Product Description

Kate Bush was never the most prolific of artists; this 1993album and its attendant singles formed her complete '90s output. Her recordings are carefully conceived, densely orchestrated, and finely tuned, and THE RED SHOES is no exception.Though spontaneity may not be her strong suit, her records are never dull or self-indulgent.
Among Kate Bush's most relaxed recordings, THE RED SHOES features a number of guestappearances, notably Eric Clapton, Nigel Kennedy, and Jeff Beck. Highlights include the appropriately bouncy "Rubberband Girl", the double entendre-laden "Eat the Music", completewith a great horn section, and "Big Stripey Lie", an angry track shot through with distortion and some of Bush's most agonised vocals since her 1980 album NEVER FOR EVER. Also noteworthy is "Why Should I Love You?" an interesting collusionbetween Bush's introspective style and loose funk lite, courtesy of The Artist Hereafter Known As Prince Rodgers Nelson.

Track Listing

1. Rubber Band Girl
2. And So Is Love
3. Eat The Music
4. Moments Of Pleasure
5. Song Of Solomon
6. Lily
7. Red Shoes
8. Top Of The City
9. Constellation Of The Heart
10. Big Stripey Lie
11. Why Should I Love You
12. You're The One

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5710 in Music
• Released on: 1993-11-01
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

Far more 'hit' than 'miss'.
'Rubberband Girl' and 'Moments of Pleasure' are two of Kate Bush's best in my opinion and this album is well worth getting just to own those. The first never fails to make me laugh and try to dance like a rubberband and the second always makes me feel sad (but alive).

And while there are maybe two tracks that are disappointing the rest of the album is also great - some eccentric bits, some sexy bits, some scary bits.

This album is great - give it a go.

Takes lots of listening to appreciate
I am not a life long fan of Kate Bush and I do not have all her albums and can't even remember why I chose to buy this one, however I have owned it since it first came out and over the years this album has slowly crept up my list of personal favourites to nestle somewhere near the top.

I do have two of her other albums and don't think they hold a candle to this one. One criticism I would say is that I think the tracks are in the wrong order and the real 'soul' doesn't start until the track 'Moments of Pleasure', after that they are all cracking.

One breath-taking song amongst others easily forgotten
This is the only CD by Kate that I have. Looking at the reviews for her work, I thought this would be the best place to start with her music. I have had it for a while now, and have only played it a few times. In some ways, I'm still not sure if I like this CD or not!
I think the first thing, the most obvious, is that Kate has a very 'distinct' voice. Not that this is a bad thing, but there are certainly times when instead of thinking that she is brilliant, I just find it irritating. So, I have to be in the mood to play this CD.
Secondly, even though I have had the CD for a few months, there are not that many songs which actually stay with me once the CD has left the player. The only one that has a great impact upon me is "The Song of Solomon", which I could listen to again and again. The music is relaxed, and the melody has a catchy tune. Plus her lyrics just speak to me in volumes. The chorus is the one of the most beautiful I have heard by any artist.
I tried to love this CD, but apart from that one song, it doesn't move me in ways other artists can. Maybe I have come to her music by the wrong introduction, I don't know. What I do know is that I may not give up completely. Perhaps I shall look at her other CDs, then make my final judgement. . .