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| | Description | Over the course of her extraordinary 20-plus-year-career, KYLIE MINOGUE has been a global force in pop music and is one of the world's most successful female artists with more than 60 million albums sold worldwide, 50 hit singles including the US Billboard dance-chart toppers "Can't Get You Our of My Head," "Love At First Sight," "Slow," and the Grammy-Award winning "Come Into My World." Now Kylie returns this summer with APHRODITE, a divine collection of pop treasures and club-ready anthems, and a nod to her goddess status among pop music lovers the world over. Executive-produced by studio genius Stuart Price (musical director for Madonna, producer of the last Killers album and the artist known as Les Rhythmes Digitales), this new collection of songs sees Kylie further celebrating her dancefl oor roots with an amazing array of collaborations with the likes of UK electro upstart Calvin Harris, Australian producers NERVO (who co-wrote David Guetta's hit "When Love Takes Over"), and acclaimed British songwriter Nerina Pallot. Since the release of Kylie's acclaimed 2008 album "X", electronic pop has been storming the US airwaves and charts, as evidenced by the success of Lady Gaga, Kesha and David Guetta, all of whom would surely acknowledge Kylie's place in the pop music pantheon. | |
| | Product Details | | Audio CD Release Date: | July 06, 2010 | | Studio: | Capitol | | Number Of Discs: | 1 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 101 reviews |
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| | Track Listing | | 1. | All The Lovers | | 2. | Get Outta My Way | | 3. | Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love) | | 4. | Closer | | 5. | Everything Is Beautiful | | 6. | Aphrodite | | 7. | Illusion | | 8. | Better Than Today | | 9. | Too Much | | 10. | Cupid Boy | | 11. | Looking For An Angel | | 12. | Can't Beat The Feeling | |
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45 of 55 found the following review helpful:
 Mighty Aphrodite! Jul 06, 2010
By Rudy Palma
"The Writing Fiend"
For unabashed, unapologetic pop music fun Kylie Minogue albums are often the answer. With the Aussie singer's 11th album "Aphrodite" this fact is blissfully reaffirmed.
Precision-tooled to blare out of speakers everywhere from San Diego BMWs to overpriced Parisian boutiques to Caribbean nightclubs, this clever, infectious baker's dozen of pop tunes flies out of the oven aimed squarely at the pleasure zone of Minogue's core audience. It is a thing of beauty.
The album has a very appealing sonic marriage of 2002's heavy-handed dance of "Fever" with the upbeat yet cool-as-cucumber lounge-ready pop of hits such as "I Believe In You" and "Chocolate." The result is an uptempo but unserious sound that is often quite European and always danceable.
Lead single "All the Lovers" is an ideal example. Its ceaseless beats have the resonance of disco yet are laser-like and modern. As with other key tracks such as the blissful eureka moment of "Everything Is Beautiful" or the high-BPM "Put Your Hands Up," a confident kiss goodbye to sadness courtesy of the dance floor, the song has a smart, sunny Euro-pop sheen that immediately ingratiates itself. Minogue's smooth, sweet, feminine vocals lead the way.
The diva-comeback theme of the cheeky, delightful, softly rambunctious title track can be seen coming from a mile away, but this upfront lack of pretense is part of Minogue's effortless charm. "Better Than Today" also impresses with its sharply-chiseled synthesizers buoying her jubilant vocals.
Unlike 2007's "X," there is a track or two that do not impress as much as those that surround. Although its lyrics are well-written, "Closer" is essentially a less appealing sequel to 2004's slick, sexy "Slow" and the closing "Can't Beat the Feeling" flies by without calling attention to itself.
"Get Outta My Way," the album's high point, is a declaration of intentions to savor all of life's transient pleasures whether or not company joins in. Its frenetic energy and sugary-sweet pop hook make it destined for the upper reaches of the charts, although comparisons to Minogue's 2000 hit "Spinning Around" are certainly justified from the title alone.
