Kylie Minogue: The Definitive Ranking 2024

150. “SOMETIME SAMURAI” (2005)
Towa Tei featuring Kylie Minogue

Originally conceived with Towa Tei alongside “GBI” in the late-90’s, “Sometime Samurai” was dusted off years later and finally had its moment. It’s an interesting earworm of a song for sure, but it pales in comparison to their other collaboration.

149. “SURRENDER” (1994)

Despite the assumed implications of signing with indie dance label Deconstruction in the early-1990s, Kylie’s debut album with them was a sharp dichotomy between club bangers and tender moments. The funk-lite of “Surrender” falls into the latter category, but definitely helps enough to bridge the two sides together. She always slays this kind of sensuality too.

148. “LOOK MY WAY” (1988)

Built off an incredible sample of the Whispers’ “Rock Steady,” this deep cut from Kylie’s debut album is one of the best from her brief 80s era. It’s next to impossible not to get sucked into this groove and effortless hook.

147. “FRAGILE” (2001)

There needed to be something that cut through all the dancy moments on Fever, and “Fragile” really does the job perfectly. Her delicate, ethereal vocals really stand out to sell the song. One of my favs, personally, but there may have been a better choice out there.

146. “ALL I SEE” (2007)

The single-status this song has is a choice, but no shade to “All I See.” Leaning ever-so-slightly towards R&B, the midtempo track was thought to work well in US at the time (wrong,) but it’s genuinely one of the best moments on X. Really thoughtful production, and it’s so easy to get stuck in your head.

145. “WE KNOW THE MEANING OF LOVE” (1990)

This would have made a better A-Side than “Tears On My Pillow.” Great little song that didn’t need to be wasted as a b-side.

144. “DANCE ALONE” (2024)
Sia and Kylie Minogue

I mean, c’mon, there was no way this wasn’t gonna be good. It’s almost exactly what you’d expect and want it to be as a collab between these two artists.

143. “BLACK AND WHITE” (2015)
Kylie + Garibay featuring Shaggy

Take Shaggy out of this and it cracks the top-100, easy. This would have been more interesting with more parts from Kylie instead of his contributions, but the song is incredible either way.

142. “GOLDEN” (2018)

The title track Kylie’s 14th studio album really is the cornerstone of the project, musically speaking. It’s really a beautiful, uplifting track with a really well-executed chorus; if anything, it fails to excite like some other moments.

141. “MAGNETIC ELECTRIC” (2007)

If there was one criticism of the X album, it was a lack of cohesion. “Magnetic Electric,” relegated to digital bonus track status, would have been an amazing inclusion – if not a focal point.

140. “BEAUTIFUL” (2014)
Enrique Iglesias and Kylie Minogue

The production saves this otherwise boring song. It’s actually kind of hard not to get sucked into it. It builds gently, but the payoff is bigger each time. Chills.

139. “OBSESSION” (2003)

A perfect example of the sleek electropop that Body Language never gets its due for serving. “Obsession” felt like filler at the time, but listening back this is an incredible song that needs more credit.

138. “PASSWORD” (2000)

I still think one of the coolest musical Easter eggs was having manually rewinding past the first track to get to the bonus track. The disco-tinged, psychedelic “Password” is a cool facet of her catalog for that reason, but what a fun song on its own. Really quintessential Kylie Minogue.

137. “A LIFETIME TO REPAIR” (2018)

This was the Golden song she really went for it with whole country thing. A clear standout of the album, it’s really because of how much she lets her charisma (and just a touch of sarcasm) come through.

136. “DO YOU DARE?” (1992)

Released as the b-side to “Give Me Just A Little More Time,” this high-nrg banger is a perfect foil to the pop perfectionism reflected on the charts. There are only remixes of “Do You Dare?” all featuring sparse vocals from Kylie herself, yet it’s one of the best Club Kylie moments of the 1990s.

135. “VEGAS HIGH” (2023)

Maybe “Vegas High” would get a bump if it didn’t feel like such an advert for her Las Vegas residency. Still, the song delivers the excessive explosion of bliss you’d hope for.

