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INXS' New Album Tracklist & Art Revealed! Post by: Chris E Leigh 21 October, 2010 - 11:28 AM
At long last INXS have revealed November 8 as the release date for their hotly-anticipated all-star Greatest Hits album, Original Sin.
Two years in the making, Original Sin revisits all their best-loved tracks with the help of stars like Ben Harper, Rob Thomas, Tricky and on-again, off-again singer JD Fortune, who reinterprets The Stairs (which you can hear below).
"We've re-invented these songs. Some have been done by an orchestra, some [are] stripped down and some tracks may take you [a while] to recognise what it is," Jon Farriss told Triple M's Home Brew earlier this year.
It's INXS' unique way to pay tribute to songwriter Andrew Farriss and their legendary frontman, the late and great Michael Hutchence.
"We wanted to celebrate the songs, they're such great songs," drummer Jon Farriss says.
"I think initially there was a mixed bag of emotions and feelings, which was probably a good thing because we realized how much the songs meant to us," Farriss continued. "But at the end of the day we started to realize that this is actually cathartic for us and it might be for everyone else as well."
The music world were equally moved. "INXS's material, specifically INXS's songs, set the table for singers," said Ben Harper.
"In my opinion, they're any singer's dream songs to sing," Harper added. Covering, 'Never Tear Us Apart' is like covering 'Dock Of The Bay.' That is one of the greatest soul songs ever written."
Several of the artists who bravely stepped into Hutchence's shoes in the studio didn't make this record, like The Killers' Brandon Flowers and Vanessa Amorosi. The outtakes may one day surface on a second volume according to band insiders, but this is by no means confirmed.
Young Aussie singer/songwriter Dan Sultan will not only be sharing the stage with the band at this year's ARIAs, he also sings his version of Just Keep Walking with the band.
“We put the track down between shows in London. The producer saw our last show and asked if [his songwriting partner/guitarist] Scott [Wilson] could play guitar on it," Dan says.
"[Dan Sultan guitarist] Scott was blown away as he played a Telecaster that was apparently owned by the great Carl Perkins and later by Ray Davies of The Kinks. So, it was an INXS song, [played on] Carl Perkins’ guitar and recorded in a studio owned by Robbie Williams’ producer," Sultan says. The unique stories behind each track will be revealed in due course.
Tracklist :
1. Drum Opera - Jon Farriss
2. Mediate - INXS feat. Tricky
3. Original Sin feat. Rob Thomas
4. Never Tear Us Apart - INXS feat. Ben Harper & Mylene Farmer
5. Beautiful Girl - INXS feat. Pat Monahan
6. New Sensation - INXS feat. Deborah de Corral
7. Just Keep Walking - INXS feat. Dan Sultan
8. Mystify - INXS feat. Loane
9. To Look At You - INXS feat. Kav Temperly
10. Kick - INXS feat. Nikka Costa
11. Don't Change - Andrew Farriss & Kirk Pengilly
12. The Stairs - INXS feat. JD Fortune
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Nancy says
I've heard JD Fortune's version of "The Stairs" and it is fantastic!! Best track I've heard from this album by far.
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 11:52 AM -
Beaumont says
Yes - The Stairs by JD and INXS is great... but come on guys! How about a NEW album of NEW material... we've heard these songs a million times. Time to move forward and let go of Michael... let him R.I.P. (rock in peace) so you can get on with the job with JD.
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 12:01 PM -
Phyl says
The Stairs featuring JD Fortune, who has fronted the band since 2005, was released yesterday, October 19th in Canada on itunes. It is a fantastic rendition of a great song. And on the first day - it already hit the third most popular INXS song on itunes of ALL INXS songs on itunes. BRAVO INXS and BRAVO JD FORTUNE!
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 12:04 PM -
Joanne says
Have also downloaded JD's version of The Stairs from iTunes Canada.
Awesome version of this classic INXS song. JD's voice is amazing!
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 1:14 PM -
Pat McShmonald says
@Beaumont they are going to start on new material after this album.
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 2:47 PM -
Judy says
Couldn't wait to download this version of The Stairs. I think "The Stairs' is a difficult song to sing and one that wasn't one of my favourites. But I think JD did a beautiful job of it. His voice gave it such a full, sexy, sweet, hard edge to it (many layers) and was thoughtful with the lyrics while staying complimentary to the original.
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 3:01 PM
Bravo JD and INXS! -
Judy says
Couldn't wait to download this version of "The Stairs". I think "The Stairs' is a difficult song to sing and one that wasn't one of my favourites. But I think JD did a beautiful job of it. His voice gave it such a full, sexy, sweet, hard edge to it (many layers) and was thoughtful with the lyrics while staying complimentary to the original.
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 3:01 PM
Bravo JD and INXS! -
Pam Mckissick says
Just downloaded "THE STAIRS" by Jd Fortune. Awesome rendition and vocal. I have to agree with the comment above though, really looking forward to some NEW music with Inxs and Jd. Hope it's sooner than later. Thanks Inxs and Jd for a superior song and vocal once again.
Posted Thursday 21 October, 2010 4:22 PM -
Kathy Vondracek says
I'm not surprised JD Fortune's rendition of "The Stairs" has already made it to #3 of all INXS songs on Canadian itunes. I expect it to go even higher, because JD sounds amazing on this song! He put everything he had into this vocal performance and it is beautiful. Going to go listen to it again, now...
Posted Friday 22 October, 2010 2:29 AM -
Sherry says
JD Fortune's interpretation of The Stairs delivers a powerful and passionate message. The song is an exciting fusion of classic INXS and contemporary rock elements. JD shows everyone how its supposed to be done. Perfection!!
Posted Friday 22 October, 2010 2:40 AM
