By the time INXS really made a name for themselves in the late 80s, I was so far detached from contemporary music I barely knew who they were. The Swing is one of their earlier albums, and comes at a time when I might have heard some of this, but wouldn't recollect it - or care about it. Now is the right time for me to digest albums such as this. I enjoy INXS at this stage of their career for the same reason I like Duran Duran. It's fast paced, crisp, a touch of funk, and catchy. Best of all is that INXS brings 2 guitarists to the party so there's more than a nod to hard rock here - buried under the glossy production mind you. Not all of The Swing is convincing, and it can get way too close to ordinary pop at times. But I heard enough to give it some space for the short term anyway.
Ownership: LP: 1984 ATCO. Gatefold with printed inner bag. Not a lot of gatefolds in the 80s, so that's something different. And yes, yet another great deal at the Denver Record show, though this title surprisingly doesn't go for that much compared to other 80s albums of its ilk.
10/24/22 (new entry)
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