What is the best album by INXS?

Their run from post-punk funk to global superstardom was one of the most exciting trajectories in rock, driven by Hutchence's magnetic charisma and the band's irresistible grooves. Which album is their masterpiece?

1

Kick

INXS' 1987 global breakthrough featuring 'Need You Tonight', blending rock, funk, and pop in a career-defining statement.

2

Listen Like Thieves

A 1985 album marking their commercial breakthrough with tighter grooves, featuring 'What You Need' and Michael Hutchence at peak magnetism.

3

X

INXS' 1990 ambitious follow-up to Kick, featuring 'Suicide Blonde' and 'Disappear', showcasing a more layered and cinematic sound.

4

The Swing

The 1984 album where INXS fused rock with funk and dance beats, marking their artistic and commercial breakthrough in Australia.

5

Welcome to Wherever You Are

INXS' artistically bold 1992 album incorporating orchestral arrangements and global musical influences in a rich, experimental statement.

6

Shabooh Shoobah

The 1982 album that introduced INXS to international audiences with a harder rock-funk sound and Hutchence's increasingly commanding presence.

7

Full Moon, Dirty Hearts

INXS' 1993 raw and rock-heavy album featuring a memorable duet with Chrissie Hynde and some of their most passionate performances.

8

Elegantly Wasted

The band's 1997 final album with Hutchence, balancing dance-pop influences with mature rock songwriting in what became a bittersweet farewell.