Max Q is the first and only studio album by Australian band Max Q. The album was released in September 1989. It was certified gold in Australia.
At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990, the album was nominated for ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Album.
Reception
Dan Jones said "Max Q deserves some long overdue attention. Constructed around Olsen's hybrid electronic song structures, Max Q explodes with invention at every turn. 'Sometimes' and 'Way of the World' bristle with a vibe of punk/agro meets disco/house splendor – an area bands like Depeche Mode and Massive Attack have explored in depth. Jittery guitars clash with looped percussion attacks, and Michael's raging vocal workouts head butt powerful orchestral flourishes and the odd sonic bleep. There's a lot of raw noise going on here, but some of it is certainly beautiful".
Track listing
Personnel
Max Q members Michael Hutchence – vocals Ollie Olsen – producer Arne Hanna – guitar Michael Sheridan – guitar, feedback Bill McDonald – bass guitar Gus Till – piano, MIDI programming John Murphy – drums, percussion, trumpet, screams
Additional personnel Peggy Harley – backing vocals Marie Hoy – backing vocals ("Soul Engine") Pat Powell – backing vocals ("Bucket Head") Pam Ross – narration Paula Jones – engineer Design: Tony Redhead [Electric Paint]
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1989–1990) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1989)Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 93
Certification
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label Catalogue Australia September 1989 CBS 465906 Europe Mercury Records 838 942 North America Atlantic Records 82014 Japan 25 March 1990 Alfa International ALCB-38 ALCB-38
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