Kylie Minoque – Body Language

Artist: Kylie Minoque

Title: Body Language

Label: Capitol

Rating: 5/10

Corporate Line: Kylie Minogue is a phenomenon of truly international proportions. To date she has released nine albums, six long-play videos, in addition to the Greatest Hits double album and video package, live album and video and 39 singles throughout the world, all of which have been hits.

Kylie spent the summer of 2003 recording her ninth studio album, “Body Language” in London, Ireland and Spain. The hypnotic single “Slow”, written by Kylie Minogue/Emiliana Torrini and Dan Carey, debuted at number 1 in Australia and the UK.

The Good:
“I Feel For You” – The only song worth listening to. Certainly could strike as a dance track or a radio single. It’s not going to force you to buy the record or save a sinking ship.
“After Dark” – Sexy – Isn’t this the exact song you’ve come expect from Kylie? The last song is possibly the best. Why save the best for last when the rest of the album is struggling so bad?

The Average:
“Slow” – Top heavy beats disguise a song that is aptly titled; slow. Kylie isn’t going to make hits by just showing up-well, not in America.
“Loving Days” – Interesting and cute but the lyrics on the other hand-ouch.
“Still Standing” – Didn’t Janet Jackson have a song like this in 1989? Wonder if Kylie forget that she had a career a few years ago–and only remembers that she was a one-hit wonder in America during the ‘80s. Madonna can sell cool, Kylie is still trying.
“Sweet Music” – Scrapping into the average. The beats remind me when legwarmers were cool and that doesn’t bode well for savvy teenyboppers.

The Ugly:
“Chocolate” – Is Kylie singing or whispering? It’s impossible to figure out and the vocals are impossible to enjoy. When a song’s vocals sound like someone calling you on the phone and pranking you it can’t be good-unless it’s the Jerky Boys.
“Secret” – No substance, no hook, no attitude, nothing.

Frankly: Apparently Kylie believes all she needs to do is release a record to assure sales. It’s not enough. The road is paved with pop artists who had a hit or two only to come back, do nothing the next time, and expecting fans to just show. Body Language is soon to be a footnote.

+ Rae Gun