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Live at Hammersmith Odeon

Kate Bush · 1994

106 min · 24 tracks · pop rock · art rock · baroque pop

A theatrical blend of art pop and rock, infused with emotive storytelling and haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical performances with vivid imagery
  • haunting melodies for introspective moments
  • dynamic storytelling across live tracks
  • emotional peaks and valleys throughout
  • captivating energy for concert enthusiasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy live recordings
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Themes
theatrical storytelling· Wuthering Heights drama· whimsical soundscapes
Career context
Released in early 1994, 'Live at Hammersmith Odeon' captures Kate Bush during a hiatus from studio albums, following her critically acclaimed record 'The Red Shoes' in 1993. This live album showcases her dynamic performance style and serves as a bridge between that era and her subsequent return to the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Tori Amos· Björk· Florence + the Machine
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos — Shares theatrical storytelling and emotive piano-driven melodies with a similar whimsical atmosphere.
Vespertine by Björk — Explores intricate soundscapes and intimate narratives, echoing the drama and depth of Bush's work.
Lungs by Florence + the Machine — Combines powerful vocals and dramatic themes, creating a lush sound reminiscent of Bush's theatricality.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Moving 3:32
  • 2 Them Heavy People 4:02
  • 3 Violin 3:32
  • 4 Strange Phenomena 3:25
  • 5 Hammer Horror 4:25
  • 6 Don't Push Your Foot on the Heartbrake 3:59
  • 7 Wow 3:59
  • 8 Feel it 3:14
  • 9 Kite 6:12
  • 10 James and the Cold Gun 8:44
  • 11 Oh England My Lionheart 3:22
  • 12 Wuthering Heights 4:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Moving 3:32
  • 2 Them Heavy People 4:02
  • 3 Violin 3:32
  • 4 Strange Phenomena 3:26
  • 5 Hammer Horror 4:25
  • 6 Don't Push Your Foot on the Heartbrake 3:55
  • 7 Wow 4:05
  • 8 Feel It 3:14
  • 9 Kite 6:12
  • 10 James and the Cold Gun 8:44
  • 11 Oh England My Lionheart 3:23
  • 12 Wuthering Heights 4:49

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