Live Baby Live
INXS · 1991
63 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant live recording that captures the raw energy and eclectic grooves of INXS' alternative rock sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Sensation Start here — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, showcasing both Hutchence's dynamic vocals and the band's tight instrumentation, setting a high bar for the performance.
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Need You Tonight — As one of their most popular hits, this track exemplifies INXS’s knack for blending rock with sensual grooves, making it a standout moment in the concert.
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Never Tear Us Apart — The emotional depth of this ballad provides a poignant contrast to the album's high-energy tracks, demonstrating Hutchence's vocal range and lyrical vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures INXS's live energy but lacks a cohesive narrative across its varied track selection.
What we noticed
- The performance is characterized by extended instrumental sections, allowing the band to explore grooves and engage with the audience.
- Several tracks include crowd interactions, enhancing the live atmosphere and making the listener feel part of the concert experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy concert vibes
- danceable groove-focused experience
- dynamic emotional engagement
- uplifting anthemic moments
- immersive live performance feel
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A live album that captures the band's energy, beloved by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- dance-floor anthems· late-night seduction
- Career context
- Released in November 1991, 'Live Baby Live' came at a time when INXS was experiencing commercial success following their breakthrough album 'Kick' in 1987. This live album showcased their ability to captivate audiences and solidified their position as one of Australia's premier rock bands. It also marked a transition for the band, as they shifted focus from studio albums to live performance recordings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· The B-52's· Midnight Oil
Tracklist
- 1 New Sensation Start here 4:42
- 2 Guns in the Sky 3:14
- 3 Mystify 3:11
- 4 By My Side 3:15
- 5 Shining Star 3:52
- 6 Need You Tonight 2:58
- 7 Mediate 4:29
- 8 One X One 2:58
- 9 Burn for You 4:43
- 10 The One Thing 3:20
- 11 This Time 3:06
- 12 The Stairs 5:07
- 13 Suicide Blonde 4:36
- 14 Hear That Sound 3:38
- 15 Never Tear Us Apart 4:13
- 16 What You Need 6:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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