"Put your hands up if you feel love tonight," "Take a chance tonight and try something new," "I'm fierce and I'm feeling mighty, I'm an aphrodite" and "Can you feel me in the stereo?" are some of the album's best lines and indication of themes listeners will find and enjoy.
"Aphrodite" is expertly crafted, low-brow yet sophisticated and endlessly listenable. What more can a pop music fan ask for?
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Princess of Pop 2010 Dec 03, 2010
By Nick Dangerous
Foreword
It was 1988 when Kylie first made her presence felt in the pop world but it was not until 2000 - 12 years later that she finally came into her own. Following four successful albums under manufactured pop gurus- Stock, Aitken & Waterman, she severed ties with her mentors in 1992 in favour of creative independence and new horizons. The albums that followed- 1994's `Kylie Minogue' & 1997's `Impossible Princess' (both on Deconstruction Records) whilst containing a handful of great songs - most notably on her `94 effort, were ultimately misguided and patchy affairs which failed to live up to expectations. By the late 90's, and now having passed the age of 30, it seemed KM's career in pop was all but over. Yet it would be the Noughties in which the Aussie star truly shined. Returning to her Dance-Pop roots for new single `Spinning Around' in 2000, the song was paired with an eye popping video in which she wore a pair of gold hot pants - helping to send it to the top of the charts in the UK & Australia. The rest as they say is history. Here's a brief recap of The Princess of Pop's output over the last 10 years-
Light Years (2000) `70's Disco meets early Noughties Dance-Pop on Kylie's big comeback album for the new century. Light Years ft. some great singles in `Spinning Around' `On a Night like This' & `Please Stay' but it all gets a bit too camp in the middle and the majority of the album is forgettable. Light Years marked the first album in a long and successful relationship with Parlophone Records. 5/10. Fever (2001) Not only her best album musically speaking, but also her most commercially successful release. Fever is the center piece of the KM discography. Unlike `Light Years' the 1970's disco is minimal and the camp silliness entirely absent. This album sounds like it belongs in the 21st century; - blending pop with dance & Electro instead of with disco and crappy 90's dance beats. By this point KM had perfected her vocal delivery for maximum effectiveness. As well as her default singing voice she now utilised a sexy almost whispered tone which would be used more heavily on follow-up Body Language. These elements combined with the fact that a number of songs are about lust/sex makes Fever feel like the first adult KM album. All the songs are good, and the production dazzling. Highlights include- `Love at First Sight', `Come Into My World' & the monstrous global smash- `Can't Get You Out of My Head'. 9/10
Body Language (2003) More stripped down and laid back than the dance orientated Fever- Body Language is KM at the top of her game. The minimalistic sound of the album is an unexpected yet welcome dynamic and some tracks even ft. traces of hip hop. What makes it all gel is that most of the songs are built around a great hook or catchy melody and every component from the lyrics, vocal arrangements & production - right down to the chic Bardot-inspired snaps and cover font is effortlessly cool. Killer cuts- `Secret (Take You Home)', `Red Blooded Woman' & the sexy `After Dark'. 8/10. X (2007) Following a break from the pop world after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and going on to beat it, KM triumphantly returned to the charts in 2007 with `X'- her 10th studio album. Easily the most diverse album to date with multiple styles explored, that is, within the safe confines of what could still be considered pop music. `Heart Beat Rock's Electro riff gets stuck in your head, the unexpected pseudo Rock of `Stars' works well (though it would have worked better with a slightly heavier guitar tone- but that would never happen on a KM album), Kylie meets J-Pop on `Nu-di-ty' another cool track and there's even an R&B number in `All I See' which is a nice romantic one. X has also got a few duds- lead single `2 Hearts' goes nowhere but overall X is more good than bad. 7/10.
