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After celebrating 20 years in music her 10th studio album is probably her most hotly anticipated and comes four years after "Body Language"
Most Kylie fans will already have heard the "kylie X Pre album" which was put on torrent sites months ago (and is still widely available) from ... Read review
Traditionally, Kylie Minogue has been at her best attempting pure pop, not chasing ... more
credibility, butX--her tenth studio album, and the first since 2003sBody Language--somehow pulls off the trick of being both. With production credits split between old h...
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Traditionally, Kylie Minogue has been at her best attempting pure pop, not chasing ... more
credibility, but X--her tenth studio album, and the first since 2003s Body Language--somehow pulls off the trick of being both. With production credits split between old...
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Traditionally, Kylie Minogue has been at her best attempting pure pop, not chasing ... more
credibility, but X--her tenth studio album, and the first since 2003s Body Language--somehow pulls off the trick of being both. With production credits split between old hands like Richard Stannard and Guy Chambers and new faces like Calvin Harris, the Freemasons and Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish team behind Britneys "Toxic", X does a neat job of matching big hooks with forward-thinking production tricks. The poptimistic Kylie fan will head straight for "2 Hearts", a sassy falling-for-you number with a glammy beat and a chorus poised to fill a thousand Karaoke rooms, and "Wow"--a thumping disco number with a lot of love to give. Scattered alongside these, however, are some slightly more adventurous productions that demonstrate that despite a few years off the stage, Kylie is well up to speed with 21st Century pop: the excellent "Speakerphone" begins with the sound of a strummed harp before diffusing into a shimmering, Scandinvian-tinged electro-pop number reminiscent of Robyn or The Knife, all snapping, sassy beats and vocodered vocal; meanwhile, the ghetto-pop bounce of "Nu-di-ty" proves raunch is still by no means beyond her. A very welcome return. , --Louis Pattison
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Traditionally, Kylie Minogue has been at her best attempting pure pop, not chasing ... more
credibility, butX--her tenth studio album, and the first since 2003sBody Language--somehow pulls off the trick of being both. With production credits split between old hands like Richard Stannard and Guy Chambers and new faces like Calvin Harris, the Freemasons and Bloodshy&Avant, the Swedish team behind Britneys "Toxic",Xdoes a neat job of matching big hooks with forward-thinking production tricks. The poptimistic Kylie fan will head straight for "2 Hearts", a sassy falling-for-you number with a glammy beat and a chorus poised to fill a thousand Karaoke rooms, and "Wow"--a thumping disco number with a lot of love to give. Scattered alongside these, however, are some slightly more adventurous productions that demonstrate that despite a few years off the stage, Kylie is well up to speed with 21st Century pop: the excellent "Speakerphone" begins with the sound of a strummed harp before diffusing into a shimmering, Scandinvian-tinged electro-pop number reminiscent of Robyn or The Knife, all snapping, sassy beats and vocodered vocal; meanwhile, the ghetto-pop bounce of "Nu-di-ty" proves raunch is still by no means beyond her. A very welcome return. ,--Louis Pattison
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Traditionally, Kylie Minogue has been at her best attempting pure pop, not chasing ... more
credibility, butX--her tenth studio album, and the first since 2003sBody Language--somehow pulls off the trick of being both. With production credits split between old hands like Richard Stannard and Guy Chambers and new faces like Calvin Harris, the Freemasons and Bloodshy&Avant, the Swedish team behind Britneys "Toxic",Xdoes a neat job of matching big hooks with forward-thinking production tricks. The poptimistic Kylie fan will head straight for "2 Hearts", a sassy falling-for-you number with a glammy beat and a chorus poised to fill a thousand Karaoke rooms, and "Wow"--a thumping disco number with a lot of love to give. Scattered alongside these, however, are some slightly more adventurous productions that demonstrate that despite a few years off the stage, Kylie is well up to speed with 21st Century pop: the excellent "Speakerphone" begins with the sound of a strummed harp before diffusing into a shimmering, Scandinvian-tinged electro-pop number reminiscent of Robyn or The Knife, all snapping, sassy beats and vocodered vocal; meanwhile, the ghetto-pop bounce of "Nu-di-ty" proves raunch is still by no means beyond her. A very welcome return. ,--Louis Pattison
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Kylie Minogue returns with 'X', her first studio album since she was diagnosed with cancer ... more
in 2005 and the follow-up to 2003's 'Body Language'. The Australian pop-princess has enjoyed a successful music career, following her departure from Australian soap, 'Neighbours'. Her 1980's pop sound has developed over the years to become eclectic and sharp, switching from electro to dance to pop and 'X' is no exception. Kylie is back and stronger than ever. Singles include '2 Hearts', with this special edition containing bonus interview and other extras on the DVD.
Advantages: Great feel-good dance pop Disadvantages: too short
...already have heard the "kylie X Pre album" which was put on torrent sites months ago (and is still widely available) from apparently stolen master tapes and the biggest shock are the tracks which are missing particularly the Scissor Sisters "White Diamond" (only available as a slow ballad if you get the album from itunes) which is also the title of her documentary. And then there are two tracks with Mylo which he put briefly on ... ...
