History Music / ImpossiblePrincess

The album is [[NewSoundAlbum a considerable departure]] from Minogue's previous releases[[note]]though her 1994 SelfTitledAlbum was also more mature than its predecessors, it still had some remnants of her early pop sound[[/note]], containing both a [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] and more [[GenreRoulette experimental]] sound and a lyrical focus on self-discovery following a series of worldwide trips she took. Minogue took quite the creative control of the album's recording process, which was new for her. She was inspired by musicians from around the world, and sought to incorporate many different music styles into the album. Generally, the album is heavily influenced by ElectronicMusic, and features elements of TripHop, DrumAndBass, IndiePop, {{Glitch}}, and much more.

Upon release, the album was met with a mixed critical and public response, and although it hit the top 10 in various countries, it sold dramatically less than her other albums. As a result, Minogue was dropped from the Deconstruction label, and the heavy criticism she received from the media made her consider quitting music to focus on her acting, seeing the backlash from her artistic ambition as a failure. While she would make a triumphant return to form with her next album, 2000's ''Light Years'', she has stated that the performance of this album was one of the most disappointing moments of her career and that she would never revisit this album's sound or level of vulnerability.

''Impossible Princess'' is the sixth album by Music/KylieMinogue, released in 1997 by Deconstruction Records.

Upon release, the album was met with a mixed critical and public response, and although it hit the top 10 in various countries, it sold dramatically less than her other albums. As a result, Minogue was dropped from the Deconstruction label, and the heavy criticism she received from the media made her consider quitting music to focus on her acting, seeing the backlash from her artistic ambition as a failure. While she would make a triumphant return to form with her next album, 2000's ''Light Years'', she has stated that the performance of this album was one of the most disappointing moments of her career and that she wouldn't ever revisit this album's sound or level of vulnerability.

The album is [[NewSoundAlbum a considerable departure]] from Minogue's previous releases[[note]]though her 1994 SelfTitledAlbum was also more mature than its predecessors, it still had some remnants of her early pop sound[[/note]], containing both a [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] and more [[GenreRoulette experimental]] sound and a lyrical focus on self-discovery following a series of trips Minogue took worldwide. Minogue took quite the creative control of the album's recording process, which was new for her. She was inspired by musicians from around the world, and sought to incorporate many different music styles into the album. Generally, the album is heavily influenced by ElectronicMusic, and features elements of TripHop, DrumAndBass, IndiePop, {{Glitch}}, and much more.

Upon release, the album was met with a mixed critical and public response, and although it hit the top 10 in charts in countries, it sold dramatically less than her other albums. As a result, Minogue was dropped from the Deconstruction label, and the heavy criticism she received from the media made Minogue consider quitting music to focus on her acting, seeing the backlash from her artistic ambition as a failure. While she would make a triumphant return to form with her next album, 2000's ''Light Years'', she has stated that the performance of this album was one of the most disappointing moments of her career and that she wouldn't ever revisit this album's sound or level of vulnerability.

A few months later, Music/{{Madonna}} released ''Music/RayOfLight'', a similar album that saw the artist explore ElectronicMusic. Ironically, Minogue was the one accused of copying Madonna despite the fact that ''Impossible Princess'' came first.

Since its release, ''Impossible Princess'' has been [[VindicatedByHistory slowly reevaluated]] as a classic that was ahead of its time, seeing as {{pop}} would only get more electronic in the decades to come. Nowadays, it isn't uncommon to see the album described as Minogue's most misunderstood work and among her best works (if not her single best, with only 2001's ''Fever'' being seen as a contender), or more generally one of the most underrated pop albums of all time.

''Impossible Princess'' is the sixth album by Music/KylieMinogue, released in 1997 by Deconstruction Records. Showcasing a DarkerAndEdgier sound than its predecessors (though her 1994 effort was also a darker album than its predecessors, it still had some remnants of her early sound), Minogue took quite the creative control of its recording process, which was new for her. She took inspiration from musicians from around the world, incorporating many different sounds into the album. Generally, the album is heavily influenced by ElectronicMusic, and features elements of TripHop, DrumAndBass, IndiePop, {{Glitch}}, and much more.

Upon release, it was met with a mixed critical response, and although it hit the top 10 in charts in countries, it sold dramatically less than her other albums. As a result, Minogue was dropped from the Deconstruction label, and the heavy criticism she grained from the media made Minogue heavily consider quitting the music business to focus on her acting, seeing the backlash from her artistic ambition as a failure. Fortunately, she made a triumphant return to form with her next album, ''Light Years'' in 2000, but she has stated the performance of this album was one of the most disappointing moments of her career and that she wouldn't ever revisit this album's sound.

Today, ''Impossible Princess'' has been [[VindicatedByHistory slowly being re-evaluated]] as a classic that was ahead of its time, seeing as {{Pop}} got much more electronic in the 2000s. As time goes on, its being seen on more "greatest of all time" lists and as Minogue's best album (with only ''Fever'' being seen as a contender), and is often considered one of the most underrated pop albums of all time.