Kiss Me Kate - Cast Recording

Advantages: Radical, ingenious compositions and arrangements, a motherlode of invention!
Disadvantages: Not for everyone; as with Kate's other albums, TIME will reveal the surreal beauty of these works.

...(from Lionheart [1978]). The chorus is a lovely, sinuous, melodic loop not unlike an Irish jig (courtesy of uillean pipes and violin) with accents from the jagged, descending line of Let me, let me, let me gooo! Might this refer to an ill-conceived escape of some sort? Another wonderfully offbeat track that grows on you with time. 8. All the Love starts quietly with a piano chord, a brief sigh, then Kate's bright, jazzy, Steely Danesque piano breezes in, ending each phrase with an intriguing key change. Against this bluesy backdrop, Kate ponders, The first time I died Was in the arms of good friends of mine They kiss me with tears They hadn't been near me for years Say why do it now When I won't be around, I'm going out? Could this also be a self-referential song about her complete devotion to her work... Read review

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Advantages: Great music & performances. Fun & energetic
Disadvantages: Too much dialogue before/during tracks, which can become irritating

...it is a very good way of conveying relevant plot and events. The Return to the Forbidden Planet Original Cast Recording is a wonderful combination of classic rock and roll with a modern edge and a storyline that is easy to follow and enjoyable to listen to. I hope I've given you some idea of what this cast recording is like and that you've found it helpful. Below I will give a full list of the tracks on the CD and the cast, as I know a lot of people like to know those things! Tracks: # Wipe Out # It's A Man's World # Great Balls of Fire # Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood # Good Vibrations # Ain't Gonna Wash For A Week # I'm Gonna Change the World # Teenager In Love # Young Girl # She's Not There # All Shook Up # Gloria # Who's Sorry Now? # Tell Her # Robot Man # Shake Rattle and Roll # Go Now # Only The Lonely... Read review

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Advantages: creative, idiosyncratic, unique
Disadvantages: two or three of duff tracks depending on your opinion

...Never for Ever was released in 1980. It was Kate Bush's third album and made her the first female singer to top the British album charts. It differs greatly from the two that preceeded it; the sublimely romantic 'The Kick Inside' and the mellow 'Lionheart'. In 'Never for Ever' Kate worked on the production and it shows, as she begins to express herself in new and experimental ways, using her voice as an instrument, as well as making use of various sound effects and samples. She also moves towards using electronic music and away from concentrating on the piano. This album has some aggression that paves the way for what is to come in 'The Dreaming', which followed two years later and which is actually hated by some fans who love her other work. I love both of these albums and wonder if the lack of popularity of her more manic recordings... Read review

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