Best Inxs Podcasts (2024)

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Epis 190: The Switch Album; Review Side One 31:14

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With INXS refreshed and revitalized post Rock Star INXS, the band entered the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, California. With a brand new front man, JD Fortune to record and mix their 11th studio release aptly named Switch, further mixing was completed both at MixStar Studios at Virginia Beach, Virginia and Sphere Studios in London, UK. Nearly 8.…

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Episode 45: INXS’ “X” (1990) 1:10:28

7d ago1:10:28

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We end our series on influential albums of 1990 with “X” by INXS. From the opening harmonica notes of “Suicide Blonde” to the dulcet tones of “Hear That Sound,” Scott Free & Laurie take you track by track through this dance-rock classic. We also discuss the band’s legendary July 13, 1991 show at Wembley Stadium which was filmed for the concert movi…

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Episode 236: Episode236:: Brats - The Brat Pack Documentary. 1:06:56

2d ago1:06:56

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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Epi 189: INXS Hooks Everywhere! 1:20:28

9d ago1:20:28

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In the latest episode of INXS: Access all Areas, Bee and I get back to musical basics and compare and contrast our individual top 10 sublime INXS hook moments that leap out of the speakers and hit our collective hearts with passion and purpose. What is a hook, I can hear you say? A hook is a musical idea, often a short riff, passage or phrase, that…

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Episode 235: Episode 235: Fascinated by 80's Female Trios.. 1:14:23

9d ago1:14:23

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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E99 - SHINE 3 Indie Hits (Pulp, The Charlatans, Blur, Garbage & MORE) 1:59:19

11d ago1:59:19

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After over 2 1/2 years of mucking around, we finally get back on the Shine compilation trail and take on Shine 3 - 20 new DAZZLING indie hits. Much like the previous instalments in the series, this latest offering includes the big boys such as Oasis, Blur, etc. along with a couple of older tracks from the Roses & Mondays but also features lesser kn…

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Epi 188: Rockstar INXS: The Top 10 Reel Stories. 1:11:19

14d ago1:11:19

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As we put a bow around our three part series on Rock Star INXS, we breakdown the Top Ten Reels from the show that highlighted the strengths and joys of the show that still resonate 19 years after airing. Unlike many reality shows that were steeped in manipulation, occasional humiliation and cheesy contrived antics, Rock Star INXS in 2005 was a brea…

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Episode 234: Episode 234: Time Capsule : 1982 - Featuring Simon Owens 1:32:44

16d ago1:32:44

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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S8E2 - 80s Synth Pop: Eurythmics (Overrated) & Deux (Underrated) - with George Pringle 1:22:00

16d ago1:22:00

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We're travelling to one of our favourite eras, joined by special guest George Pringle - a music producer, artist & gallery owner. George made both playlists for this week's episode, and we start with a discussion about Eurythmics. Their influence in synth pop is undeniable - as was Annie Lennox's look, attitude and progressive politics - but is the…

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Epi 187: The birth of Pretty Vegas. 49:38

21d ago49:38

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As we welcome Bee back from her European travel escapades, INXS: Access all Areas roars back with a vengeance as we continue the Rock Star INXS theme with a forensic deep dive into the birth of the Billboard Charting hit Pretty Vegas. Commencing as a contestant activity, Andrew Farriss and Dave Navarro commissioned two teams to go away and write me…

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Episode 44: Happy Mondays’ “Pills ’n' Thrills and Bellyaches” (1990) 1:42:21

21d ago1:42:21

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CALL THE COPS! We continue our exploration into the year 1990 with the Happy Mondays’ genre-defining classic “Pills ’n' Thrills and Bellyaches.” The Mondays were at the forefront of the Madchester music scene, and the revelry of the music was only rivaled by Shaun and Paul Ryder’s mischief offstage. This is a longer episode, but it’s a fun one. We …

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Episode 233: Episode 233: The Blues Brothers - Featuring Simon Owens! 1:21:29

23d ago1:21:29

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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TAKEOVER 4 - Slayer - Reign In Blood 2:10:55

24d ago2:10:55

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It’s time for a bumper edition of the PJP takeover as Ning brings onboard Lez & 80’s thrash aficionado Gaz to look at one of the aforementioned genre’s seminal albums, Reign In Blood by cuddly metalheads Slayer. Even the usual Jukeboxpod host would struggle to downplay the reverence of the big hitters ‘Angel of Death’ & ‘Raining Blood’ on this effo…

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Episode 232: Episode 232: 3XY Hot Hits - 28 June 1985 1:12:59

1M ago1:12:59

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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Episode 43: Sonic Youth’s “Goo” (1990) 1:35:58

1M ago1:35:58

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Sonic Youth’s 1990 album “Goo” is a seminal work in alternative rock, blending noise, punk, and pop elements into a distinctive sonic landscape. The album showcases the band’s experimental spirit and knack for crafting catchy melodies with dissonant guitars and unconventional song structures. Tracks like “Kool Thing” and “Dirty Boots” are standout …

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Episode 231: Episode 231: Throbbin' '84 - Aussie Vinyl Compilation.. 1:12:48

