Human On the Inside
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"Human On the Inside" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls
, released in 1996 as the third single from their fifth studio album Underworld
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. The two previously released singles "I'm Jealous
" and "Heart of Steel
" were produced by Peter Collins and Keith Forsey respectively, and although "I'm Jealous" was a hit, "Heart of Steel" did not even chart. This created an air of doubt as to whether a third single would be successful. "Human On the Inside" did manage to chart but only peaked at number fifty-nine on the Australian Singles Chart. Likewise, the album Underworld proved to be unsuccessful and only just made the top fifty of the Albums Chart.
(as "Human") on their 1999 album Viva el Amor
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Divinyls
Divinyls were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980 and featuring vocalist Christina Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee. As the focal point, Amphlett performed on stage wearing a school uniform and fishnet stockings, often using an illuminated neon tube as a prop and displaying...
, released in 1996 as the third single from their fifth studio album Underworld
Underworld (Divinyls album)
Underworld is the fifth studio album and the seventh overall album by Australian band Divinyls, released on November 11, 1996 by BMG Records. It was the band's first studio album release in five years. The lead single "I'm Jealous" had been successful when released in 1995, however this did not...
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Background
"Human On the Inside" was one of many tracks from the album Underworld to be produced by Divinyls drummer Charley DraytonCharley Drayton
Charley Drayton is an American multi-instrumental musician and producer, who has played as a drummer and bass guitarist for many bands and artists and is currently the drummer in Australian rock bands Divinyls and Cold Chisel....
. The two previously released singles "I'm Jealous
I'm Jealous
"I'm Jealous" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released in 1995 as the lead single from their fifth studio album Underworld. The song enjoyed success in Australia where it made the top twenty, peaking at number fourteen and spending nineteen weeks in the top fifty...
" and "Heart of Steel
Heart of Steel (song)
"Heart of Steel" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released in 1995 as the second single from their fifth studio album Underworld. The song followed in the wake of the successful first single "I'm Jealous", which made the top twenty in Australia...
" were produced by Peter Collins and Keith Forsey respectively, and although "I'm Jealous" was a hit, "Heart of Steel" did not even chart. This created an air of doubt as to whether a third single would be successful. "Human On the Inside" did manage to chart but only peaked at number fifty-nine on the Australian Singles Chart. Likewise, the album Underworld proved to be unsuccessful and only just made the top fifty of the Albums Chart.
Track listing
Australian CD Single- "Human On the Inside" - 4:12
- "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" - 4:30
- "Human On the Inside" (Lonely Mix) - 4:08
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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Cover Versions
This song was covered by The Pretenders(as "Human") on their 1999 album Viva el Amor
Viva el Amor
¡Viva El Amor! is the seventh studio album by the rock band The Pretenders, released in 1999. The band's lineup for the album is the same as that credited on 1994's Last of the Independents: Chrissie Hynde Martin Chambers , Andy Hobson and Adam Seymour...
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