Shine Like It Does: The Anthology
INXS · 2001
156 min · 42 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · funk rock
A vibrant fusion of rock, funk, and new wave that captures INXS's dynamic energy and rhythmic sophistication.
Why this album works
This anthology not only celebrates INXS's commercial success, with multiple chart-topping hits, but also serves as a crucial artifact reflecting their influence on the alternative rock and dance-rock genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection highlights tracks from their most celebrated albums, ensuring their legacy continues to resonate with both old fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks vibrant energy for party vibes nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Shine Like It Does: The Anthology' encapsulates INXS's journey from their early days as a pub rock band in Sydney to global superstars. This anthology arrives after the tragic passing of lead singer Michael Hutchence in 1997, serving as both a retrospective and a testament to the band's lasting impact on the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Midnight Oil· Crowded House· Silverchair· Jebediah· Archie Roach· The Church· Grinspoon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Simple Simon 2:34
- 2 We Are the Vegetables 1:53
- 3 Just Keep Walking 2:44
- 4 The Loved One 3:16
- 5 Stay Young 3:27
- 6 The One Thing 3:25
- 7 Don’t Change 4:28
- 8 To Look at You (single edit) 3:43
- 9 Here Comes II 3:52
- 10 Black and White (extended version) 4:57
- 11 Original Sin 5:22
- 12 I Send a Message 3:25
- 13 Burn for You (single remix) 3:40
- 14 Dancing on the Jetty 4:35
- 15 This Time 3:09
- 16 What You Need 3:36
- 17 Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) 3:56
- 18 Listen Like Thieves 3:47
- 19 Shine Like It Does 3:08
- 20 Different World (7″ mix) 4:19
- 21 Good Times 3:53
Disc 2
- 1 Need You Tonight (single edit) 3:05
- 2 Devil Inside (Austrailian single edit) 3:57
- 3 New Sensation Standout 3:40
- 4 Never Tear Us Apart Standout 3:05
- 5 Mystify 3:17
- 6 Kick 3:15
- 7 Suicide Blonde (7″ mix) 3:52
- 8 Disappear 4:09
- 9 Bitter Tears 3:53
- 10 The Stairs (live) 5:04
- 11 Heaven Sent 3:21
- 12 Not Enough Time (Barcelona LP fade) 4:20
- 13 Taste It 3:25
- 14 Beautiful Girl (Mendelsohn mix) 3:11
- 15 The Gift 4:05
- 16 Please (You Got That…) 3:03
- 17 The Strangest Party (These Are the Times) 3:55
- 18 Elegantly Wasted (radio edit) 3:54
- 19 Let It Ride 3:44
- 20 Don’t Lose Your Head 4:03
- 21 Searching (Leadstation radio edit) 4:18
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