1M ago1:12:48

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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E98 - The Download Festival & Casual Conversations 2:16:02

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And now for something a bit different…. The Download Festival is a renowned rock and metal music festival that takes place annually at Donington Park (site of its predecessor “Monsters of Rock”) in the East Midlands and attracts thousands of music fans from around the world. The festival features multiple stages showcasing a diverse lineup of bands…

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Episode 230: Episode :230 - "Succession In Transition from the 70's to the 80's" 1:46:47

2M ago1:46:47

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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Episode 42: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult’s “Confessions of a Knife” (1990) 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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This week, we continue exploring the alternative music of 1990 with sex, drugs, and Satan: Chicago industrial rockers My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and their album “Confessions of a Knife.” Join us as we ride the mindway! *********************** NEW BONUS CONTENT FOR PATREON SUBSCRIBERS! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, pl…

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Coming soon! Episode 42 0:31

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Scott Free, our cohost with the most, introduces our upcoming episode. Look for it on Saturday, May 25th!By acceleratedculture

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Episode 229: Episode 229: Name Drop Pop - Songs About Celebrities! 1:29:42

2M ago1:29:42

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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S8E1 - UK 00's Indie Explosion Part II: Arctic Monkeys (Overrated) & The Cooper Temple Clause (Underrated) 1:30:29

2M ago1:30:29

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Welcome back to Season 8! Delighted our lockdown project continues, thanks so much for listening. We're back in the noughties, and our overrated pick is a hugely popular rock band that neither of us are particularly keen on, especially since their first album...nevertheless, Babs made a wide-ranging playlist of Arctic Monkeys songs so her and Fran …

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E97 - Bush - Sixteen Stone 1:48:53

2M ago1:48:53

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This episode we take a look at the band nobody in the UK seemed to give two you-know-what’s about, Bush and their debut album Sixteen Stone. We delve into the origin of the band, lead singer Gavin Rossdale’s life & times, question if the band are in fact Day 1 for post-grunge and try to work out how this album sold 6x platinum in the US but barely …

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Epi186: Welcome to Rockstar INXS 45:01

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Get Ready for... Episode 186: Welcome to Rockstar INXS In December 2004 INXS announced the bold move to enter the “Reality TV” world with the global media release of Rockstar INXS. A talent identification based competition filmed and released via CBS, VH1 and affiliates aiming to find INXS’ new lead singer. In this episode, we discuss the backdrop …

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Episode 228: Episode 228: Obsession - Songs About Stalkers! 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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Episode 227: Episode 227: Time Capsule: 1981 - Featuring Simon Owens!! 1:31:00

2M ago1:31:00

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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E96 - INXS -The Very Best 2:04:15

2M ago2:04:15

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Step back with the Personal Jukebox as we delve into the career and music of the somewhat iconic and definitely influential band INXS. This time we take a dive into the band's rise to fame, their early output, their chart-topping hits, and the tragic loss of their enigmatic frontman, Michael Hutchence by covering the band’s 2011 compilation album “…

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Epi 185: “When Two Podcast Worlds Collide: Jon Lamoreaux from The Hustle" 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

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Releasing this episode on our 4th Anniversary; we are beyond excited to have a special and featured guest on today’s episode of INXS: Access all Areas. Jon Lamoreaux from The Hustle Podcast, based in Denver Colorado has created over 470 episodes of fantastic music deep dive content over the last 9 years to critical acclaim. The original driving ins…

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Episode 226: Episode 226: Time Capsule: 1980 - Featuring Simon Owens!! 1:43:42

2M ago1:43:42

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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184: The INXS Deep Tracks Reveal: Interactive Show. 1:22:07

3M ago1:22:07

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Continuing our musical themes of recent weeks, we at last get the opportunity to finalize INXS: Access all Areas “Deep Cut” tracks Spotify Playlist that highlights the best of the best iconic “album tracks” that never made it to a “singles release”. “No filler, all killer” is a tagline that would adequately apply to INXS over their ten albums with …

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Episode 41: The Charlatans’ “Some Friendly” (1990) 1:21:09

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“Some Friendly,” released by The Charlatans in 1990, is a timeless blend of alternative rock and Madchester vibes, capturing the essence of the era. With its jangly guitar melodies and swirling organ sounds, the album embodies the euphoria and energy of the early '90s music scene. Tracks like “The Only One I Know” and “Then” showcase the band's dis…

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Episode 225: Episode 225: Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics Special 1:45:27

3M ago1:45:27

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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E95 - UK Chart Countdown 15/7/06 or Plunge Pods & Scandalous Accusations 1:46:37

3M ago1:46:37

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July 2006 is the focus of our latest chart analysis episode and this time there’s a lot of people on trial for peddling their wares. Amongst those in the firing line include Lordi, Pink, Razorlight, Muse & The Lost Prophets…. all of your faves. We also discuss cold water therapy, Brit school kids & our co-host falls in love with Paolo Nutini whilst…

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Epi 183 “The Swing 40th Anniversary” 1:37:18

