Kylie Minogue is finally dominating the American market.
The Aussie pop princess, 55, has scored her second number one hit on the US Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart with her latest studio album, Tension.
Her previous album Disco also secured the number one spot back in 2020.
Tension topping the chart can be attributed to the viral success of its lead single Padam Padam, which gained huge popularity as a dance anthem earlier this year.
This single also marked a significant milestone in June by becoming Kylie’s first track to reach the top 10 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Kylie Minogue (pictured) has achieved her second number one ranking on the US Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart
The Australian pop princess, 55, has made big strides into the American market with her latest studio album, Tension, debuting at the top spot in the chart at the beginning of October
It comes as the diva’s album received rave reviews from critics and fans alike soon after it debuted in September.
DIY Mag gave the album a perfect score, writing ‘there’s no pretension to its greatness, just our Kylie, once again, humbly proving how easily she can forge gold and transform into a pop culture phenomenon.’
Rolling Stone awarded the album four out of five stars, calling it ‘brilliantly good fun.’
Single Padam Padam also marked a significant milestone in June by becoming Kylie’s first track to reach the top 10 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart
Retropop said the music ‘exudes joy and sees the pop legend not only genuinely energised, but delivering 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 compiled graphic of all the album’s critical praise:
‘Kylie Minogue’s universally-acclaimed album ‘Tension’ will be out at midnight your local time. It is currently shaping to be one of the most critically acclaimed albums of her career!’
DIY Mag gave the album a perfect score, writing ‘there’s no pretension to its greatness’
The post received many replies and retweets agreeing with this unanimous verdict.
‘She’s living a new career peak; a hit, an acclaimed album, sold out shows,’ one commenter replied.
‘What an album! Some lethal tunes in here that Kylie has come out with simply outstanding winning 4 nominations absolutely awesome,’ wrote another.
While another X user commented, ‘another career peak 36 years into her career wow wow wow!’
Social media has also praised Kylie’s new offering, with comments like ‘What an album! Some lethal tunes in here that 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 infectious track not only marked her comeback but also earned her a fresh wave of devoted fans, playfully referred to as the ‘padam-ic.’
Her saucy new song, Tension, has also drawn enthusiastic response from fans.
The Padam Padam singer took to X (formerly Twitter) in July to formally announce her upcoming shows at The Venetian Las Vegas
The recent smash successes come amid Kylie’s announcement of a Las Vegas residency, which sold out within hours of tickets becoming available.
She’ll be joining an illustrious list of stars such as Cher, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears, who have all performed regular concert spectaculars in the glitzy casino city.
Kylie says she is yet to choose a set list but wants it to have some surprises.
‘What we’re envisioning is that you walk into this room and you’re transported,’ the Come Into My World singer said.
‘I’ve got my work cut out for me to choose the set list and to make sure I include a few surprises as well.’
Padam Padam is the lead single from the star’s 17th studio album, Tension
