This Is Nostalgia KYLIE
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Ok, so why the 5 stars? I'll get to this later. Ok, so I agree with the first reviewer...to some extent, on the downside of this DVD (when to me, is no downside at all). Yes, the picture is not so great, it looks like that the production company just copied the VHS on to disc, no digital transfer whatsoever, but is still watchable! I sat through the whole concert just fine enjoying the show. Yes, the concert is in 4:3 and not in the widescreen format that us Kylie fans are so used to with all Kylie's other concert DVD's, but remember that this concert was in 1991 when everything was still in 4:3 on VHS. Who cares, anyone with widescreen tv's can adjust the picture to 4:3 like me, that's not a problem at all with me. And the last downside to this DVD is, yes, that there are no special features whatsoever like the VHS and Laserdisc originally had. Obviously, the picture quality is not so great to begin with, so apparently when this was put on DVD, it was transfered in a 1 hour recording format and not 2 hours to keep the picture quality from getting worse, that explains the editing portion to shorten the concert to 1hr and 5min, thus no special features. Doesn't bother me there's no special features. So there you have it, you decide for yourself. As for me, none of this bothers me. Being a Kylie fan since 1987, this is a true gem for me. I live in the US, so the only available Kylie DVD's here in the states are Kylie's Parlophone, EMI era (2000-Present). Anything prior to that is not available for US market. I still long await Kylie's "Intimate And Live" DVD to be available here, but still to no avail. So yes, I was excited when this concert made its US debut. This is true Kylie nostalgia...before the bigger productions, before the bigger budgets, and before Kylie's Deconstruction and Parlophone Record era. This was when Kylie was still with PWL Records!!! The Record label that started it all!!! Thus, this is the only concert DVD available for US fans to see Kylie perform just Kylie's PWL hits. Ok, yes there was the "On The Go: Live In Japan", but that wasn't actually a live concert performance like this one is, but still good to own and watch, and Kylie only had 2 albums out at that time so not a long show. I love Kylie's old work just as much as I love Kylie's current work, so this is truly a must have for any Kylie collection!!! So my 5 star rating is for having this on DVD, available for US market, and having an hours worth of classic Kylie!!! By the way, this DVD is in DTS surround so I was a bit surprised. It is also in 5.1 and 2.0 as an option.
4922127
It's been years! So much middle school nostalgia when I hear this song. Still a good listen though. Loved it!
1677639
I tried... but I just can't. Listening to their music brings back too many fond memories, it's absolutely impossible for me to turn up my nose at NKOTB. When taken out of their late 80s context, songs like Hangin' Tough or Step by Step sound downright ridiculous and seem like nothing but ultra-saccharine bubblegum pop. But for old time fans like me, they remain enjoyable because they bring us back to a time when we, pre-teen girls, didn't have to shamefully hide our love for Joey, Jordan or Danny for fear of being mocked and ridiculed by haters the way BSB or Nsync fans had been a few years ago. NKOTB are the original pop boyband, and the aforementioned groups should be really thankful for them. The New Kids paved the way for pop craze that took place in the late 90s. And while this is reason enough for some people to hate them, I'm just grateful for all the childhood memories and the good times spent listening to NKOTB with my friends.
4491283
I went on a nostalgia trip and this was a stop on the road. Sounds the same now as it did when I was a totally different person as a teenager. It's like looking at a photo album from your past with your ears.
3990763
I bought 3 of these and they hold wonderful memories that I can remember forever .They are really lovely albums. Thank you so much. From. Jenny Paine. Brisbane Australia.
1701313
This is Kylie's 2nd album; it's a radical departure from the first one (titled simply `Kylie') which used exceedingly well-played and arranged island-inflected beats on more than half of the songs. (The other tracks had included a finely mastered assortment: a strong remake of "The Locomotion", an extremely well-done jazz-inflected R & B song, another where R & B and the island sound are melded in an uncannily expressive fashion, and so on.)

For this second CD, all that is left behind; the same writing and production team totally sells out to the idea of making a great disco album, and succeeds to a large degree in doing just that.

