The Swing | ||||
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Released | 21 March 1984 | |||
Recorded | September–December 1983 | |||
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Genre | New wave, alternative rock | |||
Length | 42:40 | |||
Label | WEA, Mercury, Atco | |||
Producer | Nick Launay, Nile Rodgers | |||
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The Swing is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band INXS, released on 21 March 1984. It peaked at number one on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart for five non-consecutive weeks from early April to mid-May 1984. The lead single "Original Sin" was recorded in New York City with Nile Rodgers and featured Daryl Hall on backing vocals. Overall, the album featured a slightly harder-edged sound than their previous releases.