Aerial (studio album) by Kate Bush

From Tamthebam 12/06/2024 11:43

In my opinion this is one of her best album. A Coral Room followed by the whole of A Sky of Honey (Tracks 8-16) are like a completely separate album totally beautiful and atmospheric. I also love Joanni & King Of The Mountain. Mrs. Bartolozzi is also a hidden gem.

Like all of Kate Bush's albums, this is truly original and distinctive. There's nothing as catchy and pleasing as "Running Up that Hill" but there is a lot to admire and enjoy.

From arthur237 01/08/2023 22:47

Definitely recommend listening to the original 42 minutes of the second half of the album it's a beautiful mosaic. (Sky full of honey indeed)

From jwammo12 02/21/2021 20:58

Great opening track, but the last half of this album is absolutely sublime.

From teague 01/26/2021 19:54

It's Kate Bush. So of course it's great. The one thing I noticed when I was listening though, is that there's a lot less electronic based instrumentation considering it was 2005. But other than that, it sounds great, and it all flows great, much like Hounds of Love.

In both flight and song, birds seem to possess other-worldly powers. We are unable to crack the code and stand forever outside their world in awe. And it is this sense of being overwhelmed that holds the tracks of this album together.
It is easily the most accessible album by Kate Bush if a listener is open to the words and sounds of a contemplative narrator. The stories she tells in "King of the Mountain" or "Lovely Bertie" are full of concrete imagery which is the tone of the first half of "Aerial." On the second half, her lyrics turn more figurative and abstract -- reinforcing the sense of wonder and affection from the tracks on part one, and creating a mood for enthusiastic exploration of a feeling I would describe as embracing the immensity of existence.
I'm happy to have it top my list of favorite albums I've ever owned.

best voice in the world.it just moves along so smoothly.and if you have the pleasure of a English summer day.sky of honey capturesit wonderfully.

Aerial is a bit too large and has dated production at times, but features some of the most sincere moment's in Kate Bush's career and a gorgeous ending.

Sunset, Nocturn and Aerial is definetly amongst her best performances. Brilliant!

The are songs enough here to count it as a classic in my record collection. Strangely enough a lot of boring stuff starting the album off. At the end it's exploading in beauty. Love it