Tension [Transparent Green Vinyl with Alternate Cover Art] [B&N Exclusive]

by Kylie Minogue

Overview

Going two-for-two with early-2020s knockouts, global dancefloor queen Kylie Minogue moves the party from the shiny mirrorball disco to the sweaty, neon-lit club on the flawless Tension. Breaking that titular seal, this set is custom-made for living in the moment and embracing cathartic release, providing 11 laser-focused opportunities for sheer exhilaration. Taking additional cues from Fever and Aphrodite, Tension focuses on the light and happiness found through dance, proving once again that Minogue is peerless when it comes to unassuming crowd-pleasers, heard most explicitly on the surprise 2023 hit "Padam Padam." Carried by her catchiest chorus in decades, the unstoppable earworm pops through woozy production as a hypnotic groove throbs beneath the surface. She purrs that "I'll be in your head all weekend," and that's only partially true: like her defining 2001 single, listeners won't soon be able to get "Padam Padam" out of their heads. From there, Tension doesn't relent. The encouraging uplift of "Hold On to Now" sparkles like "All the Lovers," building to a joyous chorus atop intergalactic synths and subtle New Order-esque guitar noodling. The funky, bass-laden "One More Time," the playful Doja Cat-meets-Dua Lipa "Hands," and the saxophone-infused "Green Light" keep a platformed heel on the Disco dancefloor, as '80s-inspired bops like "Things We Do for Love" and the unfolding "You Still Get Me High" shift gears to hyperspeed with urgent singalong choruses, decade-appropriate synths, and dramatic sax breaks. On-trend, Tension lands in the '90s, updating that familiar house sound for the 2020s on the sensual title track (with another chorus for the ages) and the ballroom-ready "10 Out of 10" produced by Oliver Heldens. Even the heartwarming closer "Story" maintains the energy without sacrificing emotion, a swelling love letter to herself and her loyal fans that pushes Minogue's voice to joyous new heights. Much like Disco, Tension is a master class in pop wizardry and escapist bliss. Releasing an album this expertly crafted and stunning in her fifth decade in the business is an absolute wonder to behold. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	09/22/2023
Label:	Barnes & Noble
UPC:	4050538927894
Rank:	1552

Tracks

1. Padam Padam
2. Hold On To Now
3. Things We Do For Love
4. Tension
5. One More Time
6. You Still Get Me High
7. Hands
8. Green Light
9. Vegas High
10. 10 Out Of 10
11. Story

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kylie Minogue   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Oliver Heldens   Primary Artist,Bass,Bells,Brass,Drums,Hi Hat,Vocals,Vocoder,Clapping,Fx Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer,Featured Artist
Richard "Biff" Stannard   Keyboards,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Carl Ryden   Drums,Keyboards
Ruby Spiro   Vocals (Background)
Martin Bijelic   Bass,Bells,Brass,Drums,Hi Hat,Vocals,Vocoder,Clapping,Fx Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer
Daniel Davidsen   Bass,Drums,Guitar,Keyboards
Jon Green   Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Ina Wroldsen   Vocals
Mich Hansen   Percussion
Peter Wallevik   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Maegan Cottone   Vocals (Background)
Thomas Edinger   Saxophone
Lewis Daniel   Vocals
Kasper Larsen   Bass,Drums,Keyboards
James Abrahart   Vocals (Background)
Natalie Maddix   Choir Director
Duck Blackwell   Bass,Drums,Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Jonny Bird   Guitar
Laura Leon   Vocals
Ryan Ashley   Vocals (Background)
House Gospel Choir   Choir/Chorus
Monique Meade   Vocals
Cartell Green-Brown   Vocals
Peter Rycroft   Keyboards
Liza Marie Jennings   Vocals
Laura Davie   Vocals
Christian Jamieson Idos   Vocals
Leanna Leid   Vocals
Elizabeth Loughrey   Vocals (Background)
Karen Poole   Vocals (Background)
Cleo Miller-Stewart   Vocals
Ms Marinade   Rap,Vocals

Technical Credits

Kenny Gamble   Composer
Cutfather   Producer
Richard "Biff" Stannard   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Carl Ryden   Composer,Engineer,Musician,Producer
Kylie Minogue   Composer,Vocal Engineer
Leon Huff   Composer
Guy Massey   Mixing,Engineer
Dick Beetham   Engineer,Mastering
Ruby Spiro   Composer
Martin Bijelic   Effects,Arranger,Producer,Programming,Drum Effects,Additional Production
Daniel Davidsen   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Jon Green   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Sarah Hudson   Composer
Jamie Nelson   A&R
Ina Wroldsen   Composer
Mich Hansen   Composer
Peter Wallevik   Composer
Maegan Cottone   Composer
Sky Adams   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Kasper Larsen   Composer,Engineer
Camille Purcell   Composer
Serge Courtois   Mixing,Engineer
James Abrahart   Composer
Natalie Maddix   Vocal Arrangement
Duck Blackwell   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Vocal Engineer,Vocal Producer
Jonny Bird   Engineer
Oliver Heldens   Mixing,Effects,Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Drum Effects,Additional Production
Ryan Ashley   Composer,Vocal Producer
Liana Banks   Composer
Jackson Foote   Composer,Producer
Gez O'Connell   Composer
Haris Nukem   Photography
Peter Rycroft   Composer,Engineer
Anya Jones   Composer
Lostboy   Producer
Liza Marie Jennings   Vocal Arrangement
PhD   Engineer,Producer
Karen Poole   Composer
KayAndMusic   Producer
Lianna Banks   Composer