Listen Like Thieves (song)

"Listen Like Thieves" is the title song and fourth and final single from Australian rock band INXS's fifth album, Listen Like Thieves.

Background
The song was written by Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss and Jon Farriss. The B-side to the single was "Different World", which appeared on the "Crocodile" Dundee soundtrack. It was released as a single during 1986, where it peaked at number 46. The track first appeared on the album which was released in October 1985.

Cash Box called it "a grooving, biting rock gem." Billboard called it "crisp arena rock."

The music video was shot at the Westgarth Theatre in Melbourne, depicting the band performing in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Cover versions

 * Was (Not Was) covered the song and released it as a single in 1992 to promote their album Hello Dad ... I'm in Jail. It reached number 58 on the UK Singles Chart.