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Light Years is the seventh studio album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It was released on 25 September 2000 by Parlophone. The album's style was indicative of her return to 'mainstream pop and dance tunes'. It received favourable reviews from music critics, with some appreciating her fresh new pop roots and electronic music. Two weeks after debuting at number two on the Australian Albums Chart, the album reached the top position, making it Minogue's first number-one album in her native Australia. It was later certified four times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Minogue promoted the album with television performances and interviews. It was further promoted with the On a Night Like This Tour, which visited Europe and Australia.

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Background and release[edit]

In 1998, Minogue's contract with Deconstruction had ended, due in part to the relatively unsuccessful commercial turnout of the album Impossible Princess. The last single from that album 'Cowboy Style' was released only in Australia by Mushroom Records to coincide with the Intimate and Live Tour. By 1999, Kylie Minogue had signed herself to the label Parlophone. She began recording songs for her seventh album Light Years, most notably the lead single 'Spinning Around', which became a number one hit and was considered her 'comeback' single.

The album was released on 22 September 2000 in Australia and New Zealand and on 25 September 2000 in the UK and Europe after the single 'Spinning Around'. It includes a hidden track, 'Password', which is included in the pregap portion of the CD at the beginning of track one. Subsequent German, Spanish and Japanese versions of the album contain the original French bridge of 'Your Disco Needs You' translated into their respective languages along with 'Password' as an orthodox hidden track.

Minogue promoted the album with the hugely successful 'On a Night Like This Tour' which visited Europe and Australia. Due to the success of the album and the tour, a special tour edition package was released. It contained the original album along with a second disc featuring various remixes. The special edition album was released on 5 March 2001. For the Australian tour edition, additional remixes were included as well as Minogue's remake of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical', following popular performances of the song on the tour.

Although the album was issued in North America via EMI Canada, it never received a local, physical release in the United States. However, the tour edition of the album was later released digitally via the US iTunes store along with the entirety of Minogue's back catalogue.^[2]

Composition[edit]

The album combined a fresh dance-pop sound, starting with the opening track and lead single 'Spinning Around', composed around a disco foundation. It was co-written by American singer Paula Abdul, who planned on it being her own comeback single. However, Abdul's album never came to fruition so Parlophone attained the song and gave it to Minogue. The lyrics bore a resemblance to Minogue's own career, quite coincidentally considering she had not written the song, nor was it written specifically for her. 'On a Night Like This' was noted for its house and Europop sound. Released as the second single, Minogue also performed the song at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

'So Now Goodbye' was written by Minogue and Steve Anderson. It contained a mixture of disco and house music styles. 'Disco Down' showcased a modern disco sound, while also embodying synthpop and electronic styles, as did the title track 'Light Years'. Both songs were considered highlights of the album and were praised as being futuristic. 'Koocachoo' marked a change in the album with its psychedelic pop layout, similar to the tracks 'I'm So High' and b-side song, 'Cover Me With Kisses'.

'Loveboat' and 'Your Disco Needs You' were written by Minogue in collaboration with Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. Both songs were composed as a homage to disco music, with the latter single being regarded as a gay anthem. Williams and Chambers also wrote the pop/rock track 'Kids' initially as a solo single for Minogue, however Robbie Williams became quite fond of the song that he instead altered it to be a duet. 'Kids' was released in October, 2000 as the second single from Williams' album Sing When You're Winning and as the third single from Minogue's Light Years.

While the majority of the album's songs were original recordings, Minogue did cover the Barry White disco song 'Under the Influence of Love'. Other tracks ranged in sound from the fourth single release 'Please Stay', which differed from the rest of the album as it contained a Latin music style, to 'Bittersweet Goodbye' which was notable for being the only ballad on the album. 'Butterfly' was also acknowledged as a standout of the album, due to its strong electronic music influences. In the US, the song was remixed and issued to clubs around the country, thus allowing it to peak on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart at number fourteen.

