Her 16th studio album, "Tension," continues to embrace themes of sex, love, and dancing, but with more musical diversity.
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The album's title track and second single, "Tension," showcases Minogue's catchy, sex-positive lyrics over clubby beats.
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Minogue balances the album's unabashed horniness with moments of nostalgia, as seen in the twinkling power ballad "Hold On To Now."
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"Things We Do For Love" and "You Still Get Me High" bring '80s- inspired synths and rapturous choruses to the mix.
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While "Tension" is enjoyable, some listeners may yearn for the experimental and emotionally raw side of Kylie.
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Despite its cheerful guardedness, "Tension" remains an easily digestible album that adds to Minogue's enduring pop legacy.
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