At the turn of the millenium, ater a decade of experimentation and mixed reactions, Kylie returned to the sunshine pop she did best with the stormer, ‘Spinning Around’. It was an instant hit that not only turned her career around, but sealed her status as a gay icon.

Words: Conor Behan.

Feature: Music Kylie Minogue – Comeback Queen – Queer Icon

This month, pop chameleon Kylie Minogue returns with a new record deal, a new album that blends country with dance, and a new look that’s equal parts showgirl and cowgirl.

It’s not her first time at this particular rodeo. At the turn of the millennium Kylie was ready for a new chapter. The ’80s saw her star turn on Aussie mega-hit soap, Neighbours segue into a massive teen-pop career, working with hit factory PWL and their song-writing team Stock Aiken Waterman. Throughout the ’90s Kylie attempted to find her feet as a grown-up, going from dance to her much hyped ‘Indie Kylie’ phase. The results had mixed commercial success, though her collaborations with Nick Cave and Manic Street Preachers gave her a hit of the credibility she wanted so badly.