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.
Contents
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".
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]