Title and artwork[edit]

The title of the album derives from the song 'Light Years'. Vincent Peters, out of other designers and photographers, was selected to photograph Minogue for the album cover. The shoot took place outside a villa at the far north of Ibiza Island. It was reported that Peters was selected because he wore tight T-shirts and jeans halfway down his Calvin's and his most extraordinary photographs. His images were told as an 'instant iconic piece of art'. The cover features a glamorous backdrop of the sky and the sea, with the glimpse of a golden sunset filtering through like a supernatural halo. Kylie then gazed towards some 'heaven'. While in an interview, Peters had stated;

The great thing about Kylie is that she differs from other celebrities. There is a separation between how celebrities perceive themselves and what the public wants to see. Most are concerned with reproducing a certain logo or caricature of themselves. They want to cling on to an image developed years ago which makes things difficult because there is no room to take a picture, you aren't really forced to improvise which is when the best things happen. Every photographer has their own very personal vision of her, and she lets them have it. That is the big difference with Kylie, that she walks in and says 'This is me, what are you going to do with it.'^[3]

In her Kylie / Fashion book, illustrating her fashion from 1987 as a 25-year recognition, said that the photoshoot was about sending the message across. She stated 'The shoot was incredible. It was my first album with Parlophone and we were very sure of the message we wanted to get across: sunshine, beach, fun, glamour. I've always loved Ibiza and it's true that the island has a magical quality. The lightness of the chiffon matched my mood and desire.'^[4] Baker, who helped through the album process, said that the images have a 'mystical quality to them.' He then said 'With 'Light Years', we wanted a cover that was a visual statement about Kylie reclaiming the throne of the Princess of Pop. Ibiza was perfect [...] And so, surrounded by the infinity of blue sky and ocean, Kylie returned to her rightful place!'^[4]

Singles[edit]

'Spinning Around' was released in June 2000 as the album's lead single. It marked Minogue's return to mainstream pop music, debuting at number one in Australia and the UK. The video saw Minogue dancing in a packed nightclub and started the tabloids' obsession with her. 'On a Night Like This' was then released in September 2000 as the second single and debuted at number one on the Australian and at number two in the UK. The single's release coincided with Minogue's performance at the 2000 Summer Olympics where she performed the song. The following week, having already dropped from the top spot, the song returned to number one in Australia.

In October 2000, 'Kids', the duet with Robbie Williams, was released as the third single and the second from his fourth studio album, Sing When You're Winning. The song, written by Williams and Guy Chambers, reached number two in the UK and number fourteen in Australia. A different version of the song with a spoken fadeout rap by Williams appeared on his album. 'Please Stay' was released as the fourth single from Light Years in December 2000 reaching number ten in the UK and number fifteen in Australia. The single's B-side 'Santa Baby' was released to UK radio as a promo single during the Christmas period. Minogue performed 'Please Stay' on the British music show Top of the Pops.

'Your Disco Needs You', written by Minogue, Williams and Chambers was released by EMI Germany as a single in January 2001, charting at number thirty-one. The song was also released in Australia as a limited edition single release with only 10,000 copies pressed. This enabled it to chart at number twenty, before dropping to number forty-five and eventually falling out of the chart completely. 'Butterfly' was issued as a club-only track in the US where it was a hit on the BillboardHot Dance Club Play chart. The song also appeared as a bonus track on the US edition of Minogue's subsequent studio album Fever.

