The Swing

by INXS

The Swing cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 1984
  • Label: WEA
  • Country: Australia
  • Length: 42:44
  • Community rating: 3.37/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss, Gerry Humphreys, Ian H. Clyne, Chris Thomas, Garry Gary Beers, Kirk Pengilly, Robert John Lovett, Jon Farriss

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Teaming up primarily with producer Nick Launay, INXS injected a massive dose of slick, funk-driven danceability into their new wave sound. The album features the Nile Rodgers-produced hit 'Original Sin', which highlighted Michael Hutchence's growing charisma as a global frontman. It was a multi-platinum smash in their native Australia, setting the stage for their impending international superstardom.

Genres

Descriptors: hedonism, melodic, rhythmic, guitars, funky, dance

Tracklist

  1. Original Sin (5:17)
  2. Melting In The Sun (3:24)
  3. I Send A Message (3:22)
  4. Dancing On The Jetty (4:32)
  5. The Swing (3:50)
  6. Johnson's Aeroplane (3:53)
  7. Love Is (What I Say) (3:41)
  8. Face The Change (3:33)
  9. Burn For You (4:57)
  10. All The Voices (6:10)

Credits

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