If you are a fan you will have probably seen the Kylie Show on ITV which was perhaps a little too glossy and over produced but did contain some great comic moments.
The fact that Kylie is such a big star means that she can attract the top movers and shakers in the business and at nearly two years in the making this should be a good album and mainly sees her doing what she does best with plenty catchy dance pop tracks. more
After putting her career on hold to battle breast cancer Kylie has certainly made up for lost time as she continues her quest for world domination. There was the re-scheduled tour, a children's book 2 perfumes and another one set for next year, not to mention modelling swimwear for H&M and the Kylie exhibition (now in Glasgow) and a return to acting in Doctor Who.
After celebrating 20 years in music her 10th studio album is probably her most hotly anticipated and comes four years after "Body Language"
Most Kylie fans will already have heard the "kylie X Pre album" which was put on torrent sites months ago (and is still widely available) from apparently stolen master tapes and the biggest shock are the tracks which are missing particularly the Scissor Sisters "White Diamond" (only available as a slow ballad if you get the album from itunes) which is also the title of her documentary. And then there are two tracks with Mylo which he put briefly on his myspace site once he heard they had been rejected.
If you are a fan you will have probably seen the Kylie Show on ITV which was perhaps a little too glossy and over produced but did contain some great comic moments.
The fact that Kylie is such a big star means that she can attract the top movers and shakers in the business and at nearly two years in the making this should be a good album and mainly sees her doing what she does best with plenty catchy dance pop tracks.
1) 2 Hearts - A slow catchy bassline and piano driven song building to a singalong chorus with sexy vocals, and great video to match. This is something of a departure from her usual sound but a great opening track and first single.
2) Like A Drug - A catchy techno dance track about the feeling you get when on the dance floor
3) In My Arms - "How do you describe a feeling" asks kylie in a spoken intro. This is a great synthesiser dominated stop-start dance track which has an retro feel to it and will surely be a future single.
4) Speakerphone - Starting with a harp this is another catchy slice of techno pop with Kylies voice almost unrecognisable. "Drop your socks n grab your mini boom box" only Kylie could get away with lyrics like that, but it works quite well.
5) Sensitized - With its sampled "whoops" This Guy Chambers and Cathy Dennis offering has an almost Barn dance feel to it and is powerful anthemic sing along track "I can't hold back, the minute I try, baby you flip the switch and I'm sensitized." Its the sort of music that brings a smile to your face and surely another hit single.
6) Heart Beat Rock - A smooth dance track with Calvin Harris unmistakeble electro production.
7) The One - Pure dance pop and maybe a future single
8 No More Rain - Written during her recovery one of the best tracks about thinking a bout getting back on the stage again a chirpy pop track.
9)All I See - Probably the most surprising track this is pure r'n'b and stands out as being different to anything else on the album.
10)Stars - A slow moving thudding dance beat which sees Kylie musing about life and the universe (yes really). This is certainly a grower and one of many stand out tracks. maybe another single
11) Wow - Another foot tapping sing-a-long track which should put you in a good mood.
12)Nu-di-ty At best a throw away fun track though the weakest on the album though it does feature Kylie speaking Japanese.
13) Cosmic - The final track is a rousing ballad written towards the end of her treatment and sees her thinking about the things she would like to do in her life. This is a strong ending to one of her best works.
If you like your music to put a smile on your face then this is a great album brimmed full of possible hit singles and it certainly sounds as though she enjoyed recording it, though at just 45 minutes you feel there could have been more tracks without compromising on quality. You can also download the extra track via your computer but this took ages after various error messages. Why can't they just put the tracks on the album?
The DVD features a track by track interview and photo gallery with the 2 Hearts Video and is just over 30 mins.
**Shop around particularly if you want the DVD version I bought from BangCd for £8.95 but had to wait a week. HMV in
Manchester are selling it for £16.95 while at Fopp (which is now owned by HMV) it is just £10.
Coming next is the tour so see you in Manchester 14th July!.
Product Information for "X (+DVD) - Kylie Minogue" »
Product details
Title
X (+DVD)
Performer
Kylie Minogue
Genre
Rock & Pop
Release Date
26/11/2007
Original Release Year
2007
Label / Distributor
Parlophone / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
5099951395629
Catalogue Number
5139562
Additional notes
Album Notes
Kylie Minogue returns with 'X', her first studio album since she was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and the follow-up to 2003's 'Body Language'. The Australian pop-princess has enjoyed a successful music career, following her departure from Australian soap, 'Neighbours'. Her 1980's pop sound has developed over the years to become eclectic and sharp, switching from electro to dance to pop and 'X' is no exception. Kylie is back and stronger than ever. Singles include '2 Hearts', with this special edition containing bonus interview and other extras on the DVD.
Titles on disc 1
1.
2 Hearts
2.
Like A Drug
3.
In My Arms
4.
Speakerphone
5.
Sensitized
6.
Heart Beat Rock
7.
One
8.
No More Rain
9.
All I See
10.
Stars
11.
Wow
12.
Nu Di Ty
13.
Cosmic
Titles on disc 2
1.
Track By Track Interview (DVD)
2.
White Diamond Trailer (DVD)
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