Dance diva grooves, fails to move

Kylie Minogue isn’t a name most people in the United States are familiar with, but Minogue’s 11th album, “Aphrodite,” is probably her best chance at changing that.

Though it’s nothing revolutionary, “Aphrodite” comes at a time when dance music — what Minogue does best — is making a major resurgence in American culture. Inspiration from the goddess of love is all over the album’s 12 tracks, and the joyous mood is a welcome one — perfect for summer listening.

Sadly, that means most of the offerings here aren’t too varied.

Songs like “All The Lovers” and “Get Outta My Way” are standouts and definitely radio-worthy, but nothing else here is nearly as attractive. That’s not to say the rest of the album is pure filler, but most of it blends into a homogenous mix of beats and blips led by Minogue’s lilting voice.

So while she won’t be topping the charts here anytime soon, U.S. dance floors will surely find a place for this respectable effort from this Aussie queen.