I Send a Message

INXS · 1984

8 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · funk rock

A vibrant fusion of new wave and dance-rock, infused with funky grooves and infectious melodies.

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I Send a Message is a single by INXS, released in 1984. A vibrant fusion of new wave and dance-rock, infused with funky grooves and infectious melodies. The single reached number 10 on the Australian charts and showcased INXS's growing popularity during the new wave era. It helped establish the band's reputation for blending rock with danceable rhythms, influencing subsequent artists within the alternative rock and dance genres while contributing to their eventual global success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does I Send a Message sound like?

A vibrant fusion of new wave and dance-rock, infused with funky grooves and infectious melodies. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.

What makes I Send a Message by INXS notable?

The single reached number 10 on the Australian charts and showcased INXS's growing popularity during the new wave era. It helped establish the band's reputation for blending rock with danceable rhythms, influencing subsequent artists within the alternative rock and dance genres while contributing to their eventual global success. Released on March 12, 1984, 'I Send a Message' came just after INXS's breakthrough album 'Shabooh Shoobah'. The band was beginning to solidify its place in the international music scene, leveraging their distinctive sound to gain traction beyond Australia. This single marked a pivotal moment as they transitioned into mainstream recognition in the mid-1980s.

How many songs are on I Send a Message?

I Send a Message has 2 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.