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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Deconstruction Debut, 3 May 2006
Between 1988- 1992, Australian Pop diva, Kylie Minogue notched up a series of U.K Top 10 smash hits (4 of those going to No.1) on the PWL record label, under the guidance of Stock, Aikten And Waterman.
However in 1993 she left the label and completely re-invented herself, signing to the dance label, Deconstruction. In mid 1994 she returned to the charts with the hauntingly atmospheric, Confide In Me, which still stands as one of her most compelling recordings. Kylies vocal delivery had clearly improved since the days of I Should Be So Lucky and now had a neat little sound of her own going on. Confide In Me with its mesmerising musical arrangements, quickly catapulted to No.2 on the U.K charts. (however she has never really cracked the American market though has indeed gathered up a series of loyal fans over there).
Surrender is a funky slice of Pop where Kylies delivery is breathy and seamless and really brings out the natural qualities in her voice. The multi-talented, Prince produced the funky, swinging, If I Were Your Lover, which is uplifting in its tone and was worthy of a single release with its striking mixture of musical arrangements.
The fantastic dance cut, Where Is The Feeling?, is of significant musical value. Merrily bouncy, the track features an uplifting performance from its star which coats the infectious rhythm. Put Yourself In My Place is a more mid-tempo track where again her true vocal abilities gets chance to shine brightly.
What stands as one of the albums highlight is the breathtakingly beautiful ballad, Dangerous Game, with its compelling musical arrangments to Kylies sensual and exuberant vocal delivery. The track leads to an exalting climax on which she sounds utterly fabulous. Kylie proves she certainly can indeed hold a note on the sensational, Automatic Love where her performance is assertive and vastly solid.
The album then scores one of its ultimate highlights with the fantastic Dance/Pop track, Where Has The Love Gone? which again leads to an exalting climax and is so jamming and infectious with its arrangements. More mesmerising is the hypnotic, trance-like tone of Falling, which features an angelic performance from its star.
What then appears to be leading up to a grand final, is let down by the surprisingly lacklustre, Time Will Pass You By, which was produced by 1990's pop sensation, M People, which was fronted by Heather Small. Its average enough but lacks spark and the dynamic force of the rest of the album.
Still, all in all, this album refreshingly revitalised Kylies recording career and is amongst the divas greatest accomplishments. It became a big seller in the U.K though received little recognition in the U.S. A classic in her repotoire.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kylies most awesome album, 22 Jul 2007
This album is in a class of its own, It was incredibly ahead of its time and i'v heard it so many times but it always sounds so fresh. It reflects a period in the early 90's pre sept 11th when their was an air of optimism, a whole generation of young people exited about the change ofthe century. This album really reflects such a confidence and a turning point in kylies life. The power and dynamics are so captivating and the beats are very r&b, but there is also a 'raw kylie' element to this album and her voice sounds so beautiful and crystal clear that you cannot help but become captivated by this album. These records particualy 'automatic Love'really give you an insight into why Kylie is the huge star she is now. She gives this record her all and delivers one of the most magnificently produced albums of that era, if not of all time. Dont forget Kylie co-wrote most of these tracks! This album will leave you enchanted and refreshed as the whole sound on this album is refreshing and invigorating. I think this album is Kylies biggest gift to her fans. It may not be the best album for the mass market appeal she has today but for the fans that know all her music this one really towers above all of the others. I saw Kylie promote this album in the London astoria2 in 1994 and it was like watching 'evolution in motion'her voice,looks ,confidence and presence had suddenly propelled eons ahead and this album will propell you into a new dimention........The fabulous Kylie dimention xxx
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A break for freedom......, 13 April 2006
This is the first album released by Kylie Minogue when working with deConstruction and in my opinion deserved much more acclaim than it originally received. People now seem to be re-discovering this period of Kylie Minogue's career and this album is a great and very diverse introduction. Highly recommended!
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