Aphrodite cover

Released 16 years ago this June

Aphrodite

Kylie Minogue · 2010

43 min · 12 tracks · dance-pop · electropop · nu-disco

A vibrant blend of dance-pop and nu-disco, bursting with euphoric energy and infectious hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • euphoric dance floor anthems
  • steady groove for celebration
  • uplifting tracks for group energy
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • feel-good vibes for daytime

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • dislike of upbeat sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
sultry femininity· dance floor liberation· celebration of love
Career context
Released on June 30, 2010, 'Aphrodite' marked Kylie Minogue's eleventh studio album. Following the critical success of 'X' in 2007, this album continued her artistic resurgence and solidified her status in the pop landscape. It showcased a cohesive sound that emphasized her evolution as a dance-pop icon.
Stylistic neighbors
Robyn· Dua Lipa· Lady Gaga
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Fame by Lady Gaga — Shares a similar blend of dance-pop and euphoric hooks celebrating love and liberation.
Body Talk by Robyn — Combines vibrant electropop with themes of empowerment and emotional connection on the dance floor.
Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Features infectious disco-infused beats and a celebration of femininity and confidence in love.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All the Lovers 3:20
  • 2 Get Outta My Way 3:38
  • 3 Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love) 3:37
  • 4 Closer 3:09
  • 5 Everything Is Beautiful 3:25
  • 6 Aphrodite 3:45
  • 7 Illusion 3:21
  • 8 Better Than Today 3:25
  • 9 Too Much 3:16
  • 10 Cupid Boy 4:26
  • 11 Looking for an Angel 3:49
  • 12 Can’t Beat the Feeling 4:10

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