X (Kylie Minogue album) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids X
Studio album by Kylie Minogue
Released	21 November 2007 (2007-11-21)
Recorded	July 2006 – August 2007
Studio	Jonas Jeberg's studio (Copenhagen) Magnetic (Ibiza) EMI Publishing (London) Metropolis (London) Olympic (London) Sleeper (London) Stanley House (London) Echo (Los Angeles) Murlyn (Stockholm)
Genre	Dance-pop electronica
Length	45:12
Label	Parlophone
Producer	Bloodshy & Avant Guy Chambers Cutfather Cathy Dennis Freemasons Calvin Harris Jonas Jeberg Kish Mauve Greg Kurstin Karen Poole Matt Prisne Richard "Biff" Stannard Eg White
Kylie Minogue chronology
Confide in Me: The Irresistible Kylie (2007) X (2007) Boombox (2008)
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X is the tenth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was first released in Japan on November 21, 2007. After that, it came out in Australia and the United Kingdom. Later, it was released in the United States in April 2008.

Kylie started working on the album in July 2006. This was after she had been recovering from a serious health challenge. She finished her "Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour" in late 2006. Then, she went back to the studio to complete the album. Many talented producers helped her, including Bloodshy & Avant and Calvin Harris.

X is a dance-pop and electronica album. Music critics liked the way the album was produced. However, some felt the songs were not always consistent. The album did very well commercially. It reached number one on the Australian Albums Chart. It also peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart. The album made it into the top 20 in many other countries too.

Five singles were released from X. The first single, "2 Hearts", was very popular. It reached the top 10 in Australia, Spain, and the UK. Other popular singles included "Wow" and "In My Arms". Kylie promoted X with her "KylieX2008" concert tour. This tour took her all over the world. The album has sold over one million copies globally.

Making the Album: A Fresh Start

In 2004, Kylie Minogue released her second major collection of hit songs, Ultimate Kylie. This album was very successful. In May 2005, while on tour, Kylie faced a serious health challenge. She had to cancel her concerts to get treatment.

After her recovery, Kylie was worried about singing again. She wondered if she could perform so soon. But she decided to go back to the studio in July 2006. She felt happy to be making music again. She was not under pressure to finish the album quickly.

Kylie said she felt more inspired than ever before. Once her tour ended in January 2007, she returned to the studio. Finishing the album was a personal goal for her. She wanted to test herself and express her feelings through music.

X was the first album Kylie had truly prepared for. She had spent a year and a half working on it. She recorded more than 40 songs for the album. Finishing X was a huge relief for Kylie. She felt ready for new challenges.

Album Themes and Kylie's Voice

"The One" has a reference to Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam (c. 1508–1512) in the lyrics.

Kylie described X as a fun and positive pop album. She said it was "much more of a celebration." Some songs, like "Stars," "No More Rain," and "Cosmic," were inspired by her health journey.

In "No More Rain," Kylie sings about the universe. She also dreams about returning to the stage. "Stars" talks about the meaning of life. It encourages listeners to find joy every day. "Cosmic" lists things Kylie wants to do, like writing a song called "Cosmic."

Kylie said she wrote these songs to stay positive. They were also a thank you for the support she received. She did not want the album to be all about her health. She wanted it to be a celebration of life and music.

Critics noticed Kylie's high-pitched and light voice on X. Some thought her voice matched the energetic feel of the songs. Her voice was sometimes changed with electronic effects. This made her sound unique and modern.

Promoting the Album

Minogue and her dancers performing album single "In My Arms" during one of the dates of the KylieX2008 tour

To promote X, Kylie appeared on a TV show called The Kylie Show. It aired in November 2007. She performed songs from her new album and older hits. She also did funny skits with her sister Dannii.

Kylie also visited many TV shows in the US. On March 31, 2008, she was interviewed on the Today show. The next day, she performed "All I See" on Dancing with the Stars. This was her first US TV performance in five years. Over 17 million people watched it!

To further promote the album, Kylie announced her "KylieX2008" concert tour. It started in May 2008 and ended in December. The tour traveled across Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. It was her most expensive tour at the time.

The "KylieX2008" tour was a huge success. It earned $70,000,000 from ticket sales. A DVD of the tour was released in December 2008.

Album Singles

Minogue performing the album's lead single, "2 Hearts", during the KylieX2008 tour

"2 Hearts" was the first single from X. It was released in October 2007. The music video for "2 Hearts" showed Kylie singing on stage with a band. She had a look similar to Marilyn Monroe.

"2 Hearts" became a number-one hit in Australia. It was her first number-one song there since "Slow" in 2003. In the UK, it reached number four on the charts.

The next two singles, "Wow" and "In My Arms", came out around the same time. "In My Arms" was released in Europe in February 2008. "Wow" was released in the UK and Australia two days later. Both songs had music videos showing Kylie dancing in a futuristic setting. Both singles reached the top 10 in the UK.

"All I See" was released as the main single in the US in March. It even had a version with rapper Mims. The music video for "All I See" was filmed during tour rehearsals. "The One" was the fifth and final single. It was released digitally in July.

Awards and Nominations

X was praised as one of the best dance-pop albums of 2008. At the 2008 Brit Awards, Kylie was nominated for two awards. She won "International Female Solo Artist." She was also nominated for "Best International Album" for X.

At the 22nd ARIA Music Awards, X received two nominations. These were for "Best Female Artist" and "Best Pop Release." In the United States, Kylie received a Grammy nomination for "Best Dance/Electronic Album." This was her fifth Grammy nomination overall.

Track Listing

Notes

• "Sensitized" uses a sample from "Bonnie and Clyde". This song was written by Serge Gainsbourg.
• "All I See" includes parts of "Outstanding". This song was written by Raymond Calhoun.
• The Chinese version of the album is different. It replaces "In My Arms" with a version featuring Jolin Tsai. It also removes "Like a ...", "Speakerphone", and "Nu-di-ty" due to censorship.

Chart Performance

X was a popular album around the world. Here's how it performed on some music charts:

Images for kids

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  Kylie Minogue's album cover for X.

In Spanish: X (álbum de Kylie Minogue) para niños

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