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Guess all eyes on Tension this week. Singles chart won’t matter lol

So very true. Not like they’re selling 1 track per variant and you have to buy all 12! It’s like clothing - your favourite tee shirt is in 5 diff colours and you pick whichever one(s) you want. Also, it seems ok when some artists do it but gets called out and highlighted when some others do

Hopefully. Too bad it’s being replayed at 10pm which isn’t the most ideal

oh wow! Is that global? I think it is

Prolly cos I spend so much time on this forum these days, but I was expecting like 40Kish day one sales (even it’s not full sales). I’m really hoping she breaks the 70K mark

OMG really? I've obviously not been keeping up! I didn't know anyone could release more collector's items than Kylie does!

I'm just hoping with all the 1000 different coloured vinyls and collectors stuff, she can go past 70K. Do we know if Taylor fleeces her fans the same way? :D PS: I'm a big Kylie fan

Indeed. It's the quintessential Kylie pop song I've been waiting for since Fever album!

Is her UK streaming numbers (or overall, I suppose) for Tension higher than it was for Disco? Honestly, the general reviews, publicity, etc. really seems to point to monster sales or at least a Uk #1 album. I'm hoping top 20 in the US

So what this is Kylie and Spotify UK thing?? Some promo or interview or is she playing her album?

Thanks buddy! I have to resist playing Vegas High on repeat then lol. It’s so damn catchy

I’m just pleasantly surprised at all the publications giving this album 4/5 plus. She’s really gotten the Fever era goodwill with this album hasn’t she?

Folks - I'm a bit of a newbie on streaming. I've had the album streaming on repeat play all day on spotify. Is that ok or should I play another artist/song after one entire play of the album for each play to count?

“Vegas High” is everything! I expected a light weight song after the clip she shared on insta when announcing thr residency but wow what a song. Loved the album overall!

Lovely interview and so nice to hear her recognise UK's contribution to her success and legacy. She is an honorary Brit!

I honestly find it puzzling. ROL, the debut album and EY are all IMHO way better than the likes of Aphrodite.

CarolHoney my favourite honey, I will answer this in 3 ways: 1. From a public sentiment point of view, I don't think it's made a big difference as the fan base for a 55yo will get smaller and smaller as she and us grow older and older. I don't see too many new kids jumping on the Kylie bandwagon (they may on a song, like jumping on the PP bandwagon) 2. From a critics point of view, she's GOTTEN HER FLOWERS! I'm seeing so many publications and critics who wouldn't give her a look earlier, but are now eating humble pie and admiring her longevity and skills to reinvent and stay relevant. Plus, helps that she's so professional, never a bad word to say on anyone and keeps public responses and images "safe", that she does't have a bad rep in the industry. 3. From a chart or sales perspective - she earned her flowers years, rather decades ago. Her bouquet will never be as big as Madonna's or Taylor's, but she'll have a consistent fan base who will buy and listen and enjoy her albums and concerts.

Rolling Stone gave her a 4/5 and a glowing review. Reviews and word of mouth all positive.... how times change! I could never imagine Rolling Stone going near a Kylie album in 1991!

That was her goal with this album, she said so herself that rather than working on a theme, just "service the song" as she put it. It's sounding amazing based on the 2 singles, live "Hold on to now" and clip of "Vegas High" I've heard. I was hoping it's got a richer Fever sound than Aphrodite as I wasn't a big fan of Aphrodite :( (other than the first 2 singles and Heartstrings)

100% agree!

Phew thank God ! I don’t like wow as I always thought it was a bit too frivolous and sounds even worse live.

Thanks Liam! When is she retiring kids and Wow? I’m bored. Did anyone join her for Kids?

Set list?

Someone pls post the links to on Uk residents! Rick astley wearing a Kylie tee - can it be more fabulous ??

As much as she calls herself a proud Aussie, and I'm sure she is - she's at her best, most genuine and happiest when she's in the UK. Somewhere inside, she knows that the UK is the one country that stood by her thick and thin and despite a certain amount of negativity from the press and critics through the years, overall the UK has always made her feel more at home than Australia ever has or can.