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Fever
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 18 votes
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Album Info
Label: Capitol
Release Date: 26 February 2002
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Pop, Dance
Summary
This high-energy dance album from the Australian veteran includes the UK hit single "Can't Get You out of My Head." It is her first American release since 1988, although she has retained her popularity in Europe and her native Australia since the 1980's, updating her sound along the way.
Also By This Artist: Body Language X
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
All Music Guide
Not one weak track, not one misplaced syrupy ballad to ruin the groove. The winning streak continues.
Read Full Review >Mixer
The sophistication of its upbeat electro-pop construction allows Kylie to fly while her contemporaries simply float. [Apr 2002, p.77]
Village Voice
Sure, Fever's brushed-steel Eurodisco is old hat, Munich '77 via Paris '98. But mainlined along FM frequencies, it sounds totally 2002.
New Musical Express
It's a bit cheeky, but that's Kylie, and that's pop. Where the songs are as good as 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' it works beautifully.
Read Full Review >Q Magazine
Featuring no less than 15 different songwriters, Fever is step-aerobic heaven, each song shiny, bouncy and as expertly arranged, if ultimately soulless, as one would expect from so many contributors.
Read Full Review >Playlouder
An album that exudes both class and conviction, and it's a welcome breather from the avalanche of beautiful introspection that's come to characterise 2001.
Read Full Review >Rolling Stone
Fast, full of old-fashioned hooks and newfangled techno hiccups, campy as a tent full of Boy Scouts and yet easy on the cheese.
Read Full Review >CultureDose.net
The overwhelming majority of this album is unbelievably annoying dance pop.
Read Full Review >Blender
Sadly, while some will still be humming the hypnotic "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" come judgment day, the rest of Fever is more forgettable. [Feb/Mar 2002, p.114]
Launch.com
An astoundingly bland helping of hollow dance pop grooves and nauseating pleas for sex.
Read Full Review >Urb
Fever makes Britney Spears seem like even more of a pop genius. Scary. [May 2002, p.116]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 18 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dalvinder K gave it a10:
Fever is one of the best pop/dance albums ever made, with fantastic up tempo and stylish songs like "CGYOOMH", "In your eyes", "love at first sight" and "Fragile".
Martijn gave it a 9:
Her comeback began with the underrated "Light Years", who was one of the best popalbums in 2000. After that succes comes Fever, which is just as good, maybe even better. You feel the atmosphere of being in a nightclub wearing high heel pumps. It is a 'glad to be female' album... Highligts are "Love at first sight", "CGYOMH", "Fever", "Fragile" and "Your Love".
Bob S gave it a 9:
This CD is better than I expected. Her previous European albums flopped here, but in "Fever" she really proved us wrong. This smart, and well put together album really gets you going with songs like "Come into My World" and the steaming "Burning Up".
Michael S. gave it an 8:
This is a surprisingly good pop album. I was shocked to hear it wasn't loaded with filler. It maintains a high quality throughout. Make your girlfriend happy and listen to this with her.
Ryan F. gave it a 9:
The album is pretty much interesting jampacked with amazing tracks. With the lalala-ish song Can't Get You Out of My Head and the infectious In Your Eyes, this is really an amazing album for those disco fans.
Matt M gave it a 10:
A sophisticated, frisky, and enthralling collection of dance pop. Kylie Minogue continues to shine.