Critical reception[edit]

Light Years was received well by music critics. Chris True of AllMusic commented the album is 'not just another Minogue dance-pop record, but a great collection of disco stylings and Europop kitsch.' He concluded, 'Arguably one of the best disco records since the '70s, Light Years is Minogue comfortable with who she is and what she's good at.'^[1] In a 2011 retrospective review for Digital Spy, Nick Levine described its sound as 'camptastic', while praising the album itself as 'a shiny, sparkly early noughties disco record complete with a Village People pastiche ('Your Disco Needs You'), a Donna Summer homage ('Light Years') and even a Barry White cover ('Under The Influence Of Love'). Along the way there's plenty of catchy dance-pop ('Spinning Around', 'On A Night Like This', 'Butterfly'), a couple of groovy '60s tunes ('Koocachoo', 'I'm So High') and just the one ballad, but it's a lovely one ('Bittersweet Goodbye').'^[11]

NME noted that the album sees Minogue 'dropping her considerable concern for cool and bouncing back to her disco-pop roots', adding that 'Light Years is all you need to know about Kylie in less than an hour: fun, perfectly-formed, not too taxing and occasionally annoying.'^[7]Yahoo! Music's Gary Crossing referred to the album as 'a polished, well-produced yet largely undemanding collection of disco, Hi-NRG, Ibizan trance, funk, 60s film and TV themes and Latin-flavoured tunes which like the Minogue minx's attire leaves very little to the imagination.' He also opined that '[y]ou just get the feeling that if those concerned put as much effort into the songwriting as they did into the glossy album sleeve photo shoot things might have been a whole lot better.'^[8] Andrew Lynch of entertainment.ie viewed the album as 'inconsequential stuff and as with all Kylie's albums the quality is disappointingly uneven. But the best tracks have an engagingly bouncy quality and taken as a whole this is a much better record than most critics would like to admit.'^[9]Select praised the album, stating that 'apart from the foul Lloyd-Webber-esque ballad 'Bittersweet Goodbye', it's an unrelenting hoot' and that 'it's all contrived to within an inch of its life, heaving with potential singles and brazenly derivative. That is her job and she does it well.'^[6]

Commercial performance[edit]

In Australia, Light Years debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart on 2 October 2000. Three weeks later, the album rose to number one, becoming Minogue's first number-one album in her home country. It spent forty-one weeks in the top fifty, and subsequently received a quadruple platinum accreditation from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales in excess of 280,000 copies.^[12] In New Zealand, the album debuted and peaked at number eight on the RIANZ Albums Chart, where it stayed for five weeks altogether. It debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart for the issue dated 1 October 2000, remaining in the top seventy-five for thirty-one non-consecutive weeks. On 9 February 2001, it was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), denoting shipments in excess of 300,000 units.^[13] The album charted moderately elsewhere, reaching number sixteen in Hungary, number twenty-four in Finland, number twenty-six in Sweden, number twenty-eight in Switzerland and number thirty-five in Germany.

Track listing[edit]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Light Years.

Personnel[edit]

Credits for Light Years adapted from liner notes.^[19]

Charts[edit]

Certifications[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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10. ^Clarke, Betty (22 September 2000). 'Pop CD of the week - One for the boob-tube brigade - Kylie is back in sparkly pop mode and sounds brighter than ever'. The Guardian. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
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19. ^Light Years (CD liner notes). Kylie Minogue. Parlophone. 2000. 5284002.CS1 maint: others (link)
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'Dancing' is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 19 January 2018 by BMG and Liberator Music, as the lead single from her fourteenth studio album Golden (2018). Written by Minogue, Steve McEwan and Nathan Chapman, and produced by Sky Adams, 'Dancing' was the singer's first material with BMG and Liberator, after finishing her contract with British label Parlophone two years prior. Musically, 'Dancing' is a departure from her usual electronic dance sound, and adapts to country pop with elements of electronica and dance-pop. Lyrically, it talks about having fun and enjoying life, with death and time being incorporated into the song's themes.

'Dancing' received critical acclaim from music critics, many whom praised the song's production and lyrical quality. Upon its release on the parent album, certain critics had chosen it as a highlight. Commercially, the track reached the top twenty in regions such as Spain, Scotland, Hungary and Poland. It became the singer's 51st top-forty entry on the UK Singles Chart, and her 14th number-one hit on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Additionally, despite staying one week in her native Australia, 'Dancing' was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales exceeding 35,000 units.

