No thank you, I don't want to be included. Perhaps you're talking about the pictures inside? Well, off the top of my head, there are pics of the band inside WTWYA, X, Kick....all the way back to UTC and the UTC ones are pretty raw. Perhaps I am naive, because I don't understand a thing you're saying. > >> Come on does anyone really find much to grab you from a picture of a thin, >>sick looking guy?? Anything would have been better. From the 15 years we >>have known this band we KNOW this is not them. > Michael has always been a thin sick looking guy yet women flock to him like he's handing out candy - We all know he's been into the modeling scene. I didn't think this was out of character at all - just another facet of Michael - and let's face it, he's the one that does the cover art. All I'm saying is, if you're going to make broad statements, back them up - or narrow them to say that *you* feel this way. I just don't agree with you and don't want to be caught up in all this *we* business o.k.? Staz From: Gayle3R@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 15:41:02 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: midnight oil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Gayle3R@aol.com Also check out their new album Breathe which hits the stores today Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 16:32:23 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: CyberSleaze 15/10/96 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Gossip for those who care... Former British model and TV presenter, PAULA YATES was arrested yesterday and questioned about the suspected opium find at her London home. The former wife of LIVE AID hero BOB GELDOF went voluntarily to Chelsea police station and was quizzed for more than an hour by drug squad offices. She was released on police bail pending further inquiries. Mother of four Yates, 36, strongly denies having drugs at the luxury Chelsea home she shares with rock star lover MICHAEL HUTCHENCE of INXS. She reportedly told police, "Somebody must have planted them." The former TV presenter went to the police station after taking advice from her solicitor MARK STEPHENS, reports British tabloid the DAILY MIRROR. Her ex-nanny ANITA DEBNEY has claimed she found the drugs by chance after the alarm sounded on the family car and she searched for an instruction book to switch it off. Debney's story was backed up by Yates's former agent GERRY AGAR, who confirmed she had seen the drugs. Both women recently quit Yates's employment claiming they "couldn't stand working for her any more." -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 18:51:11 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: new album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com personally, i think the image/concept for the WTWYA package was their BEST! those shots of the band in the desert were tremendous, without being overly cheesy. they were very reminiscent of the whole LLT "desert image" thing, which to me, IS INXS! i think that for the new album they definitely don't need to cram everyone on the cover. they need some great artwork that's bright and eye-catching. save the pix for the inner booklet, which should DEFINITELY be stuffed to gills with info, pix, stickers, you name it! another thought--i remember when kirk did the aol interview a few years back, my brother asked him if they had plans for any multi-media releases. he said they had planned to do FMDH as an enchanced cd, but it fell through. HOW GREAT would it be if "elegantly wasted" was released in an "enhanced format" like so many artists do these days. then we could get videos, interviews, all kinds of goodies!! i also agree that elegantly wasted may not be the best title, but i'm gonna wait and see what exactly it means before i pass judgment on it--they could mean anything from wasted time, youth, energy, love...or it could also mean drunk off your ass! :) i guess we'll all have to wait till march to find out! --josh oh yeah--here in syracuse, a local station (93Q) is playing promos for a contest--the music during the ad is none other than the big bump mix of need you tonight! cool, eh? From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:33:14 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: midnight oil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I had the good fortune to have been able to see Midnight Oil last night at Irving Plaza here in NYC. I've seen the band before, but not in the recent past. Take my word for it - this is probably one of the best live bands in existence. If anything, the band has gotten better since the last time I saw them. If you have never seen Midnight Oil, make an effort to go - you won't be disappointed. Dana Subject: Re: new album artwork Date: Tue, 15 Oct 96 16:30:44 -0700 x-sender: vink@mail.apple.com From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >i remember when kirk did the aol interview a few years back, >my brother asked him if they had plans for any multi-media releases. he said >they had planned to do FMDH as an enchanced cd, but it fell through. Actually, I saw a Greatest Hits CD-ROM in a used record store. It had the MMA logo on it, suggesting it's legit. JAV Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 21:04:40 -0400 (EDT) From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Pathetic! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari [whine mode on] How pathetic! Just over 20% (just 10%) of the List has voted in the annual poll -- with even many postaholics not having voted yet! What's going on with all of you! Vote! Don't be passive! Don't get upset when INXS doesn't play that favorite song of your's on their next tour because you didn't vote for it! (OK, I'm stretching, but you get my point I hope.) Just because all you Yanks (go Yankees!) out there are too concerned with the Dole/Clinton fight doesn't mean you're too busy to let your feelings be known about the more important issues in life - like what your favorite Top Ten All-Time INXS Songs!!!!!! (so vote... alright?) [whine mode off] Neil Kothari - kotharne@umdnj.edu - NKoth@worldnet.att.net New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World - http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS - http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 12:45:04 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: G.H. CD-ROM Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 04:30 PM 15/10/96 -0700, John A. Vink wrote: >>i remember when kirk did the aol interview a few years back, >>my brother asked him if they had plans for any multi-media releases. he said >>they had planned to do FMDH as an enchanced cd, but it fell through. >Actually, I saw a Greatest Hits CD-ROM in a used record store. It had >the MMA logo on it, suggesting it's legit. > Yes, this is an official INXS CD-ROM, I must say I don't actually have it, but I've read a couple of reviews of it and from what I've heard the picture quality is not too good and grainy looking and the sound doesn't match the pictures. So you wouldn't really want to sit at your computer and what the video clips when your just able to watch the video which is 'exactly' the same. You can also get CDV singles from the U.K. for some of the singles from Kick. And there's always the game - 'INXS Make My Video' which I enjoy using. For those of you who have never seen this game, you have to edit video clips for Heaven Sent, Not Enough Time & Baby Don't Cry, then your video gets judged by these people in the XS Club, there's all sorts of people surfer dudes etc (bit like the Devil Inside clip actually!). Anyway I would like to see a multi-media type release but it would have to be interactive because otherwise its no different to a video. Matthew. X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 13:05:34 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Freedom re-issue CD Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland I just found out a record label named 'Origin' plan to reissue on CD the Freedom Soundtrack from 1981. This features 2 songs by Michael - 'Speed Kills' & 'Forest Theme'. These songs have never been released before on CD, and I would think there would be some of you who have never even heard these, as the vinyl copy is very rare in Australia. I don't know when this is planned for release, but when I find out I'll let you know. For anyone who has Speed Kills do you want to have a go at trying to work out the exact lyrics, there is a couple of words in it I still can't decipher even after all this time. Matthew. X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 13:36:23 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Staz wrote: >Michael has always been a thin sick looking guy yet women flock to him like >he's handing out candy - We all know he's been into the modeling scene. I >didn't think this was out of character at all - just another facet of >Michael - and let's face it, he's the one that does the cover art. Have you seen some of the photos from the X tour, when Michael is wearing a T-shirt (in the book INXS: The Story Of A Band On The Road)? Mike is not a thin sick looking guy. Look at the man's chest!! Im sorry, but I dont agree with that comment. Sorry for getting off the music track there guys. Hooroo, Tracy +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Vital Signs: Gina: "What is your type?" Suzanne: "The kind of guy you meet, sleep with straight away and carry on a horrible relationship with for two or three months while they make you feel really shitty about yourself, break up with and never speak to again." X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 14:07:00 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: Best of the decade CD Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 12:11 PM 14/10/96 +0100, Paul Bridges wrote: >December Q magazine (in the UK) features a free CD "The Very Best of The >Decade 1986-1996" to celebrate 10 years of the magazine. INXS "New >Sensation" is track 4 representing 1988. Other artists include Dire >Straits, Sting, Tears For Fears and Dodgy. INXS has been on another Q magazine CD before as well. "Q DCC CD" featured "All Around" on it, other artists on this included: Hothouse Flowers, Wendy James, P.M.Dawn + others. Can't remember the exact month this mag came out but it was sometime during 1993. Q magazine seems to treat INXS well, for example the front cover story as seen in the Full Moon, Dirty Hearts video on the table, they are my favourite U.K. music magazine even though we get it about 2/3 months late in Australia. (Unless I pay twice the price at a record store which imports them in on time!) Matthew. From: Jewelfaris@aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:02:52 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Baby News ???? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Jewelfaris@aol.com Hey gang ! Does anyone out there know when Andrew and Shelley's newest arrival is due ??? I thought someone once said October....... What about Garry and Jodie's newest arrival's date ? And what was the EXACT date of Tigerlily's birth ? Jewels Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 16:38:45 +0100 To: Philip Abraham Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Re: album artwork Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message , Philip Abraham writes >Come on does anyone really find much to grab you from a picture of a thin, >sick looking guy?? Anything would have been better. From the 15 years we >have known this band we KNOW this is not them. I think the Greatest Hits/Strangest Party was a good cover - it was the band being themselves ie. original/artistic. I was fearing a nostalgic 80s looking shot of the band to appeal to Kick-age teenies. Inxs have done some great covers - all of the WTWYA singles (esp. Taste It) were inspired. However some covers suck - particularly X, By My Side, and the worst (IMHO) - the UK rerelease of Need You Tonight. -- Paul B X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 21:17:35 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: INXS mentions Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At the Aria Awards there was a program for the night. It was 68 pages long however it didn't contain a single INXS picture! However it does mention INXS a few times when looking at the ARIA's 10 year history. "Finally when INXS were announced Best Group and Michael Hutchence walked towards the stage, Uncanny X-Men fans unfurled a 2 metre banner reading: "@*I! OFF POCK FACE" And a collective thought unfurled through the heads of 400 industry notables: "There has to be something better than this." ARIA's 1986: "Hmmm," said Michael Hutchence accepting the inaugural ARIA for Best Group, "It's grown ups night tonight." The remark could well have been a wry comment on the banner event of the Countdown Awards the year before. ARIA's 1989: Inside the hall, Kylie Minogue canoodled with Michael Hutchence. Outside the hall over 100 Fleet St photographers bayed for a lensful, "we wouldn't let 'em in", chuckles Rix. ARIA's 1991: Reviewers were not kind to the AMA's, noting lip-synching throughout the "live" performances and Ian Meldrum weighed in with criticism of INXS accepting their awards via TV link from a Sydney recording studio. ARIA's 1992: INXS cleared the front rows of celebrities with a gung-ho exhibition of microphone stands hurling. Previous ARIA Awards INXS has received: 1988 - Never Tear Us Apart (best video - Richard Lowenstein) 1993 - The Gift (best video - Richard Lowenstein) 1989 - Andrew Farriss (producer of the year) 1988 - Outstanding Achievement Award 1986 - Best Group 1988 - Best Group 1991 - Best Group Matthew. Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 07:55:50 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Sickly looking Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak This is just a thought, but.... Isn't it funny that when men are thin, guys call them "sickly" but if women are thin, guys call it sexy? Like I said, just a thought. Sherrianne From: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Subject: RE:WISH LIST To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 08:46:00 -0500 (CDT) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Hey Darren, thanks for the info...I knew that the fact that INXS played in SA would come up but, I wasn't in SA at the time... my luck huh? As for Australian Crawl,, hate to admit it but I'm not too familiar with them,,but I do own a couple of James Reyne CD's..best buy I've ever made (with the exception of INXS)...but, if the group Australian Crawl was that good, then I'll have to see if I can get ahold of a copy... Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 07:53:24 -0700 From: "K. Martin" To: Tracy Nash CC: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Sick looking guy References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "K. Martin" Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone would think that about Michael. I suppose we're all entitled to our opinions, but I can't agree with this one at all. Michael isn't the buffed up, action hero type but he's not wasting way either. Michael happens to be naturally good looking and happens to like the attention occasionally. (Of course, we all know that only applies when he's interested in being in the media and not the other way around.) I have to say that if the rest of the band really wanted to be on the cover, no doubt, they be on it right all with him. Kell From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 12:13:42 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: ELEGANTLY WASTED Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - Just wanted to let you know that the album is finished and will be mastered here in NYC on Monday... Dana X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:53:05 UTC+0200 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:57:54 UTC+0100 Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:57:54 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bgil@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;961016205754] Content-Identifier: 13 From: ENRIQUE GIL BESCOS To: inxs-list@iastate.edu (confirm) Subject: pathetic! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: ENRIQUE GIL BESCOS I made my top ten INXS songs. When I was going to send it, I saw "pathetic message". Have you ever think that in this world YANKEES are not the only ones! I'm proud that INXS and I aren't yankees! Europe loves Australia!!! Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 14:51:25 -0400 (EDT) From: kristin tsafos To: Matthew Marsland cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Freedom re-issue CD Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: kristin tsafos do you know if it will only be release in Australia, or will it by any chance make it here to the US???? ...kris On Wed, 16 Oct 1996, Matthew Marsland wrote: > > I just found out a record label named 'Origin' plan to reissue on CD the > Freedom Soundtrack from 1981. This features 2 songs by Michael - 'Speed > Kills' & 'Forest Theme'. These songs have never been released before on CD, > and I would think there would be some of you who have never even heard > these, as the vinyl copy is very rare in Australia. I don't know when this > is planned for release, but when I find out I'll let you know. For anyone > who has Speed Kills do you want to have a go at trying to work out the exact > lyrics, there is a couple of words in it I still can't decipher even after > all this time. > > Matthew. > > Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:43:37 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: pathetic! References: <13*/S=bgil/OU=etseccpb/O=upc/PRMD=iris/ADMD=400net/C=es/@MHS> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari ENRIQUE GIL BESCOS wrote: > > > I made my top ten INXS songs. When I was going to send it, I saw > "pathetic message". Have you ever think that in this world YANKEES > are not the only ones! > I'm proud that INXS and I aren't yankees! > Europe loves Australia!!! Sheesh -- Twas a joke my friend. And in any event, there are more Americans on the list than any other single nationality, so I think it was perfectly alright to address the majority as such. As well, I was putting out a little cheer to the Yankees, a BASEBALL team in the US that is in the World Series... That's all... And the rest of you? Where are your Top 10's? I told y'all that a whine campaign would commence... Shut me up by sending in your Top 10's!!! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 09:41:13 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: Sick looking guy, album cover Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Kell writes: >Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone would think that about >Michael. I suppose we're all entitled to our opinions, but I can't agree >with this one at all. Michael isn't the buffed up, action hero type but >he's not wasting way either. > >Michael happens to be naturally good looking and happens to like the >attention occasionally. (Of course, we all know that only applies when >he's interested in being in the media and not the other way around.) I >have to say that if the rest of the band really wanted to be on the >cover, no doubt, they be on it right all with him. > Finally, someone who agrees with me. Michael Hutchence is a sex god of the highest order (IMO). I dont mean to sound manic about it, but, the guy is a legend (IMO). But, their success has little to do with how gorgeous the man is (sigh) .... its his and Andrew's knack for writing hit rock songs, and the band's ability to turn a good theoretical song into a sensational sounding masterpiece, and Michaels control and the sound of his voice. And when you come down to it, who gives a rat's what is on the cover? People dont buy a CD because it has a cool cover, they buy it because they hear the singles and like them. And anyway, they have those arty types working on the cover trying to figure out what would be good, dont they? Whatever INXS do with the cover of their CD, it will be a representation of them and their work. And I for one will like it, and love the music inside. Go for it guys, give us your best shot. Hooroo, Tracy +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Vital Signs: Gina: "What is your type?" Suzanne: "The kind of guy you meet, sleep with straight away and carry on a horrible relationship with for two or three months while they make you feel really shitty about yourself, break up with and never speak to again." Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:23:23 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Poor Michael Again Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue I'm snipping most of the tabloid crap again but I really want to comment on part of this: >INXS singer MICHAEL HUTCHENCE scuffled with photographers outside the London >home he shares with PAULA YATES after she was arrested Monday in connection >with an alleged drugs seizure. Tempers flared after Yates returned from Chelsea >Police station, where officers questioned her for more than an hour. Upon her >return, Hutchence furiously clashed with one photgrapher as the media swarmed >around the $1.12 million home before Yates eventually called the police. Why the hell won't the press just leave them alone. Am I missing something? In the scheme of things isn't Michael and Paula's life pretty minor? Surely the press must have something much more important to cover. Besides going into permanent hiding what the hell can this guy do. He has an album that's going to need promoting as well as life that he wants to get on with. Sorry for the rant but I wish I could think of the magic solution for these 2. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:49:50 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: poor michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak Sue wrote: > Sorry > for the rant but I wish I could think of the magic solution for these 2. > I agree with you, Sue. It is absolutely terrible what they are going through, but I know how to help them. They could all move here to my little town. There is only a weekly paper that comes out once a week and no one even cares about that. They could buy a huge house, live in absolute peace and no one here even knows who they are ( I had an INXS license plate and I can't count the number of times people asked me why I have a plate that says inks). My husband is a lawyer and he could even represent them in all their legal troubles. Alright, alright, I'll come back to earth now. But I don't understand why they just don't go back to Australia because all their troubles seem to happen in London. Sherrianne Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:53:48 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: The Heads Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak I read a review in Entertainment Weekly about The Heads album. It didn't even mention Michael's name. Of course that may be a good thing because if I remember correctly, on the Batman soundtrack they called him a has-been. I listened to the wav. song on Mr. Showbiz. It sounds okay, mind you there is only 20 seconds of it. We don't have it at our local record store yet, so has anyone heard the whole thing. Is it good, bad, in between? Sherrianne Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:12:41 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: robert@magna.com.au (rl) Subject: Re: midnight oil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: robert@magna.com.au (rl) >Hi All - > >I had the good fortune to have been able to see Midnight Oil last night at >Irving Plaza here in NYC. I've seen the band before, but not in the recent >past. Take my word for it - this is probably one of the best live bands in >existence. If anything, the band has gotten better since the last time I saw >them. If you have never seen Midnight Oil, make an effort to go - you won't >be disappointed. > >Dana Gee, they get around... it wasn't three weeks ago I saw them at Manly Leagues Club here in Sydney. But you're right... the best live band, and getting better! The new single sounds so much better live! Robert I still like rock and roll.... I just can't stand the racket. Some old geezer... in a song... about four years ago. From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 23:40:06 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: the one thing! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi everyone- while in philly last weekend, i stopped into a wawa (convienence store), and no sooner had i walked in than "the one thing" came over the speakers!! not only that, but last summer while in the same store, they played "taste it" one day when i ran in for a hoagie!! i thought it very odd that not only would i hear inxs twice in the same store within a year, but they were two much lesser played songs. anyone ever have similar experiences? -stephanie X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 15:17:50 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Now where's the car ? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland If you think the media is interested in every little thing Michael & Paula do check this article out I found today: "CAR RIDDLE FOR HUTCHENCE" (Herald-Sun 17/10/96) LONDON- It had been a trying 24 hours, and no one could remember where they had parked the car. Paula Yates was tired, pale and stroppy a day after being questioned by police and released on bail until December over suspected drugs found at her home while she and lover Michael Hutchence were in Australia. And Hutchence had fought with photographers the night before. Leaving their luxury Chelsea home yesterday cradling baby Heavenly Hiraani, Ms Yates was stony-faced. Two other daughters, Peaches and Pixie, giggled as they followed Hutchence up and down. "I can't remember what I've done with the car," the INXS singer muttered. The car was finally located and they were off to school. How about that, something as trivial as this ends up as a newspaper story! Another bit of info, Australian RollingStone magazine had some pictures from the ARIA's and under the Michael picture it said, "INXS premiered their new song "Searching" however where was the chorus ?" Maybe you would like to comment on this statement ? Matthew. From: "somebody" To: Subject: Re: The Heads Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 10:27:59 -0700 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "somebody" I finally goth the rocord today, and I would venture to say it is a very good album. My favorite tracks are the ones done by Michael, Ed Kowalczyk of Live, and Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes. So you don't have to justify buying this album for one song like the Batman Forever soundtrack, they are all (most all) good. ---------- > From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak > To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > Subject: The Heads > Date: Wednesday, October 16, 1996 7:53 PM > > I read a review in Entertainment Weekly about The Heads album. It > didn't even mention Michael's name. Of course that may be a good thing > because if I remember correctly, on the Batman soundtrack they called > him a has-been. > > I listened to the wav. song on Mr. Showbiz. It sounds okay, mind you > there is only 20 seconds of it. We don't have it at our local record > store yet, so has anyone heard the whole thing. Is it good, bad, in > between? > > Sherrianne Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 23:36:58 -0700 From: DragonJack Organization: DragonJack Computer Services To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Now where's the car ? References: <2.2.16.19961017233006.23dfe94e@mail-g.deakin.edu.au> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DragonJack Matthew Marsland wrote: > > If you think the media is interested in every little thing Michael & Paula > do check this article out I found today: > > "CAR RIDDLE FOR HUTCHENCE" (Herald-Sun 17/10/96) I really do wish these people would leave the poor guy alone. The next thing you know they'll be reporting on how long he stays in the bathroom or something, if they haven't already! Don't these folks realize that they(Mike&Paula) are real people with feelings; that they have the same needs we all have...a little privacy now and again? Of course, I know...I know...they don't... > LONDON- It had been a trying 24 hours, and no one could remember where they > had parked the car. I don't think I'd remember where I'd parked the car either if I were them. I couldn't imagine the kind of effect that would have on a person to be constantly harrassed and have your personal matters splashed all over for everyone to gab about. But, in a way this little article shows that even they do attempt to lead a normal life admist chaos and that they are indeed human. Maybe those who continually chide and harrass them, whether it be media or the general public, will realize that the stress they are put under does indeed take it's toll. I mean, how many of those harrassing individuals (ie.paparazzi etc.) have forgot where they parked their car? How many of us have? I know I have.Maybe they'll put themselves in Mike and Paula's shoes and realize they're being too harsh; realize that they are human...that they have feelings.... Well...I can dream can't I? Angela:) Who will return to her dreams of a-place-where-people-are-compassionate-utopia and leave the list alone.... Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 00:00:08 -0700 From: DragonJack Organization: DragonJack Computer Services To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: the one thing! References: <961016234005_128656493@emout19.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DragonJack SNP3@aol.com wrote: > > hi everyone- > while in philly last weekend, i stopped into a wawa (convienence store), and > no sooner had i walked in than "the one thing" came over the speakers!! not > only that, but last summer while in the same store, they played "taste it" > one day when i ran in for a hoagie!! i thought it very odd that not only > would i hear inxs twice in the same store within a year, but they were two > much lesser played songs. anyone ever have similar experiences? > -stephanie I once heard "Taste it" while shopping in the junior department of a large dept.store in the mall. Then a few days later I heard "Shining Star",in between gangsta rap songs, in a Taco Bell right down the street. But I have to say that what tops it all is what happened a week ago. While at work at the customer service desk in the middle of a local mall (this is where you work when you just get out of school with a psychology degree, haha) bored out of my mind...I heard a familiar tune...then I realized it was the muzak version of "Beautiful Girl." I got all excited and I sang along when noone was looking and hummed the rest of the time, so noone would think I was mentally off or something. It definitely broke the monotany(sp?) for a little while. Now...that's the last place I expected to hear INXS...amongst "elevator music!" I have to say it put me in a better mood to deal with all those "irate customers with attitudes" that cropped up the rest of the day.;) Angela:) Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 04:16:34 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: The One Thing Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Well It's kinda funny guys I popped in an INXS cd while reading the past 72 emails from the list and when I got to the ones labeled "The One Thing" "Taste It" was just happening to be playing :> no joke - SpEcTyR X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:40:36 UTC+0200 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:39:51 UTC+0100 Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:39:51 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bjimenez@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;961017123951] Content-Identifier: 12 From: Susana Jimenez To: inxs-list@iastate.edu (confirm) Subject: HELLO EVERYBODY!!! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Susana Jimenez Hello! How are you? My name's Susana. I'm from Barcelona (do you remember the Olympics in summer 1992?) I study civil engineering but I'm a begginer in the "E-MAIL WORLD" (and, of course, in this world) and all this "COMMUNICATION" "MYSTIFY" me. I think I'm very lucky because I can communicate with all you, with a lot of "INXSFULL" people like you. I'm sure you've notice I don't practise English very often so it isn't as good as I would. (I hope you forgive me...!). Maybe you could help me with it and, if you want, I'll help you with your Spanish... Now I wanna ask you for some information. Here in Barcelona radio stations hasn't talked about INXS for two years now (or more) and this is too much time for me. Here radio stations don't say anything until the album is in the streets. I hope things don't go this way in your city, so if you know what have Michael, Jon, Andrew, Tim, Kirk or Garry been doing during all this time, please tell me. If you know anything about the knew album, please tell me. Specially if you're one of the lucky Australians that saw the Australian Music Awards, please tell me about the new single, what do you think?. I'm really looking forward to your reply. Thank's a lot. See you. PEACE AND LOVE!!! SUSANA. Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 04:23:29 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: SOTW #6 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Well sadly enough I dont own underneath the colors. I never got around to getting the older ones earlier than shaboo shoobah. But I own the original self-titled one and was able to do just keep walking. I feel so ashamed :> so called INXS fan :> But it's safe to say I always agree with sue on songs so if she likes it I must as well :> - SpEcTyR PS - I'll get right on it sue Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 10:54:08 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: The Heads References: <199610170528.WAA00049@olympic.brigadoon.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins I listened to the Micheal song on THE Heads album, and honestly, I would have to say that it isn't very good... I think the one off of Batman is a lot better.... Hmmph Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 16:54:55 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: The Heads References: <199610170528.WAA00049@olympic.brigadoon.com> <3266104D.2962@sb.net> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari James Hutchins wrote: > > I listened to the Micheal song on THE Heads album, and honestly, I would > have to say that it isn't very good... I think the one off of Batman is > a lot better.... Hmmph Of course "The Passenger" is better -- it's by Michael Hutchence, whereas "The King is Gone" is by The Heads... Big difference, no? neil (getting ready for another whine mode... :)) -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 17:54:09 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: Now where's the car ? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue > "INXS premiered their new >song "Searching" however where was the chorus ?" Maybe you would like to >comment on this statement ? Well my brain must be in it's stupid mode because I can't figure out what they mean unless the song had a "gospel" sound to it and they were looking for a gospel chorus What does RS know anymore anyways. 75% of it is fashion now anyways. I kind of think of it as the MTV of magazines. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 17:54:32 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: The Heads Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >Of course "The Passenger" is better -- it's by Michael Hutchence, >whereas "The King is Gone" is by The Heads... Big difference, no? Neil, do you mean that "The Passenger" was written by MH and "The King is Gone" was written by The Heads. I though the "The Passenger" was an Iggy Pop song or am I once again misunderstanding what you're saying (remember, my brain is in stupid mode right now). -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 18:21:46 -0400 () From: Charlie To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: top 10 X-X-Sender: wangch@cleo.bc.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Charlie this is for neil, put'em in the poll! in no particular order and just off my head... new sensation burn for you devil inside messenger don't change to look at you mystify taste it not enough time kiss the dirt i probably would like to put more, but you only need ten faves hope all is well with you guys...... Amanda, how are things? drop by anytime mod 42b, i may come by this weekend, if you want, we do pregame festivities starting around 10 am, if you aren't doing much bring yer friends along! Charlie From: "somebody" To: Subject: Re: The Heads Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 04:14:56 -0700 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "somebody" Sue, You are right, and "The King is Gone" was written my Michael as well as the Heads! Paul ---------- > From: Sue > To: INXS-list@iastate.edu > Subject: Re: The Heads > Date: Thursday, October 17, 1996 2:54 PM > > > >Of course "The Passenger" is better -- it's by Michael Hutchence, > >whereas "The King is Gone" is by The Heads... Big difference, no? > > Neil, do you mean that "The Passenger" was written by MH and "The King is > Gone" was written by The Heads. I though the "The Passenger" was an Iggy Pop > song or am I once again misunderstanding what you're saying (remember, my > brain is in stupid mode right now). > > -Sue > sue@mdc.net > http://www.mdc.net/~sue > From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 19:15:22 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Books Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Hello friends! I have a favor to ask of the list. I am dying to get my hands on books about the band, published domestically or otherwise. If anyone can let me know some good titles, please email me at Inxslvr@aol.com so that we don't clog up the mailing list. Thanks in advance! :) Inxslvr Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 20:42:38 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: The Heads References: <199610172154.RAA29228@netway1.mdc.net> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Sue wrote: > Neil, do you mean that "The Passenger" was written by MH and "The King is > Gone" was written by The Heads. I though the "The Passenger" was an Iggy Pop > song or am I once again misunderstanding what you're saying (remember, my > brain is in stupid mode right now). I'm in brain overload mode from studying... So this will not make a whole lot of sense (that Columbia education going to waste I suppose...) but please bear with me. Well, usually, when someone criticizes a song after hearing it just a few times, it is the *music* that is being critiqued, and *not* the lyrics. Michael wrote the lyrics to The King is Gone, but for those who don't like the song, how many of you don't like the song because of its lyrics? (That's a rhetorical question -- no replies necessary). On the other hand, I wouldn't care if the lyrics to The Passenger were stupid and inane -- it's the awesome music of the BForever track that first grabbed me... Usually, liking a song for lyrics comes later, but is usually a secondary thing... DO NOT FLAME ME ON THE LIST -- I don't want to unleash a flame war here on the List about music vs lyrics... Go to alt.music.inxs for that... In any event, my point is that Michael helped compose the music for "The Passenger" along with Tim Simenon, Gavin Friday, etc. (you're right Sue -- Iggy Pop's lyrics), and that's why it's a killer track by Michael. I'm not sure if I'm making any more sense -- but just because Michael sings something, that doesn't make it his, whether or not he's written the lyrics. For example, he sings on such things as the London Symphonic Orchestra's Rolling Stones tribute, and well, leaves much to be desired. It's just that he doesn't match the music behind him well... Ugh. I give up -- I haven't even heard "The King is Gone"!!! (well, just the short RealAudio fragments that I've found). -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 20:48:44 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: Books References: <961017191522_1547650586@emout14.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Inxslvr@aol.com wrote: > I have a favor to ask of the list. I am dying to get my hands on books about > the band, published domestically or otherwise. If anyone can let me know > some good titles, please email me at Inxslvr@aol.com so that we don't clog up > the mailing list. I don't want to clog up the list either, but... I just want to let you (and everyone else) know for future reference that the INXS DISCOGRAPHY does include INXS books. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 21:01:22 -0400 (EDT) From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: POLL Update Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari [not really whining, but "keeping in your face" mode on] OK folks -- we've passed the 1/3 mark toward the goal of getting 50% of the List to vote... (audible groan) To whet your appetites, here is the current top 4 (which are all NECK-A-NECK, let me assure you...) 1. Kiss the Dirt (hanging on --- but facing stiff challenges) 2. Don't Change (a perennial challenger) 3. What You Need (where did this one come from? last year this was #12) Send in your top 10 IN ORDER to kotharne@umdnj.edu..... today? Neil Kothari - kotharne@umdnj.edu - NKoth@worldnet.att.net New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World - http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS - http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 21:26:03 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: The Heads Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >In any event, my point is that Michael helped compose the music for "The >Passenger" along with Tim Simenon, Gavin Friday, etc. (you're right Sue >-- Iggy Pop's lyrics), and that's why it's a killer track by Michael. Now I understand what you were saying. No flame on the lyrics vs. music thing. Often times it is the music that catches me first and then the lyrics. Sometimes though after I've listened to the lyrics I go ughh and then no longer like the song! -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 08:53:47 +0100 To: DragonJack Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Re: the one thing! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <3265D978.21EF@airnet.net>, DragonJack writes >(this is where you work when you >just get out of school with a psychology degree, haha) bored out of my mind...I >heard a familiar tune...then I realized it was the muzak version of "Beautiful >Girl." I got all excited and I sang along when noone was looking and hummed the >rest of the time Humming department store muzak? Youre a psychologist - arent you a little concerned?! :) -- Paul B Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 08:30:32 +0100 To: Matthew Marsland Cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Paul Bridges Subject: Q mag Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Paul Bridges In message <2.2.16.19961016221916.47270c06@mail-g.deakin.edu.au>, Matthew Marsland writes >Q magazine seems to treat INXS well Q have always been kind to INXS, they even applauded FMDH, which most critics lambasted. Each of their albums over the last 10 years have had good reviews, and they've had regular articles on Mike and the band, even in the quiet years. I would venture that the mag is an important factor in the continued (relative) popularity of INXS in the UK, as it is probably the biggest selling, and most respected music mag in Britain. The Q awards is taken more seriously than the Brits over here - Bono, Michael Stipe, Van Morrisson turn up to collect their awards, which is unheard of at other ceremonies. -- Paul B Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 19:34:36 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Michael Hutchence news & Heads news Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey y'all... INXS star MICHAEL HUTCHENCE was arrested yesterday on suspicion of opium possession. The 34-year-old Australian rocker was quizzed for two hours by cops at London's Chelsea police station. He was bailed out until December pending analysis of a substance found in a tube of chocolate sweets found under the bed in the house he shares with former TV presenter PAULA YATES. Yates, 36, ex-wife of LIVE AID star BOB GELDOF, was arrested and bailed on Monday. It is understood she and Hutchence deny having the drug. Opium possession carries a maximum 10-year jail sentence. And now, news of the Heads... Three ex-members of TALKING HEADS are planning a major concert with a difference in New York next month which they hope will lay the ghost of former frontman DAVID BYRNE to rest forever. CHRIS FRANTZ, JERRY HARRISON and TINA WEYMOUTH - who now call themselves THE HEADS - have invited all the singers who appeared on their new album to join them in a one-off star-studded show. BLACK GRAPE frontman SHAUN RYDER, former CONCRETE BLONDE JOHNETTE NAPOLITANO, MARIA MCKEE, DEBBIE HARRY, RICHARD HELL and VIOLENT FEMMES star GORDON GANO are just a few of the top names who've said they'll be there. Group spokeswoman KAREN GOODMAN says, "It should really be something to remember. Of the people who appear on the album only MICHAEL HUTCHENCE and ANDY PARTRIDGE of XTC have said they can't make it. It's their chance to show people the group has moved on. All of the stars on the album wrote their own songs so it's a chance for them to show of as well." The Heads chose Napolitano as Byrne's replacement for their world tour, which began in New Orleans, Mississippi last Tuesday. And the group surprised fans at the show by performing old Byrne songs together with new tracks off NO TALKING JUST HEAD. Byrne threatened legal action to prevent the group using the Talking Heads name this summer after deciding he wanted nothing to do with a group reunion but he later dropped his suit. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 00:15:52 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Michael's arrest Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak So what does all this mean? I know that under Canadian law you may not leave the country if you have been convicted of drug charges unless you receive a pardon (which can be done only after a number of years). I also know that you may not leave the country if you are awaiting trial or out on bail. So what happens to a tour? I doubt that things will move quickly enough that it is over by March. I guess our only hope is that he is cleared of all charges. And now I have to vent. I am really sorry for all that is happening to our beloved lead singer. What I want to know is...was he in any kind of trouble before he met up with Paula? I mean, I just got on this list a little while ago, so I don't know what's been happening the last couple of years. Was he like this before Paula, did he get into this kind of trouble? I am not blaming her, but it just seems an awful lot has happened to him in the last year or so. I know, I am the one who said we shouldn't blast Paula for any of this, he is a big boy who makes his own choices, but I'm selfish. I want the band back and touring and for everything to be okay. Anyway, I do want to say, they have my support. I hope with all my heart that they are innocent and things blow over quickly. This affects their lives, their child's life and all those who love them. Stay strong guys. Hold Tight!!! Sherrianne From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 12:01:17 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: New Orleans, Mississippi? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Maybe I just read that last part wrong...New Orleans, Mississippi? Last time I checked, New Orleans was in Louisiana. Maybe I should venture out the front door to double check.... :) Inxslvr (here in New Orleans) From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 12:08:54 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Books Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Sorry if anyone was inconvienenced by my request...the reason I put it on the list was to get titles and recommendations on which books would be worth my money. Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 08:40:29 -0500 (CDT) From: Crow X-Sender: crowa@medicine To: SNP3@aol.com cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: the one thing! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Crow To be perfectly honest, I hear inxs in stores and what not rather often.. I think st.louis is just a pro-inxs place. I must say that The One Thing kinda gets played too much.. I'd rather hear Don't Change > hi everyone- > while in philly last weekend, i stopped into a wawa (convienence store), and > no sooner had i walked in than "the one thing" came over the speakers!! not > only that, but last summer while in the same store, they played "taste it" > one day when i ran in for a hoagie!! i thought it very odd that not only > would i hear inxs twice in the same store within a year, but they were two > much lesser played songs. anyone ever have similar experiences? > -stephanie > WhoStingDavidloweryBeatlesNirvanaLedzeppelinCrosbystillsnashYoungKinksNiN Ekevin ta crow - oicm3h #231| Caera Deluc? |Brian Eno = strange.R Lcrowa@medicine.wustl.edu|The Fiends of Distortion?