I've loved her for years, but at first, I absolutely HATED her music. My first exposure to her was the "Hounds Of Love" album in 1985. It was SO different 4 me. I was and still am an R&B head, so please understand what my ears WEREN'T accustomed to hearing! LOL! I was okay with the first few, but after hearing The Ninth Wave's "Under Ice" and "Waking The Witch," both of which I still can't listen to when I'm alone in the dark (cuz I'm still a big fuckin' baby and I"m STILL afraid of 'em) After about a week or so, I found myself humming things and when I'd realize what I was humming, I'd wanna go home and play the songs. THAT'S when I realized I was under her spell! Here we are 30 yrs later and I love so many of her songs, but the ones that seem 2 stick out off the top of my head are "Never Be Mine," "I'm Still Waiting," "Mrs. Bartolozzi" and "The Red Shoes." I also love "Eat The Music." Her work is always so diverse musically. I love her Irish session work a LOT! AS far as her albums go, I'd say that "Aerial" is MY go-to. I think it's an utter MASTERPIECE! Good luck exploring! I'll be eager 2 hear back from u with what YOUR ears hear! And if "Waking The Witch" scares u, NO. You CAN'T COME OVER and sleep under my bed! Well...if u bring chocolate, then yes. Much luv! <3

Kate Bush is a treasure. She is somewhat of an aquired taste that grows with each listen. For me, it takes several listens to fully appreciate each of her albums. So, I would suggest would be pick one of her acclaimed albums and listen to it several times at first rather than streaming several albums one time. The latter approach just wouldn't due her justice, and neither would playlists based on one or two listens. I agree with the other posts about Hounds of Love and Ariel, though I think side two (disc 2) of Ariel is a more accessible for a new listener than side 1. Sensual World is another wonderful album. Enjoy the ride.

hollywood0024 said:

Madonna kinda reminds me of her

Really? They both kinda give me very different vibes as artists AND as individuals, but I'd love to hear your thought process.

I adore Kate. I got into her full discography finally this year and she's already one of my favorite musicians, and Hounds is in my top 10 albums.

mynameisnotsusan said:

An easy entry point would be The Whole Story - it's a pretty great compilation from 1986 - to me her reputation is secured on her music based up to this point.

I very much like her debut The Kick Inside - her voice is young sounding and can be a bit shrill for some. There are some simple vocal and piano songs that are probably some of my fave things shes done on here.

I have Never For Ever and it's got Babooshka and Breathing and Army Dreamers on it, the rest on there are fine if sounding abit of their time.

Hounds of Love is - Every home should have one.

Post Whole Story, Aerial is the one I've played most - the second disc A Sky of Honey in particular :luv:

Other people can talk about Lionheart, The Dreaming, Sensual World, Red Shoes etc. I don't think you can go far wrong with her music if it appeals at all.

This bbc doco is quite good https://m.youtube.com/wat...4sLwt8mhZs

Kate Bush = Ultimate White Girl Magic!

Real talk, her music and lyrics are powerful to turn any black man with a open mind to a good fan/mark. Prince, 2pac, & Outkast [Big Boi AND Andre] are just 4 of many.

THIS^ is classic!

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PurpleSullivan said:

hollywood0024 said:

Madonna kinda reminds me of her

Really? They both kinda give me very different vibes as artists AND as individuals, but I'd love to hear your thought process.

As far as vocals(and somewhat as an artist), Tori Amos reminds me of Kate Bush. And, compared to Madonna, i think artists such as Nina Hagen, Bjork, PJ Harvey, Siouxsie Sioux, Toni Basil etc, are a little more in line with what Kate does. i also think Kate was more avant garde than most of the female singers of her time. To me she's in my top five of late 70's to early 90's women singers/artists.


Anyways, when i first heard and seen Kate, i was sure she was a Witch or somethng... She was just that enchanting.


Tori
https://www.youtube.com/w...PDlGUdDF8Y



Kate
https://www.youtube.com/w...xckBwPdo1c

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JoeyC said:

hollywood0024 said:

What does everyone think of Kate vocally?

Well, I think she has a very distinct range (although I know shit all about this kind of stuff so I may be wrong). It is something that I couldn't replicate when trying to sing along to her music in my early teens

hollywood0024 said:

What does everyone think of Kate vocally?

Honestly, I think Kate Bush can give Enya a run for her money.

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datdude said:

umm, everything. i guess there's supposed to be some ethereal depth or something. its like she could be a female Seal of sorts or even the new Stevie Nicks (back then) i dunno. a mystic, gypsy muse or something but she lacks the chops and the material IMO. i wanted to like her, but HOL wasn't interesting

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SantanaMaitreya said:

hollywood0024 said:

Your thoughts and recommendations?

Yeah, shes very good. Listen to Lionheart.

hollywood0024 said: