To American audiences, Kylie Minogue is one of those attractive one-hit wonders; one who cranked out a less-than-stellar, and otherwise unnecessary remake of Little Eva's "Loco-Motion" as the 1980s drew to a close. Sadly, she never caught on in the U.S., despite the fact that her early singles were fun and frothy little tunes, if not earth-shattering.// After cranking out hits as part of a hit factory in the 1980s and suffering a commercial and critical dismissal in the 1990s, Kylie Minogue's dues were finally declared paid in 2000 when she launched an unlikely comeback to rival that of Tina Turner in 1984. She guested on albums by artists ranging from Robbie Williams to the Pet Shop Boys and ultimately released her campy disco album "Light Years," and it clicked--it was fun, it was just retro enough to be hip, and most of all, it was mighty good. Suddenly, it was okay to take her seriously.// To follow up, she's dropped a spectacular album on the market, and in doing so, reversed her musical direction and rendered herself a truly "serious" artist--essentially, more than a decade after we first heard from her, she has finally hit her career peak creatively and commercially.// How good is this album? It's sterling. There's not a weak track among the bunch. She doesn't resort to sliding a ballad in among the tracks, and that pays off--she sets a mood. Kylie came to dance, and dance she does.// The tracks pull from current music trends and classic disco (think disco supergroup Chic), but instead of sounding like a derivative of what's popular now, it's more like an integration of new sounds. There are hints of Daft Punk, Modjo, Fragma, and DJ Spiller in the music, but Kylie brings her pop sensibilites to the table with a verse-chorus-verse lyrical scheme and more vocal growth. In doing so, she manages to carve out a niche for herself, which is something she's rarely been able to claim in the past. She becomes more than just "Kylie Minogue, pop singer." At this point, she's created a pop/dance sound that will ultimately be replicated by many more.// Minogue has co-written several of the tracks, as has a long-absent Cathy Dennis--of "Touch Me (All Night Long)" fame--and this only underscores Kylie's growth as an artist. "Fever" is much more stripped down than her previous effort, "Light Years," and as such, comparing the two is like comparing apples and oranges. They both stand on their own as milestones in a long career and offer a promise of great things to come.// "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" is an obvious high point, but "Come Into My World" is a track in the same vein. If you like one, you'll like the other. She also treads into classic New Order territory with "Fever." "Fragile" is a sweeping mood piece with understated, breathy vocals that play off of her girl-next-door charm. One track toward the end of the album, "Dancefloor," leans toward the big disco beats of "Light Years," but doesn't sound out of place here.// For the part of the American public that has an ear for European dance music, this album does not disappoint. It's a shame, though, that this style has made so little headway in the mainstream. In a market crowded with a slew of soundalike rock bands, "Fever" would be a welcome breath of fresh air.

Who would have thought Kylie Minogue would re-emmerge after a 13 year hiatus in the United States? I was shocked when I found out it was Kylie Minogue singing "Can't Get You Out Of My Head", the same girl who sang "The Locomotion"? It's like whoa, what's up?.......Well, I finally heard the whole album "Fever", and it's fantastic. From a target audience standpoint and from what I've heard, it was marketed towards gay men 18-40, but "Fever" miraculously crossed over to find a wider audience, and it's great that everyone can enjoy it. One of the most brilliant concepts of the album is they didn't put any slow ballads on it, which really keeps the energy flowing in a constant, consistant beat. Here are my individual ratings for each song:

MORE MORE MORE: 5/5

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT: 4/5

CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD: 4/5

FEVER: 4/5

GIVE IT TO ME: 2/5

FRAGILE: 5/5

COME INTO MY WORLD: 5/5

IN YOUR EYES: 3/5

DANCEFLOOR: 4/5

LOVE AFFAIR: 4/5

YOUR LOVE: 4/5

BURNING UP: 4/5

There are so many features that make this incredible edition of "Fever" the ONLY version to own, I don't know where to begin. Here's a brief breakdown:

-The US radio editions of the singles, most notably the rare and almost-impossible-to-find Ruff & Jam version of "Love At First Sight"

-The B-sides "Good Like That" , "Baby" , "Can't Get Blue Monday Out Of My Head" , "Whenever You Feel Like It" , and "Tightrope"

-The remixes are kind of hit-and-miss in my opinion, but the good ones are really on the mark.

-The videos for all four singles from the album ("Can't Get You Out Of My Head" , "In Your Eyes" , "Love At First Sight" , and "Come Into My World")

Even though it is a bit expensive, it is worth it to have all of this on 2 CDs. Get it now!!!

Kylie Minogue is back, though she never left...is back in the states with "Fever".

Her first single currently riding at No.12 on Billboards Hot 100 Singles, and recently a No.1 Club Play Billboard hit "Can't Get You Out of My Head" is an infectious pop dance ditty, that everytime I hear it on the radio I still keep humming after the song is a long time over.

This is one of the best dance albums to come out in a long time with strong production, vocals, and most of all strong dance songs.

Including "More More More", "Fever", "Dancefloor", and the dance hits just keep coming...Not a sorry song in the bunch.

Hats off to Kylie for coming back to the States with such a strong dance effort.

A definite CD for the long ride to anywhere, which will make that long drive on the freeway seem like the time it takes you to tie your shoes. An enjoyable treat.

I've been a fan of Kylie's for many years going back to the 80's with her first album, but as America's shine to her dissipated it was difficult to keep track of her. This album was released in Canada last year and I haven't put it down since and I was waiting for her American release so she can finally get the exposure she deserves! Well she has returned in top pop form (after a foray into indie) and this album shows that this is where she belongs. While I admit the songs may sound alike, I have to say that sometimes I just want to listen to an album that makes me happy and keeps my spirits up! "Can't Get You Out of my Head" is an amazing single, but it's not the only song to shine, other great songs include "Love at First Sight", "Fragile" (a little slower beat, but a hummable song non-the-less), "In Your Eyes" (her new single) and "Dancefloor" (it will transport you there!). If you remember Kylie from her early days, or if you're a lover of pure pop, then you definitely have to pick up this album. I guarantee it will stay in your CD player for a long time!