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We are privileged to be joined by patrons Darren Joseph, Brett Williams and Dr Jim along with good friend of the podcast Darren Jones, to discuss and celebrate the 40th anniversary of INXS’ commercial breakout album, The Swing! Musical tendencies and tastes often formulate during those halcyon teenage years and today’s panel deep dive into the joys…

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Episode 224: Episode 224: Love Cats - Songs About Animals! 1:28:56

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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Episode 40: Cocteau Twins’ “Heaven or Las Vegas” (1990) 1:18:52

3M ago1:18:52

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This week’s album deep dive is a fan request: “Heaven or Las Vegas” by Cocteau Twins is a mesmerizing sonic journey characterized by ethereal vocals, lush instrumentation, and dreamlike atmospheres. Released in 1990, it remains a quintessential shoegaze and dream pop masterpiece, renowned for its otherworldly soundscapes and Elizabeth Fraser’s ench…

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Episode 223: Episode 223: Cool Song, WTF does it mean? Part 2 1:39:24

3M ago1:39:24

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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E94 - POWER BALLADS Top 30 (Bon Jovi, Poison, Cher, Aerosmith, Tina Turner & MORE) 2:19:01

3M ago2:19:01

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The Power Ballad. Loved by many (including our co-host on this ep) but labelled by others as a product of a bygone era. In the vast majority of cases these songs are characterised by emotional and heartfelt lyrics, powerful vocals, and a melodic and dramatic instrumental arrangement. Typically, power ballads feature a slow tempo, allowing the singe…

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Epi 182: Jon Stevens joins INXS 1:19:17

3M ago1:19:17

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After confidence boosting performances with Terence Trent D'Arby, the Tim Rice Extravaganza and closing out the 2000 Olympic Games, INXS sought an old mate to take the frontman duties in ex Noiseworks lead singer, Jon Stevens. Having carved a 20 plus year career as a soloist, frontman and pivotal member of the 1992/93 Jesus Christ Superstar revival…

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Episode 222: Episode 222: Cool Song, WTF does it mean? 1:29:57

3M ago1:29:57

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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Episode 39: World Party’s “Goodbye Jumbo” (1990) 1:07:57

4M ago1:07:57

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With the recent passing of singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Karl Wallinger on March 10, 2024, we thought it appropriate to revisit his 1990 album “Goodbye Jumbo.” In its blending of diverse musical styles with socially-conscious themes, the album remains a timeless classic and a fitting tribute to Mr. Wallinger. ************************ N…

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Episode 181: INXS’ Most Impactful 25 Songs 1:39:04

4M ago1:39:04

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Nobody loves a good list more than Haydn. In today’s episode of the INXS Access All Areas podcast, Bee allows him to indulge his longstanding wish to prosecute the case of which 25 INXS songs have had the most impact and importance within the cultural zeitgeist. With a recording career that started in 1980 via their eponymous debut album, and culmi…

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Episode 221: Episode 221: Thru The Roof '83 - Aussie Compilation.. 1:31:38

4M ago1:31:38

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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E93 - Travis - Good Feeling 1:26:49

4M ago1:26:49

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“Oh yeah” you may say, “I remember Travis, always asking why it was raining, telling us to turn/sing etc”. Well on this episode we focus on the band’s first album, released in late 1997 and spawning 4 top 40 singles, even if you didn’t realise at the time. We’ve mentioned before on the pod that Travis, alongside The Verve (and Embrace lol) were som…

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Episode 180: INXS Compilation Albums Part 2 / 2001-2002 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

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In episode 131, we embarked on a deep dive into INXS compilation albums (1982’s INXSIVE and 1994 Greatest Hits) with attention and detail. In the 2001-2002 period, INXS Management undertook the release of two distinct compilation albums for two different regions. “Shine like it Does” under their USA label Rhino, a 42 song extravaganza covering 1979…

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Episode 220: Episode 220: PURPLE RAIN - 1984 1:34:37

4M ago1:34:37

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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced …

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TAKEOVER 3 - Send No Flowers - Juice 1:31:24

4M ago1:31:24

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Ning is back to takeover the Personal Jukebox alongside his JifnotCif brethren as they drill down the album ‘Juice’ by Send No Flowers.This was the 1996 debut & ended up as the only album put out by the British five-piece who really distilled their sound on this effort but information on the net in scarce. How good are the songs? Why didn’t the ban…

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Episode 179: Part 2; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Fun Lovin Criminals Frank Benbini 46:27

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Continuing Part 2... Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unm…

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Episode 179: Part 1; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Fun Lovin Criminals Frank Benbini 1:02:32

4M ago1:02:32

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INXS: Access all Areas is back with a vengeance this week with a truly original episode in two parts. Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess com…

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Episode 38: Depeche Mode’s “Violator” (1990) with Special Guest Cohost Scott Free 1:28:42

4M ago1:28:42

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This week, we move into a new decade & delve into the iconic Depeche Mode album “Violator,” a seminal work released in 1990 that marked a significant evolution in the band's sound. Join us as we dissect the album track by track, uncovering the raw emotions, innovative synth-driven compositions, and introspective lyrics that have solidified its stat…

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