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March 12th, 2008

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Kylie Minogue X album cover

Official Site: http://www.kylie.com

Official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/kylieminogue

by Bambi Weavil

Kylie Minogue discussing the inspiration and strength behind X. (credit: Capitol Records)

Kylie’s dedication to the gay and dance music communities, which are not exclusive to one another, has been a long, satisfying relationship between Minogue and the gay audience. X is Minogue’s 10th studio album and is being released in the United States on April 1st on Capitol Records is highly anticipated among the gay community in particular. The one amazing aspect about this record, which will turn some people on or turn some people off - she rarely sounds the exact same on every song.

“2 Hearts” has a very Marilyn Monroe meets “Fever” sex appeal. “Like A Drug” for the first twenty seconds sounds like Britney Spears and then I hear the styling in Kylie’s voice that I’m used to and then I am back to realizing this is a Kylie Minogue record. I think if “Like A Drug” had a heavier remix, it could be a strong single for Kylie but for what it actually is, it wouldn’t be a strong single’s choice for me. “In My Arms” has what I would want more from Kylie - classic disco meets pop styling approach that makes her memorable.

One of my favorite tracks that I never associated with Kylie whenever I’ve heard it is “Speakerphone” - I have misidentified it in my brain as Britney Spears or Janet Jackson’s. However, this would be a strong, strong single for Kylie and is my favorite song on X. “Sensitized” which has some Gainsbourg sampling follows it nicely, and compliments “Speakerphone” well. “Heart Beat Rock” channels Fergie and Janet at the same time, and it wasn’t until over a minute into the song that I was convinced it could be a hit for Kylie. I would really love to see “Heart Beat Rock” remixed even further because I think in particular with this collection, Kylie would find even more techno strength with this record.

“The One” gives Kylie that poise in this glitter-pop/disco that I feel has always been her’s to have. Following “The One” happens to be the best written track on X, “No More Rain.” “No More Rain” has a honest, inspiring, and refreshing perspective of Kylie’s recent trials in battling and beating breast cancer. The song is gorgeous, should without question be one of the singles, and is one of the best aspects to X.

“All I See” on the International release, had such a heavy Baby Spice of the Spice Girls/Janet Jackson feel to it, that it’s another song where I’m surprised it’s not another artist singing. But with the American release, featuring MIMS, it still sounds like a Janet Jackson record but it’s incredible. It’s amazing how much stronger a track it is this time around. So much so that on the International release I would not support it as a single, but after hearing this version, I am converted to backing “All I See” as a pop/R&B hit for Kylie.

“Stars” could be a remixed to get it’s full potential, but I didn’t feel like it added any quality to the record. “Wow” sounds like Madonna’s “Holiday” and is techno-strong at times, but there is almost a overdose on pop that it was borderline corny. However, once you’re over “Wow”, put on “Nu-Di-Ty” because whether she’s channeling Britney Spear’s Blackout or not, “Nu-Di-Ty” is hot. Kylie convinces me it could easily be a huge dance hit for her. “Nu-Di-Ty” needs to be the first remixed dance single from X and rushed to America’s dance floors. Don’t forget to pop your CD in your computer to be able to download the exclusive track “Rippin’ Up The Disco” that should have no question replaced “Wow” altogether.

I’m absolutely appreciative to hear a fun, sexy record from Kylie, and the strongly reflective and gorgeous “No More Rain,” but I would have loved to have seen more balance on this album. I didn’t want to hear her songs all over the place, but it did not take away from the enjoyment of X itself. If she wants to keep exploring her fun, playful sound and personality, she absolutely can and I would welcome it - but she needs to take it all the way, and in a certain music direction (my vote would be more like Madonna’s Confessions On A Dance Floor) and stay committed to the musical vision. There is no doubt that Kylie is absolutely amazing and I’m looking forward to more of Kylie’s funscapades in her music and on stage.

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