Kick
INXS · 1987
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · funk rock
A pulsating blend of rock and dance rhythms underscored by anthemic choruses and sultry vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys energetic workout motivation immediate hooks and energy
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1987, 'Kick' was INXS's sixth studio album and marked a significant commercial breakthrough for the band. Following their previous album 'Listen Like Thieves', which had already elevated their profile, 'Kick' propelled INXS into international stardom with multiple hit singles that dominated the charts.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, funk rock
Kick is an album by INXS, released in 1987. A pulsating blend of rock and dance rhythms underscored by anthemic choruses and sultry vocals. 'Kick' is notable for its impressive chart performance, reaching number one in Australia and breaking into the top 10 in several countries, including the US. The album spawned several hit singles, notably 'Need You Tonight', which became INXS's first and only number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying their place in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kick sound like?
A pulsating blend of rock and dance rhythms underscored by anthemic choruses and sultry vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Kick by INXS notable?
'Kick' is notable for its impressive chart performance, reaching number one in Australia and breaking into the top 10 in several countries, including the US. The album spawned several hit singles, notably 'Need You Tonight', which became INXS's first and only number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying their place in rock history. Released on January 1, 1987, 'Kick' was INXS's sixth studio album and marked a significant commercial breakthrough for the band. Following their previous album 'Listen Like Thieves', which had already elevated their profile, 'Kick' propelled INXS into international stardom with multiple hit singles that dominated the charts.
Who is Kick for?
Kick works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, energetic workout motivation and immediate hooks and energy.
How many songs are on Kick?
Kick has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guns in the Sky 2:20
- 2 New Sensation Standout 3:40
- 3 Devil Inside Standout 5:15
- 4 Need You Tonight Standout 3:05
- 5 Mediate 2:32
- 6 The Loved One 3:37
- 7 Wild Life 3:10
- 8 Never Tear Us Apart 3:06
- 9 Mystify 3:17
- 10 Kick 3:13
- 11 Calling All Nations 3:03
- 12 Tiny Daggers 3:30
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
39 min 54 sec
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