"Aphrodite (album) Aphrodite is the eleventh studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, released on 5 July 2010 by Parlophone. Beginning in early 2009, the singer met with British singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot to begin recording sessions for a new album. Although successful at first, the sessions later became unproductive; Minogue then began working with British electronic music producer Stuart Price, who became the executive producer of the album. The two collaborated with various producers and writers on the album, including Jake Shears, Calvin Harris, Sebastian Ingrosso and Pascal Gabriel. ""Aphrodite"" follows a musical approach largely similar to Minogue's previous albums"
"""Aphrodite"" debuted at number one on UK Albums chart, selling 79,000 copies on the chart date of 17 July 2010. The same feat had been accomplished by Minogue's debut studio album ""Kylie"" (1988) during the same week 22 years prior. ""Aphrodite"" was Minogue's fourth studio album to peak at number one in the region, after ""Kylie"", ""Enjoy Yourself"" (1989), and ""Fever"", and her tenth studio album to chart within the top 10. The album spent one week at number one and a total of 29 weeks in the top 40 of the chart. In April 2011, ""Aphrodite"" was certified platinum"
"Albums of the Year"" list, with critic Robbie Daw writing that ""hooking up with producer Stuart Price turned out to be the perfect way for Kylie to give her already impressive career a fresh jolt"" and that """"Aphrodite"" pretty much was my Summer 2010"". Minogue finished at number 40 on music website Last.fm's ""Best of 2010"" list, which is compiled on the basis of amount of ""scrobbles"" an album gets on the site. At the 2011 Virgin Media Music Awards, ""Aphrodite"" was voted the ""Best Album"" by British music fans. The lead single ""All the Lovers"" also received an award,"
"being voted ""Best Single"". At the 2011 Brit Awards, Minogue received her eighth nomination for ""Best International Female Solo Artist"". In 2015, ""Aphrodite"" was ranked tenth on ""The 99 Greatest Dance Albums of All Time"" by ""Vice"" magazine. On the chart date of 18 July 2010, ""Aphrodite"" debuted and peaked at number two on the Australian Albums chart; it stayed in the position for three weeks. It spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart, and by 2011, ""Aphrodite"" had been certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments of 70,000 units. In the United Kingdom,"
"from ""Aphrodite"" to peak atop the chart. No official music video for the single was commissioned, although a lyric video for a remixed version of the song by Pete Hammond was released. ""Aphrodite"" was released in Australia on 2 July 2010 in digital download, standard CD, and vinyl formats. In the United Kingdom, it was released on 5 July 2010. A special ""Experience Edition"" CD, which contains a 28 page booklet, unseen footage from Minogue's 2009 For You, for Me tour, behind the scenes footage of the promotional photo and video shoots of the album, an exclusive interview, and a"
"wore a Classical Greece-inspired costume, designed by Italian designer duo Dolce and Gabbana, which consisted of a white corseted dress, golden ""gladiator"" sandals, and a headpiece with feathers attached to the ears. Her appearance resembled that of a ""winged messenger"". Hannah Spencer from Contactmusic.com reviewed the performance positively and praised Minogue's confident vocals, saying that ""the opening track of Kylie's show proves that the 43-year old is well and truly back for more with distinctive yet secure vocals"". Aphrodite (song) ""Aphrodite"" is a song by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue, taken from her eleventh studio album of the same name"
"released on 1 December 2010. Musically, ""Aphrodite"" is a nineties-influenced dance-pop song which features a ""foot-stomping"" beat and ""military drummed"" instrumentation, similar to that of a marching band. Stuart Price likened the song to Janet Jackson for its ""‘Rhythm Nation’-esque qualities."" The song is penned like a dance anthem through which Minogue ""brags"" about her sexual prowess; she warns that she is not a person meant to be confronted and angered, as heard in the lines ""I'm fierce and I'm feeling mighty/Don't you mess with me, you don't wanna fight me"". Critically, the song was acclaimed by music critics. Ian"
"debut to her 2010 album project ""Aphrodite"". Upon its release, the compilation was well received by most music critics, many praising the later releases of Minogue's catalog, while it was criticized for not including most of her hit songs from the initial phase of her career. It peaked at number eleven in the United Kingdom, while charting inside the top forty in the Czech Republic, Ireland, Scotland and Spain. ""The Best of Kylie Minogue"" is the first major greatest hits album by Minogue since her 2004 ""Ultimate Kylie"" album. During 2012, Minogue had celebrated her twenty-fifth anniversary of her record"
