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"Mystify" 
Single by INXS from the album Kick Released 15 March 1989 Format 7", CD single Recorded 1987 Genre Alternative rock Length 3:17 Label WEA Writer(s) Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss Producer Chris Thomas INXS singles chronology "Never Tear Us Apart"
(1988)"Mystify"
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(1990)"Mystify" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, and is the fifth (and last) single from their 1987 album Kick.
The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the first sessions for "Kick". The song was first previewed to Australian audiences on the Australian Made tour in January 1987.
Contents
B-sides
The B-sides include remixes and LP versions of previous INXS songs, that following the trend of previous "Kick" releases, showcase the bands previous work. The German edition of the CD single included the 12" Vinyl versions of 'Shine Like It Does' and 'Never Tear Us Apart' from the 1988 US Tour.
Track listing
- UK 7"
- "Mystify (LP Version)"
- "What You Need (12" Remix)"
- UK 12" Single
- "Mystify (LP Version)"
- "Need You Tonight (Ben Liebrand Remix)"
- "Devil Inside" (Extended Remix)"
- "Listen Like Thieves (Album Version)"
- UK 12" Global Tour Pack
- "Mystify (LP Version)"
- "Biting Bullets"
- "Shine Like It Does (Live)"
- "Never Tear Us Apart (Live)"
- UK CDS
- "Mystify (LP Version)"
- "What You Need (12" Remix)"
- "Listen Like Thieves (Album Version)"
- "Devil Inside" (Extended Remix)"
- German CDS
- "Mystify (LP Version)"
- "What You Need (12" Remix)"
- "Listen Like Thieves (Album Version)"
- "Devil Inside" (Extended Remix)"
Video
The Video was a performance-style video showing the writers of the song, Hutchence and Farriss, being filmed in black and white, seemingly 'composing' the song in the studio on a piano. The video then cuts over to the band recording and then performing the track to a live audience.
Mellow Trax Remix
German DJ Mellow Trax released a remixed version of "Mystify" across Europe in 2003.
Original Sin
A French-language version of "Mystify" was released in 2010 on the album Original Sin, featuring John Mayer and Loane.
Charts
"Mystify" peaked at number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart and number five in Canada.
Chart (1989) Peak
positionCanadian Singles Chart 5 Dutch Singles Chart 53 German Singles Chart 46 UK Singles Chart 14 U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks 17 INXS Garry Gary Beers · Andrew Farriss · Jon Farriss · Tim Farriss · Kirk Pengilly · Ciaran Gribbin
Michael Hutchence · Jon Stevens · J.D. FortuneStudio albums EPs Dekadance · Bang the DrumCompilations INXSIVE · The Greatest Hits · Shine Like It Does: The Anthology (1979–1997) · Definitive INXS/The Best of INXS · The Years 1979–1997 · Stay Young 1979–1982 · INXS²: The Remixes · Original Sin – The Collection · Taste It : The CollectionLive albums Live Baby Live · INXS: Live at Barker HangarSingles "Simple Simon" · "Just Keep Walking" · "Stay Young" · "Underneath the Colours" · "Night of Rebellion" · "The One Thing" · "Don't Change" · "To Look at You" · "Black and White" · "Original Sin" · "I Send a Message" · "Burn for You" · "Dancing on the Jetty" · "This Time" · "What You Need" · "Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)" · "Listen Like Thieves" · "Good Times" · "Need You Tonight" · "Mediate" · "Devil Inside" · "New Sensation" · "Never Tear Us Apart" · "Mystify" · "Suicide Blonde" · "Disappear" · "By My Side" · "Bitter Tears" · "The Stairs" · "Shining Star" · "Heaven Sent" · "Baby Don't Cry" · "Not Enough Time" · "Taste It" · "Beautiful Girl" · "The Gift" · "Please (You Got That...)" · "Time" · "Freedom Deep" · "The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)" · "Elegantly Wasted" · "Everything" · "Don't Lose Your Head" · "Searching" · "Precious Heart" · "I'm So Crazy" · "Tight" · "One of My Kind" · "I Get Up" · "Mystify (Remix)" · "Pretty Vegas" · "Afterglow" · "Devil's Party" · "Perfect Strangers" · "God's Top Ten" · "Dream on Black Girl (Original Sin)" · "Never Tear Us Apart" (w/ Ben Harper and Mylène Farmer)Related articles Discography · Australian Made · Rock Star: INXS · Max Q · Michael Hutchence (album) · Terence Trent D'Arby · Jimmy Barnes · Dogs in Space
CategoryCategories:- 1989 singles
- INXS songs
- Songs written by Andrew Farriss
- Songs written by Michael Hutchence
- 1980s rock song stubs
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