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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Hernan Igot
Format:Audio CD
After hearing some belated hype about the underrated 1998 Kylie album, "Impossible Princess," I took a chance and bought it as an import. Upon first listen, I was blown away by its power! This is the most interesting album I've come across in a while. One wouldn't even recognize that this was the same artist who was behind the infectious sugary "la, la, la's" of the insanely catchy dance-pop single "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" back in 2001. Believe the reviews and critical acclaim: "Impossible Princess" is everything people describe it as, and more! Maybe it's because the general mainstream public was not ready for quite a drastic change in artistic direction that "Impossible Princess" was overlooked. It's pretty unfortunate that "Impossible Princess" (then changed to "Kylie Minogue") bombed upon its release because here is a hidden gem that's filled with remnants of an extremely brave, adventurous, and experimental female pop artist. Sure, it can get self-indulgent and claustrophobic when it comes to taking in such complex music that's not associated with the pint-sized Aussie beauty, but you better believe that every single note and word in this album is packed with genuinely pure emotion. It's not that amazingly ground breaking and innovative, but "Impossible Princess" is complex, intricately structured, and atmospheric enough to give the artist immediate credibility. I find it strange that the same artist that wrote the dark lyrics for this album turned into a dance-pop diva upon abandoning it and its commercial failure. From the first track, "Too Far," you're in for a treat of sonic textures and you're immediately brought inside Kylie's otherwordly realm. "Too Far" is one of the standout tracks in the album, being part rapid drum 'N' bass and part orchestral dramatics.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Spaceball
Format:Audio CD
After so much success with SAW, it is only natural that Kylie wanted to try something so different. This album is great because it has almost no boundaries, and it's just Kylie at her most personal and experimental.
Every song is co-written by Kylie herself, and although the album was considered a UK flop (even though it charted at No 10) it was a success in Australia spending much of 1998 in the charts peaking at No 4.
Every track is different on this album, and to date Kylie has not done anything as risky or as personal as this.
Too Far is a song solely written by Kylie, bledning trip hop beats with a frantic lyric.
Some Kind Of Bliss is a groovey pop rock track, and is a collaboration with Manic Street Preachers.
Drunk and Limbo are ballsy indie dance tracks which are full of angst and energy.
Dreams is the ballad moment, but not like any ballad you have heard.
Simply, get this Kylie album. It's a project which took 2 years to complete, and is one of Kylie many career turning points.
Every song is co-written by Kylie herself, and although the album was considered a UK flop (even though it charted at No 10) it was a success in Australia spending much of 1998 in the charts peaking at No 4.
Every track is different on this album, and to date Kylie has not done anything as risky or as personal as this.
Too Far is a song solely written by Kylie, bledning trip hop beats with a frantic lyric.
Some Kind Of Bliss is a groovey pop rock track, and is a collaboration with Manic Street Preachers.
Drunk and Limbo are ballsy indie dance tracks which are full of angst and energy.
Dreams is the ballad moment, but not like any ballad you have heard.
Simply, get this Kylie album. It's a project which took 2 years to complete, and is one of Kylie many career turning points.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm in love with this album, it's such a perfect combination of pop, sexy voice and indie rock. the lyrics are perfect for example too far and say hey written by kylie. the sound of songs like drunk and through the years and the lovely ending by the beutiful song DREAMS, in just a few words this album is pure perfection in kylie's career, it's different that other albums but has that special thing that kylie adds to every song she makes!!!
you must have this remastered version
you must have this remastered version
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alex
Format:Audio CD
1. Too Far. 8/10
2. Cowboy Style. 10/10
3. Some Kind of Bliss. 10/10
4. Did It Again. 10/10
5. Breathe. 10/10
6. Say Hey. 9/10
7. Drunk. 9/10
8. I Don't Need Anyone. 10/10
9. Jump. 9/10
10. Limbo. 10/10
11. Through the Years. 8/10
12. Dreams. 10/10
OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
This has to be Kylie's most misunderstood album, and didn't get the critical and commercial reception that it deserved, as the songwriting and compositions go much further. Exploring for the first time into the electronica-rock-dancepop genre, this shows Kylie as the title, as an Imposible Princess.
2. Cowboy Style. 10/10
3. Some Kind of Bliss. 10/10
4. Did It Again. 10/10
5. Breathe. 10/10
6. Say Hey. 9/10
7. Drunk. 9/10
8. I Don't Need Anyone. 10/10
9. Jump. 9/10
10. Limbo. 10/10
11. Through the Years. 8/10
12. Dreams. 10/10
OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
This has to be Kylie's most misunderstood album, and didn't get the critical and commercial reception that it deserved, as the songwriting and compositions go much further. Exploring for the first time into the electronica-rock-dancepop genre, this shows Kylie as the title, as an Imposible Princess.
