Some time in the late 90's, Aussie Kylie Minogue discovered that success rhymes with sex. And she's been flashing her pants ever since the release of the single "Spinning Around" in 2000 in the hope that her body will continue to sell music. It seems to work; tunes like "Can't get You Out Of My Head" and "In Your Eyes" received a lot of play in UK and in Australia. A lot of play. Her fit, sensual body appears to be a big marketing asset for admittedly catchy dance-pop melodies ("Slow").
Prior to 2000, in the mid-nineties, she was in her girl-next-door period (on the soap Neighbours) followed by a long dry spell. Indeed, at this time, who would have guessed that a girl dressed in casual attire singing boring dated tunes would ever get this big?
Those who value nostalgia will eke some pleasure from Ultimate Kylie, a two-CD release compiling her best, from "The Locomotion" to "Please Stay". One wonders what she will reveal next to keep the public satisfied.

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Chief editor: Steven Crane
August 2005 issue



Guanzhou Chief editor: Christopher Cottrell
August 2005 issue