INXS Kick (Atlantic 75 Series) 45RPM (2 LP)
180g 45rpm Double LP!
6x Platinum-Selling Album Includes "New Sensation," "Never Tear Us Apart," "Devil Inside" & No. 1 Hit "Need You Tonight!"
Mastered by Ryan K. Smith from an EQ'd Dolby Tape Copy!
Pressed at QRP!
Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!
The band name INXS (="In excess") keeps what it promises – the sixth and best-selling studio album of the Australian band was extremely successful: 6 times platinum, four US top ten singles, still a perennial hit on the radios today. Kick includes a wide range of musical styles and combines rock, pop, funk and dance elements, Michael Hutchence's charismatic vocals crown the unmistakable sound.
Enjoy hits like "New Sensation," "Never Tear Us Apart," "Mystify," and the No. 1 single "Need You Tonight" in the best sound quality as a 45rpm double LP mastered by Ryan K. Smith.
Analogue Productions is re-releasing this classic as part of Atlantic Records' 75th anniversary, a thrilling series featuring 75 gems of music history.
Kick, the sixth and best-selling 1987 studio album by Australian band INXS, has the unmistakable sound personified by its four U.S. Top 10 singles, "New Sensation," "Never Tear Us Apart," "Devil Inside" and "Need You Tonight" — which reached the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts.
Between 1980 and 1984, INXS released four studio albums and had toured their native country Australia extensively. With Kick, producer Chris Thomas fused the funk and soul of their previous album The Swing with the mainstream rock of Listen Like Thieves. In an interview with MusicRadar, Andrew Farriss stated, "The melding of funk and rock was always in our heads. We were very excited about the idea of overlaying two types of songs and genres together."
Kick showcased a diverse range of musical styles, blending rock, pop, funk, and dance elements. This versatility appealed to a wide audience, making the album accessible to fans of different genres. It's four catchy singles became radio staples and were accompanied by stylish music videos, helping propel INXS to international stardom.
Incorporating elements such as electronic percussion and synthesizers gave Kick a modern sound, helping it stand out, together with Michael Hutchence's charismatic and sultry vocals that created a strong emotional connection.
All the hallmarks of a top-notch Analogue Productions reissue are here for you to savor: Mastered directly from an EQ'd Dolby tape copy by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound and cut at 45 RPM. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings, and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing.
The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.
Features:
- Atlantic 75 Series
- 180g Vinyl
- 45rpm
- Double LP
- 100% All-Analogue
- Mastered & Cut to Lacquer from a 1/4" EQ'd Dolby Tape Copy of the Original Master Tape by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound
- Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
- Tip-On Old Style Gatefold Double Pocket Jacket by Stoughton Printing
Selections:
Side A
1. Guns in the Sky
2. New Sensation
3. Devil Inside
Side B
1. I Need You Tonight
2. Mediate
3. The Loved One
Side C
1. Wild Life
2. Never Tear Us Apart
3. Mystify
Side D
1. Kick
2. Calling All Nations
3. Tiny Daggers