"and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number one on the UK Albums chart, earning Minogue the Guinness World Record for achieving the most consecutive decades with top five albums in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry certified ""Aphrodite"" platinum. The album also achieved strong charting internationally, reaching the top-five in countries like Belgium, France, Greece, Spain and Switzerland. It became Minogue's second highest-charting album in the United States by peaking at number 19 on the ""Billboard"" 200 chart. Four singles were released from ""Aphrodite"". Its lead single"
"was met with critical acclaim by most music critics, many of whom noted it to be one of the album's strongest tracks. Even though the song was not released as a single, it managed to peak at number six on the Ultratip chart in Belgium, and at number 25 on the Belgian Airplay chart. ""Aphrodite"" was a part of the setlist for Minogue's in 2011, which was launched to promote its parent album. The song was performed as the concert tour's opening track. ""Aphrodite"" was written and produced by British singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot and her husband Andy Chatterley. The song"
"placement as the closing track was appreciated by critics. Four singles were released to promote ""Aphrodite"". ""All the Lovers"" was released as its lead single in June 2010. Explaining her decision to release it as the lead single, Minogue said that ""as I was recording it I knew that ""All The Lovers"" had to be the first single; it sums up the euphoria of the album perfectly. It gives me goose-bumps, so I'm really excited to hear what everyone thinks of it"". Commercially, ""All the Lovers"" performed well, particularly in Europe. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles"
"because she felt it lacked new and diverse material from Minogue's previous efforts; she summed up by saying that ""Criticising Kylie feels like swearing at the Dalai Lama, but this is a princess that needs a slight prod"". In 2010, ""Aphrodite"" was nominated for ""Best Pop Release"" at the ARIA Music Awards, but lost to Sia Furler's ""We Are Born""; Minogue was nominated for ""Best Female Artist"", but lost to Megan Washington. AllMusic included ""Aphrodite"" on their list of ""Favorite Pop Albums of 2010"" year-end list. Idolator included the album on their list of ""10 Out of '10: Idolator's Favorite"
"in her native country Australia after it debuted at number one on the Australian Albums chart. In the United Kingdom, the album entered and peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart and was eventually certified platinum. Critical reception towards ""X"" was generally favourable, although many critics felt that it lacked introspection from Minogue's side due to its lack of consistency and high amount of ""filler"" tracks. In retrospect, critics argued that the album did not serve as a worthy comeback for Minogue. In July 2010, Minogue released the highly anticipated ""Aphrodite"". Achieving positive commentary from many music critics,"
"critics, ""Aphrodite"" received an average score of 67 based on 21 reviews, indicating ""generally favorable reviews"". Ben Norman from About.com appreciated Price's production, noting ""Aphrodite"" to be more consistent than ""X"". Although the critic mentioned that the songs do not provide the ""immediate appeal"", like those in ""X"" did, he labelled ""Aphrodite"" ""another knockout hit album"" from Minogue and the ""Do Not Miss album of 2010"". Tim Sendra from AllMusic commended Minogue's choice of collaborators and producers, commenting that the album is the ""work of someone who knows exactly what her skills are and who to hire to help showcase"
"was included in the track list of Minogue's eleventh studio album of the same name, which was released on 5 July 2010. Pallot and Chatterley also collaborated with Minogue on the song ""Better than Today"", which was released as the third single off the album. Pallot commented about working with Minogue, saying that ""I feel very lucky that I've fallen on my feet like this. She's really accommodating and lovely and approachable and normal."" ""Aphrodite"" was also included on Minogue's seventh extended play ""A Christmas Gift"" alongside the songs ""Can't Beat the Feeling"" and ""Santa Baby"". The extended play was"
"Aphrodite (musician) Gavin King, better known by his stage name Aphrodite, is a UK jungle and drum and bass DJ/producer on the Urban Takeover label. Also known as A Zone or DJ Aphro, he contributed to and influenced the genre's styles and techniques. He was born and raised in Aberystwyth, and moved to London with his family as a toddler. He studied computer science. DJ Aphrodite is behind Aphrodite Recordings which was inspired by a club he ran in 1988 called 'Aphrodite'. His debut album was a self-titled effort under V2 Recordings, released on 1 September 2000. The follow-up was"
