"Better the Devil You Know" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue, which was taken from her third studio album Rhythm of Love (1990). The song was written and produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman. The song was released as the albums lead single on 30 April 1990 by PWL and Mushroom Records. "Better the Devil You Know" is known as the single that re-invented Minogue to a more sexual appeal, as her previous albums were presented with her "girl next door" persona, while her music onwards present an independent approach.