Er, what more can I say other than I have an incurable and irrational addiction to 80's things...
Er, what more can I say other than I have an incurable and irrational addiction to 80's things...
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La-la-la la-la-la-la-la... For some reason, the press credits the Kylie revival to her most recent release 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' and the #1 album 'Fever'. Although 'Can't...' was her biggest selling hit single ever, it was arguably 'Light Years' which propelled Kylie back from obscurity into the public consciousness.
Spawning 4 Top 10 hits, and a #1, it was a return to form following her unsuccessful dabble with indie.
The album opener is the stunning 'Spinning Around'. Her first #1 since 'Hand On Your Heart' (back in 1990, pop-pickers!), it was her poppiest song since she was still known as TAFKAC (the artist formerly known as Charlene). A deserved #1, it sounded as good on the dancefloor as it did on the radio. Of course, it is not possible not to mention the video, which saw Kylie dancing in gold hot-pants, which were apparently bought for 50p off the market. Wouldn't catch J-Lo to admitting to something like that...
The second track was the almost-as-successful 'On A Night Like This', although for me, this wasn't anywhere as near as good as some of the others on the album. Still, it reached #2, and the video included even more Kylie nakedness.
'So Now Goodbye' and 'Disco Down' are the next two tracks, both of which are reasonable enough without being outstanding. The latter track, you may be disappointed, is not a cover of the track by Shed 7. Oh no.
The fifth track 'Love Boat' is one of those instantly hummable summer songs, and is one that Kylie sings in her live shows. A lush chorus complements the chorus, complete with its lyrics about martinis and bikinis. Possibly one that they should have released...
'Koocachoo' is another that she tends to sing live, although is not quite up to the standard of some of the tracks on the album.
'Your Disco Needs You' is perhaps the best Kylie song that she has never released, and is possibly the only song to contain a reference to scrabble. A complete floorfiller everywhere, it is memorable for it's Go West-esque chorus (as in the Pet Shop Boys, not the bad 80's band), and it's French bits. Pure pop at its best.
'Please Stay' is, in my humble opinion', possibly the best track released off the album, with it's flamenco bits and yet another killer chorus. This is the one with Kylie sliding down the poll in the video...
'Bittersweet Goodbye' is a quiet one that doesn't really gel with the rest of the album. Press the skip button, and you will arrive at 'Butterfly', which a trancy number, and surprisingly good. And in no way related to the Mariah Carey track of the same name. Probably best to think of Kylie as the Red Admiral, and Mariah as the Cabbage White. 'Butterfly' also happens to be one of my favourites off the album.
'Under The Influence Of Love' is another uptempo swing-a-long, which would have sounded at home on a Kylie album of years gone by.
'I'm So High' is perhaps not the most memorable track off the album, but is nonetheless listenable enough.
The penultimate track is 'Kids', her near-chart topper with Robbie Williams. Too much Williams, and not enough Minogue for my liking. Still, the rest of the album more than makes up for it.
The album's title track is also the last. Another dancefloor filler, 'Light Years' is one of her best ever tracks, even with the spoken bits, where Kylie plays air hostess. I guess you kind of have to listen to it...
This album is recommended to all those who have bought and enjoyed 'Fever', as it really is in the same vein. Despite a couple of dodgy tracks, most of this album is pure pop at its best. Fly KM airways while it's still cheap!
14 tracks (currently £4.99 in the Tesco sale)
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