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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. The Swing 2011 RemasterBy David G. MarutThis is the album that got me hooked on INXS. I love the hooks; the quirkiness; the dance beats and the raunchy guitars. I wont review the album as Im guessing not too many casual listeners will be perusing this title. What I will talk about is the remastered edition. I stepped up from my Atco (catalog 90160 2) "Made in West Germany by Polygram" edition (I think these are referred to as Target CDs b/c of the target graphic pattern on the CD itself).Anyway in comparison to this early edition; the 2011 remaster on Universal/Mercury (catalog 0602527710440) is good but not revelatory (Remastering Engineer: Giovanni Scatola). The 2011 is definitely mastered louder. As I was A/Bing the two; the 2011 had to have the volume turned down compared to the earlier edition. The 2011 soundstage is definitely wider and a bit deeper too. The bass is more filling. I did hear and "feel" the strings on "Johnsons Aeroplane" like I hadnt before. I felt like I was hearing the players bows physically making contact with the strings almost like a person playing an acoustic guitar might make those little squeaks while changing chords on the steel strings.The CD package (booklet and inlay card) are virtually the same. There are no lyrics or band member/producer commentary in 2011 edition (nor was there in the earlier edition); only album credits. I had to laugh that the 2011 edition still has the full one page blurb in German; English; French; and Spanish about "The Compact Disc Digital Audio System". I wonder if thats standard still or just added as some sort of nostalgia piece (kind of weird to me here and now in 2011).The biggest disappointment; in my opinion; is that there are no bonus tracks in the 2011 INXS catalog remaster series. I was disappointed that Rhino never got around to remastering/re-releasing Shabooh Shoobah; The Swing and Listen Like Thieves in the 2003 INXS remaster series. Only Kick; X; and Welcome To Wherever You Are made that cut; and each of those titles had B-sides; demos; alt versions; etc. I think I will probably stick with my 2003 remasters for these 3 titles (Im all ears if anyone wants to convince me otherwise). Im on the fence about upgrading Shabooh Shoobah and Listen Like Thieves to the 2011 editions.OverallPros: good (not incredible) remastering and selling at a mid line priceCons: None really compared to the earlier editionOverall - If you dont own this title and want to; the 2011 edition is a good buy. If you own the earlier edition and are happy with it; maybe save your money...5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. INXS "The Swing" remaster swings more and rocks harderBy monday night by satelliteAh; the INXS stigma.... and we dont really care when were hearingDancing On The Jetty or the curious title track that feels as if it wants to corrupt us in one way or another.If you are at all fond of this album you really must enjoy this latest edition!My only complaint is that there is no credit given to the remastering technician that brought much more warmth and depth than the dry and somewhat lo-fisound the old cd (and original vinyl pressing).Now "Melting In The Sun" really MOVES and "Burn For You" has the low endits always been missing - even from the vinyl release..As you may know a large percentage of reissues suffer from too much high end or ridiculous compression that cranks up the volume but kills dynamics (Pink Floyd Discovery is dead flat) this reissue of The Swing is the best i have heard in ages.and looking forward to hearing other INXS remastersBOOGIE!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Classic 80s pop/rock album.By ...Inxs made one of the best albums of the 80s right here.Not a bad track on it. There is some rock thru pop with very well written and recorded songs.If you arent an Aussie you may have only picked up on these guys around the kick days. Give this and shaboo shabah a go. Im sure youll like them.