Welcome is by far the best album in the INXS collection.From the gritty sound of Heaven Sent to the sublime Men and Women this album never fails to satisfy.My only gripe is that Questions is too short.However a single version is available and well worth purchasing.Favourite track is Baby Don't Cry.I love the mix between classic Rock and the Big Band sound.It's by far the best track on the album and is best played nice and loud(especially in the car).

Believe it or not, this was the first INXS cd I bought. I have all 10 now and feel that they are one of rock's best bands. I chose this one album to highlight because I feel that the band took more risks here than on any other disc. It paid off because of the 12 tracks there are no rejects. It's a sonic masterpiece and was an abrupt change for the band. Unfortunately, the fickle American public didn't get it and the album wasn't as successful as the more popular Kick and X. However, Listen Like Thieves was a classic as well. This is where you should start though, it's a must have for any serious music fan.

I was struck by how many of the reviewers before me felt the same way I do about this album: it rocks! This is actually one of the first rock albums I ever heard (I was 9 at the time). So, I suppose it's entirely possible that my infatuation with it could be explained by this (like the whole maternal imprinting idea). I tend to think not, though, since I was also forced to listen to a lot of michael jackson at the time, and now I recoil every time I hear, see, or read about him.

Anyway, this album was very well done, from the writing to the performance and production. The music overflows with creative ideas from the eastern feel on "questions" to the brass on "baby don't cry", and the hints of latin on "strange desire". Additionally, INXS have perfected their original style on this album. The grooves are infectious; if you're not going crazy dancing or singing along to the music, you're without a doubt tapping your feet. Of course I need to say my bit about Michael's vocals. They're irresistable! His voice simply exudes cool on this album. Every time I listen to it I go through a short Michael-envy phase. Without a doubt, the other members' passionate performances are also critical to the essence of the album. This is a brilliant piece of music that should not be overlooked.

as underrated and unappreciated that this band is/was, this album should have thrust them into the limelight. but i don't need commercial success to help me enjoy an album. And this one i definitely do enjoy. IT ROCKS AND IT ROLLS AND IT DOES EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. IT ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE A GREATEST HITS ALBUM. EVERY CUT CAN STAND BY ITSELF. very experimental in spots as well which works well with the songs.

Welcome To Wherever You Are received critical praise and acclaim prior to its worldwide release in 1992, and the album debuted at #1 in Britain.
The album is very solid. It's a brash and daring step beyond the attractive, upbeat formula of Listen Like Thieves and Kick.
Welcome is very adventurous. It is sometimes boisterous, other times inherently erotic, often even lovely.
Questions and Heaven Sent kick off the album, and lead into Communication, one of their best songs yet.
Not Enough Time and Baby Don't Cry are both wonderful, and
All Around really rocks.
Then there's also Strange Desire, and Taste It - a couple more of my favorites.
Taste It was inspired by a freak accident that caused Michael Hutchence to lose his ability to taste.
Beautiful Girl is very beautiful -- one of their prettiest songs ever recorded.

Lead vocalist Michael Hutchence (1960-1997) did have many friends in the music industry -- including U2's Paul "BONO" Hewson. Bono actually recorded some vocals to help complete the Michael Hutchence solo album, and since Michael's death, Bono has dedicated many of his live performances to the memory of his friend, Michael Hutchence.

Rest In Peace, Michael.