Light Years

The first Kylie album I bought, not having even been familiar with her early production. Maybe the best comeback effort I know, ended up in my shelf mostly because of tracks 4 and 7, neither of which got international single releases, but I can't complain so much because she was so successful with the choices she made (I know, it's not her who makes decision but the record company, it's just a way of putting it).

#1 Spinning Around 8½

At first I didn't think too much of this, though I still kept watching the video because of the guy she dances with (whom they show all too little (unlike the already legendary golden hotpants...)).

#2 On a Night Like This 9

I guess I might actually like this better than SA, though there's pretty much similarity in them.

#3 So Now Goodbye 8

Theatricalish track of quite basic level.

#4 Disco Down 9½

I heard someone say this would have distinct ABBA influence to it. He may have been right, and that might also be why I like this.

#5 Loveboat 5

A total horror. Well, at least it's different. And humorous, they say. I wouldn't know. A redeeming association with The Sims, though.

#6 Koocachoo 6½

This time this brought me a thought of the NES game The Simpsons vs. The World, especially the beginning. Not half as bad as Loveboat. Not double as good either.

#7 Your Disco Needs You 10

Not a surprising favourite considering my "affiliations", though it's a bit boring to be so predictable. The Attitude review promised a lot for this track and it certainly lived up to the expectations. The first listening in the record shop sent a shiver down my spine and made my hair stand up, so powerful an experience it was.

#8 Please Stay 8

At first I couldn't understand choosing this as the third single, but I guess this works after all. The video has some funny dancing with billiard sticks.

#9 Bittersweet Goodbye 6

Token slow song, sleepy and quite out of place.

#10 Butterfly 7

Watery and floaty.

#11 Under the Influence of Love 9½

Song with many very different parts. The theme is also very suitable to the music, as can say anyone who has been "under the influence". Oh my, I just added a ½ to the score...

#12 I'm So High 8½

These two seem to have been some of the biggest growers on this CD. Also a perfect addition to what was said in UtIoL. The ending, however, is somehow unpleasant.

#13 Kids 7

I never understood the success of this. Quite powerful, though, and I think this "Kylie version" is better than the "Robbie one". Naturally.

#14 Light Years 6

I can see this as a perfect opening to a concert but not much more.