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.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

infectious melodies for dancing
vibrant energy for gatherings
wave-like pacing keeps engagement
nostalgic vibes for reminiscing
dynamic flow for varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, introspective tracks
seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors: Duran Duran· The B-52's· Midnight Oil

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Need You Tonight 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 3:05
9 The Gift 4:04
10 Devil Inside 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

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