Still, as a feminist, it isn't all that surprising this is my favourite Kate Bush LP. Whether by artistic accident, or with plain lucidity (I'm quite sure the latter), the seemingly infallible Bush wrote what was to be her first commercial flop. In 1982, four years into her career, the endearingly-eccentric British rose that was Kate Bush finally flaunted her thorns. It takes the listener captive from the opening chimes of Babooshka and takes you tripping through the looking glass experiencing love, death, myth and grim reality with a prevailing sense that nothing this beautiful could be anything more than a delicious dream.
Never For Ever's musical style is as diverse as the themes that weave together seamlessly into pure musical transcendence. But listen to it - the rich production finally gelling (in these ears at least), the list of crazy colourful characters that pepper the grooves (Peter Pan, Dennis, Emma, Kashka, Crippin, et al), and not to mention original and bold tracks like Wow, Kashka From Baghdad, Coffee Homeground, and the beautful title track. Lionheart gets it's fair share of criticism not just from fans, but also from Kate herself for following too hot on the heels of the first record. My reason for voting this my favourite Kate album is partly due to siding with the underdog. Every song on this album has a deep meaning and if you let it, it will transform you. The Man With The Child In His Eyes is a beautiful, innocent and calm song that speaks to you. Wuthering Heights is a song that will forever haunt you - Kate's high vocals and amazing lyrics stay with you forever. By the age of three I knew the words to most of the songs, and although I didn't understand what they meant I could still feel the emotion in all of her songs.
Abbey94 on The Kick InsideĪs a young child my parents would play this album for me everyday. Have a read, then let us know what you think by voting in the poll at the foot of the page. Below are some excerpts from the reviews we received – but which album do you think is best?
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