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

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  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 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 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!… Collapse
  2. Panchogul
    May 29, 2020
    7
    Infravalorado totalmente, es bastante mejor que Fever y es mas osado, tiene mas canciones con potencial de haber sido hits, en cambio su anterior trabajo solo se salvan a lo mucho 3 canciones.
  3. ClayC
    Feb 10, 2007
    9
    Kylie Minogue is not oversexed but undeniably sultry and seductive. Although this album lacked some spark in the US, Body Language is a masterpiece of dance, seduction, catchy beats and perfect production. There is nothing dramitically done with her genuine voice in the age of pop stars being made by computers. While her voice doesn't boast the power of fellow pop star divas like Kylie Minogue is not oversexed but undeniably sultry and seductive. Although this album lacked some spark in the US, Body Language is a masterpiece of dance, seduction, catchy beats and perfect production. There is nothing dramitically done with her genuine voice in the age of pop stars being made by computers. While her voice doesn't boast the power of fellow pop star divas like P!nk and Christina Aguilera she inevitably can still churn out one of the best dance/pop albums of 2004. Fantastic.… Expand
  4. EricT
    Jul 17, 2008
    10
    Fantastic!
  5. TIMOTHYD
    Oct 7, 2004
    10
    kylie did a great jobs on this cd it has it beats and it's lyrics it is very good i love it.
  6. BrendanS
    Feb 10, 2004
    10
    If you think of reliving the 'fever' era, think twice... This petitie lady shows she's got more to offer and here to stay. "Slow" shines with it's simplicity."Red blooded woman" hits with the right notes, moves and do watch the sizzling MTV. Considering her most recent win of "Dance record of the year" at the grammy fighting against Madonna and other strong contenders If you think of reliving the 'fever' era, think twice... This petitie lady shows she's got more to offer and here to stay. "Slow" shines with it's simplicity."Red blooded woman" hits with the right notes, moves and do watch the sizzling MTV. Considering her most recent win of "Dance record of the year" at the grammy fighting against Madonna and other strong contenders - she is not only fluff but more than meets the eye.… Expand
  7. jamess
    Feb 12, 2004
    10
    yerr groove to sweet music, or relax to loving days!
  8. Discombobulator
    Oct 13, 2007
    2
    There is little of artistic merit on here. She has nothing to say either. An insubstantial collection of pop pap.
  9. [Anonymous]
    Jan 25, 2007
    6
    One of her best, although she really needs to grow up and stop thinking about money. She is definetely a singles artist, and her only great album was Impossible Princess, since then its been all about making commercial pop/dance songs. She wrote very few of these tracks, so she can not claim credit for the experimental tracks here. It gets a 6 because of Slow - her best ever single, and a One of her best, although she really needs to grow up and stop thinking about money. She is definetely a singles artist, and her only great album was Impossible Princess, since then its been all about making commercial pop/dance songs. She wrote very few of these tracks, so she can not claim credit for the experimental tracks here. It gets a 6 because of Slow - her best ever single, and a few tracks towards the end. Her best since IP (8/10) but that still isnt saying much… Expand
  10. BinnyS
    Aug 23, 2005
    8
    Those expecting Fever Part 2 will be very let down. However, if it's a sassy, classy album, full of fun and shiney noises then this is the one for you. Forget your expectations and judge this collection of songs on their own merits, you'll really enjoy it. HONEST!! :o)
  11. AlexS
    Feb 14, 2004
    10
    This being Kylie's 9th album, it's fair to say that things keep getting better. Body Language has so many irresistble songs that's impossible not to love.
  12. CactuarChocobo
    Jun 12, 2004
    10
    Wow! This album proves that Kylie keeps on getting better with every album released by her so far! I never expected another album to be as good as Fever but it looks like Kylie has done it again! Though Body Language may not surpass Fever in many ways, it is still on par with it! A great album!!!
  13. OnetwoT
    Feb 28, 2008
    10
    Some of her best work.
  14. owenrw89
    Dec 7, 2016
    5
    Some tracks ('Chocolate', 'Sweet Music') are crafted to perfection. Others are a little on the odd side. Many are undanceable, have little melody structure and don't have much personality. However, this did mark the moment Kylie truly became an icon. 'Slow' and 'Red Blooded Woman' proved she was a serious electronic artist. Not her greatest or most lovable, but certainly her first matureSome tracks ('Chocolate', 'Sweet Music') are crafted to perfection. Others are a little on the odd side. Many are undanceable, have little melody structure and don't have much personality. However, this did mark the moment Kylie truly became an icon. 'Slow' and 'Red Blooded Woman' proved she was a serious electronic artist. Not her greatest or most lovable, but certainly her first mature and commanding album.… Expand
  15. HUGOMIRANDA
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    Its one of the Kylies best , "ever", much more mature, crative and fresh. Timeless, it is the bridge to connect America (even south) with her. Her creativity never ends.
  16. Felipecritic
    Apr 8, 2015
    6
    The album brought a more R&B sound with the goal of Kylie Minogue to remain in the US market after the success of the album "Fever". However, the style did not match with Minogue, even though she was a complete artist to suit different styles.
  17. 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 co-writers make POP MUSIC, not "cloud rap".
  18. RK13
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    I will never understand why Body Language is considered one of Minogue's worst albums. The album is sophisticated and has one of her best songs of her career 'Slow'.
  19. sebastiannlunag
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jura the sexiest album ! A good princess of pop her work is solid , cloudy and of course just amazing… Expand
  20. Caution56
    Aug 8, 2021
    5
    Kylie’s 9th studio album, Body language contains a mix of electropop beats and a mixture of loads of other electronic beats combined with a RnB feel. The album is almost all over the place with electronic “Slow” to RnB style “Chocolate”. I would like the album more if it had taken one path instead of looking down other paths and not taking a single one and just to walk down a single pathKylie’s 9th studio album, Body language contains a mix of electropop beats and a mixture of loads of other electronic beats combined with a RnB feel. The album is almost all over the place with electronic “Slow” to RnB style “Chocolate”. I would like the album more if it had taken one path instead of looking down other paths and not taking a single one and just to walk down a single path without turning back to go down another and so on.… Expand
  21. 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 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!

Awards & Rankings

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

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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. Blender
    30
    A suite of weak songs and half-finished ideas. [Mar 2004, p.120]
  2. Stylus Magazine
    80
    Body Language isn’t so much a massive artistic leap as it is a total distillation of her sound and style.
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  3. 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.
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