"Kiss Me Once" is the twelfth studio album by Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue. Released on 14 March 2014 by Parlophone and Warner Bros. Records, the album represents a period of transition for Minogue, parting ways with long-term manager Terry Blamey and joining Roc Nation management.
Renowned for her pop and dance pop style songs, Minogue worked with a variety of producers and writers on this album, including Pharrell Williams, Greg Kurstin, Metrophonic, and Sia, who also serves as an executive producer. The album journeys across different genres such as disco, electropop, and dance-pop.
"Kiss Me Once" debuted on various charts worldwide, reaching the number one spot in Australia and number two in the UK. The album was also praised by music critics, with many complementing Minogue's charisma and overall production of the album, though some felt it didn't innovate as much musically as expected.
Singles from the album included "Into the Blue" and "I Was Gonna Cancel." "Into the Blue" was released in January 2014 and reached the top ten in the UK and Australia, while "I Was Gonna Cancel" was produced by Pharrell Williams and was generally well received.
While not straying far from Minogue's musical roots, Kiss Me Once was seen as a confident return to the music scene, showcasing Minogue's distinct vocal styles and further solidifying her status as a pop music icon.