1. "Hand On Your Heart": Kylie's first (of many) bona fide disco excursions. Great little musical bridges popping up here and there - it really hangs it out for all to hear and see. Lyrics tell their story with punch and verve.
5++++ stars
[video on `Ultimate Kylie' DVD: 5+ stars]

2. "Wouldn't Change a Thing": similar high quality structure/form but different in almost every detail (melodic, emotional: almost mournful at times, lyrical, etc.); and maybe even better.
5+++++ stars

3. "Never Too Late": bouncy type disco tune - very colorful, emotionally upbeat - still, it tells another story, maps a situation, as perfectly as the two previous songs. The video is to die for: Kylie dancing with 1 or two terrific male dancers wearing a series of terrific costumes depicting 6 different eras, going back to the Twenties.
5+++ stars
[video 5++++ stars]

4. "Nothing to Lose": emotionally wrenching exhortation - brilliantly blistering disco track. Starts and ends with wonderful multi-part harmonies, more or less a capella.
5++++ stars

5. "Tell Tale Signs": a serious change of pace, but a good segue into this stripped-down-to-strings 30's or 40's style ballad. A showcase of Kylie's burgeoning vocal versatility.
5++++ stars

6. "My Secret Heart": stylistically similar in tone to the previous track; but this falls flat in terms of its sequence and/or its very placement/existence within the track list. Also the string articulations sound a little clumsy, like maybe they were from a synth or sampler, but not a very good patch at all. It's probably not Kylie's fault that this one doesn't quite catch fire.
3 stars at best, though probably much less - I doubt repeated listening will glean any further inspiration here.

7. "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)": lighter, emotionally upbeat, happy-melody-type disco tune. Though not quite as interesting formally or melodically as tracks 1-4 or 10; still, it perfectly produces its aimed-at emotional/lyrical affect. Reminds me a bit of CD #1's "I Should Be So Lucky", but the current song is melodically more colorful than its predecessor; and it continues to grow on you.
4 stars.

8. "Tears On My Pillow": like the majority of Kylie's covers, this is an excellent rendition.
5 stars.

9. "Heaven and Earth": is a garden-variety pop ballad - since I don't usually care for this type of thing, it would be unfair to give it a low rating. Still, its place in the sequence of songs is inopportune, bunched up against the previous song, also a ballad.
Unrated.

10. "Enjoy Yourself": the title cut brings forth another passionate, blistering disco groove (also in a minor key), and presents further intense exhortations from the singer, in tandem with her backing tracks. Undoubtedly the best non-single on the album.
5++++

It's a little sad that the bottom sort of drops out in the middle of this otherwise stellar set (at least in spots), and doesn't really get totally back on track until the extremely energized and convincing track #10.

But stay tuned for Kylie's CD #3, `Rhythm of Love', where the "team" continues their fruitful, beat-laden excursion into the high heavens of disco wonderland.
3823434
Kylie has come up with some fun and interesting songs on her latest album. I was surprised by a few of them, and I must say it's not a one listen album. You must play it a few times to really get into the groove of it, and then you're hooked. I especially love Promises because of it's uplifting beat. You have to give her credit for constantly changing and trying new sounds.  Personally I would be dissapointed if she kept making the same kind of music- but true fans know that's not her style. She keeps the music fresh on this release.  Her voice is very enticing, as heard on Loving Days.  Some have said that the music on this album is too 'European' to reach into the North American market. All I have to say to that is, a whole lot of people may miss out on new sounds and great music that is found on Body Language.  One side note- please Kylie don't remix all the songs on this album so we have to go buy another one. It's very frustrating!
4762234
I am strolling down memory lane and introducing music to a 24 year old.  This is such a fantastic album and she has not sounded as good and done any better than this album.  Every song is exceptional.  To call it a, "one hit wonder" is correct if you are referring to this album. I encourage anyone to visit or revisit this album!
4477202
You know you're at a Kylie concert when the men bare more skin than the ladies. You know it's a Kylie tour when men from all over the world bring their boyfriends along.