Review
Album No 11 `Aphrodite' named after the goddess of love debuted at No 1 in the UK albums chart (Kylie's 5th No 1 album in the UK) and it's full of great songs. `Get Outta My Way' is one such highlight- up tempo and very catchy. The chorus is a totally huge and really sucks you into the song. `Everything Is Beautiful' has a nice laid back groove which is like getting a relaxing massage after a hard day at work, 3rd single `Better than Today' is classic Kylie and another highlight- this one is light and fun with a message for everyone to forget their woes and let go and dance Good Times! And `Cupid Boy' another of Aphrodite's best songs whips along like an exhilarating fairground ride set against a fireworks lit sky. But it's not all great `All the Lovers' a slightly odd choice for a first single does not hold up to the previously mentioned tracks and `Looking for an Angel' is the lightest sounding song on the album and similar to `Too Much' if any could be described as filler this would be one of them. On a positive note the album ends on a high- `Can't Beat the Feeling' like many Kylie songs is about the euphoric feeling of time spent with a significant other and like her best is up-tempo and contains a positive charge that seduces the listener and makes you feel good.
Kylie has never been a great singer or dancer; instead you could say she is capable & well trained in these areas. She has however always been easy on the eyes and if you combine all these elements you have one hell of a recipe for a pop star. The other area in which she is blessed is in having a team of great songwriters and producers behind her who understand her range and construct music that best highlights her talents. Her sweet spot is up-tempo or mid paced pop tunes. That's were her voice works best and her charisma really shines through. Aphrodite is a welcome return to a more traditional style of radio pop and of all her past works is most similar to Fever. The songs are very catchy and sound huge. The last two albums- Body Language & X, seemed to have quite specific styles they were shooting for but with Aphrodite it appears the primary goal was to just to write & record some great pop tunes. As a result it's hard not to view this as the strongest album since Fever I'd probably tie it with Body Language as her joint second best. Ultimately Aphrodite is another great effort from the one and only KM. Ooh-rah!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Track-by-Track Review Jan 28, 2012
By Nick
**Originally posted on "#1 Hits From Another Planet" - 6/30/10**
In some ways, Kylie Minogue has had the quintessential pop career. She's gone from cheesy pop to indie artiness and back again. Aphrodite winks knowingly at her 80's past while at the same time moving things forward. It's very much the "carefree pop album" we've been promised. It's not perfect, but there are certainly glimpses of pop perfection throughout.
1. All The Lovers - The best-possible Kylie comeback single I could've hoped for. It's exactly the type of music I love from her. Shimmering and otherworldly, this is pure euphoria. Gorgeous. 10/10
2. Get Outta My Way - An obvious second single, and more uptempo and commercial than the opening track. Still, the melody is one of the strongest on the album (especially the chorus) and the production is suitably huge. 10/10
3. Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love) - Another highly commercial dance track, but not quite as strong as the last one. The chorus is catchy, for sure, but lacks the staying power of the last two tracks. Still, it sounds great played loud. 9/10
4. Closer - I didn't love this on first listen, but it's grown on me immensely. It's an odd little powder keg of a song, more a sonic vignette than a proper pop track. The hypnotic production is quite something. There's a great tension throughout. 9/10
5. Everything Is Beautiful - About as pop as pop gets, this is all about the melody -- and it's a good one. I wouldn't be surprised if this is a (very successful) single. It's got that polished sound to it. 9/10
6. Aphrodite - Completely different than anything else on the album, this hard, 90's-influenced dance track is pretty spectacular. The hook alone packs more of a punch than any of the other tracks. I can't help but think that this is the comeback single she should have released several years ago. 10/10
7. Illusion - One of the weaker tracks. The best part of it is the catchy synth hook that plays at the beginning and repeats throughout. The rest of it is pleasant, but slightly forgettable. 8/10
8. Better Than Today - A midtempo, new-wavey stomper that relies on a strong melody and a huge 80's influence. It's one of the best songs on the album and would make a terrific single choice. 10/10
