Mystify (song)

Mystify (song)
"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"
(1989)
"Suicide Blonde"
(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"
  1. "Mystify (LP Version)"
  2. "What You Need (12" Remix)"
  • UK 12" Single
  1. "Mystify (LP Version)"
  2. "Need You Tonight (Ben Liebrand Remix)"
  3. "Devil Inside" (Extended Remix)"
  4. "Listen Like Thieves (Album Version)"
  • UK 12" Global Tour Pack
  1. "Mystify (LP Version)"
  2. "Biting Bullets"
  3. "Shine Like It Does (Live)"
  4. "Never Tear Us Apart (Live)"
  • UK CDS
  1. "Mystify (LP Version)"
  2. "What You Need (12" Remix)"
  3. "Listen Like Thieves (Album Version)"
  4. "Devil Inside" (Extended Remix)"
  • German CDS
  1. "Mystify (LP Version)"
  2. "What You Need (12" Remix)"
  3. "Listen Like Thieves (Album Version)"
  4. "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
position
Canadian Singles Chart 5
Dutch Singles Chart 53
German Singles Chart 46
UK Singles Chart 14
U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks 17



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