Trust Kylie to explore a theme to the hilt. Brawny guys in Greek tunics, gorgeous nymphs, sexy male slaves in bondage gear pulling a chariot, Kylie as Goddess Aphrodite on top of Pegasus, the flying horse and hunky Trojan warriors which had Kylie doing some ecstatic squealing and the girls fondling the men's buttocks. Without a doubt, Aphrodite Les Folies is hands down the hottest concert of 2011.

More breathtaking stunts come as Kylie rides on the back of an angel flying over the audience and the magnificent water fountain display during the encore. (I read that these did not happen in the Singapore show).

The music is very well mixed and sounds equally good on both DVD and CDs. I don't normally go for live albums but this is really great as it captures the excitement quite well. The songs flow  easily into one another and I really love the mesh up of Love At First Sight and Can't Beat The Feeling. Other surprises came in the form of a campy Eurythmics cover and a stripped down If You Don't Love Me.

YouTube had lots of footage of fans worldwide decked out in drag queen finery as well as men proposing to other men onstage. It would have been more fun if these were included in the extras.

The box set packaging is very well thought out and designed, keeping with the theme. Included is a fold out poster of the 3D film.

Just when I thought Showgirl Homecoming and KylieX2008 were the ultimate, Les Folies raises the bar. I was so excited to watch it on YouTube earlier and waited with bated breath for this. Kylie has outdone herself again! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! I can't get Aphrodite out of my head!
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O.K. I'm letting the world know...I'm 38 years old. And, according to my 8-year old daughter, born when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. Every time I wax nostalgic and spin the ALBUMS (Wow! Those are huge CD's Mom!)I once enjoyed as a youth (remember Supertramp?) my daughter recoils in horror. When I saw this CD, I knew right away that my daughter and I could both enjoy it. Combining the songs I once enjoyed with the fresh new faces of my daughters generation, I took a chance (no pun intended here)! They may not be the original, but the vocals are easy on the ear and strikingly similar! A refreshing change from your typical "bubblegum" fare. Clean lyrics - a must - and quite difficult to find in the days of Christina and Britney. Thanks A*Teens!
4762259
I grew up when these songs came out and this CD is definitely a blast from the past. I turned up the volume and memories flooded my mind. A song can put you in such a great place. That's what this CD does. It hasn't come out of my CD player since I got it.
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This is a great CD.  Kylie has a unique voice and a good ear for a hook.  It's about time someone made some good club music!  Jennifer Lopez wishes she could sound this good and self-assured.  Kylie's the real deal--no remixes needed here.  No lip synching, either. If you like good dance music, and catchy hooks, you'll love this CD.  Welcome back, Kylie--stay awhile why dontcha!
4791854
Over 2 hours of music by The Smiths and friends, it's like taking a trip back in time to the mid-eighties. "Pretty in Pink" the clean version is in this mix and that's the feel of the whole collection.  If that's what you're into, you'll like it - for the most part.  It does seem like the collection could have been cut in half and been much more enjoyable, but perhaps I'm just getting old?

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2942430
This album is like a time machine back to 2003, when I was in 10th grade.  I miss those days, this CD is the BEST, and the guys are so nice.  So glad I found this.
842881
Oh the wonderful memories these songs bring back. So glad i bought this. This came within 2 days of placing the order.
1762368
Took a stroll down memory lane and this was one of the songs I chose for my "Yesteryear" playlist. Obviously, this song is a "must have" for such a playlist. :)
1640784
Every other female artist should be very jealous of the producers that work with Kylie on this record. There is not another record out that sounds like this and if only Madonna could take a note from the people that Kylie works with, she would be able to sell albums like she used to! From start to finish "X" is awesome. The music is amazing and if you listen closely to the lyrics you will listen to Kylie's struggle while she was fighting her battle with breast cancer. Although "All I See" is a great track, the first single, without a doubt, should have been "In My Arms". I believe that if this single were to be released to radio, the states would hear Kylie loud and clear. She is performing on "Dancing with the Stars" tonight, 4/1 on ABC at 9PM EST and she will preform "All I See" and her timeless hit, "Can't Get You Out Of My Head". Other stand out tracks, "Like A Drug", Speakerphone", "Wow" and "The One" should all fair well if released to US radio. This could be her big break here in America and hopefully people will pick up this record and give it a go. You will not be disappointed.