Release Date: 1987
Label: Atlantic
Genres: Alternative Pop/Rock, Album Rock, College Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop/Rock, Club/Dance, Alternative Dance, New Wave
Number Of Tracks: 12
Even without the band's sense of style, the flawless songcraft is intoxicating, and it's what makes Kick one of the best mainstream pop albums of the '80s.
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Warsaw1, on july 17, 2007 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Kick, a very good album full of songs with great guitar riffs, good instrumental use and powerful vocals. Arguably the bands most famous Album made back in '87 but it still has it's power today. The use of synthesizers/saxophones and pianos really add to the song and you will be glad that they used them.
01. Guns In The Sky - probably the heaviest song on the album. A simple riff through out the song, but it works good in collaboration with the angry tone in Michael's voice. The solo attempt on this song was very weak though.
02. New Sensation - a mediocre song in my opinion. Decent vocals and a decent riff, nothing to special though.
03. Devil Inside - great guitar riff, very catchy, I was humming this riff for a very long time. Great vocals that also show Michael's vocal range quite well.
04. Need You Tonight - my favorite on this album by far. This an amazing, classic song, with amazing vocals and of course one amazing guitar riff.
05. Mediate - the second worst song on the album. It reminded me of Subterranean Homesick Blues by Bob Dylan but with some sort of New Wave sound added to it. Decent song but you won't want to listen to it much.
06. The Loved One - this song was pretty good. Decent music, but where this song really shines is with the vocals that are filled with emotion.
07. Wild Life - I didn't really like this song to much. It had an ok Riff, but I find this song did not stand out like the others
08. Never Tear Us Apart - three words to describe this song. Epic Love Ballad. Great vocals filled with emotion, awesome music and it even has a pretty sweet Saxophone solo.
09. Mystify - an awesome song with a cool main piano piece that defines the song. What I found neat about this song how it builds up like a crescendo.
10. Kick - this song is probably one of the most energic song with a "kick ass" chorus that brings all sorts of intstruments in harmony during it.
11. Calling All Nations - a fun song with a quick little guitar riff. Nothing to rant about, but it can hold it's own.
12. Tiny Daggers - the worst song on the album, all I gotta say is I always skip this song. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: The Lyrics ranged from dealing with lust and sex such as "Need You Tonight" and "Devil Inside" to lyrics up to interpretation such as "Guns In The Sky" and "Kick". Michael Hutchence had amazing vocal skills and made every song filled with emotion. In my opinion he had one of the best music, although he didn't have a extremley large range like some, it was full with passion and confidence. // 9
Impression: Kick was an amazing album back in '87 and it still is today. My favorite songs are "Need You Tonight", "Never Tear Us Apart" and "Kick". This album is what really introduced me into the world of INXS. What I love about this album is when you get into a song, you will really get into it! This album is a great album that everyone should own. // 10
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