The dreaming is my favourite album too and know what you mean about sounds jumping out and still hear different sounds in it today! Not got any of the remastered yet and know I am behind but thanks for review and looks so beautifully packaged (as it would be with kates creativity) tend to to listen to the live version of Ariel from 'Before the Dawn' these days and I have worn out that whole CD as I couldn't attend her concert. Adored Kate since 1978 with wuthering heights and spellbound ever since!✨🎶 my bday soon so may hint a bit for a pressie! Thankyou xxx
@sc0ttishlass
5 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you for this great review. Have been a life long Kate fan myself, in fact Wuthering Heights and The Kick Inside were the first single and album I bought ever. Even though I have had a lot of favourite music genres over the years (had been a goth for nearly 30 years listening to Gothic Rock, Goth Alternative and Japanese visual kei/JRock) when asked what my favourite musician is, it is always and forever Kate Bush.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching! Kate always seems to come up with something new to intrigue me... I'm already looking forward to her next project, whatever it might be!
@SouzaPedro
Жыл бұрын
I love listening to "Never for Ever" and "The Dreaming" sometimes These are two incredible albums!
@RichardandPaul
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, they're excellent albums.
@bv3bv334
10 ай бұрын
Red Shoes is right up there in my top 4. Along with HoL, SW, and Aerial. Look forward to listening to any of those albums.
@adampoll4977
5 жыл бұрын
Another Aerial lover! I think this is my most listened-to album by Kate Bush. I remember a reviewer at the time complaining that Kate had clearly been doing her own thing in isolation and was not up to speed with current music trends..... Ummm, YEAH! And that is why it is so ageless - A Sky of Honey is pure magic :)
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Yes Adam, you're speaking my language! I have played Aerial more than any other album I think. There are so many reasons...the beauty, the birds, the singalong factor, the backing vocals, the concept... it's just soooo Kate. And I think the timing was so perfect too...we were all so ready for that album...the excitement!!! Thanks so much for watching!
@christinethornhill
5 жыл бұрын
If Kate watches this review, I'm sure she will think she's found her No 1 fan . Her volume of work is incredible. From the first time I heard her ver distinctive voice, I was ' captured ' . Thank you so much for your sharing this with us , Richard , very informative review. 👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christine!
@FranceGall4Ever
2 жыл бұрын
I love Kate. I know all of her songs by heart. My favourite song of hers is Breathing. It's otherworldly. And my favourite album is The Dreaming ex aequo with Hounds of love. Kate's a genius musician. A legend. ♥️
@janewright2800
Жыл бұрын
I think Breathing is one of the most emotional songs ever written and as you say so otherworldly!!! Sends shivers through you
@Rextum
5 жыл бұрын
The Dreaming is a masterpiece, closely followed by Never for Ever. The first two albums are excellent as well. These have that unique Kate feel to them. After that, I feel Kate went towards mainstream pop and lost some of her originality. Hounds and Sensual are not bad, but they feel like they could have been recorded by some other 80s quality pop artist. Still, quality pop, but more ”normal”.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
I love the wild creativity of The Dreaming. Never For Ever was the album I first listened to and was the one that hooked me into Kate. In fact I will be reviewing Never For Ever next. I feel that The Ninth Wave also stands out as a creative masterpiece. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your comments!
@rojavida
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review. I wasn’t even aware of this release, so it really has piqued my interest. Maybe when I have some money available in these troubling times, I might well invest in these masterpieces.
@RichardandPaul
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊. I'm glad you found it useful!
@natasham4184
5 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect concise review of this collection that I've been waiting for! I'm only 17, but was fortunate enough to have discovered Kate a couple of years ago, and I'm a huge fan. I've decided I'll have to get my hands on this at some point.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching, I'm really pleased you found it helpful. I was probably around your age when I really got into Kate...her music really spoke to me on many levels. What's your favourite album?
