In Defense of...INXS!

In which the Curmudgeons are joined by South Korea-based radio DJ Daniel Springer to debunk myths and celebrate the music of Australia's coolest, sexiest--and best--band of the 1980s. INXS was far more than a band with one ubiquitous hit and a gorgeous, tortured lead singer. They took elements of funk, soul and jazz and melded them with New Wave sensibilities to create something truly special: rock n roll steeped in electronics that bubbled with an organic heart.   Daniel knows his stuff. He's an honorary Curmudgeon. Listen to his show The Drop on Gawngju, South Korea, station GFN: https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-drop-with-danno   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode:   (0:54 - 3:05) -- Artruro sets the parameters for the episode   (5:06 - 16:09) -- The Parallel Universe. We review new albums by Laurel Canyon and Mudhoney.    (16:47 - 37:53) -- Daniel Springer and The Curmudgeons dispel five myths about INXS    (39:32 -- 59:11) -- Arturo delivers the origin story of INX and we rediscover the albums INXS, Underneath the Colours, Shabooh Shoobah and The Swing   (01:00:36 - 01:54:45) - We discuss the albums Listen Like Thieves, Kick, X, Welcome to Wherever You Are, Full Moon, Dirty Hearts and Elegantly Wasted. We also lament the tragic personal downfall of Michael Hutchence and how social media has had a not-so-great influence on the preservation of taste.      Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Recorded using (the newly, greatly enhanced) Zencastr! zencastr.com    Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M