Kiss Me Once
by Kylie Minogue
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. EarlyB_NightO
    Jan 25, 2021
    1
    The worsr Kylie album. Forgettable background trash you would hear at the hairdressers.
  2. LotusVQ
    May 24, 2019
    10
    rainha do pop, um dos melhores trabalhos dela sem duvida, fine obra prima! nao adianta dizer que nao é coesivo ou enjoativo porque a Kylie é extremamente pop e aclamada
  3. RK13
    Apr 11, 2018
    4
    Kiss Me Once is a decent album however I was quite disappointed with the high number of album fillers on the album. The best songs on the album are Into the Blue, Million Miles and Sexcercize.
  4. DanShelley
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Kiss Me Once marks a wonderful return for Kylie to the public eye. This album contains the essence of Kylie, a lot of pop and her tremendous vocals! If you ever have the chance... you should buy it!
  5. owenrw89
    Dec 7, 2016
    6
    It's a pleasure to hear her return to her pop roots. However, for all it's fun and likability, it's also a little messy. It feels like a wasted opportunity. 'X' and 'Aphrodite' were progressive and consistent records, both demanded respect in the electronic field. Kiss Me Once would have been perfect opportunity to release her most powerful dance record to date, instead, we got a classicIt's a pleasure to hear her return to her pop roots. However, for all it's fun and likability, it's also a little messy. It feels like a wasted opportunity. 'X' and 'Aphrodite' were progressive and consistent records, both demanded respect in the electronic field. Kiss Me Once would have been perfect opportunity to release her most powerful dance record to date, instead, we got a classic pop album. Yes it's good, yes it's well sang, yes it's well produced, yes it's packed with personality, but is it Kylie's best album? Sadly not.… Expand
  6. olivercastelo
    Nov 10, 2015
    6
    There is no denying that Kylie Minogue has an elegance in their albums. Even when median , they almost always have a sense , a theme that unites them. However, in " Kiss Me Once " , Kylie seems to have returned will present styles of confusion "X" , but not as cool way this time . "Beautiful" is an obvious filler undoubtedly could have been left out . Some songs are good and sound fresh (There is no denying that Kylie Minogue has an elegance in their albums. Even when median , they almost always have a sense , a theme that unites them. However, in " Kiss Me Once " , Kylie seems to have returned will present styles of confusion "X" , but not as cool way this time . "Beautiful" is an obvious filler undoubtedly could have been left out . Some songs are good and sound fresh ( "Million Miles" , " Feels So Good" , even " Les Sex " ) , but overall the album falters in his own trial .… Expand
  7. Lenis
    May 11, 2015
    9
    I really want to kiss Kylie for gave us this beautiful piece of art, I want to listen to it for the rest of my life, it's pure pop perfection and I don't know why this album underperformed even though 'Beautiful' is a trashy autotune track the rest is amazing, I wish 'Skirt' was included here instead of that mess but I'm happy with the result, it's a mix of sex, romance and fun like aI really want to kiss Kylie for gave us this beautiful piece of art, I want to listen to it for the rest of my life, it's pure pop perfection and I don't know why this album underperformed even though 'Beautiful' is a trashy autotune track the rest is amazing, I wish 'Skirt' was included here instead of that mess but I'm happy with the result, it's a mix of sex, romance and fun like a melancholic party.… Expand
  8. Felipecritic
    Apr 8, 2015
    7
    A great album for those who like simply Pop Music. However, does not show the expected innovation by Kylie Minogue. Has great songs and it's great to hear.
  9. marcosmagalhaes
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    One of the best albums of the year, showing that Kylie always knows how to make a good album. Undoubtedly one of the best artists in the world POP; I lover her.
  10. ArthurV
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    Outro hinário da rainha do pop europeu. Princesa do pop é assim mesmo, flopa, mas a qualidade continua intacta e todo mundo sabe que a Kylie manda e desmanda no uk.
  11. skagabriel
    Apr 11, 2014
    7
