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(s)	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.^[1]

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.

B-sides

The B-sides include remixes and LP versions of previous INXS songs, that following the trend of previous Kick releases, showcase the band's 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)

Music video

The video is a performance-style video shot in black and white, showing the writers of the song, Hutchence and Farriss, starting with part of a piano instrumental version of "Never Tear Us Apart" and seemingly "composing" the song in the studio on a piano. The video then cuts to the band recording and then performing the track to a live audience. It was produced by Hamish "Hulk" Cameron.

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Germany (Official German Charts)[2]	46
Ireland (IRMA)[3]	5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4]	53
Poland (LP3)[5]	10
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6]	24
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7]	14
US Billboard Top Rock Tracks[8]	17

Mellow Trax version

In 2004, German DJ Mellow Trax remixed the song. His version peaked at no. 74 in Germany.

Chart (2004)	Peak position
Germany (Official German Charts)[9]	74

References

1. McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'INXS'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86448-768-2.
2. "Offiziellecharts.de – INXS – Mystify". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
3. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Mystify". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
4. "Dutchcharts.nl – INXS – Mystify" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
5. "MYSTIFY – INXS" (in Polish). LP3. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
6. "Swisscharts.com – INXS – Mystify". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
7. "Archive Chart: 1989-04-22" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
8. "Kick – Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
9. "Offiziellecharts.de – Mellow Trax feat. INXS – Mystify". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 27 April 2014.