Love and Kisses is the international debut studio album by Australian singer Dannii Minogue. It was released by MCA Records on 3 June 1991, in the United Kingdom. The album, featuring artwork shot by Simon Fowler serves as the international issue of Minogue's original Australian debut album, Dannii, with two additional recordings and new mixes. In November 1991, the album was reissued worldwide, including Australia, as Love and Kisses and... with additional remixes. In August 1991, the album was certified Gold in the UK,[2] and its reissue has sold more than 75,000 units.[3] The album was reissued again in 2009 featuring B-sides and remixes.
American magazine Cashbox designated the record their 'Debut Pick of the Week' stating that album was "reminiscent of early Madonna."[4]
Billboard noted that "Kylie's little sister bows with an engaging collection of pop/dance ditties. Tracks like "Success," "I Don't Want To Take This Pain," and the title tune surround her chirpy voice with contagious beats and melodies that should sound just dandy on top 40 radio. Already a huge star in her Australian homeland and throughout Europe, Minogue has the charisma to woo stateside punters in no time flat."[5]
In a retrospective write-up from AllMusic, John Lucas gave the album a mixed review, commenting that "her voice is as strong as her sister's, if not stronger, although it has a slight nasal quality that can make her phrasing a little difficult to distinguish... The title track is an entertaining piece of fluff, but it has dated badly, particularly the cringe-worthy rap section. Second single "Success" is even worse... However, "Baby Love" is a genuinely credible early-'90s house number that benefited from a number of highly popular remixes, signaling the direction Dannii's career would take in the late '90s and into the 21st century... Other tracks are largely forgettable filler. Love and Kisses is a somewhat entertaining collection of early-'90s pop music."[6]
Reissued in December 1991, this version features the single mix of "Baby Love" and a re-recorded version of "I Don't Wanna Take This Pain" and four extended 12" mixes.
A collection of music videos produced to promote the album's singles was released on 2 December 1992 by MCA Records. The VHS reached number 23 on the UK video chart.[3]
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