Directed by Sophie Muller, the music video features Minogue dancing and singing in several backdrops that were inspired by the Country and Western culture, such as the work of Dolly Parton, and used motifs and imagery revolving around death. To promote the single, Minogue performed the song on her Kylie Presents Golden tour, and at several gigs and shows including Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Sport Relief, the Echo Music Prize in Germany, and when she headlined Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park.

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Background and composition[edit]

In 2016, Minogue released her final studio album with long-term record label Parlophone, entitled Kylie Christmas: Snow Queen Edition.^[1] After her departure from the label, Minogue signed a new record deal with BMG Rights Management which will release her upcoming album internationally.^[2] In December 2017, Minogue and BMG had struck a joint-deal with Mushroom Music Labels — under the sub-division label Liberator Music to release her new album in Australia and New Zealand.^[3] Throughout that year, Minogue worked with writers and producers for her fourteenth studio album including Amy Wadge, Sky Adams, DJ Fresh, Nathan Chapman, and teamed with previous collaborators Richard Stannard, The Invisible Men and Karen Poole.^[4][5][6] 'Dancing' was one of the tracks written and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, where she felt the location had a 'profound' effect on her.^[4] It was co-written by Minogue alongside Wadge and Adams, whereas production was solely handled by the latter artist. Minogue used Instagram to discuss the story of the single, saying that the track is about removing 'hurdles' in life by 'dancing and having a good time'.^[7]

'Dancing' runs for two minutes and 58 seconds.^[8] Music critics have described the track as 'country/electropop'.^[9][10] Writing for Rolling Stone, Daniel Kreps noted that Minogue's work in Nashville was 'evident' to the single, exemplifying its 'acoustic guitar fingerpicking and Minogue brandishing some twang' at the opening of the song.^[11] Similarly, Nick Reilly from NME noticed Minogue's 'unlikely foray' to Country music, but complimented the track's progression to the 'huge pop chorus'.^[12]Noiseys editor Lauren O'Neill found elements of electronic music in the song. Additionally, she compared the track's sound to the innovations of electronic dance music today—alongside Minogue's previous experimentations—and felt Minogue's offering was 'more successful' than other 'popstars'.^[13] A contributor at Spin described it as a 'top 40 version of Young Thug's country rap experiment 'You Said', though they noted its more of a 'rootsy dance' hybrid.^[14] Minogue commented about the track's production and entire form in an interview with Herald Sun in Australia;

'You've got the lyrical edge, that country feel, mixed with some sampling of the voice and electronic elements, so it does what it says on the label. And I love that it's called 'Dancing', it's immediately accessible and seemingly so obvious, but there's depth within the song'.^[6]

Release[edit]

'Dancing' was released on 19 January 2018 by BMG and Liberator Music, as the lead single from her fourteenth studio album Golden (2018).^[15] It also served as the singer's first material with BMG and Liberator, after finishing her contract with British label Parlophone two years prior. A 7' vinyl was included in various package bundles on the singers website, promoting the release of the parent album; this included the B-side track 'Rollin', which appeared as a bonus track on deluxe editions of the album.^[16] A limited edition CD single were distributed in Australia and New Zealand for the annual Mardi Gras Fair Day, which included the standard version of the album and a T-shirt.^[17]

Throughout February and March 2018, Minogue's company Darenote distributed digital remixes of 'Dancing', featuring the work of Initial Talk, Illyus & Barrientos, Anton Powers and Dimmi; Powers' version including both a radio and extended edit.^[18][19][20] Additionally, Minogue re-packaged the single releases of the first three artists into one format, and released it on her website.^[21] Dimmi's remix only premiered in France via iTunes.^[22] The cover art were re-colored versions of the standard picture, which was a promotional shot of Minogue during the Golden photoshoot.^[17]

Critical reception[edit]

