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I'm currently listening a lot to Pet Shop Boys music again and wondered what if they had released "In Denial" instead "You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You're Drunk" as third single from "Nightlife". I think it wouldn't have worked for both, Kylie and Pet Shop Boys. PSB were on downward spiral in sales, so they had to release songs that got airplay and I don't think "In Denial" would have gotten that. For Kylie, it was better to have a comeback all on her own a year later.

In the States Natasha charted at number 36 indie albums. US sales (without streaming): 650. That could be higher than in the UK...

I'm shocked nobody cares about this album. It doesn't appear in any of this week's UK charts, not even digital top 100.

Last night I listened to Dannii's 1995 Sessions album for the first time in a very long time. I had already forgotten most of the songs, but I still love the opener "Free Your Love". It would have been a great lead single, but IMO there's not much other single material on the album, so I get why it wasn't released back then. Dannii's other 90's albums are stronger.

In Germany Taylor is still waiting for her first number 1 album. "Lover" charted at number 2. Fun fact: number 1 is Helene Fischer, who The New York Times recently called the German Taylor Swift.

It reminds me of Reputation's New Year's Day. It's not my favorite sound of Taylor, but I'm glad she's offering different stuff.

"Everybody Come Together" featuring Angel Haze might be her new single. I heard it on the radio last night in a bunch of new releases. I like it, hope her album will be a success.

Better The Devil You Know Step Back In Time Shocked Got To Be Certain Where Is The Feeling What Kind Of Fool What Do I Have To Do Confide In Me Especially For You I Should Be So Lucky If You Were With Me Now Finer Feelings Tears on My Pillow Hand On Your Heart Never Too Late The Loco Motion Wouldnt Change A Thing Breathe Word Is Out Put Yourself in My Place Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquai Celebration Where The Wild Roses Grow Did It Again Give Me Just A Little More Time Some Kind Of Bliss

You overlooked the Let's Get To It era, that says a lot... I've enjoyed the Light Years era the most because Kylie was finally herself again. If I could revive an era it would probably be Rhythm Of Love, because I was kid back then and I was kind of irritated of Kylie's new direction in style and behavior. I guess I was too innocent to enjoy it. Still, I remember listening to BTDYK for the first time on the radio and loving it immediately.

Just yesterday I listened to "Shiver" and "Counting Down The Days". She's still on my playlist, so I'm really looking forward to new songs.

I know Kylie did The Voice for just one season, but who is the better coach / judge: Kylie or Dannii? Who was more connected with her team? Was there ever any news if Dannii or Kylie supported one of her singers after the show was done or is still in touch with them?

I get it. We got one big name over here, too, who puts his favorites into his shows, but that doesn't mean viewers like these newbies or they stay for longer than one or two seasons... So Dannii wasn't as popular as I thought, right? If viewers had really liked her they would have bought her music like they did with Cheryl Cole when she was on The X-Factor.

Not living in the UK or Australia I've always wondered why Dannii became such a big tv personality. She did The X-Factor, Got Talent, Next Top Model and soon The Masked Singer. What is her secret? Other stars would kill for a job in just one of those talent shows, but she managed to get four of them, that's amazing!

US sales first two weeks: 4,400 (3,700 & 700) No units information.

SBIT is doing much better in the UK than I had expected. Now I wonder if it will become one of those GH albums that stays on the UK top 200 like forever... Or will it drop out in a few weeks and will only reenter if something big around Kylie happens?

I liked the song and hope now that Dannii is going to be a judge on the Australian Masked Singer she will use this publicity stint to release new music.

At least it was physical at no 24 and digital at no 17. Kylie's streaming problem seems to be everywhere...

Some bonus from the US: Tastemakers: 23 Internet: 13

US Sales: 32 Current: 29 Independent: 06 Billboard 200: no Dance/Electronic: not counted like some previous albums. US indie yes, UK indie no, no idea why.

Whoever greenlighted a whole Louise album most have a lot of faith or is just a big fan. I'm thankful to that person because it's really nice getting new Louise music. Anyway, I hope that person won't lose his / her job if Louise albums flops.

I'm sad that comeback singles 2 & 3 only peaked at 100-something at iTunes. That worries me for her whole album. Louise's comeback makes me listen to her music again. I got all albums, enjoyed many singles, but there's one song I loved through the years: "Don't Be Shy". Does anybody remember this track from her second album?

I'm happy, too. SBIT is new at 15 in Germany which is pretty good since New York City is kind of invisible over here. Why is SBIT not listed on UK indie albums? Golden had a long run there.

Maybe Now didn't want too many Stock Aitken Waterman productions on their compilations during Kylie's early days? After Rick Astley, Bananarama, Donna Summer and Jason Donovan had left PWL, there were only some short-term hit acts (Sonia, Big Fun, Lonnie Gordon) around, so there was no more SAW competition for Kylie and she could be featured on Now more often.

Lhuna is a great choice for last place! Last night I listened to Kiss Me Once again and IWGC isn't as bad as I remembered.

Thank you very much for this amazing countdown! We could guess for months which song might be the one and I'm really glad with this choice!