What does Original Sin sound like?

A vibrant fusion of rock and electronic elements, with a contemporary twist on classic INXS anthems featuring notable guest artists. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave. Start with "Original Sin (feat. Rob Thomas & DJ Yaleidys)".

Is Original Sin a good place to start with INXS?

Yes, Original Sin is recommended as a starting point for new INXS listeners. A vibrant fusion of rock and electronic elements, with a contemporary twist on classic INXS anthems featuring notable guest artists. Released in 2010, Original Sin marked INXS's first studio album in over a decade, following their last original work, Switch, released in 2005. This album came during a period of reinvention for the band, as they sought to re-establish their presence in the music scene after years of lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.

Who is Original Sin for?

Original Sin works well if you're into steady flow with vibrant peaks, collaborative tracks energizing sessions and catchy choruses for group singing.

How many songs are on Original Sin?

Original Sin has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Original Sin

INXS · 2010

49 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of rock and electronic elements, with a contemporary twist on classic INXS anthems featuring notable guest artists.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Original Sin (feat. Rob Thomas & DJ Yaleidys) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Original Sin — This title track stands out as a bold reinterpretation of one of the band's most iconic songs, infused with modern production techniques and powerful guest vocals from Rob Thomas.
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Never Tear Us Apart — Featuring Ben Harper and Mylène Farmer, this track showcases a stirring blend of emotive guitar work and heartfelt lyrics, revitalizing a classic ballad for a new generation.
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Mediate — With Tricky's distinctive style complementing the original composition, this track illustrates how INXS merges rock with hip-hop influences effectively while maintaining its core essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow with vibrant peaks
collaborative tracks energizing sessions
catchy choruses for group singing
dynamic yet consistent pacing
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid collaborative vocal features

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Features a contemporary twist on classics, showcasing a departure from their established sound.
Themes: modern reinterpretation· nostalgic collaboration· post-Hutchence legacy
Career context: Released in 2010, Original Sin marked INXS's first studio album in over a decade, following their last original work, Switch, released in 2005. This album came during a period of reinvention for the band, as they sought to re-establish their presence in the music scene after years of lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors: Duran Duran· The B-52's· Midnight Oil