    Certainly, it's not her best work. Australian pop princess, Kylie Minogue, continues to use various producers, which causes the album identity to be lost. Her previous album, "Aphrodite", is a masterpiece compared to "Kiss Me Once". And "Beautiful", her collaboration with Enrique Iglesias, might be the worst song of her entire career. One thing that is missed is her songwriting skills.Certainly, it's not her best work. Australian pop princess, Kylie Minogue, continues to use various producers, which causes the album identity to be lost. Her previous album, "Aphrodite", is a masterpiece compared to "Kiss Me Once". And "Beautiful", her collaboration with Enrique Iglesias, might be the worst song of her entire career. One thing that is missed is her songwriting skills. There is only one track with her own lyrics, and we all know how well Kylie can write songs. The album is neither 100% pop nor 100% EDM, it's just an amount of productions. But, still, it is something good. The Kylie-touch that only she can give to her stuff makes everything match perfectly. Maybe, it this record belonged to any other artist, it wouldn't be good at all. But I think that her biggest mistake was not to include "Sparks", the B-Side for the lead single of the album, "Into the Blue", on the album's final cut. It's probably the best song of the "Kiss Me Once" era.… Expand
  12. tellerink
    Mar 30, 2014
    7
    This album is refreshing, and easy to listen to. Sultry, sexy, and different from the rest of the female vocalists out at present. Mr.President, I Was Gonna Cancel and Feels So Good are three of the best songs on this album. Listening to this on your way to work or school will definitely make you want to dirty dance with yourself, or a stranger! Beware of the way she makes your feel!
  13. djchaparro
    Mar 28, 2014
    9
    Por fin llega el tan esperado nuevo álbum de estudio de Kylie Minogue, luego de casi cuatro años desde el bailable "Aphrodite" y del K25 (25o. aniversario de su carrera musical). Esta es la clase de disco que mejora con cada nueva escucha. Arranca con momentos geniales, desde el energizante "Into the Blue", el excitante "Million Miles", los divertidos"Les Sex" y "Sexy Love", hasta elPor fin llega el tan esperado nuevo álbum de estudio de Kylie Minogue, luego de casi cuatro años desde el bailable "Aphrodite" y del K25 (25o. aniversario de su carrera musical). Esta es la clase de disco que mejora con cada nueva escucha. Arranca con momentos geniales, desde el energizante "Into the Blue", el excitante "Million Miles", los divertidos"Les Sex" y "Sexy Love", hasta el chispeante "I Was Gonna Cancel". Incluso el muy criticado dueto con Enrique Iglesias, "Beautiful", a pesar del exceso de Auto-Tune, tiene una cierta dulzura que lo reivindica. El tema que curiosamente no encuentro tan memorable es "Sexersize" y aún así, el álbum completo es de lo más consistente y un tesoro para cualquier amante de Kylie y una joya de la música dance/pop. Excelente álbum.… Expand
  14. Aero1183
    Mar 27, 2014
    1
    I'm just gonna say this: This is one of the most rehash things I've ever heard in my life. Once again, Kylie and her comfortable popdance zone. It's very recycled, nothing classic, boring as hell and the same sounds on and on. I feel in a mix between 'Aphrodite' and 'Fever' (in a bad way).
  15. marcmyworks
    Mar 23, 2014
    6
    Overall Kiss Me Once is a good attempt for Kylie to again break the American mainstream market, however it is not memorable or creative enough to become a classic.
  16. BWETMatangi
    Mar 23, 2014
    7
    I'm not sure if I like it or not. The whole album just kind of blends in, and no songs really grab your attention, except "Sexercise." The only other song that sticks out is "Into The Blue".
  17. HighTensions23
    Mar 21, 2014
    3
    I had such high expectations for this album. There is like 3 singles that have potential to be hits. Sadly, most of the album turns out to be plain pop productions or just album filler in general. Stay away.
  18. arvintaylor138
    Mar 20, 2014
    7
    After listening to 'Into The Blue', I needed to purchase this album and I've never been a big fan of Kylie.
    Overall, a quite solid pop album, However, "Beautiful" (even though it's a decent ballad), stops the album from being a great dance-pop album it wants to be.
    Highlights: Into The Blue, Kiss Me Once, Fine.
  19. Benjammin2009
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    Amazing, very pop, very capable of some good remixes, and very KYLIE. I couldn't ask for more, but only if the USA would notice her like the rest if the world!!
  20. 0987
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    I just can't get her songs from this album out of my head!!!! They stucked in my head!!!! Absolutely perfect album!!! My faves: Into The Blue, Sexy Love, If Only, Les Sex and Fine. Well done, Kylie!!!
  21. KleepKlopp
    Mar 18, 2014
    7
    Only have 1 negative to say about this: Worst track on the album is undoubtedly the duet with Enrique.Especially with You with Jason Donovan, as corny as that was, was even better!

