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Mortlock's Art Celebrates INXS's Iconic 40-Year Journey

5/13/2025

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Philip Mortlock's striking cover art for INXS's 40th anniversary album, "Listen Like Thieves," pays homage to a pivotal moment in the band's history. As WEA Records' Creative Services Manager in the 1980s, Mortlock crafted unforgettable visuals that helped propel INXS to stardom, leading to their legendary hit "KICK."

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Philip Mortlock's striking cover art for INXS's 40th anniversary album, "Listen Like Thieves," pays homage to a pivotal moment in the band's history. As WEA Records' Creative Services Manager in the 1980s, Mortlock crafted unforgettable visuals that helped propel INXS to stardom, leading to their legendary hit "KICK."