9. Too Much - The last perfect song on here, it's a synth-heavy, aggressive track with shades of Calvin Harris (who worked on this) and several different melodies throughout. The chorus is slightly bonkers, but in the best way possible. Probably the most current-sounding song on here. 10/10
10. Cupid Boy - A hypnotic, high-pitched electro track. It's pretty throughout, but gets a little lost in the shuffle. I love how the chorus builds into a wall of synths, though. 8/10
11. Looking For An Angel - Opens with a string section, which carries on throughout the track. It's a very wistful, lush sound with vocals that hearken back to some of Minogue's 90's work. It's another song I didn't like so much at first, but I've really come around to. 9/10
12. Can't Beat This Feeling - Old-school, cheesy dancepop. It's certainly a reminder of where she started, though compared to the rest of the album it's slightly underwhelming as a closing track. I like the retro synths, but it's all a bit frantic. 7/10
Album Grade: 9.1/10
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
"Got To Have It, It's Like A Shockwave To My Brain" Sep 15, 2011
By thenamegame
This is one of the best Kylie Minogue albums I have heard in awhile since "Fever". I didn't really like "Body Language" or "X" that was previously released before this album but when I heard the MP3 clips, it sounded like Kylie got her true mojo back. After looking in every store that sold music in town, I finally bought this album at Barnes & Nobles for a pricy $18 and it is well worth the money. It has the elements that "Fever" had but her sound is incredibly fresh and enticing in every track. She amazes you with her signature catchy beats and rhythms and the lyrics absolutely tingle your senses. This is definitely an album you want to have in your collection.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Kylie is back....THANK GOODNESS! Nov 20, 2010
By Terri Berri
O--M--G!!! That is all I can say! Speaking as an African American female, it has been a little difficult to admit that I took an interest in Kylie. Due to my ethnic background, I felt a little pressure from my race that prevented me from admitting that I enjoyed her music. I am not trying to imply any disrespect towards my race, but I truly feel that if another African American steps "outside of the box" or is unique with no boundaries, they are looked down upon because they are misunderstood. Well..I am here to say that I stopped caring about the pressure from some of my African American peers and I learned to establish my individualism because thats what human beings should all do. The first album that I purchased from Kylie was "Fever" due to the catchy lyrics of "Cant Get You Out Of My Head" and I have been HOOKED on her music every since! Since the purchase of my first Kylie cd, I not only started to take an interest in her earlier work, but I also started to anticipate her newer music as well. After continuously playing her album "X," I anxiously anticipated "Aphrodite" when I heard the news about the future release. I must say....every since I got hooked on Kylie, she has yet to disappoint me! The upbeat tempo that she carries in all of her lyrics not only supports dancing, but also working out (believe me, Aphrodite is perfect if you are working out). Kylie has supported my personal restoration of music and she has yet to let me down! Aphrodite appears to make a statement from Kylie; a statement that says "I am back, I am bold, I know my fans have missed me and I am here to give them something to smile about!" My personal favorites on this album were:
"All the Lovers (even though I was not a fan of the video....)"
"Get Outta My Way"
"Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)"
"Everything Is Beautiful"
"Aphrodite"
"Too Much"
"Cupid Boy (my absolute FAVORITE song on the album)"
"Looking For an Angel"
"Cant Beat the Feeling"
There is only one song that I really do not care for, but will listen to it, and that happens to be "Better Than Today." Other than that, I absolutely LOVE this album! If you enjoyed "Body Language, Fever, or X," then "Aphrodite" will not disappoint you! Many people try to disrespect Kylie by stating she emulates the style of Lady Gaga. WHERE IN THE WORLD DID THEY GET THAT IDEA?! Kylie (IN MY PERSONAL OPINION) holds two titles: "The queen of the dance genre" and "The queen of originality," and I am confident she will hold those two titles strong until the day she no longer makes music! Wonderful job Kylie! I look forward to your new album....whenever that may be :D
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