    Rest of the album is very listenable and I didn't find the track "Sexercize" as cringeworthy as a reviewer did on the left there. This doesn't reach the heights of X or Aphrodite which have more memorable    Only have 1 negative to say about this: Worst track on the album is undoubtedly the duet with Enrique.Especially with You with Jason Donovan, as corny as that was, was even better!

    Rest of the album is very listenable and I didn't find the track "Sexercize" as cringeworthy as a reviewer did on the left there. This doesn't reach the heights of X or Aphrodite which have more memorable songs and catchier song composition. Kylie has always been a guilty pleasure of mine from the start till now. Fluff that you might embarass to admit to your friends but that you secretly love    … Expand
  22. feliperodx
    Mar 18, 2014
    6
    k's is an incredible sex godness who explore new electronic dance music as her career advance... and in kiss me once is not turning back with a post dubstep sounds and relaxing melodies we forget how weak is the lyric.
  23. michaelmadonna
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    I was really impressed with Kiss me once! It's an amazing dance album and I prefer it to Aphrodite. She has completely changed her sound from the last couple of the albums she has released. It brings class and modern dance while Kylie delivers her signature vocals on songs such as Into the Blue.
    Les Sex, Million Miles, Kiss me once, Fine & Sexercize are amazing and prove to be the    I was really impressed with Kiss me once! It's an amazing dance album and I prefer it to Aphrodite. She has completely changed her sound from the last couple of the albums she has released. It brings class and modern dance while Kylie delivers her signature vocals on songs such as Into the Blue.
    Les Sex, Million Miles, Kiss me once, Fine & Sexercize are amazing and prove to be the highlights of the album.
    The deluxe tracks are also very good. Mr. President is unusually good. The contrast between modern dance (almost club) and sexy class of Marilyn Monroe.    … Expand
  24. D0uglasSantos
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    Is probably the best pop album of 2014 so far. Kylie brought amazing vocals, making songs that sounds classic and modern at the same time. It will makes you dance!
  25. unlimited1ups
    Mar 18, 2014
    9
    "I'll go where nobody knows / Wherever the wind is blowing / Even if I'm alone" - While this album may be a departure from the euphoric sounds of her previous album "Aphrodite", Kylie Minogue's latest album "Kiss Me Once" is still a blissful compilation of tracks that are undeniably Kylie.

    As many have compared this to her 10th album "X", it is a bit less cohesive than the Stuart    "I'll go where nobody knows / Wherever the wind is blowing / Even if I'm alone" - While this album may be a departure from the euphoric sounds of her previous album "Aphrodite", Kylie Minogue's latest album "Kiss Me Once" is still a blissful compilation of tracks that are undeniably Kylie.

    As many have compared this to her 10th album "X", it is a bit less cohesive than the Stuart Price-produced 11th album but ultimately the repeat-upon-repeatability of these tracks are unrelenting. Whether it's the blissful lead single "Into the Blue" giving us more euphoric Kylie in all her anthem glory, the pick-me-up Pharrell-penned "I Was Gonna Cancel", "Body Language"-inducing "Sexercise" or incredible standouts "If Only", "Les Sex" and "Kiss Me Once" (can you really pick one?) - It's an ultimately sparkly and sleek inspiring album that again and again reminds "You’re going to be fine."

    To those that argue that this album lacks personality or depth, I can only ask that you go back and give Minogue's catalogue another listen. This is an evolution, not a revolution - and what a sweet one it is.    … Expand
  26. critiQal78
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    I've been a fan of Kylie since 2001. And here, 13 years later, she's still making albums that I'm excited for, hooked on and again in love with! She knows who she is, she knows what she does well, and she keeps on doing it. I didn't need a major Kylie Reinvention like some people were hoping for under Jay-Z's label. Lady Gaga tried a little musical reinvention to mixed results on herI've been a fan of Kylie since 2001. And here, 13 years later, she's still making albums that I'm excited for, hooked on and again in love with! She knows who she is, she knows what she does well, and she keeps on doing it. I didn't need a major Kylie Reinvention like some people were hoping for under Jay-Z's label. Lady Gaga tried a little musical reinvention to mixed results on her last album. And while I applaud challenging yourself beyond the norm, I'm glad to have yet another incredibly Kylie album of pop delights!!!

    Standouts: too hard to pick! "Feels So Good" and "I Was Gonna Cancel" both feel like semi-new territory for her while still maintaining her Kylie-ness.    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Mar 25, 2014
    60
    es. A cheesy jam called "Sexercize" and an Enrique Iglesias duet aside, most of the production has a respect-the-goddess quality befitting an icon of her status.
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  2. Clash Music
    Mar 21, 2014
    70
    It may not be quite up there with fan favourites ‘Fever’ and ‘Light Years’, but proves a lot more memorable than ‘Body Language’ or her previous studio set, 2010’s ‘Aphrodite’, were.
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  3. Consequence
    Mar 20, 2014
    58
    A booming, fun pop record that is refreshing by not attempting to be anything other, though that same inessentialism keeps the record from reaching transcendence.
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