"is Laura Marling. Other successful acts have been Ed Sheeran, George Ezra, Jake Bugg, Johnny Flynn, Noah and the Whale, Bon Iver, Ben Howard, and Alessi's Ark. English female soul singer Adele attained considerable popularity in Europe, Australia and United States in the early 2010s, where she had several number 1 hits during 2011 and 2015. Contemporary R&B, as well as classic soul, have defined much of the UK's mainstream music in the early to mid-2010s. Notable artists who encompass this sound include Jessie J and Adele. As with previous decades, pop has enjoyed chart domination, with popular instrumentalists, such"
"them to perfection"". ""Aphrodite"" debuted at number-one in the United Kingdom, exactly twenty two years after her first number one hit in the United Kingdom. The album's lead single, ""All the Lovers,"" was a success and became her thirty-third top ten single in the United Kingdom, though subsequent singles from the album, ""Get Outta My Way"", ""Better than Today"", and ""Put Your Hands Up"", failed to reach the top ten of the UK Singles Chart. However, all the singles released from the album have topped the US ""Billboard"" Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Minogue recorded a duet with synthpop duo"
"amount of ""filler"" tracks. In retrospect, critics argued that the album did not serve as a worthy comeback for Minogue. Soon, Minogue began working on her eleventh studio album ""Aphrodite"". The initial recording sessions began in April 2009 when Minogue met with British singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot, with whom she readied the track ""Better than Today"". Its live instrumentation, along with the fact that ""X"" had been burdened by contributions from too many producers, prompted Minogue's record label Parlophone to decide on a more natural and less convoluted production style for ""Aphrodite"". Later sessions with Pallot proved to be less successful,"
"kept out by poor sales in Northern Ireland. ABBA have reached the top spot in four ""consecutive"" decades, though this was with the same album (""Gold"") in the 1990s and the 2000s. For solo artists, Elvis Presley has scored UK number-one albums in five different decades (the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 2000s and 2010s). In 1993, Cliff Richard became the first male solo artist to score UK number-one albums in four ""consecutive"" decades (the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s). In 2010, Kylie Minogue became the first female solo artist to have UK number-one albums in four consecutive decades (the 1980s, 1990s,"
"track"" nonetheless. Tim Sendra from AllMusic described the song as a ""thumping"" track which contributes ""some sass"" to the album and picked it as a highlight. Priya Elan from ""NME"" mentioned the song as a highlight on the album too. Robbie Daw from Idolator felt that the song would have been a better choice to release as a single rather than ""Better than Today"". ""Aphrodite"" debuted at number 42 on the Ultratip chart in the Dutch-speaking Flanders region of Belgium, on 12 February 2011. On 26 March, it reached its peak and final position on the chart at number six,"
"weeks in the top 100. Kryder Chris Knight (born London, England), better known by his stage name Kryder (formerly ""Knight Ryder""), is an English DJ and record producer. He is best known for his original track Aphrodite released on Axtone Records and his remix of Kölsch ft Troels Abrahamsen 'All That Matters' both of which reached No.1's in the Beatport Top 100 chart. He is also the owner of three record labels; Sosumi Records, Cartel Records, which is a collaboration with fellow DJ & producer Tom Staar, and Kryteria Records. Many of his other singles also experienced great success: ""Treasured"
"a sheer, white floor-length gown with the same silver heels. She then went on to perform the song at the annual ""Royal Variety Performance"" on 10 December 2010. Minogue and Gary Barlow got the chance to greet Prince Charles and Camilla at the London Palladium, where the event was held. At the end of 2010, she performed a big band version of the song at Jools Holland's annual ""Hootenanny"". Source: Better than Today ""Better than Today"" is a song recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her eleventh studio album, ""Aphrodite"" (2010). The track was originally written and produced by"
"of number ones on this chart by Minogue to 8, including 5 consecutive releases. In addition to that, it means all of the singles released from her ""Aphrodite"" album have achieved a number one spot on this chart, a first for Minogue. ""Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)"" was performed as last song on the set list before the encores in all the legs of Minogue's Aphrodite World Tour. A live version of this song recorded at The London O2 Arena was released in the single's first digital bundle. There is no official music video for the song,"
"released as the first single from Minogue's eleventh studio album, ""Aphrodite"", it peaked at number three in the UK. Stilwell and Eliot also contributed to Will Young's fifth studio album, ""Echoes"", released in 2011. Six songs co-written with Young are featured on ""Echoes"", including the lead single, ""Jealousy""; also appearing on the album is a cover of their 2009 single ""Come On"". Kish Mauve worked with Sophie Ellis-Bextor on tracks to feature on her fourth studio album, ""Make a Scene"" (2011), but none of these tracks made the final cut. Jim Eliot worked with Ladyhawke and Rosie and the Goldbug"
