Kiss Me Once
Kylie Minogue · 2014
74 min · 18 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electropop infused with Kylie’s signature playful energy and sultry undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Into the Blue Start here — This lead single captures the essence of the album with its euphoric chorus and themes of freedom and self-empowerment, setting an uplifting tone.
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Sexercize — With its cheeky lyrics and infectious beat, this track embodies Kylie's playful persona while also embracing a confident celebration of sexuality.
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Beautiful — A standout ballad that showcases Kylie's vocal range, this song offers a poignant reflection on love and beauty, contrasting the more upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid pop writing with catchy hooks but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast in energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and prominent electronic production, emphasizing the dance-pop genre.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant dance party atmosphere
- playful flirtation in every track
- steady flow with energetic peaks
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep emotional introspection
- prefer minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Kylie's return to mainstream success after a strong previous album.
- Themes
- disco-infused desire· flirtatious nightlife· global pop revival
- Career context
- Kiss Me Once was released in 2014, marking Kylie's return to the pop landscape after a four-year hiatus since her previous album, Aphrodite. This album comes during a period of renewed creative collaboration, notably with Sia and other contemporary producers, signaling a fresh artistic direction as she aimed to connect with both new listeners and longtime fans.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Into the Blue Start here 4:09
- 2 Million Miles 3:28
- 3 I Was Gonna Cancel 3:32
- 4 Sexy Love 3:31
- 5 Sexercize 2:47
- 6 Feels So Good 3:37
- 7 If Only 3:21
- 8 Les Sex 3:47
- 9 Kiss Me Once 3:17
- 10 Beautiful 3:24
- 11 Fine 3:36
- 12 Mr. President 4:11
- 13 Sleeping With the Enemy 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 Into the Blue Start here 4:26
- 2 Making of 'Into the Blue' 6:34
- 3 'Into the Blue' trailer 0:17
- 4 Behind the scenes at the 'Kiss Me Once' photo shoot 3:32
- 5 Kylie on 'Kiss Me Once' 12:59
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Future Nostalgia
Dua Lipa
Shares vibrant disco-infused sound and playful themes of nightlife and desire.
Body Talk
Robyn
Combines catchy electropop hooks with flirtatious lyrics, for dance floors.
The Fame Monster
Lady Gaga
Explores similar themes of nightlife and desire with a polished pop production style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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