Way of the World
Max Q
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Song Release"Way of the World" was released in the year 1989. It was the lead single from Max Q's self-titled debut album, "Max Q."
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Band FormationMax Q is a short-lived Australian band formed by Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of INXS, and Ollie Olsen, an Australian producer. The band was active from 1989 and only released one album.
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Song PerformanceDespite being a band with high-profile members, "Way of the World" and the album "Max Q" did not perform as well as expected. The single only reached number 11 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Way of the World" was shot in the Mojave Desert in California, USA, presenting a gritty, somewhat dystopian aesthetic that was in vogue at the end of the 80s.
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Song Genre"Way of the World" features a combination of alternative rock and electronic music, drawing heavily from the post-punk and new wave influences of the late 80s.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics speak to the challenges and harsh realities faced in the world, communicating a sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction.
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Band DisbandmentMax Q disbanded after the release and promotion of their debut album. Michael Hutchence returned to INXS and Ollie Olsen went on to work on other projects. The band never reunited.
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Retrospective RecognitionDespite the initial failure, over the years "Way of the World" along with the entire Max Q album have gained recognition as underrated projects in alternative rock and electronic music.
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Limited AvailabilityThe Max Q album is no longer in print or available on streaming platforms. Resultantly, "Way of the World" and other tracks from the album have become somewhat rare and sought after by fans.
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PersonnelBesides Hutchence and Olsen, the other members of Max Q were John Murphy, formerly of the Associates, and Gus Till, who worked with Michael Hutchence on his self-titled solo album.
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