Can’t Get You Out of My Head by Michael Cragg review
The pop star emerges as a great unifier in this in-depth yet heartfelt portrait of an Aussie icon
TL;DR
- Kylie Minogue's pop career has spanned five decades, marked by chart success and a unique blend of catchy hits and idiosyncratic tracks.
- Michael Cragg's book explores Kylie's shapeshifting talent and argues that her perceived frivolity is a key to her pleasure and camp reclamation.
- She is presented as a different kind of gay icon than Madonna, described as "the anti-Madonna" and "the gay shorthand for joy."
- The book incorporates diverse voices and interviews, capturing the communal aspect of fandom.
- Cragg's earnest yet breezy prose reflects his superfan status, discussing Kylie's legacy and personal connections to her music.
- The book also touches on Kylie's breast cancer experience, its humanizing effect, and her ability to bring people together through her music.