Released 43 years ago this June
Kate Bush
Kate Bush · 1983
20 min · 5 tracks · pop rock · art rock · baroque pop
A theatrical blend of art rock and experimental pop that showcases Bush's imaginative storytelling and ethereal vocal prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with vivid imagery
- short bursts of imaginative expression
- engaging live performance energy
- playful and whimsical narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- theatrical storytelling· jealousy and identity· experimental pop exploration
- Career context
- In 1983, Kate Bush released this self-titled EP after the commercial success of her previous albums, marking a strategic move to explore more eclectic sounds. This release came shortly before her critically acclaimed album 'Hounds of Love', positioning her as a pioneering figure in the art pop movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tori Amos· Björk· Florence + the Machine
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos — Shares theatrical storytelling and emotional vulnerability, with a rich piano-driven sound.Debut by Björk — Explores eclectic sounds and experimental pop, blending ethereal vocals with inventive production.So by Peter Gabriel — Combines art rock sensibilities with theatrical narratives and rich, atmospheric arrangements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sat in Your Lap 3:29
- 2 James and the Cold Gun (live version) 6:20
- 3 Babooshka 3:20
- 4 Suspended in Gaffa 3:56
- 5 Un baiser d’enfant (The Infant Kiss) 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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