I'm Only Looking – The Best of INXS
INXS · 2004
212 min · 51 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant collection of dance-infused rock anthems that showcase INXS's dynamic energy and melodic prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Keep Walking Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Need You Tonight — This track epitomizes INXS's blend of rock and funk, featuring a catchy chorus and sensual lyrics that defined their sound in the late '80s.
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Devil Inside — With its haunting melodies and dark themes, this song showcases the band's ability to blend pop hooks with deeper lyrical content, making it a standout hit.
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New Sensation — This energetic track captures the spirit of the '80s while illustrating INXS's flair for infectious grooves and danceable rhythms.
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Never Tear Us Apart — The emotional depth and orchestral arrangement in this ballad highlight Hutchence's vocal range and the band's ability to craft poignant love songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of nostalgic hits
- for late-night drives
- sing-along moments with friends
- emotional depth in every track
- wave-like pacing for varied moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — This compilation offers a cohesive overview of INXS's iconic tracks for new listeners.
- Themes
- post-Hutchence legacy· 1980s dance rhythms· seductive rock anthems
- Career context
- I'm Only Looking – The Best of INXS was released in 2004, during a period of reflection for the band following the death of frontman Michael Hutchence in 1997. This compilation marked a significant retrospective of their career, highlighting their evolution from pub rock beginnings to international pop-rock superstardom with hits spanning over two decades. The album served as both a tribute to their past and a way to introduce new fans to their extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· The B-52's· Midnight Oil
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Just Keep Walking Start here 2:46
- 2 The One Thing 3:26
- 3 Don’t Change 4:26
- 4 Original Sin 3:49
- 5 This Time 3:09
- 6 What You Need 3:36
- 7 Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) 4:00
- 8 Listen Like Thieves 5:44
- 9 Need You Tonight 3:11
- 10 Mediate 2:40
- 11 Devil Inside 5:14
- 12 Never Tear Us Apart 3:53
- 13 New Sensation 4:13
- 14 Mystify 3:39
- 15 Suicide Blonde 4:07
- 16 Disappear 4:06
- 17 Bitter Tears 3:53
- 18 By My Side 3:39
- 19 Shining Star 3:48
- 20 Not Enough Time 4:15
- 21 Taste It 5:02
- 22 Baby Don’t Cry 4:47
- 23 Beautiful Girl 3:25
- 24 The Gift 5:07
- 25 Elegantly Wasted 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 Simple Simon (live at the Gold Coast) 2:36
- 2 Original Sin (live in Narara, 1984) 5:21
- 3 Listen Like Thieves (live in Melbourne, 1984) 3:49
- 4 Kick (live in California 1988) 3:12
- 5 New Sensation (live at Wembley 1991) 3:46
- 6 Need You Tonight (live at Osaka 1994) 3:21
- 7 Mediate (live at Osaka 1994) 4:15
- 8 Searching (live at Sydney 1996) 4:10
- 9 Elegantly Wasted (live at Aspen 1997) 3:58
- 10 Don’t Change (live) 5:19
- 11 Suicide Blonde (Launay 12" version) 6:51
- 12 The Stairs (7" version) 4:54
- 13 Bitter Tears (Lorimer 12" / live version) 6:36
- 14 Disappear (Lorimer 12" version) 6:54
- 15 Heaven Sent (live montage) 3:13
- 16 Rehearsal / Recording Montage 8:59
- 17 Taste It (live montage) 3:25
- 18 Time 2:54
- 19 Make Your Peace 2:42
- 20 I’m Only Looking 3:30
- 21 Please (You Got Time…) 3:02
- 22 The One Thing (live USA 1983) 3:54
- 23 The Strangest Party (These Are the Times) 3:40
- 24 Everything 3:20
- 25 Searching 4:24
- 26 Don’t Lose Your Head 3:56
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