Definitive INXS
INXS · 2002
101 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · funk rock
A vibrant collection blending catchy hooks with danceable grooves and emotive lyrics that defined a generation.
Why this album works
This compilation reached No. 1 on the Australian Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's lasting popularity and influence on rock music. It also includes fan-favorite tracks like 'Need You Tonight' and 'New Sensation,' showcasing INXS's ability to blend rock with dance elements, which has inspired countless artists in alternative and pop-rock scenes.
- Best for
- vibrant danceable groove collection catchy anthems for sing-alongs wave-like pacing for varied moods
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Definitive INXS' is a comprehensive compilation that encapsulates the band's evolution from their 1980s breakthrough to their later works. This album arrived shortly after the death of lead singer Michael Hutchence, marking a poignant moment in the band's legacy as they reflected on their past successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Midnight Oil· Crowded House· Silverchair· Jebediah· Archie Roach· The Church· Grinspoon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Need You Tonight Standout 3:04
- 2 What You Need 3:35
- 3 Disappear 4:07
- 4 Baby Don't Cry 4:41
- 5 Elegantly Wasted 4:33
- 6 Mystify 3:18
- 7 Just Keep Walking 2:51
- 8 Suicide Blonde 3:50
- 9 Never Tear Us Apart Standout 3:03
- 10 Shining Star 3:42
- 11 Beautiful Girl 3:09
- 12 Listen Like Thieves 3:45
- 13 New Sensation Standout 3:40
- 14 Bitter Tears 3:52
- 15 Original Sin 4:01
- 16 Devil Inside 3:56
- 17 The Gift 4:03
- 18 By My Side 3:05
- 19 Born to Be Wild 3:50
- 20 Salvation Jane 4:40
- 21 Tight 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 Mystify (live From America) 3:27
- 2 Suicide Blonde (live From America) 4:05
- 3 New Sensation (live From America) 4:11
- 4 Tight (The Automator remix) 4:36
- 5 Precious Heart (radio edit) 2:58
- 6 I'm So Crazy (radio edit) 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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