"the album ""Aphrodite"" on that chart. ""Better than Today"" received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. They applauded the dance-oriented lyrics, comparing the track's composition to Minogue's works in the early 1990s on ""Rhythm of Love"" and the songs of the Scissor Sisters. Many critics praised the song as a part of the album, but did not believe it was strong as an independent single. An accompanying music video, directed by Minogue and her tour staff, was released on 19 November 2010. The video reflected the fashion and choreography of the performances done during her 2009 For You, For Me"
"achievement Adele became the first female British solo singer in the history of the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 to have two number ones from the same album. In July 2011, it became the first single of the decade to sell a million units in the UK and it was certified 3× Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), as well as being certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US. As of 2018, Someone Like You has sold over 17 million copies worldwide making it one of the best-selling digital single of all-time. An accompanying"
"George Ezra, Ella Henderson and Ben Howard have all claimed their first number 1 album. ""Rather Be"" by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne, ""Happy"" by Pharrell Williams and ""All About That Bass"" by Meghan Trainor have all spent the most weeks at number 1 in the singles chart with four and ""x"" by Ed Sheeran has spent the most weeks at number 1 in the albums chart with eleven. ""Happy"" by Pharrell Williams became the first song released in the 2010s to be certified triple platinum based on sales of more than 1.55 million and 25 million streams by July."
"in 2010. Based on having the largest airplay and sales in the US, Muse were named the Billboard Alternative and Rock artist for 2010. In 2011 albums by British artists totaled 1 in 8 of all albums sold in North America. This represented a 25% jump from 2010 and according to the British Phonographic Industry trade organization this was believed to represent the largest market share there since the Second British Invasion of the 1980s. 30 albums by British artists sold over 100,000 copies. During one week that year from three British artists, Adele, Mumford & Sons and Marsha Ambrosius,"
"Singles Chart on October 31, 2010, with 126,000 copies sold. Cheryl Cole debuted at number one with ""Promise This"", selling 157,000 copies, and Cole and Rihanna had the highest and second-highest debut sales figures of the year. The song, Rihanna's sixth number-two song on the UK Singles Chart, rose to number one the next week for two consecutive weeks. It was Rihanna's fourth UK number-one single, following ""Umbrella"" (2007), ""Take a Bow"" (2008) and ""Run This Town"" (2009). By December 2011 ""Only Girl (In the World)"" was the 108th song to sell more than a million copies in the United"
"Kryder Chris Knight (born London, England), better known by his stage name Kryder (formerly ""Knight Ryder""), is an English DJ and record producer. He is best known for his original track Aphrodite released on Axtone Records and his remix of Kölsch ft Troels Abrahamsen 'All That Matters' both of which reached No.1's in the Beatport Top 100 chart. He is also the owner of three record labels; Sosumi Records, Cartel Records, which is a collaboration with fellow DJ & producer Tom Staar, and Kryteria Records. Many of his other singles also experienced great success: ""Treasured Soul"" and ""Jericho"" figured many"
"album include Scottish disc jockey Calvin Harris, Swedish disc jockey Sebastian Ingrosso and Belgian musician Pascal Gabriel. Billed by her record label Parlophone as her comeback album, ""Aphrodite"" is a celebration of Minogue's ""dance-floor roots"", and is primarily a dance-pop and disco album. Its title alludes to the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. ""All the Lovers"", one of the last tracks to be recorded for the album, is a ""squiggly"" electropop-influenced disco song written by Jim Eliot and Mima Stilwell, who had previously collaborated with Minogue on ""2 Hearts"", the lead single from ""X"". It is similar"
"with Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen culminated in ""Aphrodite"", which reached the second position in German and Spanish official charts, Austrian and Turkish iTunes charts. In February 2017, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Sananda Maitreya's (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby) hit ""Sign Your Name"", she presented her version of the song at YUNA Music Awards. Produced by the English producer Stuart Epps the single became a huge hit in Italy. In July 2017 the album ""Timeless"" was released. Besides ""Timeless"" & ""Aphrodite"", ""Make Me Feel"" & ""On My List"" did very well in European charts. ""Make Me Feel"" was No.1 in"