InXS - Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
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Artist: InXSEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1993-11-02
Music Label: Atlantic / Wea
Soundtracks:
- Days of Rust
- The Gift
- Make Your Peace
- Time
- I'm Only Looking
- Please (You Got That...)
- Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
- Freedom Deep
- Kill the Pain
- Cut Your Roses Down
- The Messenger
- Viking Juice
Free Music Notes for Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
Free Music Review: Raw and Simpler - Inxs once again doesn't get the respect they deserve
Hit: 5 Stars
In 1992, Inxs released the album "Welcome to Wherever You Are". This was a classic case of an album being a disappointment from a sales standpoint, but being an outstanding album from a quality standpoint. One thing that made "Welcome" such an interesting album was that Inxs did some outstanding arrangements from a musical standpoint - such as the incorporation of an orchestra and a variety of musical influences. Much of the credit goes to producer Mark Opitz. Opitz had produced Inxs' big breakthrough album, "Shabooh Shoobah". One thing that Opitz did on "Welcome" is that he arranged the tracks into 45+ minutes of continuous music - another outstanding feat. While Inxs had done a job they could be proud of, they must have been disappointed with the album sales. So for their follow-up album they decided to once again team up with Opitz, but this time take a simpler approach. The result is another very good effort - "Full Moon Dirty Hearts".
One fact that I find amazing about Inxs is that this six member band stuck together from their formation in the late 1970s through Michael Hutchence's untimely death in 1997. During this period, the band would release 10 studio albums, 1 Greatest Hits album, and 1 Live album. This has allowed the band to meld together and grow professionally. Much of this is due to the fact that three band members are brothers: Andrew Farriss (Keyboards), Jon Farriss (Drums), and Tim Farriss (Guitar). The other three members also stuck tightly with the band the whole way. These members include: Hutchence (Lead Vocals), Garry Gary Beers (Bass), and Kirk Pengilly (Guitar and Sax). Hutchence - known for his long hair and theatrical performances in concert often gets the most publicity. But the remaining five members all make major contributions from a musicianship standpoint. In addition, Hutchence is not just eye candy - he has also played a key role in the songwriting. From a songwriting standpoint, "Welcome to Whenever You Are" had deviated from the majority of the songs on an Inxs album being written by the Andrew Farriss/Hutchence combination. For "Full Moon Dirty Hearts", Inxs returns to the Andrew Farriss/Hutchence combination - with the exception of one track.
As mentioned on "Full Moon Dirty Hearts", Inxs gets away from the more complex arrangements seen on "Welcome". Most of the tracks on "Full Moon Dirty Hearts" have more of a harder rock to a lesser extent a blues and funk edge. Despite getting "simpler", Inxs isn't afraid to mix things up - this time they bring in guest vocalists on two of the tracks. While the inclusion of Pretenders' lead singer Chrissy Hynde is not a big surprise, we see a most interesting combination with the legendary blues singer Ray Charles. To a lesser extent, Opitz continues the concept he introduced on "Welcome" by arranging a continuum of the tracks. While this worked extremely well on "Welcome", the segues from track to track on "Full Moon Dirty Hearts" aren't quite as smooth.
Here is a track by track review of the collection:
"Days of Rust": This song demonstrates a hard guitar edge and a raw sound. While this isn't something new to Inxs, this really helps to set the tone for the whole album.
"The Gift": This track was penned by Jon Farriss with Hutchence. Once again Inxs demonstrates a raw guitar edge sound.
"Make Your Peace": This track while also having a raw sound, showcases some of the funk influences that have been present in Inxs songs. The chorus is very catchy - overall a very good track. This could have easily been a hit single with the right promotion (that the record company did not give Inxs for this album).
"Time": Another track with a harder rock edge. Demonstrates some more guitar riffs. While the chorus isn't quite as catchy as "Make Your Peace", it is still a very good one.
"I'm Only Looking": This is probably one of the least "raw" track of the collection. It also some more of the of the "grooves" that Inxs has been known to incorporate into their music. This is the first track (up to this point) with Pengilly's saxophone..
"Please (You Got That)": This song has a very blues-y feel to it. Once again raw and simple. Ray Charles was perfect for this song - and he really pulls off a terrific duet with Hutchence. This should have also been a hit single.
"Full Moon, Dirty Hearts": This has a classic blues/rock feel to it. While I've never been a Chrissie Hynde fan, she is perfect for this song - and once again a duet with Hutchence comes off flawlessly.
"Freedom Deep": This song also doesn't have the"raw" feel to it that most of the album has. I love how this song slowly "builds" up.
"Kill the Pain": I'm a big Tears For Fears fan and this song sounds a lot like them. You won't hear raw guitar here. It almost sounds like a simpler version of the orchestral-style found on the "Welcome" album.
"Cut Your Roses Down": This song is a lot like "Make Your Peace" - raw sound showcasing some of the trademark funk influences.
"The Messenger": Best song of the collection. This combines the raw hard sounding guitar with a touch of the "grooves" that are an Inxs trademark. Hutchence shines on vocals here.
"Viking Juice": This is an experimental track. Once again funk has an influence, but this time Hutchence uses spoken word vocals. He pulls it off perfectly. The last line "It's called the end of Rock and Roll" works perfectly for a final track.
The liner notes include a write-up by Inxs who discuss how this collection was made. The liner notes also includes all of the songwriting and musician credits. Like "Welcome" this is an album that didn't get the credit it so richly deserves. It is one that I'd recommend for both long-time and new Inxs fans.
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