Is Suicide Blonde a good place to start with INXS?

Yes, Suicide Blonde is recommended as a starting point for new INXS listeners. A vibrant fusion of funk rock and dance beats that pulsate with a seductive energy throughout its infectious grooves. By 1990, INXS was transitioning into their mainstream success phase, following the breakthrough album 'Kick' from 1987. 'Suicide Blonde' marked their first significant release post-'Kick', showcasing their ability to blend rock with dance influences while solidifying their status in the global music scene.

Who is Suicide Blonde for?

Suicide Blonde works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, vibrant energy for social settings and gradual build to uplifting resolution.

How many songs are on Suicide Blonde?

Suicide Blonde has 6 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Suicide Blonde

INXS · 1990

33 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of funk rock and dance beats that pulsate with a seductive energy throughout its infectious grooves.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Suicide Blonde (7″ mix) Start here — This version captures the essence of the album with its catchy hooks and innovative production techniques that highlight the band's evolving sound.
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Everybody Wants U Tonight — This track showcases the band's signature blend of rock and funk, featuring an infectious groove that encapsulates their appeal during this era.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong production but lacks depth due to its focus on multiple mixes of one song.

What we noticed

The title track is presented in five different mixes, each emphasizing various elements of the original song's structure and arrangement.
The first four tracks maintain a consistent tempo and energy level, while the final track introduces a slightly different sound with a more straightforward rock approach.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
vibrant energy for social settings
gradual build to uplifting resolution
dance-friendly rhythms throughout

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, standalone tracks
seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified INXS's mainstream success after 'Kick'.
Themes: early '90s nightlife· dance-rock exuberance· youthful desire and loss
Career context: By 1990, INXS was transitioning into their mainstream success phase, following the breakthrough album 'Kick' from 1987. 'Suicide Blonde' marked their first significant release post-'Kick', showcasing their ability to blend rock with dance influences while solidifying their status in the global music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Duran Duran· The B-52's· Midnight Oil