The Very Best
INXS · 2011
76 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · funk rock
A vibrant collection of hits that showcase INXS's blend of rock, dance, and funk through infectious melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- infectious melodies for dancing vibrant energy for gatherings wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- Context
- Released in late 2011, 'The Very Best' is a retrospective compilation that arrives nearly two years after the death of lead singer Michael Hutchence. This album serves as a celebration of INXS’s legacy, compiling tracks from their peak era in the 1980s and 1990s while introducing newer audiences to their enduring sound. It highlights a time when the band was navigating their identity post-Hutchence, trying to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, funk rock
The Very Best is an album by INXS, released in 2011. A vibrant collection of hits that showcase INXS's blend of rock, dance, and funk through infectious melodies. This compilation peaked at number one on the Australian Albums Chart and received substantial commercial success, reaffirming the band's impact on the music scene. It was well-received by fans and critics alike for encapsulating the essence of INXS's sound and bringing attention back to their influential catalog during a time when they had been relatively quiet. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Very Best sound like?
A vibrant collection of hits that showcase INXS's blend of rock, dance, and funk through infectious melodies. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes The Very Best by INXS notable?
This compilation peaked at number one on the Australian Albums Chart and received substantial commercial success, reaffirming the band's impact on the music scene. It was well-received by fans and critics alike for encapsulating the essence of INXS's sound and bringing attention back to their influential catalog during a time when they had been relatively quiet. Released in late 2011, 'The Very Best' is a retrospective compilation that arrives nearly two years after the death of lead singer Michael Hutchence. This album serves as a celebration of INXS’s legacy, compiling tracks from their peak era in the 1980s and 1990s while introducing newer audiences to their enduring sound. It highlights a time when the band was navigating their identity post-Hutchence, trying to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape.
Who is The Very Best for?
The Very Best works well if you're into infectious melodies for dancing, vibrant energy for gatherings and wave-like pacing keeps engagement.
How many songs are on The Very Best?
The Very Best has 20 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Need You Tonight Standout 3:03
- 2 Mystify 3:19
- 3 Suicide Blond 3:53
- 4 Taste It 3:20
- 5 Original Sin 5:18
- 6 Heaven Sent 3:20
- 7 Disappear 4:10
- 8 Never Tear Us Apart Standout 3:05
- 9 The Gift 4:04
- 10 Devil Inside Standout 5:15
- 11 Beautiful Girl 3:29
- 12 By My Side 3:06
- 13 Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) 3:55
- 14 Elegantly Wasted 4:34
- 15 New Sensation 3:41
- 16 What You Need 3:36
- 17 Listen Like Thieves 3:48
- 18 Just Keep Walking 2:44
- 19 Bitter Tears 3:50
- 20 Baby Don't Cry 4:47
Release Date
October 21, 2011
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
76 min 17 sec
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