Body Language
by Kylie Minogue
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2004
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Dot Music
    50
    There is, however, nothing that remotely touches the pop genius of 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' and, by the halfway mark, the album's sagging badly.
  2. Playlouder
    40
    For someone so traditionally dancefloor-driven, there are none too many grooves here, and, even for an artist whose most famous lyric may be "la la la", there's not exactly a lot to go on in terms of substance.
  3. PopMatters
    60
    Still, even though Body Language is a bit of a misstep for Minogue, there's a sense of class to it.
  5. The A.V. Club
    50
    Long stretches prove mysteriously hookless, arid, or burdened by Minogue foregrounding a voice that withers in the glare of the spotlight.
  6. The Guardian
    60
    Body Language finds Kylie partying like it's 1987 all over again, only minus the dubious millinery and Jason Donovan, taking inspiration from the likes of Kool and the Gang and Prince to pleasing if not always memorable effect.
  7. Urb
    40
    It's hottest moments are tepid at best. [Feb 2004, p.77]
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Awards & Rankings

94
#94 Most Discussed Album of 2004
50
#50 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 157
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 157
  3. Negative: 17 out of 157
  1. JohnB
    Aug 2, 2004
    0
    Derivative, weak, substanceless, and insipid are the words that should really describe this album....I couldn't quite believe the woman Derivative, weak, substanceless, and insipid are the words that should really describe this album....I couldn't quite believe the woman singing such naive unsophisticated lyrics was actually 36 y/o....shocking! it defintely does not deserve such praise as it has got here. Kylie's Grammy win was a joke too, with such a weak album that so obviously was rushed they had to give it to here to get America interested again. Unfortunately this stands as Minogue's worst recording....EVER!… Full Review »
  2. arostislavna
    Sep 8, 2022
    9
    A disco pop masterpiece.

    If you base your review on the lyrical content included in Kylie's work then don't expect much. She and her    A disco pop masterpiece.

    If you base your review on the lyrical content included in Kylie's work then don't expect much.
    She and her co-writers make POP MUSIC, not "cloud rap".    … Full Review »
  3. madonnastan33
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I definitely understand what people are saying... BUT! No one can do the sultriness of Chocolate and the electrifying masterpiece that isI definitely understand what people are saying... BUT! No one can do the sultriness of Chocolate and the electrifying masterpiece that is Still Standing and serve the cheekiness from Secret (Take You Home) while carrying the timeless sensuality from Slow and Loving Days, ALL IN ONE ALBUM!… Full Review »
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