134. “RADIO ON” (2018)

Anybody who uses music for salvation can relate to this song. No need to for elaborate metaphors or overproduction; sometimes you just need a song you can sing/cry to, and “Radio On” is one of her best offerings for that.

133. “HANDS” (2023)

“Hands” Stans Rise! This is one of those songs you just can’t overthink, because damnit is it fun. So catchy, her little raps are cute af, and what a great compact little arrangement. This could’ve been cringe, but it’s endearing.

132. “CAN’T STOP WRITING SONGS ABOUT YOU” (2021)
Kylie Minogue featuring Gloria Gaynor

I mean two icons of various generations of disco on one track is always going to be a thing at which to marvel. A laidback, groovy bass vibe might not have been expected with the “I Will Survive” legend on board, but that’s truly for the best.

131. “ILLUSION” (2010)

This was a real goddess moment on Aphrodite. She is so effortless in creating an atmosphere that the simplest of songs can pack such big punches. And holy shit did “Illusion” completely come to life on tour.

130. “WHITE DIAMOND” (2017)

It’s criminal that 15 years later, the only studio version of “White Diamond” we have to rank is the ballad version. Yes, this is good, but the full dance pop experience that was debuted on the Showgirl Homecoming tour was the experience we all (including the song itself) deserved to have.

129. “GOLDEN BOY” (2014)

Released on an exclusive 7″ for Record Store Day, “Golden Boy” appeared during one of Kylie’s most prolific/experimental eras (even if her current album didn’t fully reflect it.) This is a special song that maybe is best served as a hidden gem in her catalog.

128. “PUT YOUR HANDS UP (IF YOU FEEL LOVE) (2010)

If this isn’t one of the most obvious songs in her repertoire. Luckily, it’s also really obviously Kylie. This fit the Aphrodite concept, both in theme and sound, flawlessly…it’s just kinda predictable. The authentically-80s Pete Hammond Remix is iconic iconic iconic, though.

127. “ALWAYS FIND THE TIME” (1990)

Built around an incredible sample of the Mary Jane Girls’ “Candy Man,” this Rhythm Of Love cut is a banger to the core. The call-and-response chorus is just not used enough anymore!

126. “LES SEX” (2014)

This is honestly the most scandalous song in her catalog – “Take two of these and meet me in the shadows” ?!?! No wonder her fans (yes this is pointed) really took to this one. It’s maybe quirky more than sexy, but a little wink and a nod is the whole point.

125. “B.P.M.” (2004)

Backing the immortal “I Believe In You,” this club-anthem-that-never-was has gotten tragically lost in time.

124. “CLOSER” (2010)

This is such a little pack of dynamite. Easily one of her most lush builds to a climax ever, and her heavenly vocals really carry us to it. “Closer” impressively accomplishes what some 5-minute songs do in 3, but this maybe deserved the whole experience.

123. “SPARKS” (2014)

One of the last known sightings of a true b-side, “Sparks” is a sincerely great track. Kylie’s vocals really, really reach their peak, but it all brilliantly bobs and weaves through the insane beat. Really awesome song, sorry you can’t listen to it!

122. “CRYSTALLIZE” (2014)

Released as a stand-alone single to raise charity funds for cancer, “Crystallize” ended up standing out better than the Kiss Me Once album project running concurrently. It’s a short and sweet dance pop anthem that screams Kylie in every way.

121. “HEAVENLY BODY” (2023)

Wow, this is an incredible song. Who knows if it would have been fit on the main Tension album, but damn is it super buried for the time being. What a gorgeous, ethereal build to climax “Heavenly Body” is.

120. “PLEASE STAY” (2000)

Released as the fourth single from the Light Years, the Latin inspired “Please Stay” was actually a hit. But at a time when every single thing Kylie Minogue did was a hit, this one feels like it fell through the cracks. It’s a really necessary piece of the camp mosaic of a parent album to which it belongs, though.

119. “WAIT” (2014)
Kylie + Garibay

The Sleepwalker EP, released in collaboration with Fernando Garibay exclusively via SoundCloud is one of Kylie’s greatest musical achievements. “Wait” teases itself as counterintuitive, but it is one fucking earworm melody after another.