@natasham4184
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul The one I've listened to the most (and have an original vinyl of) is The Kick Inside, but I also love Never For Ever and The Dreaming. Also Hounds of Love, because Hello Earth and Under Ice are so haunting.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
I think I have an original vinyl of the Kick Inside too, stashed away somewhere... probably scratched to bits!! It's hard to choose a favourite isn't it. The first album I really played a lot was Never For Ever as a friend lent me their copy. I really got hooked and spent my unemployment benefit on buying her back catalogue...it was the 80's...high unemployment!! Thanks again!
@natasham4184
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul Yes, it's really difficult to choose a favourite, especially as they vary in style quite a lot. And yes, if I have to choose between money and Kate, it has to be Kate all the way 😂
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I've rather broken the bank in picking up these two box sets...but it's worth it!!
@Annie.xx-xx
5 жыл бұрын
That was a brilliant review Richard. Thank you . Xx
@sunriseseven4366
5 жыл бұрын
I never really was a fan of Kate, although I did appreciate her voice. Her videos and looks were always intriguing. Thanks for the review, I can see how much of a true ' fan' of her you are and it shows how knowledgeable you are. It does make me want to listen to ones you like lol ! Thanks. Pat
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat!
@monasticbacon1972
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely review. Thank you. Ordered both sets.
@RichardandPaul
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! I do hope you enjoy them.
@phattebytch
5 жыл бұрын
Agree with you about The Sensual World. Quite a revelatory listening experience. Also Aerial, which perhaps benefited the most to my ears. It always sounded quite muddy as well but now the detail comes through really clearly - especially on disc 1. Great review, thank you.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I'll be doing more Kate album reviews in the near future.
@phattebytch
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I just watched your Hounds of Love review. It's probably still my favourite ever album. I thought I knew it inside out yet the new remaster reveals little things I never noticed before! And the bass work on Mother Stands For Comfort and Watching You Without Me... they sound like songs within songs. Extraordinary stuff. A big thank you to you, I look forward to the rest.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
You are very kind! Thankyou!
@KRAZEEIZATION
5 жыл бұрын
The Dreaming is the best album. It's a woman in control of her artistic brilliance. It's a dark, menacing, provocative album that asks of the listener. I bought the new vinyl pressing and it sounds far better than the original CD which sounds harsh. The sounds leap out and it's a big improvement. Good review. The Red Shoes is disappointing and diffuse.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely...The Dreaming certainly grabs you, shakes you up and spits you out doesn't it? Thanks so much for watching!
@PNWdude777
2 жыл бұрын
Great review... and a nice accent😊 👌
@RichardandPaul
2 жыл бұрын
You're very kind thankyou ☺
@pagnange
5 жыл бұрын
What can I say. Being the old git I am now, The Kick Inside and Lionheart have always been Kate to me. Dont get me wrong, I love quite a lot of all the other albums, but not to the extent of the first 2. I'm fairly sure i will have these in my collection at some point so i can Bose them up bigtime. A great review young fella, but then we couldn't expect anything less could we. 😉 Friday Night Live here we come. Absolutely fabulous darling. 😊😊😎😎
@DaisyDebs
5 жыл бұрын
A brilliant and interesting review ...thankyou ....I must check these albums out ...I used to go to school with her.... she was such a sweetie even then ! :)
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! I've never had the pleasure of meeting her. Seen her a few times, and was lucky to get tickets to the live show. I've always imagined she's down to earth and lovely.
@sonido2faduuba145
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Argentina. Very nice and warm review. Always been a Kate's fan, and I agree that The Dreaming is one of the best works. I am guessing if buying or not these remasters, since for us (with our currency so down) is really expensive. I am thinking of buying the first albums, since I guess the first three would be improved on CD. I find The Sensual World original mix a little bit 'overproduced' or at least not 'clear' (I can't find the proper words in English), it sounds 'busy' and somewhat distorted... Because of your review, I will give a second chance to 50 words for snow, which left me indifferent at the time. I also agree that The Red Shoes is not Kate's best, of course, but it includes one of the best songs of her repertoire, Moment of Pleasure. I can't live without song. I think The Dreaming is her best album, Never Forever would be somewhat the 'quintessential' Kate Bush piece, and Hounds of Love a sort of a great window for everyone, since it includes most aspects of Kate's work. I can't believe they changed Big Sky in the remastered version... Maybe I prefer to listen to the original idea even in a less better sound, instead of a better mix but that did not respect the original concept. Cheers! (sorry if my English is not that good).
