Artist: Kate Bush
Album: The Red Shoes (2018 Remaster)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Release Date: 1993/2018
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 44,1 kHz
Duration: 55:00
Total Tracks: 12
Total Size: 611 MB

Tracklist:

1-01. Kate Bush – Rubberband Girl (04:43)
1-02. Kate Bush – And So Is Love (04:19)
1-03. Kate Bush – Eat the Music (04:52)
1-04. Kate Bush – Moments of Pleasure (05:18)
1-05. Kate Bush – The Song of Solomon (04:26)
1-06. Kate Bush – Lily (03:53)
1-07. Kate Bush – The Red Shoes (04:02)
1-08. Kate Bush – Top of the City (04:13)
1-09. Kate Bush – Constellation of the Heart (04:46)
1-10. Kate Bush – Big Stripey Lie (03:28)
1-11. Kate Bush – Why Should I Love You? (05:02)
1-12. Kate Bush – You’re the One (05:51)

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The album is a continuation of Bush’s multi-layered and multiple musical pursuits and interests. If not her strongest work — a number of songs sound okay without being particularly stellar, especially given Bush’s past heights — Red Shoes is still an enjoyable listen with a number of diversions. The guest performer list is worthy of note alone, ranging from Procol Harum pianist Gary Brooker and Eric Clapton to Prince, but this is very much a Kate Bush album straight up as opposed to a collaborative work like, say, Santana’s Supernatural. Opening song “Rubberband Girl” is actually one of her strongest singles in years, a big and punchy song served well with a horn section, though slightly let down by the stiff percussion. “Eat the Music,” another smart choice for a single, mixes calypso and other Caribbean musical touches with a great, classically Bush lyric mixing up sexuality, romance, and various earthy food-based metaphors. Another highlight of Bush’s frank embrace of the lustier side of life is “The Song of Solomon,” a celebratory piece about the Bible’s openly erotic piece. Those who prefer her predominantly piano and vocal pieces will enjoy “Moments of Pleasure” with a strong string arrangement courtesy of Michael Kamen. Other standouts include “Why Should I Love You?” with Prince creating a very Prince-like arrangement and backing chorus for Bush (and doing quite well at that) and the concluding “You’re the One,” featuring Brooker. ~ Ned Raggett