INXS - Elegantly Wasted

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INXS "Elegantly Wasted" - the review

if ever there was an appropriate title for an album, this was it.

"Elegantly Wasted" was an album that was just uninspired. trying to capture on what made INXS special, this album misfires and wanders aimlessly. at this time in the 90's INXS had become irrelevant. the previous album "Full Moon, Dirty Hearts" was a sorry experience as well.

It was not for lack of trying that INXS released this album, but time had been unkind to this band as the 90's turned its back on anything 80's and INXS was not spared. Sadly this was the last album that Michael Hutchence would record with INXS.

Thankfully, "INXS Rockstar" helped show the world that INXS is one of rock's greatest bands and their legacy is secure.

if you are new to inxs, this album is not for you!

start with "listen like thieves", "shoobah shoobah", "the swing", "kick", "X" and "Welcome to Wherever You Are" as these are possibly their best work. January 7, 2008

Elegant Indeed

Ten years ago today was the release of INXS's last studio recording with the late Michael Hutchence. The band had come full circle as they spent years and years making great albums and all leading up to what can be defined as their ultimate masterpiece. INXS always became more refined with every album, while their passion for playing upbeat rock music with a relentless drive is even more founded on Elegantly Wasted. Also not missing are songs filled with just as much passion and poignancy as the music. And Micheal Hutchence continues to sing with vocals that sounded more sharp and emotional than ever. When you listen to these songs now, you can detect how he sang with an unmarked intensity as if there was no tomorrow. April 16, 2007

A True Masterpiece

This cd, Elegantly Wasted, along with Michael Hutchence's posthumously released solo cd, are my all-time favorite albums. I own back-up copies of each because I am truly addicted to the sounds and lyrics of both. Each is haunting, sophisticated, funky, heartfelt, and intensely soulful. It is not an exaggeration to say that both the Elegantly Wasted (EW) cd and Michael's solo cd have had a deeply profound effect on me. This is not fluff! This is the culmination, the pinnacle of matured talent and creativity. Each track of both cd's is amazing and so full of meaning. Of particular note on the EW cd are the tracks: "I'm Just a Man," "Don't Lose Your Head," "She Is Rising," and "Building Bridges." Michael Hutchence was such an exceptional artist - definitely one of the best frontmen ever. He was an incredible poet with a beautifully strong and soulful voice, as well as, an incomparably thrilling performer. I am so grateful to have all of Michael's cd's (with INXS and solo), and EW and his solo cd's are the best. It is more than a tragedy that Hutch's last two masterpieces have not been lauded to the heights that they deserve. As much as I love his other albums with INXS (e.g., Kick, X, Listen Like Thieves, The Swing, and Shabooh Shoobah), I think EW surpasses them. Like some of the previous reviewers, I agree that EW is among the most underrated and it and Michael's solo cd deserve recognition for their brilliance. July 28, 2006

Michael Hutchence is gone but this album lives on!

Inxs are back in the spotlight with RockStar: Inxs. Yada yada yada...

However, the most talented member of the band (IMO) is no longer with us.

This release captures some of the best Inxs songs ever recorded.

"Don't Lose Your Head" is such a catchy and poppy song. However, it has very deep lyrics that someone could spend days thinking about. I know I have. Imagine the music of John Mellencamp's "Jack and Diane" meets the lyrics of Hutch. Then you have about a 80% idea of how awesome this track is. Nothing I could say could do it justice.

"Searching" is a song that isn't very catchy the first time you hear it. However, it will grow on you quickly. It is a VERY amazing song. The lyrics make you wonder what state of mind, Michael was in during this time.

"Elegantly Wasted" is the title track and it has a different style to it. It doesn't really sound like anything Inxs have done before (IMO.) This isn't a bad thing though. The song has a great hook and once again, Michael's lyrics and voice shine.

Also I would say check out "Girl On Fire" because is catchy if you give it a chance.

Michael Hutchence may be gone. To some Inxs are gone with him. However, this album hopefully will remind people how talented Michael Hutchence was, and how great Inxs were back in 1997. December 10, 2005

their worst you must be joking

i know people have free speech and i don't condem them people for saying that this is inxs worst album but you must be joking this is not their worst album this is a fantastic heavier sounding inxs in my opipion inxs grew up when they recorded this album it still has the dance beats but it's got heavier riffs and fantastic lyrics and songs that you remember weeks after i cannot fault this album it's my favorite
in second place kick and third listen like thieves
a great last album from the real inxs not the phoney tribute band they are now...god bless hutchence December 5, 2005

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