'Dancing' received critical acclaim from music critics. Joey Nolfi from Entertainment Weekly called it a 'welcome return to form for the singer-songwriter', and believed it to be her most 'refreshing' offering since her work on Impossible Princess (1997).^[23] Sam Damshenas at Gay Times agreed, calling it a 'country-pop banger' that may 'becom[e] a future Kylie classic'.^[9] Matt Bagwell, writing for The Huffington Post, wrote an article defining 10 moments of Kylie's career where she 'redefined pop music', and listed Golden and 'Dancing' as one of them; he called it her most 'surprising' material yet, and praised the songwriting for being more 'in-depth'.^[24] Daniel Kreps from Rolling Stone described it as 'euphoric', whereas Idolator writer Mike Wass called it a 'cute country-pop hybrid with an instantly hummable chorus.'^[11][25] Hannah J. Davis from The Guardian listed it as their 'Track of the Week', declaring it as 'Raw yet danceable,'. She compared it to 'Dancing on My Own' by Swedish singer Robyn, believing it to be 'one of those songs that's a total bop but which, after a couple of merlots, might push you into the foetal position.'^[26]

Described a lot 'mellower' than her previous music, Express.co.uk contributor Shaun Kitchener believed it was 'still unmistakably Kylie' by its production, and believed its chorus would 'satisfy her loyal fan base'.^[27] Although Similarly, MuuMuse's Bradley Stern acknowledged that it wasn't what was 'expected', but concluded that 'Dancing' is a 'perfectly fine first step into this bold new era, and an assurance that she's going to keep doing what she does best until the very last shimmy,'.^[28] Cameron Adams from The Northern Star believed the track's sound would 'divide' fans, but also compared its appeal to the work of Impossible Princess—which made a similar impact. Nevertheless, Adams said that 'Dancing' is a 'smart first single as it is one of the most traditional Kylie moments on Golden.'^[29]

Upon the release of Golden, 'Dancing' was selected as one of the album's highlights. Tim Sendra from AllMusic chose it as a standout track, and praised Minogue's ability to pull of both contemporary pop and country music.^[30] Ian Gormely from Exclaim! shared a similar opinion, stating that it 'is a great addition to the Kylie singles arsenal of earworms,'.^[31]Pitchfork editor Ben Cardaw opined that tracks like 'Dancing' stay true to Minogue's dance-pop style, and described it as 'genuine brilliance.' Moreover, he complimented the track's 'funny one-liner chorus... that perfectly sums up the way a great pop song can defy mortality.'^[32] Mark Kennedy at The Washington Post also commended her songwriting abilities, and described it as 'Dolly Parton-ish'.^[33]

Commercial performance[edit]

'Dancing' made its official charting debut in New Zealand, opening at number seven on their regional Heatseeker Singles Chart. This became the singer's first single to chart in the region since 2012's 'Timebomb', which reached number 33 on the country's top 40 chart.^[34][35] In Minogue's native Australia, the song opening at number 46, tying with 'Into the Blue' as her lowest-charting lead single in the country. Furthermore, it also reached number eight on the region's dance chart.^[36] Despite the single's low charting, 'Dancing' received a gold certification denoting shipments of 35,000 units.^[37] In the United Kingdom, 'Dancing' opened at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart before immediately dropping off, her first single to chart there since 2015's 'Only You' with British comedian James Corden.^[38][39] Once the video was released it re-entered at number 93 before leaving again for two weeks.^[38] After her performance of the song on live television, the song re-entered at number 50, staying in the chart for another week after at number 61.^[38] It later peaked at number 38 after the release of Golden, becoming her fifty-first top 40 hit.^[38] Moreover, it debuted at number five on the UK Indie Chart, number one on the Vinyl Singles chart, and peaked at number 10 on the Scottish Singles Chart.^[40][41][42]

