Kylie Minogue’s new album Tension hits number one on the US Billboard charts after the viral sensation of her hit single Padam Padam
Kylie Minogue is finally dominating the US market.
The Australian pop princess, 55, has scored her second number one hit on US Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart with her latest studio album, Tension.
Her previous album Disco also reached number one in 2020.
The chart-topping excitement can be attributed to the viral success of lead single Padam Padam, which gained immense popularity as a dance song earlier this year.
This single also marked a major milestone in June by becoming Kylie’s first song to reach the top 10 of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Kylie Minogue’s new album Tension has reached number one on the US Billboard charts following the viral sensation of her hit single Padam Padam
The chart-topping excitement can be attributed to the viral success of lead single Padam Padam, which gained immense popularity as a dance song earlier this year.
It comes as the diva’s album received rave reviews from critics and fans alike shortly after it debuted in September.
DIY Mag gave the album a perfect score, writing, “There’s no pretense to its greatness, just our Kylie, once again humbly proving how easily she can strike gold and transform into a pop culture phenomenon.”
Rolling Stone awarded the album four out of five stars, calling it “brilliantly fun.”
Single Padam Padam also marked a major milestone in June by becoming Kylie’s first song to reach the top 10 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Retropop said the music “radiates joy and not only really energizes the pop legend, but also delivers her strongest vocals in a long time.”
Social media has also praised Kylie’s new offering, with one fan account on X (formerly Twitter) sharing a composite image of all the praise for the album:
Kylie Minogue’s critically acclaimed album ‘Tension’ will be released at midnight local time. It’s shaping up to be one of the most critically acclaimed albums of her career!’
DIY Mag gave the album a perfect score, writing: ‘there is no pretense to its greatness’
The post received many comments and retweets agreeing with this unanimous assessment.
‘She is experiencing a new career peak; a hit, a critically acclaimed album, sold out shows,” one commenter replied.
‘What an album! There are some killer songs in there that Kylie has gone on to be simply outstanding and won four nominations, absolutely amazing,” wrote another.
While another X user commented: ‘another career peak after 36 years into her career wow wow wow!’
Social media has also praised Kylie’s new offering, with comments such as ‘What an album! Here are some killer tunes Kylie has come out with’
Kylie recently made a triumphant return to the UK top 10 after more than a decade with her hit single Padam Padam.
The catchy song not only marked her comeback but also earned her a new wave of devoted fans, playfully dubbed the ‘padam-ic’.
Her provocative new song, Tension, has also generated enthusiastic responses from fans.
The singer took to X (formerly Twitter) in July to formally announce her upcoming shows at The Venetian Las Vegas
The recent big successes come amid Kylie’s announcement of a Las Vegas residency, which sold out within hours of tickets becoming available.
She will join an illustrious list of stars including Cher, Celine Dion and Britney Spears, who have all regularly performed concert spectacles in the glitzy casino city.
Kylie says she has yet to choose a setlist, but wants it to include some surprises.
“What we imagine is that you walk into this room and you’re transported,” the Come Into My World singer said.
“I have a lot of work to do choosing the set list and making sure I include a few surprises.”
Padam Padam is the lead single from the star’s 17th studio album, Tension