@RichardandPaul
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your views with me.
@suginami123
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting review. I’d like to hear them.
@babidgestudios3477
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review. Thanks!
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@Skiptondesigns
5 жыл бұрын
Wow Richard, what a fantastic review. From a fellow Kate Bush admirer I agree with you! Absolutely love The Dreaming and The Sensual World.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
You're very kind thankyou. Glad you enjoyed it and it's lovely to meet another fan!
@snacklofter
5 жыл бұрын
Just got the complete set myself. A great review - thank you. I agree, Aerial is superb! atb snack.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
It is my favourite I think, although I have now listened to The Red Shoes and I was suitably impressed. Thanks so much for watching!
@pipkin1865
5 жыл бұрын
Great review Richard, thank you. Bought box set 1 for our 35 year old son (Christmas present of his choosing.) I'm hoping that at some point he'll lend them to me so that I can compare them to my earlier vinyl & CD versions & then probably buy the set for myself. I doubt I'll spend much time comparing... the same applies to the newly remixed Beatles White Album. It sounds so good, that comparison seems pointless. The improvements resulting from remasters, as opposed to remixes, aren't always as profound but I'm pleased to hear that on the whole you think they are significant. I'm a bit disheartened to hear your comments re The Dreaming. That's my favourite Kate album... Unpopular with the critics of the day - unpopular with a lot of the fans. I honestly think it was too far ahead of its time, so experimental & adventurous. Contrary to popular opinion, I was never keen on Hounds Of Love. She set the barrier so high with The Dreaming that HOL always sounded tame in comparison. I grew to love it a couple of years ago - I'm 65 - took a while :-) Interesting to read some of the other comments on here. Kate seems to be the Marmite of the music world. I'd say to people, open your ears & your mind. If you can get beyond the strangeness & see the uniqueness of what she has achieved, you're on the way to a lifelong love of here music. As a closing comment; I totally agree with you about EQ - ing. A well balanced system with quality interconnects & mains shouldn't need it. In fact most high quality amps don't have an EQ facility.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
I took a few of them for another spin this morning...I played The Ninth Wave, a couple of tracks from The Dreaming (which still remains a firm favourite), namely Houdini and Get Out Of My House, and, The Red Shoes. I'm happy to report that there is a significant improvement...it sounds tighter than it did. I was also blown away by The Ninth Wave...it's my second listen to the remaster. Get Out of my House is it's usual mind blowing masterpiece! My system has minimal tone controls...it's Cambridge Audio. It already has a warm natural sound and I do find myself pressing the direct sound button which bypasses the tone controls completely to give me what the artist intended. I find modern systems that EQ the sound to death, quite tiring on my ears. Thanks very much for your comment! I hope your son enjoys his pressie! R.
@pipkin1865
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul Thanks Richard. I'm sure he will... For a Les Paul toting guitarist, his taste in music has matured. It comes with age - which makes me feel like Methuselah... Have nice evening.
@threethousandpercent7919
5 жыл бұрын
Modern compression technics to try to improve loudness .. alter the presence in music that had more analogue origins I feel - though I know she used a fairlight. Kate had many quiet periods in her music... (Wish I had a studio just for mastering). Often a difficult and yet, subjective thing. Loved Kate since the beginning. Have every Album. Thanks for the review on the remasters. Would be interested in knowing more about your recording studio experience, Richard. December will be magic again;)
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching! I first recorded in a professional studio when I was 18. I used to sing and write but didn't do any production work..you couldn't do much at home in those days without money, so I used to write on a little 4 track recorder! Many years later I got involved with another band and we moved into digital 16 track and using programs like cubase. We built up a home studio and recorded a lot. We also took several tracks to studio and put an album together...we took it to mastering and cut a cd. I now write and record at home on nothing more than the laptop and a program called FL studio. I very rarely share anything...it's mainly for pleasure these days!
