As a huge pop / diva fan I have not listened to Kylie albums in full ever. Maybe being a huge Madonna fan stopped me ?

 

I have seen her live twice in concert , so decided to listen to a couple today. Music is always on in my house and it gave me something to do in lockdown .

 

I have loved Dannii since I fell in love with Emma Jackson however 😉

 

I do own Ultimate Kylie lol

 

 

 

 

As a huge pop / diva fan I have not listened to Kylie albums in full ever. Maybe being a huge Madonna fan stopped me ?

 

I have seen her live twice in concert , so decided to listen to a couple today. Music is always on in my house and it gave me something to do in lockdown .

 

I have loved Dannii since I fell in love with Emma Jackson however 😉

 

I do own Ultimate Kylie lol

 

I get the Madonna reference! I’ve always been the same in reverse - zero support for Madonna :kink:

We are opposites !!! Haha

I would be in the middle, i like some Madonna songs, i bought 3 of her studio albums, Like a prayer, confessions on the dance and Ray of Light and i like these albums and i bought the immaculate collection and celebration, but alot of her other stuff i only find ok or dont like at all, her madame x album from what i have listened to i dont like in any way. Kylie in general has always floated my boat.

Here's my review for this album that I wrote a while ago in another topic =

Confide In Me
The new Kylie sound starts here with this one song and something completely different to what she's done before, this mixture of dance/indie-pop/trip-hop sounds goes against everything that Kylie's done before and while it can take some getting used to (even to some of the more hardened Kylie fans), It really draws you in with some brilliant production and some wonderful arrangement, as well as some eastern influences and twangs are intermixed with a full string orchestra and haunting vocals from Kylie herself, hitting notes and taking her voice places it had never been before. Creating something well and truly epic and of course this had to be the lead single as nothing else would have worked to this level. A truly unforgettable moment that opened a whole new chapter and a rebirth.

Surrender
This is again different with some breathy sexy vocals and some seductive lyrics and along with a nice 90's dance beat running throughout. A very decent album track and an interesting style for Kylie to take.

If I Was Your Lover
Picking up the pace with this more funky and harder edged dance sound that further showcases Kylie's new diversity, with some more breathy and saucy vocals, and there's even a slight hint of a classy R&B sound, that therefore creates one of the most interesting songs on this album as well as some great production by Jimmy Harry and perhaps could have made a great single choice, as its a definite standout moment on here.

Where Is The Feeling
The 3rd single and final single, released 8 months after the last and completely revamped from the version that sits here. Again this uses that typical 90's dance sound and a lot more pop sounding that we've heard so far. Its light and quite fun and bounces along at an okay pace, but at nearly 7 minutes long, this can be a bit of a slog to get through.

Put Yourself In My Place
Needle scratching opens up this next track, and then some electric guitars, some superb keyboards and synthesizers laden this down tempo number and build to an awesome chorus. This was the album's 2nd single and a definite spot on choice, with its very classy and stylish sound and some fantastic powerful vocals from Kylie throughout, this has to be one of the greatest songs she has ever recorded, and of course that amazing music video that again has to be one of her best. Truly outstanding song and video.

Dangerous Game
Another great track now that begins with some tender vocals and then a crescendo of intense, solid, power vocals with superb string accompaniment. With production from Brothers In Rhythm, this is yet another great example of Kylie leaving behind the past and taking herself and her voice in new and ‘dangerous’ directions.

Automatic Love
After two ballads the pace picks up with this classy little number, complete with strings and great drum beat. Yet again, Kylie’s voice is outstanding and despite some questionable lyrics that I would have to say are pretty advanced for '94 and makes for a very memorable track, this is dare I say it, yet another standout moment.

Where Has The Love Gone
A very chilled dance anthem that's nearly 8 minutes long and definitely outstays its welcome, but Kylie's vocals are soulful and commanding on this track, even if it is one of the weaker moments on here.

Falling
Again I wouldn't rank this as one of the album's stronger moments, but this does have a nice chilled dance beat and a hypnotic rhythm, and plus thanks to The Pet Shop Boys there is some great writing on here, but find the production doesn't really connect with the concept of the track, just sounding very generic, over-long and very filler-ish.

Time Will Pass You By
Closing the album on an almighty bang, after a couple of fillers we get a gorgeous uplifting dance anthem and along with Kylie's joyful vocals as she advises us to enjoy every moment of life, and she really sells it with some wonderful production by M People, as this has that definite feel of one of their songs, but Kylie does manage to put her own stamp on it and its just great. This was scheduled to be a single, but sadly never happened, as this could have definitely breathed new life into this era, and imagine a cracking music video to go along with it, then this could have easily been another firm Kylie classic.

You are extremely skilled writing reviews.

I think you have a beautiful way of expressing your exact opinion of a song.

You are extremely skilled writing reviews.

I think you have a beautiful way of expressing your exact opinion of a song.

 

Thanks, I have actually written reviews for all of Kylie's albums, as I enjoy everything she brings to music. A TRUE LEGEND

Fantastic review - really enjoyed reading that.