KYLIE MINOGUE: KYLIE MINOGUE

SCORE: 100/100

Minogue's second self-titled project feels like her most Madonna-esque record, with elements of trip hop and house/art pop fusion coming together into one of her most fleshed out projects. 'Kylie Minogue' manages to have much more depth than any of her previous albums, branching off of the sounds found on her 1991 album while marking a complete shift in her style and image; opting for a more mature, artsy sound that makes this album stick out like a diamond in her discography.

It feels like the gateway into what would make her later albums so great - a massive level of experimentation being present within a clearly-catered image that makes Kylie feel like an entirely new spirit within this album. It's a more interesting and enjoyable effort to 'Impossible Princess' (which follows a similar sound structure in some cases), and it manages to be one of her most impressive efforts.

Longer tracks allow for carefully-crafted grooves to ride out right alongside Minogue, with the songs coming together into one work of art pop & R&B masterclass. From the more upbeat to the downtempo ballads, 'Kylie Minogue' has it all and then some added on top of it just to showcase how incredible Kylie truly is as an artist.

The shifts in tone throughout the album keep it fresh and full of genuine life and emotions, with the songs each following their own structure while working together to build the album up into something even bigger. It's a gorgeous and surprising showcase of Minogue's artistry at its fullest point, and it's an album you simply can't let pass you by.

This feels like something made by someone who is more than just a popstar - and Kylie truly is more of an artist than anything. The experimental nature of this album is both deeply interesting and enjoyable every step of the way, and it's a completely enchanting project that will leave you completely spellbound.

The sensual synths and refined production make this album feel like one trippy, sexy dancefloor - the energy is palpable, and it's Kylie's sexiest project without a doubt in terms of production alone. Kylie's sultry whispers and vocal performances feel similar to what Britney Spears would go on to do on 'In The Zone' - and this album feels like a gateway drug to other similar artists who would go down the same path of experimentation.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

"Brown Cookies" (Brown Butter & Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies)

Image
My very own "brown cookies" were a product of experimentation done for a foods course that I am currently enrolled in. Using brown sugar (no granulated) and brown butter together rather than the traditional creamed butter and brown/granulated combo, the result is a more flavorful and rich cookie.  Baking temperature : 350 ° Fahrenheit (180 °  Celsius)  Bake time : 13-15 minutes depending on the size of the cookies Ingredients: 2 cups (one large stick) unsalted butter 3 3/4 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (measurements don't matter for this one) Chocolate chips (as much or as little you want) Instructions: Melt the stick(s) of butter in a saucepan (lightly colored if possible) on medium heat on the stovetop. Mix continuously until the butter has a nutty and strong aroma and is foamy. The foam will subside, leaving you with a golden-brown butter. There will be brown flecks in the bu...
Read more

SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE: FRESH

Image
SCORE: 87/100 Sly and the Family Stone are a band with undoubtable and undeniable charm, with Sly Stone being one of the most unique frontmen to ever grace the music industry with his quirky vocal performances and pacing alongside the delightful instrumentation led by the rest of the band, 'Fresh' indeed still sounds fresh decades after its initial release. The album is delightfully funky and wonderfully fun, with the tracks coming together to make a consistent and enjoyable project that is well worth its 39 minute runtime, 'Fresh' is an absolute gem in the funk genre that is far too overlooked when compared to other similar albums. 'Fresh' works best as a all-in-one-go album, with the tracks feeling more like they work on the album than they would outside of the general context of the album. There are some obvious highs and lows throughout the album - but it stays consistent enough to be enjoyable throughout its runtime. Each vocalist does their part very well ...
Read more

DEFTONES: GORE

Image
DEFTONES: GORE SCORE: 89/100 A shorter and less favored album for many, Deftones' 2016 albums hits the right spots and returns to the form found throughout their 2006 opus 'Saturday Night Wrist'.  For many, 'Gore' manages to be the weakest effort in the deeply complex and delightful discography of the band. It is a less praised album overall - which I was immediately confused by upon playing the first track. The album has the same complexity as their other projects - having a more modern sound and using different soundscapes to make the album unique from their other projects while still keeping the cohesion of their albums up to par.  It's a striking comeback that engulfs their discography with more heavy & scenic tracks, with each song having a different sound than the last and the album coming together quite well. There are some weaker moments on this album and it feels less polished than their previous works, but it is an incredibly solid and great projec...
Read more