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Original Sin – The Collection

INXS · 2004

71 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant collection that showcases INXS's blend of alternative rock, dance rhythms, and funk-infused melodies across their early career.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Just Keep Walking Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Don't Change — This track stands out as an anthem of resilience and self-identity, blending infectious hooks with emotionally charged lyrics that highlight the band's signature sound.
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    Original Sin — As the title track, it exemplifies INXS's unique fusion of rock and dance elements, featuring a driving rhythm and compelling storytelling about love and desire.
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    Devil Inside — This song captures the darker undertones present in many of INXS's works, with provocative lyrics and a haunting melody that underscore themes of temptation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • for nostalgic gatherings
  • great for upbeat road trips
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike varied track lengths

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — This compilation reintroduces INXS's key hits, making it accessible for new listeners.
Themes
80s Australian music· Michael Hutchence legacy· dance-rock revival
Career context
Released in 2004, Original Sin – The Collection encapsulates INXS's evolution from their debut in the early '80s to their peak during the '90s. This compilation arrives after the band's commercial high point with Kick (1987) and seeks to introduce new listeners to their expansive catalog while reflecting on their influential sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· The B-52's· Midnight Oil
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Tracklist

  • 1 Just Keep Walking Start here 2:44
  • 2 In Vain 4:36
  • 3 Learn to Smile 4:57
  • 4 Underneath the Colours 4:01
  • 5 Horizons 5:14
  • 6 Barbarian 3:00
  • 7 Don’t Change 4:28
  • 8 Spy of Love 3:51
  • 9 Here Comes 3:03
  • 10 Original Sin 5:20
  • 11 Melting in the Sun 3:26
  • 12 Johnson’s Aeroplane 3:56
  • 13 Listen Like Thieves 3:47
  • 14 Same Direction 4:58
  • 15 Biting Bullets 2:51
  • 16 Devil Inside 5:13
  • 17 Wild Life 3:11
  • 18 Calling All Nations 3:04

What to play next

Kick
Listen next

Kick

1987

This album features iconic hits and continues the vibrant energy of INXS's sound.
The Greatest Hits
Go back to

The Greatest Hits

1994

This compilation sets up the collection by highlighting key tracks from their earlier work.
Full INXS discography Where to start with INXS Artists like INXS
alternative rock funk rock new wave

If this landed

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The B-52's

Shares the same energetic blend of new wave and dance elements, for upbeat listening.

Rio

Rio

Duran Duran

Captures a vibrant 80s sound with catchy hooks and funk influences, resonating with INXS's style.

Diesel and Dust

Diesel and Dust

Midnight Oil

Combines rock with a strong Australian identity and socially conscious themes, echoing INXS's legacy.

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