Kylie Minogue - The Abbey Road Sessions

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Kylie's latest album 'The Abbey Road Sessions'  reworks and remasters some of her most iconic work into  acoustic and orchestral tracks.  My favourite Kylie track has always been 'Confide in Me' due to dark and eerie elements, and the Abbey Road track doesn't disappoint!  Her album is out today, so check out some of the tracks below!




 

Whoop - New Kylie Single!

"Whoop - Do ya wanna wanna?"

We've been more excited than ever since we heard that Kylie was releasing a new song for us this month.  Forget the Queen's Jubilee, this year is all about K25.  25 years since the release of 'Locomotion', Kylie's first single in her native Australia, and she STILL has us in the palm of her hand.  On the 25th of every month we've been given a special treat from the lady's website and this month has been the best so far.  Last month Kylie was spotted in Soho, London, filming the video for the track.  Take a listen for yourself.  Its classic dancefloor Kylie and we just LOVE it.  The single and video are available on iTunes.  Take us to the disco... NOW!

DRIVE...

Kylie Minogue Anti-Tour Review

Kylie's recent gigs in Manchester and London were purely for the hardcore fans, which is damn fine with us since we cannot possibly get more hardcore. This year marks Kylie's 25th year in music and K25, as it has become commonly known, is providing us with some real treats. As advertised on the ticket for the Anti-Tour, Kyles sang a mixture of B-Sides, Rarities and Demos. In other words... songs only the fans would know.

There was a real sense that Kylie was completely committed to pleasing the audience. For months twitter followers had been asked to tweet their favourite rare tracks so that she could sing songs that they most wanted to hear. It was like listening to old friends as Kylie stormed her way through the tracks 'Always Find The Time' and 'Made In Heaven'. Only two tracks included in the gigs ever made the charts - 1988's 'Got To Be Certain' and 1990's 'Tears On My Pillow'. Both have rarely seen the light of day since.

Of course Kylie's voice was on top form. Don't listen to anybody that tells you she can't sing... this gal can knock out a disco stomper one minute and break your heart with a ballad like 'Bittersweet Goodbye' the next (was it written about Michael?). Its hard to believe that some of these songs were passed over, even for an album release. The tracks recorded around the time of 'X' were, dare I say, better than many of the tracks chosen for that album. 'You're The One' was only ever leaked onto the internet but the fans knew every word and for good reason. 'You're The One' is EPIC.

It was unusual not to see Kylie on a huge stage surrounded by semi-naked men and feathers but it allowed us to see her in a completely different light. She appeared free and having more fun than ever. We loved the part where she got the lyrics out for 'It's No Secret' admitting that she had found them on Google and then proceeded to sing it Acapella while her band looked on in astonishment. Earlier in the show she told us "we are going there... and I mean really going there" before whipping us up into a frenzy with the Stock Aitken and Waterman penned "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)".

So... We'll stop gushing for now but just one last thing. As a pop artist Kylie is just about as close to perfection as you get. Here's to another 25 years.

Will takes on some Kish Mauve Goodness.

We've been pleasantly surprised by Mr Will Young and his new album 'Echoes'. Released on Monday is 'Come On' the second single from the album and yes, we LOVE it. Who would have thought that ten years after winning our hearts and increasing our phone bills in Pop Idol he would still be thrilling us with these little pop gems? Hashtag still paying that phone bill (don't ever let me say hashtag again).

Now music boffins you may be interested in hearing the original Kish Mauve version of this tune. We were certainly more than willing to entertain our ears.

Enjoy a bit of Kish

... and now for our man of the moment

This isn't the first time that Kish Mauve have inspired one our favourite Pop Poppets.

Recognise this track?

Two Hearts by tentonatom

a la Minogue:

KISH MAUVE WE SALUTE YOU!

Kish Mauve - Lose Control by rapturelol

We still can't get it out of our heads.

Pop Blimp can hardly believe its been ten years since the release of arguably one of the best slices of pop music EVER. Quite frankly we don't trust anyone who says they don't like Kylie. These people would probably say they don't like sunshine, or the seaside, or cheesecake. Take another look at the video. Now, we have the dance moves down.... just working on our outfits (got myself a nice little red visor. Wonders what A_D_N will look like in the white dress).

Some facts about the La La La Song:

1. It has sold over 1.1 million copies and is the 67th best selling single OF ALL TIME in Britain.

2. Sophie Ellis-Bexter didn't want to record it.

3. It was Kylie's 6th UK number one and 7th Aussie chart-topper.

4. Cathy (Touch me all night long) Dennis had a hand in writing it.

5. The press had a field day setting up a chart battle between this and Victoria Beckham's 'Not Such an Innocent Girl'. Vicky made it to number 6 on the charts.

Here's the Soulwax remix that blew us away at the time.

Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Soulwax Elektronic Remix) by Aasorg

Futurecop!

It's like Robocop, but in a Panda suit.

Starworshiper is so pop that at first it almost hurts a little. Your ears are saying yes, but the brain is nervous. It need easing into it, so Pop Blimp recommends shots. Lots and lots of shots. 

THEN IT WINS, YOU LOOSE.

Also, how much does Diana Gen sound like Kylie? 
*Kylie dons her Panda suit to kick Diana Gen's Koala ass*

Pretty much Hubba Bubba and Pandas at their most lethal. 

Conclusions:  

1. Diana Gen has pretty sweet vocal talents  
2. Futurecop! are pretty A.MAZE  
3. Kylie is, and always will be, a Panda.

 

 

Futurecop! - Starworshipper feat. Diana Gen by SidewaysMedia

It's Officially Minogue Day!

Happy Birthday to Her Royal Pop Highness Kylie Minogue.

Here is the remix of 'Put Your Hands Up' by the legendary Pete Hammond. Mr Hammond was responsible for some of the best remixes in the 80's and we reckon this one takes you straight back to the disco in 1989. Out on 5th June... BUY BUY BUY!

Kylie Minogue - Put Your Hands Up (Pete Hammond Mix Edit) by redloud