- Divinyls · 1990
- Essential · 1985
- Divinyls · 1991
- Essential · 1985
- Essential · 1987
- Essential · 1987
- Divinyls · 1991
- Divinyls · 1991
- Desperate · 1983
- Divinyls · 1991
- Temperamental · 1988
- Divinyls · 1991
- Essential · 1987
Essential Albums
Albums
Music Videos
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Artist Playlists
- Though electric onstage, Divinyls also wrote unforgettable songs.
About Divinyls
In America, Divinyls are known primarily for the gleaming 1991 pop hit “I Touch Myself,” a sexually empowered love note driven by the expressive vocals of Chrissy Amphlett. However, the band had been established hitmakers in their native Australia for a decade by the time that song became a success. Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee founded Divinyls in 1980 and reached the Top 10 soon after with their hard-rock-leaning debut single, “Boys In Town,” which reflected the band’s fondness for AC/DC. More hits followed, including the synth-heavy New Wave rocker “Science Fiction” and the moodier “Pleasure and Pain”; the latter especially showcased Amphlett’s smoky, urgent voice. Following the success of “I Touch Myself,” the band enjoyed continued popularity in Australia through the mid-’90s, highlighted by the smoldering Melrose Place: The Music cut “I’m Jealous,” and were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2006. Sadly, Amphlett passed away from breast cancer in 2013.
- ORIGIN
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- FORMED
- 1981年
- GENRE
- Rock