In Belgium, it entered the Wallonia Ultratip chart at number 46, and peaked at number 14 five weeks later.^[43] Additionally, it charted on the Flanders Ultratip chart at number 44, its final peak.^[44] It also reached number five on the Digital Songs Chart in both Finland and Sweden, provided by Billboard.^[45] Due to live promotion of the single in Germany, it managed to enter their singles chart at number 98, Minogue's first appearance on the chart since 'Into the Blue'. The song later peaked at number 71.^[46] Additionally, 'Dancing' made appearances on several radio charts throughout Europe, including in Hungary at number 17, and at number 19 in Poland.^[47][48] In the United States, the single made its debut on the Dance Club Songs at number 53. After 11 weeks, it rose to number one, becoming the singer's 14th song to top that chart.^[49]

Music video[edit]

Minogue uploaded the official audio of 'Dancing' on her YouTube channel on the same date of its release. The audio-only video features the single's artwork, consisting of her wearing a cowgirl outfit and leaning back while sitting in front of a stage.^[50]

The video for 'Dancing' premiered on 1 February, following a backstage teaser confirming the date.^[51] Directed by Sophie Muller, the country-inspired video was an homage to singers such as Dolly Parton as well as a return to Minogue's earlier choreography based videos. Minogue told Rolling Stone, 'I always thought I could learn routines quickly, but this was different,' she said. 'However, by the time I had to dance with the Grim Reaper at the end I had mastered it. And if that's not a funny allegory for life I don't know what is!'^[52]

Live performances[edit]

Minogue performed 'Dancing' for the first time on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on 24 February 2018.^[53] The song was included on the setlist of Kylie Presents Golden concerts in March 2018. On 23 March, Minogue performed the song on Sport Relief.^[54] On 12 April 2018, Minogue performed the song live during the German Echo Music Prize.^[55] Minogue performed 'Dancing' on the 25 April 2018 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers; this was the song's debut performance for American television.^[56] Two days later, she performed the song on Good Morning America.^[57] On 30 April 2018, Minogue performed the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden.^[58]

Minogue performed 'Dancing' as part of her set headlining Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. She also closed her Golden Tour with 'Dancing', where she wore a teal playsuit paired with grey embroidered thigh high boots.

Formats and track listings[edit]

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Year-end charts[edit]

Certifications[edit]

Release history[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Kylie Christmas: Snow Queen Edition (CD Album). Minogue, Kylie. United Kingdom: Parlophone. 2016. 0190295890728.CS1 maint: others (link)
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6. ^ ^abAdams, Cameron (18 January 2018). 'First review: Kylie's new single Dancing is country meets club'. Herald Sun. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
7. ^Minogue, Kylie (18 January 2018). 'I'm So Excited! Chris Evans will have the exclusive first play of my new single 'Dancing' on his BBC Radio 2 show tomorrow. Get those alarms set and tune in from 8am!'. Instagram. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
8. ^'Golden (Deluxe Edition) by Kylie Minogue on Apple Music'. iTunes Store (Australia). Retrieved 12 February 2018.
9. ^ ^abDamshenas, Sam (19 January 2018). 'She's back! Listen to Kylie Minogue's fantastic comeback single Dancing'. Gay Times. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
10. ^Wass, Mike (30 January 2018). 'Kylie Minogue Teases Her Boot-Scootin' 'Dancing' Video'. Idolator. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
11. ^ ^abKreps, Daniel (19 January 2018). 'Hear Kylie Minogue's Euphoric New Song 'Dancing' Off New LP 'Golden''. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
12. ^Reilly, Nick (19 January 2018). 'Listen to 'Dancing', the comeback single from Kylie Minogue'. NME. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
13. ^O'Neill, Lauren (19 January 2018). 'Kylie Minogue Has Delivered 2018's First True Pop Banger with 'Dancing''. Noisey. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
14. ^Burks, Tosten (19 January 2018). 'Kylie Minogue – 'Dancing''. Spin. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
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