@threethousandpercent7919
5 жыл бұрын
!Perhaps one day you will begin to share some of your music with us.. I know what you mean about making music just for pleasure. Remember those 4 track tape recorders well! I used to nick the use of a delay unit, sequencer and other effects 'boxes' and mess about with vocals a bit. Ah, technology. Cubase was the thing wasn't it. Logic Pro and a few other gismos is all I need but I feel anything I turn out has a lot lacking on the mastering side. Going back to Kate, am really interested in how tracks like Waking the Witch and Sat In Your Lap sound. The remasters are a very tempting purchase; )
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Waking the witch and the whole of the Ninth Wave sounds absolutely great. Sat in Your Lap sounds ok...I think it's a difficult track because it's so busy....I feel as though it's not as 'lively' but again it's always had a very unique sound about it. I feel The Dreaming sort of unfolds sonically as it goes along.
@evanlanctot323
4 жыл бұрын
In your opinion, do these REALLY sound better than the original EMI CDs? Good review, big Kate fan here.
@RichardandPaul
4 жыл бұрын
I think there are improvements to most of them, the older albums benefit most definitely. The Red Shoes has a punchier feel. Aerial's changes work well....Never For Ever seems to sparkle. However, in places I was probably expecting more.....The Dreaming for example.... maybe not as dynamic as expected, but always good to hear the quieter sections with more clarity.
@remakeremodel1385
5 жыл бұрын
I started listening to her music on spotify but when I saw some of these albums being sold individually at a local music store I jumped at it, buying what was available which was 5 of her first 7 albums the difference was night and day sound wise. Now I only have to get the ones I missed the sensual world and the dreaming. Great review, much love from canada.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I love The Sensual World, and The Dreaming is totally groundbreaking.
@danugo6717
5 жыл бұрын
The Dreaming is still for me her best
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
@@danugo6717 Oh goodness me, i love that album too! So creative and wild!
@MacaulayFergusson
3 жыл бұрын
100% agree with your judgement on the dreaming and aerial. Do you think it's worth investing in the remaster of it, or is the sound quality not that superior?
@RichardandPaul
3 жыл бұрын
I think the remaster of Aerial is worth it as the Rolf Harris bits have been skillfully replaced and I'm in favour of that.
@MacaulayFergusson
3 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul i think i will buy it, rolf harris certainly does make the whole thing feel uncomfortable
@RichardandPaul
3 жыл бұрын
@@MacaulayFergusson I agree!
@dimifisher7942
4 жыл бұрын
I think for the price this one is really good
@davidclemmett9797
8 ай бұрын
I’d still really love to hear your thoughts on the before the dawn album matey
@RichardandPaul
8 ай бұрын
I will eventually get around to making some more review videos....it's been a busy year...!
@dimifisher7942
4 жыл бұрын
I think the sensual world is better than hounds of love
@misteuraxe691
5 жыл бұрын
beautiful scarf
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!
@AnalogAttack
5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!
@Tecstar70
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. First CD set due to arrive tomorrow but think I will only buy the second set if it becomes dirt cheap or pick up Aerial separately. The second set almost feels a bit of a rip off by including BTD. The Other Sides just feels incomplete and a missed opportunity. I am pleased that you have highlighted the improvements in sound and the negative aspects of this collection. While not my favourite I do think TRS is a great album too.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I know what you mean about BTD... however I have enjoyed The Other Sides simply because of the tracks I've not heard for a while as I don't have a turntable! I played TRS - I really enjoyed it...there is a significant sound improvement to my ears...it feels gentler on the ears...I found the original a little harsh in places and jangly. Thanks ever so much for watching and commenting! It's always lovely to meet other KB fans!
@JP-mk2hd
5 жыл бұрын
This was a great video, very informative. Its nice to know that the records I want to buy have minimal pressing issues. My only issue is that you didn't talk about how The Red Shoes sounded. Once you've listened to it, would you think about sharing your thoughts on it?
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I still haven't had chance to play it. I've heard the remaster from 2011...that version seemed slightly more punchy. When I listen to this new remaster I will let you know.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
I am very pleased to report that I have listened to The Red Shoes this morning and i was very pleasantly surprised. To my ears there is a big improvement. Feels easier to listen to...bass feels deeper and tighter. The end of Big Stripey Lie is faded out, which is different than the original...not sure why...
