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Max Q

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The pairing of Michael Hutchence and fellow-Australian Ollie Olsen produced one of the best albums of the 80's, in my estimation. It was the best of INXS, with an edge -- and with better production. The three singles from the album, 'Sometimes' (my fave), 'Way of the World,' and 'Ghost of the Year' (which probably had the best public response) were all written by Ollie, but would never have reached our ears if not for Hutchence's incredible voice.

This album directly followed the INXS album 'Kick' and paired these two friends, who had done some music for films during the 80's. While it didn't do well in the charts, this is one of those albums where every single song is good.

If you're a fan of INXS, you'll love this album, plain and simple.

This has some of Michael Hutchence's best work. It is strange and sad that this wasn't more popular. If you are a Michael Hutchence/INXS fan you owe it to yourself to give this a listen.

I can't believe that I never heard this album till 16 years after it's release. You owe it to yourself to give it a listen. Definately some of Michael Hutchence best vocal work. The album is great from start to finish but really shines in the haunting "Concrete" and "Monday Night By Satellite". It is truly a shame we won't get to hear anymore of this collaboration.

As some may say, it is a shame that we won't be able to hear some more of this.

I remember that there was a video at MTV at that time, but I cannot remember which song were they promoting, but I can asure you, that any song of this album will be well received, either radio or video, excellent album, from the begining until the end.

Obviously, you need to be an INXS fan to like, or either, if you like the new electric sound that now you may hear it every where, you will also like it.

It took a lot to find this one, if you have a chance to buy it, do not waste it, take it and buy it. You won't regret it.

This album is terrific. I agree it's a shame Max Q didn't get a bigger following.

When this first came out in 1989 I was lukewarm on it, but as the years went by I truly appreciated this project and now understand just how ahead of its time this album/CD was. It sounds so good today. Hutch, you are truly missed!

Well, this album was made in 1989, and I'm just now listening to it in 2010. Crazy. But I'll tell you, it's like finding a hidden treasure. Absolutely excellent album. You wouldn't think it was 21 years old. Michael Hutchence's vocals are superb. I miss everything about that man, but his voice lives on in his music. So strong and soulful. I highly recommend getting this fabulous album. Wish they had collaborated on more music.

Worth every penny, all songs are nice and the best are Way of the World, Ghost of the Year, Concrete, Buckethead. Almost biographical, most of these songs. If only MH was still here creating his special brand of music... what a loss. Maybe in another lifetime.

A truly under-rated Album featuring one of Australia's most amazing artists at the peak of his career. The man, and indeed this band, was truly ahead of its time. This album is a slice of Australian musical genius. A timeless cult classic.

This album should have done much better that it did back in the 80's. This album has such variation and emotion. It's a shame we can't hear more from such a talented individual.