118. “LOVE AFFAIR” (2001)

There are many a Kylie fan who would have demanded “Love Affair” become the 5th Fever single back in the day (raises hand.) Maybe a wise choice to leave it on the album in hindsight, but damnit if it isn’t pure bliss!

117. “REALLY DON’T LIKE U”
Tove Lo featuring Kylie Minogue

Kylie blessing the next generation of pop star is always a sight to behold. This Tove Lo collaboration is one of her best, and a pseudo-iconic experience for a certain subset of gays-and-the-like.

116. “RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW” (1991)

Where as Kylie was audibly bursting at the seams to take on the clubs, her Let’s Get To It LP was mostly bogged down with ballads and new jack swings-and-misses. The euphoric dance pop of “Right Here, Right Now” cuts the tension gloriously.

115. “AFTER DARK” (2003)

The laidback, funky finale of Body Language deserves better. “After Dark” is sexy, it’s groovy, it’s infectious! The track perfectly wraps a bow around the rest of the album, but it certainly stands on its own.

114. “RHYTHM OF LOVE” (1990)

The title track to Kylie’s breakthrough third album is a herald! Pop perfection without any pretense, and it comes out sounding like a bona fide anthem.

113. “STILL STANDING” (2003)

“Still Standing” and its sleek electro groove is such an effortless slay for Kylie. Her breathy, ethereal vocals make so much more sense now than they did back 20 years ago.

112. “TURN IT INTO LOVE” (1988)

While dance pop was Kylie’s schtick from day one, “Turn Into Love” took her one teeny step closer to the club. Released as a single only in Japan, the song is so good it maintains all the reverence of the other Kylie LP hits.

111. “FLOWER” (2012)

What a gift it what was for Kylie to share such a personal track with us. This stunning ballad, then-unreleased, was a centerpiece of the KylieX2008 tour, but it got its proper due as the lead single from her Abbey Road Sessions collection a few years later.

110. “BREAK THIS HEARTBREAK” (2014)
Kylie + Garibay

This isn’t Club Kylie, it’s Destroy-the-Club Kylie. I think this is one of the coolest songs she ever made.

109. “GIVING YOU UP” (2004)

The second single taken from the Ultimate Kylie greatest hits album, “Giving You Up” was slightly more daring a pop track than its predecessor, “I Believe In You.” Lacking in structure, but not hooks, it stands out as a really great moment amongst her singles, even if it’s more or less been forgotten.

108. “RAINING GLITTER” (2018)

It was only a matter of time before Kylie Minogue was going to acquire a song called “Raining Glitter.” It gave Golden the dance moment it was craving without falling away from the concept. With some good remixes, this would be a Pride Anthem.

107. “KIDS” (2000)
Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue

This is the live anthem that many super fans abhor, but “Kids” is one of the most recognizable songs in Kylie’s catalog. The Robbie Williams duet was a huge hit, thanks to its bombastic energy and the tangible chemistry between the artists. Is it the most gay-focused thing she’s done? No, but get over it.

105. “LOVE IS WAITING” (1994)

Somehow relegated to bonus track, the club-ready “Love Is Waiting” remains one of her best vocal performances on record to this day. It’s a joyous anthem with a big chorus, and it would have deserved every second of main-album space on Kylie Minogue.

104. “WOW” (2007)

This track is textbook Kylie Minogue by every possible metric…almost to a fault. “Wow” is one of her bigger hits because of its irresistibility and glistening charm, but it’s almost like an AI KM song.

103. “KISS OF LIFE” (2021)
Kylie Minogue featuring Jessie Ware

There was a phenomenal disco resurgence across popular music in 2020, fittingly culminating in Queen Kylie’s own DISCO. Jessie Ware was one of the moment’s heaviest hitters that year, so the two pairing up for “Kiss Of Life” is sincerely iconic. And the song is gooooood.

102. “RED BLOODED WOMAN” (2003)

This feels controversial for some reason. Pre-Tension this was top-100, and I am happy to stand by it. In 2003, this felt like trend-chasing, but 20 years later the song manages to still hit. Production is top notch.

101. “THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER” (1990)

There was a dance element to her sound on day one, but this one was for the clubs. It’s not often a lost album track captures the sound of a time and place like this with such presence, even if it’s a little cheesy.

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