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Had this been another new campaign for a new album, and it was performing the way it is now, I would’ve been disappointed. But from the beginning, I have seen this album as a bonus – instead of being a bonus CD, it ended up becoming a number one and getting her into both the headlines as well as the record books. Which is my way of saying, even if the album had sold a lifetime total of 200 copies, I would still call it a success.

Because frankly, in 2024: a 1989 Kylie’s value would be higher than a Rita Ora or dido (who are featured in the video). Or even Olly Murs for that matter

I’m aware that theres a big thread on one of the other forums about BA40. My q is Kylie related: How come Kylie or for that matter, any footage from Band-Aid 2 hasn’t been included in Band-Aid 40? They only seem to have included the 1984 2004 and 2014. Is there a contractual issue or is it that Band-Aid 2 featured mostly PWL artists that perhaps they don’t feel like showcasing in 2024? It’s almost as a BA2 never existed.

Yep! Every single word Jessie wrote!

I'm still surprised it went top ten in Australia. It's not often she's had an album peak 4-5 positions higher in Aus than the UK

Wonder why Parlo won't cash in on her current profile and release it in 2-3 different versions?

Apologies if this has been discussed already but what is going on wrt singles from 53? Is it all done or any rumours of a new single/vid?

I wonder if the business woman in her wants to squeeze one last time out of it

Bye bye HOTN

I don't see a major uptick in the streams though? It's been averaging about 120K every day before and after SCD.

This is such amazing news! This song deserves all the continued success!

Kylie’s profile is very high right now, so who knows? It could reach a new peak as well

I was wondering the same too!

Maybe they knew well in advance that this wouldn't be a 2xP, 3xP and didn't bother pressing so many copies? The big goal for them with this one was to push the record books and the tour?

Starting one for T3 based on comments she made on the chat with Rylan that there maybe something in the works. What would potentially make the T3 cut? - 2 songs with Joel curry - remixes of songs from T1 and T2 Would love to hear other people’s thoughts. She may release this closer to the US dates , like a spring release

for a fairly low key release in the US, this is quite good. Didn't PP make it to 32 or 28, or something?

Vegas High and PP are the 2 reasons I go back to Tension. VH is so basic yet so amazing

I thought I was the only one in the minority but looks like a lot of people seem to like T2 judging by the poll results

Yes. And I don't think they'll feel too bad if the next "single" from T2 doesn't get radio airplay or sales.

Guys, honestly - the record label or Kylie herself only ever used T2 as a vehicle to sell tour tickets, and in the process get a no1 album. All the suggestions here are great but I'm sure Kylie and team will save all of the promos and colour discs for the next PROPER album. It would be a waste to spend it on T2. T2 did its job: concert tickets selling. She moved up in the record books. All parties happy.

Tension 2 WITHOUT a DOUBT! All cohesive, all foot stomping tunes. I even love diamonds now!!

A little late to the party but I’m really not sure what’s there to be ashamed of. This is a smart businesswoman that we’re talking about. Instead of releasing a deluxe edition, which is four or five bonus tracks, which would’ve also meant the same fate on the chart, she instead released it as a brand new album used it to sell her tour tickets, got a number one album and in the process made headlines with “record breaking 10th no1”. No one is going to talk about the chart run of an album or how it did on week two other than Kylie fans.

OMG, 8 out of 13 goes to T2! Padam Padam vs. Lights Camera Action Hold On to Now vs. Taboo Things We Do for Love vs. Someone for Me Tension vs. Good as Gone One More Time vs. Kiss Bang Bang You Still Get Me High vs. Diamonds Hands vs. Hello Green Light vs. Dance to the Music Vegas High vs. Shoulda Left Ya 10 Out of 10 vs. Edge of Saturday Night Story vs. My Oh My Love Train vs. Midnight Ride Just Imagine vs. Dance Alone

I hear you. But I'm just not sure what ELSE she and her label can do that can have the right kind of impact. She's done radio interviews, TV spots, she got prime coverage on BRITS, Audience with..... these days, even radio spots and A-lists or no1 position on NMF doesn't mean anything. Look at the Little Mix girls. It's a mystery what makes a chart hit, but I don't think promoting on 10 more UK radio shows or TV appearances will help much. For example, even on an itunes album chart (that probably has dozens of sales at most), even a BRITS performance couldn't send any of her albums back into the top 10. Of course we Kylie fans had our excuses for that (as we do when most of her promo's don't result in the chart success we were hoping for).

We could post-mortem all we want about T2, distribution problems, blah blah.....but at the end of the day, if she was going to give us an updated Tension, rather than a Guest list or some add-on, I'm glad she gave us a new album and got a no1 in the process. For someone dubbed "singing budgie" and puppet 37 years ago....to retain an ardent fan base and still be serving up hot hits in 2024 is SOMETHING. And breaking records in the process.