Spot on review of light years

 

:dance: Thanks, I'll be doing one for 'Fever' also, which will either come later this evening or tomorrow.

 

Glowing review of a glowing album and i look forward to your Fever review.

Light years was a great track to close the album and I love the luve version mixed with turn it into love, i always thought that mix could have made a brilliant single.

Number 13 - Love at first sight - 1,113 Points

 

 

 

Video - 405 out of a possible 500

Cover - 395 out of a possible 500

Song - 313 out of a possible 500

 

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Here's my review for Kylie's 'Fever' album, a great choice for the #1 album here even if I do prefer 'LY', and while she made a triumphant return with that the previous year, but it was this that really capped her successful comeback to pop & in general, with a cool new image and a more refined sound this made Kylie more successful and iconic than ever before and brought a whole new wave of fans and adoration, and we will always have this album to thank for that.

More, More, More
Not kicking things off with something a little different (than the usual lead single), instead begins with this breathy and frothy dance number which sees Kylie at her most alluring and her outstandingly high vocals dominate throughout and its very clear from the first few seconds that we're in for something very different to her previous album and its a great album opener.

Love At First Sight
Now this is where the album really takes off with a muted backbeat and electric piano intro, then suddenly explodes into giant swirling sound, very classy and effortlessly cool and elevated thanks to its state of the art dance production and definitely one of the best examples of 00's pop/dance music. With simple but effective lyrics that evoke the feelings of being in a new relationship, the song is just stunning and quite rightfully established itself as a firm fan favourite. To call this a standout is an understatement.

Can't Get You Out of my Head
Yes this is it, that massive globe trotting lead single where 13 years into her pop career Kylie scores her biggest hit and saw her embraced by pretty much everyone with this cool electric minimal track, very sleek and stylish and often labelled as one of the greatest songs of the 21st century and not hard to see why with its hypnotic beats and futuristic production, everything about this just comes together perfectly and of course Kylie's vocals here are top notch, and what else can I say that already hasn't been said, I know the constant overplay may have killed it for a while for Kylie fans, but enough time has to fully re-embrace and enjoy this glorious gem again.

Fever
The title track and a somewhat departure from the dance/pop that dominates this album, instead being an updated electro track that inspired by the 80's, and along with very tongue in cheek lyrics that just adds to the fun of the song. Its sexy and certainly suggestive, and just an all round good little number.

Give It To Me
Definitely the album's weakest moment here with this hard electro-funk number that's very sharp and heavily chopped up vocals that feels a bit out of place on this album, and then there's that annoying recurrent telephone ringing throughout which really drags things down. The only positive is that at least's its short and could have easily been replaced by any number of the strong B-side/bonus tracks such as 'Tightrope, 'Good Like That' or 'Boy'. The song feels like an experiment that didn't quite work.

Fragile
More classy, sophisticated pop/dance now with this gorgeously layered number that's very soothing especially after the chaos of the previous track with a dreamy yet passionate vocals by Kylie that perfectly captures the essence of the song, whilst at the same allowing a bit of vulnerability over its hypnotic soundscape.

Come Into My World
Whilst this treads a very similar path to the lead single, but this track is yet another highlight on here with its slinky electro beats, cool guitar licks and some cool synths. This may have been a last minute addition to the album and not quite the version we all know and love (when released as the 4th and final single), but this version is still pretty good and Kylie's seductive vocals really keeps the sophisticated flow of the album running smoothly.

In Your Eyes
The thumping and aggressive beat and infectious chorus makes this the perfect follow up single to the massive lead, this is a beautifully crafted number and just a cracking tune all-round that instantly whips you into a frenzy upon first listen and yet sultry at the same time thanks to its blending of dance/pop, nu disco and techno beats that runs throughout and therefore creating a brilliant anthem.

Dancefloor
Another track that may feel a little out of place here thanks to its more poppy sound, but its still a fun little track that bounces along nicely and creating a very joyful experience. Almost a continuation of the previous album thanks to its disco sound with lyrics that have a fairly universal message. Just an okay fun little number all round.

Love Affair
If there had been a contender for a 5th single then this fantastic electro pop number could have easily fitted the bill, with its perfectly crafted production with Kylie at her seductive best. This has a cool club style with trance like inflections that makes this a cracking offering and dare I say it yet another album highlight.

Your Love
Winding things down a bit with this stunning mid-tempo number, with a lilting guitar lends the song a blissed-out feel that's just perfect for chilling out. While this has the same kinda sound as the rest of the album and if this was recorded by a lesser artist then this would have risked sounded samey rather than succeeding at creating a cohesive body of work.

Burning Up
Ending the official version of the album with this awesome track that has the quite unusual teaming of acoustic verses with an upbeat dance chorus, that's full of funk, class and disco with high pitched notes reached by Kylie on the choruses and therefore creates one of the best tracks on here and again like many others on here, could have made an amazing single.

Tightrope
I've added this Australian bonus track to my version of this album and why the hell not, as this is a definite hidden gem in her discography with its beautifully calm opening bars then heads into a catchy dance/pop chorus with some solid production and while it may slightly differ from the sound of the album, this would have been a more than welcomed addition to this already wonderful body of work.

I love your analysis of fragile and bittersweet goodbye as usually they both get slated.

It is welcoming to see positive feedback on both those songs in your reviews.

Kylie over the years offers minimal ballads on her albums and when she does they are overlooked.

 

Number 12 - Slow - 1,150 Points

 

 

 

Video - 397 out of a possible 500

Cover - 381 out of a possible 500

Song - 372 out of a possible 500

 

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I like slow alot but it would be slightly lower than 12th for me.

I think everyone is going to be very surprised by what is gonna be number 11

Hopefully it's not one of ones I love myself.

Number 11 - Flower - 1,158 Points

 

 

 

Video - 436 out of a possible 500

Song - 380 out of a possible 500

Cover - 342 out of a possible 500

 

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Flower. Beautiful.

I love Flower, and its done far better here than i thought it would, def a kylie song that deserved far far greater success in the charts.

Flower is stunning and sees Kylie doing one of the strongest ballads of her career.

I did not think Flower would make it to the Top 30 on this countdown, this outcome is hugely positive.

I was so happy the week flower managed to make it's way until the top 100 as wasnt expecting it but it deserved top 5.

So, here are your Top 10 songs based on the song, video and single cover. Can you predict the Top 10 ? lets see how close you get -

 

All the lovers

Better the devil you know

Cant get you out of my head

Dancing

Into the blue

On a night like this

Put yourself in my place

Spinning Around

Stop me from falling

What do I have to do

Edited September 4, 20195 yr by Dannyboy

I missed out seeing love at first sight at number 13, I was sure it would be top 10. Into the blue is far too high making top 10.

Flower and Love At First Sight are just 2 tracks i would place in the Top 10 ahead of songs from the remaining Top 10 such as Into The Blue, Stop Me From Falling and Put Yourself In My Place.

That said, when playing SBIT Put Yourself In My Place is really standing out and i am becoming more of a fan each time i listen to it.

Number 10 - On a night like this - 1,171 Points

 

 

 

Cover - 412 out of a possible 500

Song - 393 out of a possible 500

Video - 366 out of a possible 500

 

What are your opinions ? too high ? too low ? lets discuss