By Rupert
Format:Audio CD
As a life-long Kylie fan Deconstruction sent me a demo tape of this album and asked me (and others) to pick out 'my' singles from it. None of my 4 chosen 'singles' were released as singles. Maybe if even one of my chosen 4 had been released, this album might have performed a lot better commercially. The 3 released UK singles are easily the weakest tracks here. This gem of an album is very inventive (and none the worse for that) with great vocals - much more distinctive than Kylie's usual style and unusual production. I hope Kylie will one day release another album as idiosyncratic as IP.
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Amazing! I must say this album has been very positively received, as i suffer from panic attacks, i have found this music to help me calm down and focus. I would definitely buy from this merchant in the future should I desire their wares.
By srxjnj
Format:Audio CD
This was the first (and last, as of now) Kylie album, without any filler, where the best songs were NOT the singles, and where she actually experimented.
This is also one of the few Kylie albums where she didn't create an album for more commercial success ('Body Language', which was an obvious attempt to be successful in the US is a prime example), and thus took some time to experiment. She wrote all the songs, produced some, but every album after this, she only write a couple (i.e. 3-4) songs, and did not produces them, and did not have a lot of creative control at all. She should take some notes out of Dannii's book and at least write all of her music. After all, this is the 'fan-favourite' Kylie album, and, she obviously is a very good songwriter.
And now you have some background information, here is the review.
The album begins with the amazing "Too Far" it is a fantastic song that experiments with drum n bass and works fantastically. It combines so many types of genres, with themes such as sex and going 'too far' (if you know what I mean). The album goes down an accessible route with the next four songs, and "Cowboy Style" works well. As you may have guessed, the album feature some country influences and combines them with Kylie's famous dance/electronic pop. "Some Kind Of Bliss" is an experiment with indie and it works poorly. The song doesn't go anywhere, and it is too simple for its own good, and was the first Kylie single no to enter the UK top 20. "Did It Again" should have been the lead single instead of the last track. It peaked at #14 in the UK and despite being the most 'pop' sounding song on the album, I love it to bits and is just a great pop/dance song.... Read more ›
This is also one of the few Kylie albums where she didn't create an album for more commercial success ('Body Language', which was an obvious attempt to be successful in the US is a prime example), and thus took some time to experiment. She wrote all the songs, produced some, but every album after this, she only write a couple (i.e. 3-4) songs, and did not produces them, and did not have a lot of creative control at all. She should take some notes out of Dannii's book and at least write all of her music. After all, this is the 'fan-favourite' Kylie album, and, she obviously is a very good songwriter.
And now you have some background information, here is the review.
The album begins with the amazing "Too Far" it is a fantastic song that experiments with drum n bass and works fantastically. It combines so many types of genres, with themes such as sex and going 'too far' (if you know what I mean). The album goes down an accessible route with the next four songs, and "Cowboy Style" works well. As you may have guessed, the album feature some country influences and combines them with Kylie's famous dance/electronic pop. "Some Kind Of Bliss" is an experiment with indie and it works poorly. The song doesn't go anywhere, and it is too simple for its own good, and was the first Kylie single no to enter the UK top 20. "Did It Again" should have been the lead single instead of the last track. It peaked at #14 in the UK and despite being the most 'pop' sounding song on the album, I love it to bits and is just a great pop/dance song.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars
good princess! bad princess!
probably our kylies least successful album to date...a lot of factors...the indie kylie image which didnt work...bad choice of singles... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2007 by Mr. Nathan Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kylie at her most original and arguably her most brilliant stage
Song ratings:
Disc 1 -:
Too Far: 10/10
Cowboy Style: 9/10
Some Kind Of Bliss: 8/10
Did It Again: 10/10... Read more
Disc 1 -:
Too Far: 10/10
Cowboy Style: 9/10
Some Kind Of Bliss: 8/10
Did It Again: 10/10... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2007 by Mr. O. Mackey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the most underrated album of all time.
I think I'll start by admitting that I never was a Kylie Minogue fan before I took a chance on this album. Read more
Published on 16 April 2006 by Xander
3.0 out of 5 stars
Curious experiment
I did really try to like IP, being a big Minogue sisters fan. However, I admit that I still can't listen to the whole album from start to end, being more of a Pop Tart myself. Read more
Published on 21 May 2005 by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Impossibly Fantastic!!!!!!
Miss K has done it again! This album is a fantasticly amazing piece of work, and anyone who disagrees obviously has no ear for music!!!!!!
Published on 21 April 2005 by Sarah
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible
This is the album that Kylie thought would make her hip and trendy but ultimately made her a bit of a joke. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2005 by Mr Williams
2.0 out of 5 stars
Impossibly bad?
Unfortunately, this was the album on which Kylie proved she can't write music or decent lyrics. Impossible Princess is basically a collection of bad poetry, written by Kylie on... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2004
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