'Michael Hutchence, of INXS, plays (a version of) Sam Sejavka, of the Ears, in Dogs in Space. This was seen by many in 1986, when the film was released, as a dichotomy, that INXS and The Ears existed at entirely distinct levels, commercially and perhaps also in terms of significance. Referring to contemporary reportage and later interview material, Taylor provides an extensive overview of the careers of both groups, mapping places both played in Melbourne in the period 1979–81. The chapter contemplates commercial success and credibility as well as what constituted a functional, working group in the post-punk era in Australia. She then tracks changes in the industry to the present day to properly contextualise and understand the 1970s–1980s.'
Source: Asbtract.
