Product Description

Ironically, INXS's best and most experimental album came out exactly when the album-buying public had ceased paying much attention to them. After the multi-platinum success of 1987's KICK, the disappointing sales of 1990's follow-up X brought whispers of "has-been" to the Australian combo, and the fine LIVE BABY LIVE was largely viewed as an attempt to coast on former glories.
1992's WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE answered these accusations with surprising grace and subtlety. Arranged and largely written by keyboardist Andrew Farriss, these 12 tracks are almost Beatles-esque in their melodic canniness and sharply etched, multi-layered production. The first single, "Not Enough Time", is a particular delight, a breathy, atmospheric pop song that's as smart and pretty as 10cc at its creative peak.

Track Listing

1. Questions
2. Heaven Sent
3. Communication
4. Taste It
5. Not Enough Time
6. All Around
7. Baby Don't Cry - INXS, Australian Concert Orchestra, Phillip Hartl
8. Beautiful Girl
9. Wishing Well
10. Back On Line
11. Strange Desire
12. Men And Women

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43139 in Music
• Released on: 1994-03-08
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 45 minutes

Customer Reviews

Brilliant!!
When I 1st heard this album I was blown away. This album actually made my skin tingle from start to finish, though I must admit that this record does contain the only INXS song I actually hate (the final track 'Men and Women'). The album starts with 'Questions' which sets the scene perfectly - mellow, good rhythm and strong bass-line, but also with an almost eerie side to it. Some of the songs don't appear as strong as others, though I find every time I listen its a different track that catches my attention and despite owning this album (initially as a cassette until over-use destroyed it and then as a CD) since it was released I still often listen to it and thoroughly enjoy it.

If you want INXS sounding like they did on 'Kick' then buy 'Kick', INXS have evolved throughout their career meaning each record has its own style built up upon the fundamental sound of the 6-man band. Every album has its roots in rock and every album has strong bass-lines throughout and then its up to you to select the one you prefer. For me, this album is one of their best.

michael and co roll with the punches
yes as the nineties progessed with the grunge invasion the bands of the 80's were in a bit of a flap how to mantain there audience with there classic sound and yet still sound fresh..
well that's a tough question because in the end you're gonna go over common ground and disappoint people this album sort of half fills the cup and will leave a taste you will remember
this album features the classic pop song "baby don't cry"
and "beautiful girl" wishing well and the spine chilling "men and women"

inxs tried i give them that in places it's the same and it others it's new depends on how you listen...

An absolute masterpiece!
This album is a classic, a set of songs of amazing variety and great melodic depth. I love the sitars and tabla on Questions and the raucous rock of Heaven Sent. Communication is a catchy slice of pop-rock with a driving beat, Taste It sounds like one the Stones’ funky ballads with its jerky rollicking rhythm, whilst Not Enough Time is a soulful love song with beautiful vocals and gripping chorus.

All Around is a powerful up-tempo rock gem and the tuneful Baby Don’t Cry with its sixties flavour and uplifting harmonies is irresistible. One of the highlights of this great album is the poignant Beautiful Girl, where great lyrics, vocals and playing gel into a pop masterpiece. Back On Line, Strange Desire and Men and Women are great too.

There are no duds on Welcome To Wherever You Are. It is one of those rare albums where every track offers something special. Inxs’ s mastery of such a variety of styles is impressive. This is probably one of the very best, and most underappreciated, rock albums of the 1990s.