INXS - Switch CD

4.2 out of 5 stars (57 Customer Reviews)


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INXS seemed to be finished as an entity after the death of lead singer Michael Hutchence in 1997. Yet in a rather bizarre commercial move, the band signed on to a reality-TV show based on the idea of finding a new lead singer. They came away with J.D. Fortune, a Canadian who at one time made his living as an Elvis impersonator. Surprisingly enough, though, Fortune is a good fit for the band, with a pouty, sultry croon that recalls--not coincidentally--Hutchence.

The appropriately titled SWITCH finds INXS in full working order once again. Though a good many years past their late-'80s glory days, 2005's SWITCH certainly has the classic INXS sound, and their appealing mix of rock muscle, seductive swagger, and dancefloor grooves holds up quite well. The album's first single, "Pretty Vegas," is a driving rocker that recalls vintage hits like "Devil Inside," while moody ballads like "Afterglow" find the band in U2-like stadium-rock mode. After conquering a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, these Australian lads have put themselves back on the map with this solid effort.

Audio Mixers: Richard Flack; Serban Ghenea; Tim Palmer.

Recording information: Westlake Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA (2006).

Photographers: Scott Duncan; Sheryl Nields.

INXS: Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss, J.D. Fortune, Gary Beers.

Personnel: Suzie McNeil (vocals, background vocals); Guy Chambers (guitar, keyboards); Paul Stanborough (guitar); Dan Higgins (flute, tenor saxophone); Wayne Bergeron (trumpet, flugelhorn); Andrew Martin (trombone); Paul Mirkovich (piano, background vocals); Richard Flack (programming); Deanna Johnston, Anne Lewis, Lisbeth Scott (background vocals).

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Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Alternative
Label	Epic
Orig Year	2005
All Time Product Rank	34,157
CD Universe Part number	6993076
Discs	1
Release Date	Nov 29, 2005
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Guy Chambers; Richard Flack; Guy Chambers
Engineer	Paul Stanbotough; Richard Flack
Personnel	Dan Higgins - flute, tenor saxophone Wayne Bergeron - trumpet, flugelhorn Paul Mirkovich - piano, background vocals Andrew Farriss Jon Farriss Kirk Pengilly Tim Farriss Garry Gary Beers Richard Flack - programming Lisbeth Scott - background vocals List all 17 contributors

INXS - Switch Songs

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1	Devil's Party	3:25	$0.99
2	Pretty Vegas	3:27	$0.99
3	Afterglow	4:08	$0.99
4	Hot Girls	3:30	$0.99
5	Perfect Strangers	4:12	$0.99
6	Remember Who's Your Man	3:28	$0.99
7	Hungry	4:47	$0.99
8	Never Let You Go	4:18	$0.99
9	Like It or Not	3:44	$0.99
10	Us	4:07	$0.99
11	God's Top Ten	4:54	$0.99

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3 stars new era
it's not what you think, it's a good CD but new time new style of music, it's worth the price
Submitted by allenmacmillan (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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4 stars Sounds different but its the same cool rock
Having watched the show where JD won his place in the band, I think he was the best choice now that the CD is out. He has a sultry voice that goes well with the INXS sound. Good selections of rock and easy listening songs. I would buy more INXS with JD at the helm.
Submitted by deboratyson (Chandler, AZ)
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5 stars love it!
If you like original INXS music then you'll love this one as well. I am sure we will hear more from this album on the radio and such as 2006 progresses.
Submitted by coxmcse (MD, USA)
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5 stars INXS~GREATEST
THIS IS THE BEST INXS RELEASE THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Submitted by GREGG (ORLANDO,FLORIDA)
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5 stars perfect
Well I saw him do the old stuff live and it was like it was heaven sent. INXS are back JD is worthy of the crown.I strongly recommend going to the concert.
Submitted by Lanone (Ayr Queensland Australia)
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