|Roger Fripp = wierd.E OListen to New Adventures in Hi-Fi| Plastic Red? |David Bowie = bizarre.M InxsPearljamViolentfemmesMidnightoilTheymightbegiantsDepechemodeRamonesU2 Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 15:21:40 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue In responding to the INXS Song of Week you can give your opinions on the lyrics and music of the song, it's strong or weak points, and/or any special meaning the song has had at one time, or still holds for you. INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #7 - BITING BULLETS -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue X-Sender: p2103198@pop3.unsw.edu.au Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 08:53:56 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Subject: Re: the one thing! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: t.nash@unsw.edu.au (Tracy Nash) Crow writes: >To be perfectly honest, I hear inxs in stores and what not rather often.. >I think st.louis is just a pro-inxs place. I must say that The One Thing >kinda gets played too much.. I'd rather hear Don't Change > Mate, you should come to Australia. I listen to 2MMM in the lab and INXS comes on about 2-3 times a day. Just Keep Walking must be a fave of theirs. That play that about once a day. Hooroo, Tracy +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Vital Signs: Gina: "What is your type?" Suzanne: "The kind of guy you meet, sleep with straight away and carry on a horrible relationship with for two or three months while they make you feel really shitty about yourself, break up with and never speak to again." To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: INXS Sites X-Juno-Line-Breaks: 1-4 From: dkoskamp@juno.com (David P Koskamp) Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 23:32:42 EDT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: dkoskamp@juno.com (David P Koskamp) What are some good web sites for INXS on the web? My brother is creating a web page, and needs some links to quality sites for the band. David Koskamp dkoskamp@juno.com Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 01:13:46 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: Re: Books Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Actually I wouldnt mind seeing a bunch of books too. Is there any biograpgies or auto biographies on any and all of the band members and the band as a whole?? Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 01:57:32 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: SOTW #7 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Well I must admit Listen Like Thieves is one of my favorite albums. It appears to be a more dirty, dusty, desert type cd (if that makes any sense). Most thier albums "Kick" and after are of course more stylish and they are ...... hmmm.... pretty-boy-ish. Don't get me wrong I love em all but all the ones before "Kick" have a particular gritty feeling to me. And "Bitting Bullets" is a short but great song and it leaves me the feeling the older albums do. Same with "Kiss the Dirt" and "This Time". I guess they fascinate me cuz I started listening to them seriously when "Devil Inside" came out (I know lame as it is) and anything older is always new to me. I've seen older videos so I know them songs but unreleased old songs are very new. Most these songs you guys review I've never really listened to. I've bought older cd's just to say I have em all but never truely LISTEN to them. So I love to be suprised by the older songs and especially in these reviews. PS - "Full Moon Dirty Hearts" kind of has that old feeling too but mostly looks like it with the blah cover :> Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 02:05:50 -0600 (MDT) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: VIDEOS Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Ok I went out and bought "The Great Video Experience" the other day cuz I saw it and had $$$. But I also own "Live Baby Live". WHat other videos are there???? I know of "In Search of Excellence" and "Kick the Video Flick" but what else be out there??? SpEcTyR From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 09:03:59 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: biting those bullets.... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com yes! GREAT choice for SOTW! this was always one of my fave non-single tracks. i think it has the best lyrics on LLT, and some of their better overall. great song for the ol' monday morning blues...getting back to the grind! :) --josh Date: 21 Oct 96 10:20:00 -0700 Subject: Re: VIDEOS From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS list" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" There is also "The Swing and Other Stories", "What You Need", and the "Greatest Video Hits". JAV There is also "The Swing and Other Stories", "What You Need", and the "Greatest Video Hits". Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 13:03:11 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: VIDEOS References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Spec & Dass wrote: > > Ok I went out and bought "The Great Video Experience" the other > day cuz I saw it and had $$$. But I also own "Live Baby Live". WHat > other videos are there???? I know of "In Search of Excellence" and "Kick > the Video Flick" but what else be out there??? (neil imitating broken record) "Check the discography!" at http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/discog.txt (Just having fun with ya in this, a post-exam period...) ahem... then there's a little matter dealing with Top Ten's... :) -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 13:11:27 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: SOTW: Biting Bullets References: <961021090358_547721228@emout09.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Biting Bullets! Thanks Sue for choosing it... This one isn't in my Top 10, and to be honest, I think the music needs a lot of work... BUT, this song has, IMO, the most interesting and atypical INXS lyrics ever. "I lose myself like anyone else / But I'm not so strong to make it in the end / I need some answers when / The day comes crashing / But it's all over when there's / No one to be found" Just one of the "shocking" (ok, not *that* shocking) lyrics exploring a darker side that INXS rarely (actually, never) enters. Can it be --- an exploration of suicide?? Biting Bullets?? Extremely intriguing considering the normal INXS topics of interest are love, sex, um... more love, more sex :-) I'd love to hear other thoughts... and receive some Top Ten's also (I warned you all I wouldn't quit!) -neil -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: 21 Oct 96 11:03:49 -0700 Subject: The discography From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS List" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >(neil imitating broken record) > >"Check the discography!" at http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/discog.txt > I agree that the discography is a good thing, but does anyone else have the problem where Neil's web server kicks out after sending one-third of the document? I remember I tried over and over again to get the discography, and eventually I had to get Neil to mail it to me. JAV Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 13:14:08 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: SOTW: Biting Bullets From: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Neil writes: } [...] }"I lose myself like anyone else / But I'm not so strong to make it in }the end / I need some answers when / The day comes crashing [down] / But it's }all over when there's / No one to be found" } }Just one of the "shocking" (ok, not *that* shocking) lyrics exploring a }darker side that INXS rarely (actually, never) enters. Can it be --- an }exploration of suicide?? Biting Bullets?? Extremely intriguing }considering the normal INXS topics of interest are love, sex, um... more }love, more sex :-) [...] It's almost certainly about death, although I could never decide whether I thought it was about suicide or abortion. The verse you quoted seems to be about suicide while "for all who never began" hints at abortion. Or maybe it's just about love and sex. Who knows. :-) Jeff -- Jeffrey S. Curtis | Internetwork Manager Argonne National Laboratory | Email: curtis@anl.gov 9700 South Cass Avenue, ECT-221 | Voice: 630/252-1789 Argonne, IL 60439 | Fax: 630/252-9689 Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 04:16:18 +1000 From: Just somebody To: Neil Kothari CC: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re:Top Ten INXS Songs References: <961021090358_547721228@emout09.mail.aol.com> <326BD8EF.95@worldnet.att.net> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Just somebody Just for the record; 1. I'm Just a Man 2. Girl On Fire 3. Don't Loose Your Head 4. Show Me 5. Elegantly Wasted 6. Everything 7. Shake The Tree 8. Building Bridges 9. Give It Up 10. Searching Date: 21 Oct 96 11:35:16 -0700 Subject: Re: SOTW: Biting Bullets From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS List" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >Extremely intriguing >considering the normal INXS topics of interest are love, sex, um... more >love, more sex :-) I was thinking about this the other day and thought to myself how INXS doesn't really do a lot of love songs. They do sex (Need You Tonight, What You Need), but not really a lot of love. Sure, there's a couple, but you can't say it's a big theme. JAV Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 14:41:39 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: The discography References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari John A. Vink wrote: > I agree that the discography is a good thing, but does anyone else > have the problem where Neil's web server kicks out after sending > one-third of the document? I remember I tried over and over again to > get the discography, and eventually I had to get Neil to mail it to > me. Funny you should write this -- I just yesterday started prelim work on a new discography format which should be much easier for usage... BTW, if anyone has a problem accessing the discography from my server, then PLEASE do not hesitate to grab it from the myriad of archive sites (like archive.uwp.edu, etc) that have copies on-line. It's everywhere! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 14:44:58 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: Top Ten INXS Songs References: <961021090358_547721228@emout09.mail.aol.com> <326BD8EF.95@worldnet.att.net> <326BBDF2.5CCB@mathew.my.man> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari YEAH! Thank you thank you thank you for the track listing of "Elegantly Wasted"! Interesting titles -- I'm assuming that track 3 should be "Don't Lose Your Head" instead of "loose"? Hmm -- I must say the titles are all pretty good -- "I'm Just a Man" sounds like a great opener (if it is indeed the opening track). Thanks again secret-somebody-who-we-all-know-and-respect! -neil Just somebody wrote: > > Just for the record; > > 1. I'm Just a Man > > 2. Girl On Fire > > 3. Don't Loose Your Head > > 4. Show Me > > 5. Elegantly Wasted > > 6. Everything > > 7. Shake The Tree > > 8. Building Bridges > > 9. Give It Up > > 10. Searching -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 15:05:37 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: [Fwd: Re: SOTW: Biting Bullets] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari I think this was meant for the list... It certainly throws a whole new angle on things... To: Neil Kothari From: Wendy Borges Received: from golden.brown.edu ([128.148.128.3]) by mtigwc01.worldnet.att.net (post.office MTA v2.0 0613 ) with ESMTP id AAA23958 for ; Mon, 21 Oct 1996 18:59:17 +0000 Received: from [128.148.149.223] ([128.148.149.223]) by golden.brown.edu (8.7.3/8.7.3) with ESMTP id OAA24070 for ; Mon, 21 Oct 1996 14:59:15 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: In-Reply-To: <326BD8EF.95@worldnet.att.net> References: <961021090358_547721228@emout09.mail.aol.com> Subject: Re: SOTW: Biting Bullets X-Sender: Wendy_Borges@postoffice.brown.edu Date: Mon, 21 Oct 96 19:59:13 +0000 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="us-ascii" "I lose myself like anyone else / But I'm not so strong to make it in >the end / I need some answers when / The day comes crashing / But it's >all over when there's / No one to be found" Neil, I think this song eludes more to drugs....I want to say heroin abuse; 'biting bullets, biting the clouds'...there's a personal connection between the song & Michael's own drug problems of the past. I remember when Listen Like Thieves came out, there was talk about it. I can't personally remember if I touched upon it when I interviewed Kirk Pengilly in '87. All I can remember is that we had an interesting conversation. wendy Date: 21 Oct 96 13:01:48 -0700 Subject: Re:Top Ten INXS Songs From: "John A. Vink" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" Just Somebody wrote: >Just for the record; > >1. I'm Just a Man >2. Girl On Fire >3. Don't Loose Your Head >4. Show Me >5. Elegantly Wasted >6. Everything >7. Shake The Tree >8. Building Bridges >9. Give It Up >10. Searching Is this a vote for your top 10 favorite INXS songs, or are we just getting a sneak preview of the new album song titles? You'd either have had to heard the songs before or really have a lot of faith in the new album to be voting for them already! JAV From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 17:21:42 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Top Ten INXS Songs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I wasn't sure I'd be able to release those titles, but since somebody already did, I can confirm that those are tracks from the new album. Yes, it is "Don't Lose Your Head." Can't comment on the music yet... Dana Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 17:54:43 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: SOTW: Biting Bullets Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue I forgot how much I really like this song until Neil requested it. I was glad to see someone else suggesting it was about drugs because that's what I thought it was about. (Don't you wonder/is anyone that strong/it takes me under/believeing what I'm seeing) Also the sadness of seeing friends dying from drugs (I get so tired/of watching friends go down). What about the wasting of a life (there was a time/there was a way to live/and it's no secret/that it won't come back again) All in all it's such a sad song. >... and receive some Top Ten's also (I warned you all I wouldn't quit!) Arrggh. Will everyone get their top 10s in - Neil your nagging is worse than my mothers! -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue From: "Chris Smallhorne" To: Subject: Re: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 09:18:19 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Chris Smallhorne" Hi all. Back with a new outlook on life?!?!? Anyway, I have to agree with Wendy. I had always thought that it referred to drug addiction. I like the song. I like the strength of the guitar thru the whole song and the lyrics are good because they don't preach. Chris. To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Waukisha Speed" Subject: THANK GOD, I FINALLY MADE IT!!!!! Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 18:23:02 X-Tick-Nemesis: The Idea Men Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Waukisha Speed" Dear all, I thought i'd NEVER make this list! I love you all already. Please feel free to write me privatly. (especially if your Australian) I adore INXS. I cannot wait 'till the new album comes out! Hey, I just want them to tour!!! What's with MH being a dad? Is he still married? I've got alot of questions, so please someone write me and help me out. Thanks. LOVE, THE NEWBIE WAUKISHA Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 18:51:13 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Intriguing Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak So, who is Just Somebody and how do they know what songs are going to be on the new album? I know I'm curious. Neil, do you know something you aren't telling us? Anyway, I would just like to say thanx to that mystery person for a sneak preview and even if we don't know who it is, it's got my mind working for a little while. Sherrianne Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:07:43 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [Fwd: alt.music.inxs] Content-Disposition: inline Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak X-Mozilla-Status: 0001 Message-ID: <326AE90E.3729@swanvalley.freenet.mb.ca> Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 21:07:58 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: alt.music.inxs Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Does anyone know why I can't get this newsgroup? I have looked and it's not on my server. When I request it is says it doesn't have an entry. Is it there and how do I get on it? Help me please. I have access to ABBA but not INXS, this is not good. Sherrianne X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 16:23:03 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: SOTW: Biting Bullets Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 05:54 PM 21/10/96 -0400, Sue wrote: >I forgot how much I really like this song until Neil requested it. I was >glad to see someone else suggesting it was about drugs because that's what I >thought it was about. (Don't you wonder/is anyone that strong/it takes me >under/believeing what I'm seeing) Also the sadness of seeing friends dying >from drugs (I get so tired/of watching friends go down). What about the >wasting of a life (there was a time/there was a way to live/and it's no >secret/that it won't come back again) All in all it's such a sad song. > You are right on Sue, this is the meaning of the song as given by INXS themselves, it mainly deals with Heroin deaths - 'biting bullets' refers to using heroin and 'biting the clouds' is dying. Cool song, great lyrics! Matthew. Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 11:01:49 -0700 From: paul To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: The Dogs In Space Indoctrination Continues, Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: paul I just finished sharing "Dogs In Space" with four more heathens. This not brings my, "here, watch this" total to nine. You just gotta love that flick. . . .I mean brick. X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 19:05:19 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re:Top Ten INXS Songs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 04:16 AM 22/10/96 +1000, Just somebody wrote: >Just for the record; > >1. I'm Just a Man > >2. Girl On Fire > >3. Don't Loose Your Head > >4. Show Me > >5. Elegantly Wasted > >6. Everything > >7. Shake The Tree > >8. Building Bridges > >9. Give It Up > >10. Searching > Is "Just somebody" referring to me in his address "matthew.my.man." since I mentioned "Just somebody" a couple of weeks ago ? Or is this just my creative imagination ? BTW, "Just somebody" was sending a top 10 because there should be 12 songs on the album (15 were recorded). G'day "Just somebody", if you were referring to me Thanx! Can you send the other 2 songs or has the album been cut back to 10 songs ? Hopefully not! Cheers! Matthew Marsland. (Warrnambool, Australia) Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 14:27:19 -0300 (ADT) From: The Jaybird! To: INXS newsgroup Subject: Biting bullets/new songs Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: The Jaybird! Biting Bullets is a great tune. I love the lyrics and the speed of the song (if that makes any sense). Does anyone remember a kind-of-video for the song where it showed a bunch of people snowboarding? Maybe it was a just Canada thing, I don't know. Incidentally, I wonder how much track #6 from the new album has to do with the MAX Q song of the same name? Coincidence? I think not... > >1. I'm Just a Man > > > >2. Girl On Fire > > > >3. Don't Loose Your Head > > > >4. Show Me > > > >5. Elegantly Wasted > > > >6. Everything > > > >7. Shake The Tree > > > >8. Building Bridges > > > >9. Give It Up > > > >10. Searching Jaybird Date: 22 Oct 96 15:30:58 -0700 Subject: Re: new songs From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS newsgroup" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" > Incidentally, I wonder how much track #6 from the new album has to >do with the MAX Q song of the same name? Coincidence? I think not... I was also wondering how much the MaxQ song "Tight" has to do with the song that INXS supposedly wrote for Tom Jones. JAV http://www.cyberdog.apple.com/people/jav/ Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 01:21:57 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: The Passenger... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey, Before I throw out my question to y'all -- 49.5% have now voted in the Top Ten All-Time Poll... Come on guys! I know (I could name, but I shan't) that there are MANY of you out there who haven't voted yet -- so do it today! Send your list to kotharne@umdnj.edu! Ok, onto The Passenger... Does anyone know what the vocals are in the background of "The Passenger" from around track time 0.45-1.00? This is right before the main thrust of the song begins, during the extended intro... They have what sounds like a group of children or something speaking (I think?) It might also be a sample from Batman Forever for all I know... Anyone have any ideas? -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 07:50:55 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: A new baby Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com This is to let everyone know that a new member of the INXS family has just arrived! Andrew and Shelley had a 9lb 13oz bouncing baby boy named Mathew on October the 19th. Both are doing well. Cheers, Mary Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 09:28:44 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: A new baby References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins What a BIG boy! That's great! INXS is one big family channel show now.. ehehhe From: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Subject: Kids... To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 13:37:13 -0500 (CDT) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) So, can anyone tell me if EVERYONE in INXS has children ?? I know Michael does obviously.. and Andrew..what about Tim, Gary, Kirk and Jon? I suspect Tim does, but not sure .... Marlene Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 15:03:59 -0400 () From: the loved one To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: here it is in order.. X-X-Sender: wangch@cleo.bc.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: the loved one ok, here is the list again, in order of my faves...neil you are persistent..... 1.The Stairs 2.Mystify 3.Taste It 4.Not enough time 5.To look at you 6.New sensation 7.Love is 8.on the rocks 9.this time 10.all the voices Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 15:07:38 -0400 X-Sender: paradigm@clo.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Suzie Subject: Re:kids Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Suzie Tim has two boys (James Lee, and Jake) Michael has a daughter called "Tiger Lily". Andrew has two daughters (grace & Josephine) and a new born boy (Matthew) Kirk has a girl called April from his first marriage. Garry has a baby girl called Lucy-Mae. Jon as far as I know doesn't have any... I also think that Garry and Jodie are expecting at the moment... If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:Paradigm@clo.com What You Need - The INXS Fanzine P.O. Box 243, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1N 5S1 Fanzine Web Page: www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm Suz new INXS (under construction) web page: www.clo.com/~paradigm/ Ya, I'll take ya, I'll take ya, Where you want to be..... Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 15:17:00 -0400 X-Sender: paradigm@clo.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Suzie Subject: zine & Congrats... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Suzie I have been getting emails about the fanzine, BUT the return addresses are NOT correct, so if you would be so kind as to rewrite me (and YOU know who you are!) I shall send you the information that you requested. Congrats to Andrew and Shelley on the birth of their son!! Great news.... Cheers, Suz If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:Paradigm@clo.com What You Need - The INXS Fanzine P.O. Box 243, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1N 5S1 Fanzine Web Page: www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm Suz new INXS (under construction) web page: www.clo.com/~paradigm/ Ya, I'll take ya, I'll take ya, Where you want to be..... Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 18:22:21 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: The Passenger... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >Does anyone know what the vocals are in the background of "The >Passenger" from around track time 0.45-1.00? I just gave it another listen and it is indecipherable. If anyone can make it out they sure have great ears. Going back to a sort of old topic I bought the Talking Heads cd this weekend and I think Michael's vocals on "The King is Gone" are alot weaker than on the "The Passenger". It's not a bad song though. I think he was just saving up his songwriting and vocal skills for the new INXS album :) -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 21:28:11 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Congratulations Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Congrats to Andrew and Shelley! Mathew is definetly a BIG boy! Congrats also to the big sisters, Grace and Josephine! Emily From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 21:41:26 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Everything Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - FYI - the new song is not the same as the Max Q song. Dana Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 22:18:28 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Congratulations Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak I would like to congratulate Andrew & Shelley on the birth of their new baby boy. I would like to let them both know that they are in for such joy as the parents of a little boy. God bless. Sherrianne From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 00:25:22 -0400 To: wangch@cleo.bc.edu, inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: here it is in order.. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hey! cool--someone actually voted for on the rocks...the COOLEST inxs jam ever!! i wanted to vote for it, but didn't think it stood a chance....maybe i'll have to change my vote now that i know i am not alone! :) i've always thought that should do a whooole album with that jazzy style...i'd love it! --josh From: "Enrique Miguel Jim%E8nez Harders" To: wangch@cleo.bc.edu, inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: here it is in order.. Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 05:55:51 -0700 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Enrique Miguel Jim%E8nez Harders" >From iastate.edu!owner-inxs-list Wed Oct 23 14:31:05 1996 >Received: from majordomo.iastate.edu ([129.186.1.10]) by constitution.hotmail.com with SMTP id <862355(10)>; Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:30:37 -0700 >Received: (from daemon@localhost) by majordomo.iastate.edu (8.7.3/8.7.3) id OAA14058 for inxs-list-outgoing; Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:09:10 -0500 >Received: from pop-1.iastate.edu (pop-1.iastate.edu [129.186.6.61]) by majordomo.iastate.edu (8.7.3/8.7.3) with ESMTP id OAA14053 for ; Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:08:54 -0500 >Received: from jules.bc.edu (jules.bc.edu [136.167.2.173]) by pop-1.iastate.edu (8.7.3/8.7.3) with SMTP id OAA13932 for ; Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:08:46 -0500 (CDT) >Received: from IP.bc.edu (bc151x206.bc.edu [136.167.151.206]) by jules.bc.edu (8.6.13/8.6.12) with SMTP id PAA51501 for ; Wed, 23 Oct 1996 15:04:44 -0400 >Date:Wed, 23 Oct 1996 12:03:59 -0700 >From:the loved one >To:inxs-list@iastate.edu >Subject: here it is in order.. >Message-ID: >X-X-Sender: wangch@cleo.bc.edu >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII >Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu >Precedence: bulk >Reply-To: the loved one >ok, here is the list again, in order of my faves...neil you are >persistent..... > >1.The Stairs >2.Mystify >3.Taste It >4.Not enough time >5.To look at you >6.New sensation >7.Love is >8.on the rocks >9.this time >10.all the voices > > >I agree with the stairs, mistify ,not enough time,new sensation,but I will also put on that list original sin, what you need (as the second best), devil inside , never tear us apart and mediate --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 10:22:06 -0400 X-Sender: paradigm@clo.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Lisa & Suzie Subject: Important "Questions"! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Lisa & Suzie "How can you go back, when you don't know why your here??" QUESTIONS Ok, I "MAY" have a chance to get an exclusive interview with INXS this week in Australia, and I have a question for you all...if you had the chance to ask INXS ANYTHING you wanted...what would it be? (think about this now!!) Now, I can't guarentee that your question will be asked, or that this is gonna happen, as it not 100% positive at this time, but if it DOES, the interview will be exclusive on my web page. (www.clo.com/~paradigm/) Cheers, Suz & Lisa If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:Paradigm@clo.com What You Need - The INXS Fanzine P.O. Box 243, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1N 5S1 Fanzine Web Page: www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm Suz new INXS (under construction) web page: www.clo.com/~paradigm/ Ya, I'll take ya, I'll take ya, Where you want to be..... Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 12:40:36 +0000 From: voetsch@bc.edu Subject: only 10 songs? To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: voetsch@bc.edu Anyone besides me think that the new album should have had more than 10 songs? I know that more songs doesn't make the album better but in INXS' case I would have confidence that "The more, the merrier" would hold! Amanda Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 12:43:12 +0000 From: voetsch@bc.edu Subject: Searching To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: voetsch@bc.edu Did we ever find a spot for the MPEG of Searching? Also - in Billboard magazine's report on the ARIA's they called Searching "bluesy and hypnotic". Amanda Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 04:04:57 +1000 From: Annon To: voetsch@bc.edu CC: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: only 10 songs? References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Annon 'I'voetsch@bc.edu wrote: > > Anyone besides me think that the new album should have had more than > 10 songs? I know that more songs doesn't make the album better but > in INXS' case I would have confidence that "The more, the merrier" > would hold! > > Amanda MMMMMMM, I think, if you remember what Neil's Top Ten request was, you'll remember that it was your favourite ten INXS songs, in order and you'll find that it was that persons 'Top Ten' and therefore should be regarded as only such. I don't think it's a running order or 'how many songs there are on the album'!!!!! It's not an issue. ***************** IDEA ****************** Let's all start a really positive exchange of ideas about the kind of videos you would like to see the guys make for this album. Cheers, Luke. Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 17:37:52 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: only 10 songs? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >Let's all start a really positive exchange of ideas about the kind of >videos you would like to see the guys make for this album. I've always liked their videos. They're not full of half naked women or acting like jerks. Not knowing what the songs sound like I guess I'll have to go for a mix of different types. I wouldn't mind seeing more serious ones (like The Gift), concert footage, or off the wall (like Taste It). I would guess Richard Lowenstein will be directing at least one and he's always done nice videos. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: 24 Oct 96 15:24:00 -0700 Subject: videos From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS mailing list" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >Let's all start a really positive exchange of ideas about the kind of >videos you would like to see the guys make for this album. The Kick videos were cool, and so were the LLT videos. I say more stuff like that. More Richard Lowenstein! Never Tear Us Apart was really artistic. New Sensation was a great rock video, especially them there streaks. Listen Like Theives was really cool in a bizarre kind of way. Kiss The Dirt was cool with the zoom ins of the guys playing in the middle of no where and the big fires. JAV >Let's all start a really positive exchange of ideas about the kind of >videos you would like to see the guys make for this album. The Kick videos were cool, and so were the LLT videos. I say more stuff like that. More Richard Lowenstein! Never Tear Us Apart was really artistic. New Sensation was a great rock video, especially them there streaks. Listen Like Theives was really cool in a bizarre kind of way. Kiss The Dirt was cool with the zoom ins of the guys playing in the middle of no where and the big fires. JAV From: "Craig Pinkerton" To: "INXS" Subject: Re: only 10 songs? Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 09:56:46 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Craig Pinkerton" > ***************** IDEA ****************** > > Let's all start a really positive exchange of ideas about the kind of > videos you would like to see the guys make for this album. First thing they should do is give Richard a call. The guy has done so many great videos with these guys that he must know the right way to work with them. Having only heard the one song off the new album I can only suggest a moody type video. Something like "Never tear us apart'. Get away from technology. Craig. From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "INXS List" Subject: on the rocks Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 19:43:58 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" Okay - After checking all my tapes/cds I have to admit my ignorance. Where do I find "on the rocks"? Patty Patty Wyatt pwyatt@dca.net From: "Patty Wyatt" To: "INXS List" Subject: new videos Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 22:13:48 -0400 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Patty Wyatt" I love the "Devil Inside" video - even though it is not one of my very favorite songs, it's one of my favorite videos. The only video of theirs I didn't like (thinking only quickly) is that dead model under water one - that was stupid. I would like to see some serious ones - soulful to match what I think (based on Searching) the album is like. Patty pwyatt@dca.net Date: 24 Oct 96 19:11:21 -0700 Subject: Re: on the rocks From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS List" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" >Okay - After checking all my tapes/cds I have to admit my ignorance. Where >do I find "on the rocks"? It's a B-side. You'll find it on the back of "Devil Inside". JAV Date: 24 Oct 96 19:22:50 -0700 Subject: Top 10 From: "John A. Vink" To: "Neil Kothari" , "INXS mailing list" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "John A. Vink" 10 is so hard to pick. I have a personal favorites 90 minute tape in my car of about 22 INXS tunes, and it's not big enough! 1. The Stairs 2. To Look At You 3. I'm Over You 4. Do Wot You Do 5. All The Voices 6. Kiss The Dirt 7. Love Is (What I Say) 8. This Time 9. Burn For You 10. Days Of Rust JAV http://www.cyberdog.apple.com/people/jav/ Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 21:48:32 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Interesting Questions Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak I think this is great subject idea for discussion. Now I am going to get mushy. I would ask them if they realize just how important they are to their fans. If they know how much we care about them and their music. If they know how much we appreciate that they spend so much of their lives making people happy. I would also like to thank them for all the smiles they have put on my face. For the times they have taken scrubbing floors and turned it into a dance party in my kitchen. For the time they have taken away from their own lives to bring incredible lyrics and fantastic music into the lives of so many people. And I would like to thank their families for sharing them with us. I would like to make sure that they know that alot of people love them. INXS, always & forever. Sherrianne Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 00:38:39 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: videos References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari John A. Vink wrote: > The Kick videos were cool, and so were the LLT videos. I say more > stuff like that. More Richard Lowenstein! Never Tear Us Apart was > really artistic. New Sensation was a great rock video, especially them > there streaks. Kiss The Dirt was cool with the zoom ins of the guys playing > in the middle of no where and the big fires. Yes Yes Yes! Never Tear Us Apart is by far my favorite video -- it's just so beautiful, so well-choreographed, and so fitting for the song. Kiss the Dirt is also a gem (John -- you're picking all the right vid's!) --- and hey --- I also loved the video for the Strangest Party (though I don't think it ever aired on MTV USA). The one video I *HATE* with a passion is the one for Shining Star -- ugh. Way too over-produced and technology-heavy. (Same with "The Gift" though that video was definitely better). I *REALLY* feel that the way to go is a simple, yet elegant (get it?) clip that accentuates the beauty of the songs. Clutter is Evil. Speaking of directors, sure we all love Lowenstein, but I don't think it would hurt to have some others chip in -- I think I would highly enjoy seeing what Spike Jones could do with the band... :) Actually, here's a thought -- wouldn't MTV be more apt to show an INXS video if the director is someone FAMOUS? Hmm... Can Schumacher spare a day or two from Batman Forever? Speaking of which, PULL SOME CLOUT AND GET ON THE BATMAN FOREVER SOUNDTRACK, INXS! Band like the Smashing Pumpkins will be on it, and it is a GREAT way for exposure and re-entry! Enough babbling, -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 23:01:24 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: only 10 songs? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 05:37 PM 24/10/96 -0400, Sue wrote: >I've always liked their videos. They're not full of half naked women or >acting like jerks. Not knowing what the songs sound like I guess I'll have >to go for a mix of different types. I wouldn't mind seeing more serious ones >(like The Gift), concert footage, or off the wall (like Taste It). I would >guess Richard Lowenstein will be directing at least one and he's always done >nice videos. I have to say Richard Lowenstein won't be doing the videos for the 'Elegantly Wasted'. I asked him a few weeks ago and he told me he only does mainly films and commercials now and he hasn't heard from INXS. Anyway I think the videos, from what I've heard will be shot in London next month, unless anyone's heard anything different ? As for only 10 songs, there is more, but I'm not allowed to give anymore song titles away yet. Matthew. Matthew From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 11:42:45 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: humor postings Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I'm sending this again because I'm not sure it went through the first time. Can we take a vote on humor postings? I, for one, would rather that these "jokes" not be sent out on the list. I get enough of them from friends and have no need for any more. Plus, some of these can be offensive and isn't it better not to take that chance? No personal offense meant to anyone who has sent them. Dana Date: 25 Oct 1996 11:31:31 -0500 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: RE: humor postings To: DaGro1@aol.com, "INXS LIST" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" I have to agree with Dana. I don't believe in censorship but I think this mailing list should be used for its original intended purpose. Although we men may have found some of it funny, I could easily see how our female subscribers might take offense to some of the more sexist postings that have been received recently. Let's concentrate on INXS INXS INXS!!!!! Basil _______________________________________________________________________________ From: DaGro1@aol.com on Fri, Oct 25, 1996 10:57 AM Subject: humor postings To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi All - I'm sending this again because I'm not sure it went through the first time. Can we take a vote on humor postings? I, for one, would rather that these "jokes" not be sent out on the list. I get enough of them from friends and have no need for any more. Plus, some of these can be offensive and isn't it better not to take that chance? No personal offense meant to anyone who has sent them. Dana Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 12:59:22 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Humor Postings -- no. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, Well, I actually sent off messages to the people who had posted the humor stuff yesterday, and politely told them *not* to do it again; rather, they should send it to those who enjoy it directly. BUT, I have received many many emails from people who are getting pissed off, so I'm posting this to the List as well... This is a list to discuss INXS, and that's it! neil (putting on co-moderator hat) -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 13:10:36 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: Waukisha Speed CC: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: (no subject) References: <3270E6F3.E73@metnet.edu> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Waukisha Speed wrote: > > digest A few things --- 1) There is no INXS digest 2) This is NOT the administrative address -- that is, and always has been, inxs-list-request@iastate.edu. Please do NOT use this address for admin stuff, as your request will be ignored, and vilified by people like me... Netiquette please! 3) This last one is not directed at you Waukisha but I'm throwing it in for others -- I am getting sick of "junk" mail, and will begin contacting ISP's, etc. with complaints -- we survived the AOL spam artist, and I am not going to allow that to happen again. If anyone else would like to complain or bitch or post humor or whatever else, ALT.MUSIC.INXS welcomes you --- but the INXS List does not. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 19:04:16 -0300 (ADT) From: The Jaybird! To: Neil Kothari cc: INXS List Subject: A thought Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: The Jaybird! > The one video I *HATE* with a passion is the one for Shining Star -- > ugh. Way too over-produced and technology-heavy. (Same with "The Gift" > though that video was definitely better). I *REALLY* feel that the way > to go is a simple, yet elegant (get it?) clip that accentuates the > beauty of the songs. Clutter is Evil. I agree with Shining Star. The humor is unusually low-brow. "The Gift" however, is by far one of my faves. > from Batman Forever? Speaking of which, PULL SOME CLOUT AND GET ON THE > BATMAN FOREVER SOUNDTRACK, INXS! Band like the Smashing Pumpkins will > be on it, and it is a GREAT way for exposure and re-entry! I've always thought they should do more soundtracks. LOST BOYS and PRETTY IN PINK tunes were great! Incidentally, do you mean the new BATMAN movie, or are you talking about BATMAN FOREVER -- because we know which one already has an INXS-related track! :) Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:39:07 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: videos References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari John A. Vink wrote: > Hmm, you totally lost me here. The way I see it, the Batman Forever > sountrack was put out a long long time ago, and Michael is on it. Whoops -- in my zeal and fatigue (I have had waaay too many exams of late), I wrote the wrong movie -- I meant the new Batman and Robin flick that is currently being filmed by Schumaker. This is going to be *the* soundtrack to beat in 1997, so hey -- INXS should do whatever they can do to get on it! (It couldn't hurt, that's for sure.) As it is, I guess they're not going to do the MTV Europe Awards next month... Hey -- what about the American Music Awards or the Grammy's next year? Both of those programs are right around the release date of "Elegantly Wasted"... I just hope someone is thinking ahead about getting onto these high-profile shows in 97... -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:03:14 -0400 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: only 10 songs? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >I have to say Richard Lowenstein won't be doing the videos for the >'Elegantly Wasted'. That's too bad. He seems to have a good rapport with the band. I hope he gets to do at least one. Did Joel Schumacker do the video for Devil Inside? If not has he done any videos for them? -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 17:46:45 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: Re: humor postings and top 10 References: <961025114244_132469083@emout18.mail.aol.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins I Agree... !! I've been seeing a lot of weird stuff lately off the INXS list... and I for one get enough email as it is... PLEASE TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE SPAMMING US, please DON'T! phew.... I might as well put in my top ten.. here goes... 1. Not enough time. 2. Guns in the Sky 3. Devil Inside 4. Taste it 5. Need you Tonight/Mediate 6. Don't Change 7. Kiss the Dirt 8. Devil Inside 9. Kick 10. On my Way From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 20:59:15 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: he's got no pants on... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi everyone-- hey, does any one out there know anything about those clips on LBL, the "he's got pants on" and "flowers not finance" things? its just something i always wondered about! :) i think they're a total riot, and are just the kind of surprise hilarity i'd love to see on the new album. one of the best and most endearing things about inxs is their great sense of humor and that they don't take themselves too seriously! :) --josh Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 22:37:25 -0700 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: only 10 songs? References: <199610252203.SAA19215@netway1.mdc.net> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Sue wrote: > That's too bad. He seems to have a good rapport with the band. I hope he > gets to do at least one. Did Joel Schumacker do the video for Devil Inside? > If not has he done any videos for them? Yup -- he did it as a return favor for INXS doing the Lost Boys soundtrack... -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: mckenzy@sirius.com Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 00:00:35 -0700 X-Sender: mckenzy@pop.sirius.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: blood is thicker than water, huh? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mckenzy@sirius.com A funny (ironic) thing just happened tonight. The late-night, serious nightly ABS News show, Nightline w/ Ted Koppel (US), did a very interesting, indepth show tonight on brother & sister sibling rivalry/relationship/development/politics/etc. etc. etc......... Then, in the middle of a home-movie taped examination on the struggle of brothers and sisters to establish themselves within the family structure...... came the familiar strains of "Bitter Tears" as edited background music. Wow, I was so surprised at the irony of it, that I half expected to then see home movies of the Farriss boys banging away on their first instruments in the living room of their family home! But, no such luck! How 'bout that? Mary Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 00:47:17 +0000 From: James Hutchins To: INXS Subject: INXS on Salon Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: James Hutchins There is mention of INXS in a Salon article in the Newsreel area for Friday's news... It's about Pres Clintons campaign in '92 and when they play INXS, blaw, blaw.. I just thought it was funny because I was listening to none other than INXS at the time.... check it out..