On this day October 14 1985, INXS released Listen Like Thieves, their fifth studio album and the record that catapulted them into international stardom. Blending rock, funk, and new wave, the album showcased the band’s tight musicianship and Michael Hutchence’s charismatic vocals.
Featuring hits like What You Need, Listen Like Thieves, and Shine Like It Does, the album marked a major step forward in INXS’s evolution from Australian rock band to global phenomenon. The record’s polished production and radio-friendly sound helped define the mid-80s pop rock landscape.
80s insight: Listen Like Thieves proved that INXS had mastered the art of balancing style and substance, paving the way for their next breakthrough with Kick just two years later.
Featuring hits like What You Need, Listen Like Thieves, and Shine Like It Does, the album marked a major step forward in INXS’s evolution from Australian rock band to global phenomenon. The record’s polished production and radio-friendly sound helped define the mid-80s pop rock landscape.
80s insight: Listen Like Thieves proved that INXS had mastered the art of balancing style and substance, paving the way for their next breakthrough with Kick just two years later.
