INXS

It ain't easy being an '80s icon. When the very name of your band inspires memories of
Ronald Reagan and Martha Quinn, it's almost impossible to remain relevant – unless you're
not afraid to explore new terrain and take artistic risks. While U2, for instance, have done
this partly by incorporating electronic effects into their music, Depeche Mode have gone
the opposite route. With 1990's Violator and particularly 1993's Songs of Faith an... More >