>! From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 12:10:19 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Humor Postings! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Thanks...I agree...humor postings (if that one about dogs & women could be called one) do not belong here...let's keep things INXS! Emily From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 12:26:00 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Spamming? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com P.S. Why is it called spamming? Emily From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 19:47:20 -0400 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: video ideas Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hey everyone! well, while we're on the topic of new videos, here's my thoughts-- i always thought it would be killer if they did a fully animated video, sort of like "hold me thrill me kiss me kill me" by u2. they'd make cool cartoon characters! :) i think one of their best videos ever (for content, not quality) was the messenger--god, what a riot!!! :) i laughed for days at the sight of inxs held hostage by sista x and her gang with squirt guns! i would love to see them continue to play around with humor some more, and just have fun! -josh X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 13:55:18 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: video ideas Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 07:47 PM 26/10/96 -0400, SNP3@aol.com wrote: >hey everyone! >well, while we're on the topic of new videos, here's my thoughts-- i always >thought it would be killer if they did a fully animated video, sort of like >"hold me thrill me kiss me kill me" by u2. they'd make cool cartoon >characters! :) I once read that the Max Q song 'Concrete' was going to be a 4th single from that album and because Michael was busy recording X they didn't have time to do a video so they were going to make a cartoon video clip for it. But for some reason that song was never released as a single, even after a couple of radio stations had even played it in Australia and said that it was the next single. Maybe because 'Monday night by satellite' didn't do that well on the charts. I've always wanted a INXS cartoon video too, they do make cool cartoon characters like the cartoon picture on the 'Stay Young' cover. Also video clips with cartoon characters always seem to chart well, like U2 and that Paula Abdul one a few years back etc. A cartoon video might also make sure they get played on MTV in the US, which it seems from your comments they don't play INXS much. In Australia, MTV got taken off in 1993, but its coming back next year as a pay-tv channel. Matthew. Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 14:46:01 -0500 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: blood is thicker than water, huh? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue > Wow, I was so surprised at the irony of it, that I half >expected to then see home movies of the Farriss boys banging away on their >first instruments in the living room of their family home! But, no such >luck! Or worse, the Farriss brothers banging each other with their first instruments! In this day where feuding brothers in bands seem to be the norm (Kinks, Oasis, The Black Crows) it's would appear the Farriss brothers are the abnormal ones - they actually get along! -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue From: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) Subject: that is why... To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 14:33:44 -0600 (CST) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: marlene.casias@wcom.com (Marlene Casias) >> In this day where feuding brothers in bands seem to be the norm >>(Kinks, Oasis, The Black Crows) it's would appear the Farriss brothers are >>the abnormal ones - they actually get along! This is WHY INXS makes such GREAT music and has such LOYAL fans!!!!! Am I right or am I right ;o)!!!! Marlene Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 16:51:59 -0500 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue In responding to the INXS Song of Week you can give your opinions on the lyrics and music of the song, it's strong or weak points, and/or any special meaning the song has had at one time, or still holds for you. INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #8 - Calling All Nations -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 15:35:08 -0800 From: Mike Chen To: INXS-List@iastate.edu Subject: finally listened to searching Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Mike Chen well, I've finally managed to get my UC Davis server working so I was able to download Searching-finally! I know this is a bit late, but here's what I think. It reminded me of the sound of Strangest Party, a bit layered, but not too much all jumbled together. Kind of a mix of Strangest Party and Cut Your Roses Down. I don't know if this is really pushing any boundries for INXS, though since they've done basically everything I really don't know how they can do something new, except if they tried gansta (c)rap. Anyways, that's my two cents and it's good to be back. By the way, does anyone on the list go to UC Davis? I found an amazing lack of INXS die hard fans-a lot of people who like a few songs, but wouldn't know the Gift if I smashed them over the head with it. From: "Craig Pinkerton" To: "INXS" Subject: Re: humor postings Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 12:18:25 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Craig Pinkerton" > Hi All - > > I'm sending this again because I'm not sure it went through the first time. > > Can we take a vote on humor postings? I, for one, would rather that these > "jokes" not be sent out on the list. I get enough of them from friends and > have no need for any more. Plus, some of these can be offensive and isn't it > better not to take that chance? Totally agree with this. Craig. X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 17:08:05 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: The perils of Paula Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland PAULA'S BIZARRE DOUBLE-LIFE EXPOSED: YATES PLOTTED TO WED STAR. Paula Yates secretly underwent fertility treatment within days of starting her affair with Michael Hutchence in an all-out attempt to become his wife. British newspaper The Mail says she hoped if she had the rock stars child he would propose to her, even though she was still married to Bob Geldof. Three months ago she gave birth to their daughter, but multi-millionaire Hutchence is still refusing to marry her. When she proudly showed off her baby to friends, she admitted: "There is only one thing wrong with this-my surname". Miss Yates' extraordinary efforts to snare one of the music world's most eligible bachelors were revealed by one of her former employees. "In the first week that she saw Michael she went and got drugs for fertility treatment. She had made up her mind that she wanted Michael" she said "She used to check the charts for her most fertile periods and then call up Michael" "She was quite open about her desire to marry him and thought he'd ask her if she was the mother of his child." Yates' determination to entrap Hutchence was fueled by jealously of Helena Christensen, the singers then girlfriend. She was determined to split the couple she told an employee to tell a newspaper she was having an affair, hoping photographs of her with Hutchence would end his relationship with the model. She redoubled her efforts to woo Hutchence, even attempting an astonishing metamorphosis as Helena Christensen. She ditched her usual flowery frocks in favour of figure-hugging dresses, had her chest enlarged to 34C in a $4000 operation and spent $12,000 on her teeth. When she was wooing Michael she would send over great big Harrods hamper baskets full of quails' eggs and champagne. She threw an enormous party with no expense spared. She was trying to keep up with Michael's lifestyle. She finally became pregnant after almost a year of fertility tablets, she then confided in Hutchence she was pregnant with his child. "Michael went ballistic!" the former employee said. Despite Yates' repeated insistence that they will marry, the crucial ring on the third finger of her left hand is still missing. (That's most of the article, I cut quite a bit out however) Matthew. X-Sender: marsland@mail-g.deakin.edu.au Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 17:43:04 +1000 To: From: Matthew Marsland Subject: Re: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Marsland At 04:51 PM 27/10/96 -0500, Sue wrote: >In responding to the INXS Song of Week you can give your opinions on the >lyrics and music of the song, it's strong or weak points, and/or any >special meaning the song has had at one time, or still holds for you. > >INXS SONG OF THE WEEK #8 - Calling All Nations Whenever I use to hear this song I use to always think of this girl I went to high school with, when she first brought 'Kick' she hadn't read the song title before she heard the song and she thought when Michael sings "Calling All Nations" that he said "coronation" and then she thought it was "carnation". It was quite funny at the time but I guess you had to be there. Anyway for years after this every time I heard this song I use to remind me of that. Most people I know, seem not to like this song, but I've always liked it, especially live. I like how the songs sort of free-flowing, similar to 'The Messenger' in this way. Just another thing on Saturday night I went to a local show/carnival and I was walking along past a ride called 'the zipper' and I heard 'La La LaLa La La' it was the 'Passenger'! I couldn't believe it, then this group of girls were walking past also singing 'La La LaLa La La' (they probably didn't have a clue what the song was!) I reckon that song would have done well if released as a single. Even with the song playing full blast at the carnival and they had it repeating over and over I still couldn't make out those words/sounds at the start Neil. They are impossible! Matthew. From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 11:10:22 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: calling all nations Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hmmm... calling all nations make me think of the calling all nations tour, especially the killer tour book, where they did the whole song lyrics in two page spreads with pictures....ah, those were the days! --steph Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 18:15:25 -0500 (EST) From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Current POLL Update Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey folks, Well, we're past the 60% mark -- keep 'em coming! (And yes, I am going to soon be sending some of you "personal invitations" to vote... It looks like that's the only thing that will get some of you to vote!) In any event, to whet your appetite, the current Top 4 are: 1. Don't Change 2. Kiss the Dirt Don't Change pulls ahead of the current champ by a whisker -- they're running away from the pack! Which song will take #1?? 3. Not Enough Time 4. Taste It Two classic WTWYA singles are battling fiercely for the coveted #3 position! Great to see this important album being represented so well! In summary, if you haven't yet voted (you know who you are!), send in your Top 10 All-Time INXS Songs IN ORDER to kotharne@umdnj.edu! Neil Kothari - kotharne@umdnj.edu - NKoth@worldnet.att.net New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World - http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS - http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: Inxslvr@aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 18:30:53 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: The perils of Paula Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Inxslvr@aol.com Is this for real? Outrageous!!! Inxslvr Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 01:22:51 -0700 (MST) From: Spec & Dass To: INXS list Subject: SOTW #8 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Spec & Dass Calling all Nations... well what can I say... It's on thier biggest album and it was one of the songs near the end and really did nothing for me. But I would never fast forward it and never exclude it. Just wasnt really as good for me as Guns In The Sky or New Sensation. SpEcTyR Date: 29 Oct 96 10:57 PST X400-Trace: US*INFONET*ISLNET; Arrival 29 Oct 96 10:57 PST Action: Relayed X400-Trace: us*infonet*; Arrival 29 Oct 96 10:01 GMT Action: Relayed Priority: normal UA-Content-ID: CSI NC V3.0 P1-Message-ID: US*INFONET*ISLNET;961029185739 Original-Encoded-Information-Types: IA5-Text P1-Recipients: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu,inxs-list@iastate.edu From: ISL PRD UK Lloyd Jasper To: "P=smtp; DDA.TYPE=RFC-822; DDA.VALUE=inxs-list@iastate.edu" (Reply not requested), "P=smtp; DDA.TYPE=RFC-822; DDA.VALUE=owner-inxs-list@iastate.ed" (Reply not requested) Subject: RE: calling all nations Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: ISL PRD UK Lloyd Jasper Any of you who live near London maybe interested to know that you can buy the Calling All Nations tour T-shirt from the cloths market next to Covent Garden for ?10. However this is the only one of my INXS T-shirts which when I bought it (all those years ago) faded dramatically within a few washes. Take a look if you can. Jasper ---------- hmmm... calling all nations make me think of the calling all nations tour, especially the killer tour book, where they did the whole song lyrics in two page spreads with pictures....ah, those were the days! --steph From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 15:40:02 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: The Big Meeting Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - As I write this, there is a big meeting going on in which the new INXS material is being presented to key people in the company. Michael is here too - no, I haven't seen him. Perhaps I'll catch a glimpse later. The buzz has begun... Dana Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 17:53:08 -0800 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: calling all nations References: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari ISL PRD UK Lloyd Jasper wrote: > > Any of you who live near London maybe interested to know that you can buy > the Calling All Nations tour T-shirt from the cloths market next to Covent > Garden for ?10. However this is the only one of my INXS T-shirts which when > I bought it (all those years ago) faded dramatically within a few washes. > Take a look if you can. Are you sure its still available there? I know which store you're talking about, but I certainly didn't find anything the few times I was there this year... And believe me -- I was "searching" (pun intended) everywhere for INXS stuff! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 18:10:01 -0500 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: INXS SONG OF THE WEEK Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue Well I can't say this is my favorite INXS song but it does have a nice funky beat. It's more of a fun song. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 18:53:25 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: A whole lot of things Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak Calling all nations is a great song. I agree with others that it is not one of my favourites but it has a great beat. To Dana, good luck and keep us posted if you do experience any sightings and if you hear any news. By the way, have you heard any other songs? About Paula, I pray that this article isn't true cause it could mess up a lot of lives. The whole Michael and Paula thing is so bizarre and incredibly sad. Whatever happens in their personal lives is not for the press and sadly, these employees are going to the press and talking about things that NOBODY but Michael and Paula have the right to know. I know that they say the press over here in North America is bad but I think that England's press is much more intrusive. I just wish the press would limit itself to real news once in a while. Oh well, I can dream, right. So anyway, on a happier note, it is nearing the end of another month which brings us one month closer to the release date we have been all been waiting for. Take care all, Sherrianne, the dreamer. Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 20:43:34 -0800 From: Neil Kothari Newsgroups: alt.music.inxs To: INXS List Subject: Heads/Hutchence gossip item... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, Gossip for those of you who thrive on this sort of stuff! :) JERRY HARRISON of TALKING HEADS took a swipe at INXS front man MICHAEL HUTCHENCE's taste in women on stage in Los Angeles last week. Harrison and his group - now known as THE HEADS - had just finished performing a song called I NEED A DOG at THE ROXY on Friday night when his groupmate TINA WEYMOUTH introduced the next song as, "One we've written with Michael Hutchence." Quick as a flash Harrison butted in by saying,"He needs a dog," to the crowd's amusement. Weymouth quickly replied, "That's not very nice," before giving Harrison a wag of the finger. Heads fan PAUL DAVIES says, "I suppose you can make up your own mind if that's a dig at Michael Hutchence or PAULA YATES." -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 21:08:26 -0800 From: Neil Kothari Newsgroups: alt.music.inxs To: INXS List Subject: Crowded House/INXS item Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Hey all, I pulled this from an Australian music site... It has a bit on the INXS 1992 Sydney benefit concert fiasco... This is actually a pretty interesting read, so though it's a little long, I think it's worth it... Crowded House - The Final Gig 100,000 Expected at The Sydney Opera House. As spring rolls into summer down under, thousands of fans from all over the world are expected to bombard Australia, not to enjoy the weather, but to see the very final performance of one of the world's great bands, Crowded House. The one - off free farewell concert, to be held on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on Saturday November 23, takes place ten years after The Mullanes changed their name to Crowded House. The band then began a ten year, world wide hit making spree with songs written by Neil Finn. " Crowded House fans and the band get to say good-bye to each other, and the Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick will benefit with any funds raised during the event", Chugg said. In fact, the 1994 Brit Music Award winners of the Best Group category said they would only perform at a farewell concert if two conditions were met ; firstly, it had to be absolutely free, and secondly that any funds raised would go directly to the children's hospital. Charity shows in Australia have had a bad reputation since the INXS infamous charity show debacle in 1991, at Sydney's Centennial Park, when it was alleged that manager Chris Murphy used the fund raising concert to promote INXS's new album. Concert production money was foolishly wasted on videos for the band, string sections, luxurious limousines, obscene amounts of champagne and sumptuous backstage food, together with other excesses. Some of the stage crew was even imported from Great Britain, a ridiculous waste of money. The concert was a total financial disaster, charity recipients St. Vincent's Hospital receiving only a fraction of what they should have received, the results being that new legislation was introduced into the New South Wales parliament to avert future such fund raising disasters. It almost killed the career of INXS. Some say it did. But to be fair to INXS, it was not their fault, even though they bore the brunt of blame at the time. They didn't organise it, their management did, the band probably having no idea of the show's shortcomings. With shows on that level, a trim, tight event organiser is required to ensure success. It is understood the stigma attached to the INXS concert was a major factor in the Crowded House farewell being a free event. This concert marks the absolute and definitive end of a very long era for its leader, Neil Finn, his second era of music, the first being as the youngest member of his brother's band, Split Enz, who disbanded in 1985. Following the demise of Split Enz, Crowded House immediately formed in the same year, under the moniker of The Mullanes, Neil Finn's middle name. Finn, Paul Hester and Nick Seymour moved to Los Angeles in 1986 to record their debut album, and when the record company told them to change the name, they toyed with several new name changes, including Largest Living Things and The Record Company, eventually settling for Crowded House, named after the cramped conditions of their Hollywood home. -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 19:50:21 -0500 X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: Heads/Hutchence gossip item... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Sue >JERRY HARRISON of TALKING HEADS took a swipe at INXS front man MICHAEL >HUTCHENCE's taste in women I'm really dismayed at this. It's one thing coming from the parasitic tabloid papers but I'm surprised to see this coming from Jerry Harrison. I always thought the Talking Heads (excuse me, now The Heads) were above childish name calling. -Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue X-Sender: mistress_k@pop3.friend.ly.net Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 22:55:14 -0500 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Mistress Kelly Subject: Re: Heads/Hutchence gossip item... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Mistress Kelly >>JERRY HARRISON of TALKING HEADS took a swipe at INXS front man MICHAEL >>HUTCHENCE's taste in women > > >I'm really dismayed at this. It's one thing coming from the parasitic >tabloid papers but I'm surprised to see this coming from Jerry Harrison. I >always thought the Talking Heads (excuse me, now The Heads) were above >childish name calling. > > >-Sue > sue@mdc.net > http://www.mdc.net/~sue > Maybe they were talking about Dogs In Space. (wishful thinking) Kelly ------------------------ Blueprint for Life Etch out your own lines; don't follow the tracings of others. Abstract art, a picture of one's own murky future; jumbled, shimmering or clear. It's not here 'til it's here. -------KMA Date: 30 Oct 1996 23:52:09 -0000 From: "pablo escobar" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: humor postings, yeah Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "pablo escobar" I for one think that those humor postings were verry funny , I canīt undrestand why there is so many people who did`nt like them, it is nice to have a bit of fun when you are reading your e-mail Jacob --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- Date: 30 Oct 1996 23:46:41 -0000 From: "pablo escobar" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: world tour Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "pablo escobar" the 1.997 world tour feb 7,8,9 zurich feb 14,15 budapest feb 20,21,22,23 london feb 25,26,27 New York mrs 1,2 Chicago mrs 5,6 Washington dc mrs 8,9 miami mrs 13,14,15 Sydney --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 21:28:42 -0600 From: Rob Sherrianne Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: humour postings Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Rob Sherrianne Kozak pablo escobar wrote: > > I for one think that those humor postings were verry funny , I canīt > undrestand why there is so many people who did`nt like them, it is nice to > have a bit of fun when you are reading your e-mail > > Jacob > While I agree that having fun reading e-mail is great, I think the humour should be for everyone. As a woman, I did not find all of the last jokes all that amusing. A few would have been okay, but there was a lot of them, and when I discovered that some of them were quite degrading, I stopped reading. I agree with the others, that we should keep the list for INXS, after all, INXS is what has brought us all together here and while we are all entitled to our opinions, I don't think insulting anyone is what this list is about. Sorry, those are just my feelings. Sherrianne From: mg-chick@uwe.ac.uk (M G CHICK) Subject: Top 10 & stuff To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 12:49:55 +0000 (GMT) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: mg-chick@uwe.ac.uk (M G CHICK) Ok, it's time I threw my hat into the ring and registered my top 10 INXS tracks. So, here goes. 1. New Sensation 2. Time 3. Never Tear Us Apart 4. Strangest Party 5. Suicide Blonde 6. Communication 7. The Messenger 8. Taste It 9. Freedom Deep 10. Don't Change I agree totally with everyone else that the treatment given to Michael and Paula by the tabloid press in this country is completely over the top. Why they can't just leave people alone? Fair play to Michael for whacking that photographer outside the hotel anyway - it had to be worth 1,000 Pounds of anyone's money for the pleasure! News about INXS is always welcome, but not when it's just scandal after scandal. Let's have something positive such as how good the new single is! "Love and peace" (MH, Wembley Stadium, July 1993) Mark From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 11:00:23 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: world tour Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: DaGro1@aol.com Hi All - I don't know where these dates came from, but they are NOT real. INXS will probably do a late spring/summer tour. The early part of the year will be a promo tour to do press and tv appearances, etc. Dana PS - I believe that Michael went to the John Mellencamp gig at Irving Plaza in NYC last night - schmooze time with the Mercury staff... Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 11:09:40 -0600 X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Ambler Subject: Re: world tour Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Stazya Ambler At 11:00 AM 10/31/96 -0500, Dana wrote: >Hi All - > >I don't know where these dates came from, but they are NOT real. I believe they came from the Jungle IN2XS prototype page - So for everyone out there that's not aware - that IN2XS site is not real - it's a prototype done up by a company trying to get the business. But it's still really cool to look at. Stazya GO SLIVCHENKO!!!#19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drop on by and see me some time http://web.wt.net/~stazya/stazya/ --- In the Crease - Professional Hockey Journal http://www.westol.com/~bluliner/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ X-Authentication-Warning: email1.metnet.edu.: Host [198.174.184.42] didn't use HELO protocol Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 11:18:34 -0800 From: Waukisha Renae Speed Organization: North Hennepin Community College To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: ALRIGHT!!! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Waukisha Renae Speed Here's my top 5 favorite INXS songs 1.) TASTE IT 2.) NEVER TEAR US APART 3.) NOT ENOUGH TIME 4.) MEDICATE 5.) WHAT YOU NEED ****OK now that I've totally taken up your time......have a KICK butt day******* From: Matthew Mascot To: "'inxs list'" Subject: RE: ALRIGHT!!! Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 15:49:18 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Matthew Mascot 4.) MEDICATE Oh I don't know anyone who doesn't like Medicate. "Special date, the cough syrup we ate, chicken soup on the plate." :-) Matt X-Sender: mistress_k@pop3.friend.ly.net Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 16:40:08 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mistress Kelly Subject: RE: ALRIGHT!!! Cc: Matthew Mascot Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Mistress Kelly At 03:49 PM 10/31/96 -0500, Matthew Mascot wrote: >4.) MEDICATE > >Oh I don't know anyone who doesn't like Medicate. "Special date, the cough syrup we ate, chicken soup on the plate." :-) > >Matt LOL! "... I've lost all this weight, can't get a date, need Kaopectate." Date: 31 Oct 1996 18:20:04 -0600 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: RE: ALRIGHT!!! To: "INXS LIST" , "Mistress Kelly" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" MEDICATE (Continued) "I'm going to be late, a doctor's rate, to medicate, medicate, medicate...." Anyone notice I'm ending the song now???? Thank God! Basil _______________________________________________________________________________ From: Mistress Kelly on Thu, Oct 31, 1996 4:06 PM Subject: RE: ALRIGHT!!! To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Cc: Matthew Mascot At 03:49 PM 10/31/96 -0500, Matthew Mascot wrote: >4.) MEDICATE > >Oh I don't know anyone who doesn't like Medicate. "Special date, the cough syrup we ate, chicken soup on the plate." :-) > >Matt LOL! "... I've lost all this weight, can't get a date, need Kaopectate." I better stop now. 8^D Kelly ------------------------ Blueprint for Life Etch out your own lines; don't follow the tracings of others. Abstract art, a picture of one's own murky future; jumbled, shimmering or clear. It's not here 'til it's here. -------KMA Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 19:40:24 -0800 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS List Subject: Re: ALRIGHT!!! References: <199610312308.SAA08608@po_box.cig.mot.com> Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Neil Kothari Diab-ABD015 Basil wrote: > > MEDICATE (Continued) > > "I'm going to be late, a doctor's rate, to medicate, medicate, medicate...." > > Anyone notice I'm ending the song now???? Thank God! Actually, I thought *these* postings were funny... I was hoping to see a whole song be made right before our eyes! Oh well, guess not everyone enjoys satire... -neil PS - Happy Halloween folks! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 19:58:06 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: happy halloween!! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: SNP3@aol.com hi gang! a very happy halloween to you all! besides jack o lanterns, candy, ghouls, and goblins, halloween also will forever remind me of inxs-- well, it was on this very night three years ago that mtv aired the fmdh video special--one the greatest moments of temorary sanity in mtv history! ;) it seems like only yesterday! definitely a treat on a night full o' tricks! -josh Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 19:01:00 -0700 (MST) X-Sender: rocwid@mailhost.primenet.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Linda Subject: RE: ALRIGHT!!! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: Linda At 06:20 PM 10/31/96 -0600, Basil wrote: >MEDICATE (Continued) > >"I'm going to be late, a doctor's rate, to medicate, medicate, medicate...." > >Anyone notice I'm ending the song now???? Thank God! Awww....but it was so much fun. Really, this whole "Medicate" thing (that I failed to even notice on the original post) put a smile on my face. Hope the original author doens't feel too badly for all the followups done in fun. Happy halloween to all who care! Linda Date: 1 Nov 1996 10:22:53 -0600 From: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" Subject: RE: ALRIGHT!!! To: "INXS LIST" , "Neil Kothari" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: "Diab-ABD015 Basil" I was just kidding! You can continue the song if you'd like. I was only ending it because I was making fun of my own entry. Please, everyone participate (hey, that rhymes with "Medicate") Hope everyone had a happy Halloween! Basil _______________________________________________________________________________ From: Neil Kothari on Thu, Oct 31, 1996 6:10 PM Subject: Re: ALRIGHT!!! To: INXS List Diab-ABD015 Basil wrote: > > MEDICATE (Continued) > > "I'm going to be late, a doctor's rate, to medicate, medicate, medicate...." > > Anyone notice I'm ending the song now???? Thank God! Actually, I thought *these* postings were funny... I was hoping to see a whole song be made right before our eyes! Oh well, guess not everyone enjoys satire... -neil PS - Happy Halloween folks! -- Neil Kothari -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu New Jersey Medical School Class of 2000 Neil's World -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.columbia.edu/~sbs34/inxs.html