The Swing
by INXS
Released: March 21, 1984
New wave, pub rock, dance-rock, funk rock, alternative rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.
The Album
"The Swing" is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band INXS, released in 1984. The album represents a pivotal moment in the band's career, showcasing a shift toward a more sophisticated sound that blends elements of new wave, funk, and dance-pop. Released after the success of their breakthrough album "Shabooh Shoobah," "The Swing" includes hit singles like "Original Sin," "I Send a Message," and "Burn for You." These tracks contributed to the band's growing popularity and marked their transition to a more polished and diverse musical style.
Interesting Facts
The success of "The Swing" solidified INXS as…
The success of "The Swing" solidified INXS as a global force in the 1980s music scene and set the stage for even greater success with subsequent albums like "Listen Like Thieves" and "Kick." The album remains a significant part of INXS's discography, reflecting their evolution and adaptability in the changing landscape of popular music during that era.
INXS experimented with a range of musical influences…
INXS experimented with a range of musical influences on this album, incorporating horn sections, synths, and intricate arrangements.
Essential Tracks
I Send A Message
Released after the success of their breakthrough album "Shabooh Shoobah," "The Swing" includes hit singles like "Original Sin," "I Send a Message," and "Burn for You." These tracks contributed to the band's growing popularity and marked their transition to a more polished and diverse musical style.
The Swing
"The Swing" is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band INXS, released in 1984.
Burn For You
Released after the success of their breakthrough album "Shabooh Shoobah," "The Swing" includes hit singles like "Original Sin," "I Send a Message," and "Burn for You." These tracks contributed to the band's growing popularity and marked their transition to a more polished and diverse musical style.
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The Complete Album Story
"The Swing" is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band INXS, released in 1984. The album represents a pivotal moment in the band's career, showcasing a shift toward a more sophisticated sound that blends elements of new wave, funk, and dance-pop.
Released after the success of their breakthrough album "Shabooh Shoobah," "The Swing" includes hit singles like "Original Sin," "I Send a Message," and "Burn for You." These tracks contributed to the band's growing popularity and marked their transition to a more polished and diverse musical style.
INXS experimented with a range of musical influences on this album, incorporating horn sections, synths, and intricate arrangements. The success of "The Swing" solidified INXS as a global force in the 1980s music scene and set the stage for even greater success with subsequent albums like "Listen Like Thieves" and "Kick." The album remains a significant part of INXS's discography, reflecting their evolution and adaptability in the changing landscape of popular music during that era.
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