Product Description

Kylie Minogue returns with 'X', her first studio album since she was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and the follow-up to2003's 'Body Language'. The Australian pop-princess has enjoyed a successful music career, following her departure fromAustralian soap, 'Neighbours'. Her 1980's pop sound has developed over the years to become eclectic and sharp, switching from electro to dance to pop and 'X' is no exception. Kylie is back and stronger than ever. '2 Hearts' is an included single.

Track Listing

1. 2 Hearts
2. Like A Drug
3. In My Arms
4. Speakerphone
5. Sensitized
6. Heart Beat Rock
7. One
8. No More Rain
9. All I See
10. Stars
11. Wow
12. Nu Di Ty
13. Cosmic

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #105 in Music
• Released on: 2007-11-26
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced

Amazon.co.uk Review
Traditionally, Kylie Minogue has been at her best attempting pure pop, not chasing credibility, but X--her tenth studio album, and the first since 2003's Body Language--somehow pulls off the trick of being both. With production credits split between old hands like Richard Stannard and Guy Chambers and new faces like Calvin Harris, the Freemasons and Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish team behind Britney's "Toxic", X does a neat job of matching big hooks with forward-thinking production tricks. The poptimistic Kylie fan will head straight for "2 Hearts", a sassy falling-for-you number with a glammy beat and a chorus poised to fill a thousand Karaoke rooms, and "Wow"--a thumping disco number with a lot of love to give. Scattered alongside these, however, are some slightly more adventurous productions that demonstrate that despite a few years off the stage, Kylie is well up to speed with 21st Century pop: the excellent "Speakerphone" begins with the sound of a strummed harp before diffusing into a shimmering, Scandinvian-tinged electro-pop number reminiscent of Robyn or The Knife, all snapping, sassy beats and vocodered vocal; meanwhile, the ghetto-pop bounce of "Nu-di-ty" proves raunch is still by no means beyond her. A very welcome return. , --Louis Pattison

Customer Reviews

A fine return to form
Having bought my first Kylie album 21 years ago now, I feel I am somewhat qualified as a Kylie Minogue fan. I've enjoyed all the various periods of her music, and having heard "White Diamond" on the tour was cautiously optimistic for the "X" album. Sadly, "2 Hearts" didn't confirm my optimism, one of her weaker single releases, I was a bit disappointed Kylie was heading down the road of poor Goldfrapp - whereas I wanted classic Kylie. Thankfully, all the other tracks on the album are pure gems, and even "2 Hearts" has grown on me with repeated listening. I am pleased that Kylie has stuck to what she does best with this album rather than jumping on the latest trend, her fans will think better of her for it, and certainly I do. Here are my track thoughts...
1/ 2Hearts - 6/10 - possibly the weakest on the album, very poor chorus...
2/ Like a Drug - 9/10 - Very catchy, classic Kylie
3/ In my Arms - 9/10 - Superb track, love the spoken parts
4/ Speakerphone - 10/10 - The album highlight for me
5/ Sensitized - 9/10 - A real grower
6/ Heart Beat Rock - 7/10 - A bit childish lyrically, but not too bad
7/ The One - 8/10 - Not the gem I was expecting, but still very good
8/ No More Rain - 8/10 - A grower again, with good lyrics and vocal
9/ All I see - 4/10 - My least favourite track - way too simple
10/ Stars - 9/10 - Quality classic
11/ Wow - 7/10 - Not a favourite, but very catchy
12/ Nu-Di-Ty - 8/10 - "Another" grower, and very different for Kylie
13/ Cosmic - 8/10 - A overall nice end to the album, clearly personal

Have to also comment that the various B-Sides, and especially "White Diamond" itself from this era are brilliant - Kylie could easily have put together a brilliant double album of "X". A must buy for a Kylie fan, and a good place to start if you enjoy any of her songs...

Boring all the way through
I bought this album foolishly on my liking of the song 'WOW' which was shown on the X Factor in December 2OO7. I thought the album would be something special but how nieve I was. This album can be summed up in one word - boring.
Compared to Madonna's New album, which sounds expensive, well written, produced and thought out, this album is once again another poor, poor effort from Kylie. In fact, has she ever made an memorable, acclaimed album? It seems obvious kylie just threw together some songs WRITTEN FOR HER and called it an album. Why the hell did she release '2 Hearts' as a single? It is probarbly the cheesiest, most predictable, most 'trying to be something its not' song ever. To sum up then, don't buy this. If you've got just a fiver to burn though, its avaliable in all good record shops - yes you heard right this groundbreaking, world class album is just 4.97 in Sainsbury's bargain buckets, last time I checked!!(I think this a message to the success of the album overall guys.....)
The worlds reaction says it all about this album - just over 800.000 copies sold worldwide - awful i think you will all agree!
I think Kylie's days in music are definately over if she is resorting to releasing crap like this.....
I am really annoyed there is not a score lower than 1 star to rate this album!!!!!!
P.S - I wish i could have my tenner back for buying this album - i may as well have burned it!

A fantastic return
Well the last studio album from Kylie was 2004's Body Language and it was no where near as impressive as the previous two efforts (Fever, and Light Years), now she is back with this amazing album and to me her best yet.

1. 2 Hearts is the first single and landed at #4, and I personally love this song. Catchy and very classy sound that delivers, 10/10
2. Like A Drug is an amazing follow up to track 1 that is a flat out quality track. Its surprising edgy chorus makes a lasting impression. 10/10
3. In My Arms, the third single in the UK and a truly impressive one at that. This is a very interesting song with a chorus to die for. 10/10
4 Speakerphone, by far my favorite track on the album because of its unique sound and edgy feel. This is a must for a music fan. 10/10
5. Sensitized is a cool, dark sounding song written by Cathy Dennis (Can't Get You Out Of My Head) keeps up the trend of good tunes but doesn't hold up to the previous. 9/10
6. Heartbeat Rock is a strange sounding song that seems to be a low point but still quite impressive. 7/10
7. The One is a catchy and mystical feeling song that has a chorus that will stick with you for days. 9/10
8. No More Rain is another example of a bizarre song but still is a good listen. 7/10
9. All I See is an amazing track with a beat that is undeniable gold. This is one that needs to be heard a few times. 9/10
10. Stars is a return to the amazing tracks that we heard in the first few on the album. The chorus brings the song together. 10/10
11. Wow is the second single that reached #5 and obviously because of its fun and bubbly sound. Another great song. 9/10
12. Nu-Di-Ty is an overly synthesized track with barely enough bang to want to hear again. 7/10
13. Cosmic, the slowest song on the album, goes off on a high note with a truly impressive track. 8/10
Overall if ones was to purchase this album they would not be dissapointed. Another fact is that some of the leaked songs like Excuse My French, When The Cats Away and Fall For You would have been better choices then some. However this album is her best yet (coming close with Fever), so go out and buy it.