@JP-mk2hd
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul Thank you, it's awesome to hear that it sounds good. Have a good day.
@NickSBailey
5 жыл бұрын
Very good review can tell you have a good ear. I have all Kate Bush's LPs and agree with your favourites The Dreaming first then Aerial. I have three copies of Dreaming on vinyl lol and the CD of it. I'm going to get Aerial as I missed out the first time around and then it was just too expensive.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much... it's great to know someone else who appreciates The Dreaming as much as I do! If you had to pick a favourite track from The Dreaming what would it be?
@NickSBailey
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul Very difficult to pick one or even two tracks love the whole album it has a manic enthusiasm and energy. it's Kate at her freest the subject matter and production are all over the place. I think I read she became a bit embarrassed by the album and wasn't keen later but she's always been a perfectionist. I think it's great It's one of them albums that makes me want to make music myself every time I listen to it.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
It is difficult to pick a favourite from it...I think if I was pushed it would be Night of the Swallow.
@eduardoalegriarampante639
5 жыл бұрын
Loved this review. Gracias...Im probably your age, and have been a fan since i was a kid. It's nice to hear somebody else who loves Aerial and 50 Words as much as the classic era Kate albums. They do tread a bit into an adult contemporary vibe, but what is wrong with that?. I feel those albums make sense for her, if you contemplate her trajectorie, and chronology...
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eduardo! I love her new productions just as much as the old stuff. I really like the way she gives us something new each time . I'm really hoping she is working on a new album...but as we know it always takes a long time! Thanks again for watching! I'm 51 by the way!
@eduardoalegriarampante639
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul jajajjaaaa...yup, im 50.
@thelittlefarmersfarm5706
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Richard... Great Review... Loving kate as you know I do... Unfortunately I cant buy this as I Santa is bringing it if I remain Nice... ;-(
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! Nice present! Well worth the wait!
@thelittlefarmersfarm5706
5 жыл бұрын
My Palms are itching for them Richard... HUMBUG!!! LOL My Awful sister has arranged for a Birthday buffet at their home on Friday at 6 so I wont be abe to joim the FRIDAY chat tomorrow... What a bloody Cow she is... Please do one on Sunday R&P... just for me... If Not I shall cry... ATB GUUURRRUUU M @@RichardandPaul
@machinehead9166
5 жыл бұрын
Good review can you do a vinyl review also thanks
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to do a vinyl review, but I don't have a turntable!
@mosaics2024
5 жыл бұрын
I have the version of December Will be Magic Again from the old box-set. What version are you referring to, please? And can you please play the fragment of Aerial that was changed? I'd like to hear it before making a new purchase. Thanks!
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
It's the original single version as opposed to the conga version which is very different. Unfortunately I can't play any clips of Kate as I don't want to risk any copyright strikes. But believe me, the changes really are absolutely fine. As you can probably tell, I am very critical when it comes to this type of thing. And Aerial really is still a firm favourite.
@mosaics2024
5 жыл бұрын
Never heard a congo version! How funny.
@Krampanology
5 жыл бұрын
omg the glitch...no one could hear it... yes on headphones..... and in lake tahoe?
@Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt
5 жыл бұрын
I could never get into Kate I did try. I always thought she was absolutely barking mad her music made no sense to me. I love her for how mad she is but her music didn't give me that ear worm some music does. Maybe now I'm much older I should try again.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tracy.. It's interesting isn't it...her music spoke to me especially as a teenager and I was intent on finding out what she was singing about...being partially barking mad myself probably helped. What music do you love?
@Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichardandPaul ooo love all kinds of music not anything specific really but as a youth I was into the punk scene. I was brought up on reggae that was mums thing. But I really love it all. I can't sing for toffee though lol. I do have a rather varied taste and collection of music.
@MaterLacrymarum
5 жыл бұрын
I am also a life long fan of Bush, but these sets were a big fail for me. 1) Disliked the packaging - so many beautiful pictures of Kate were taken at the time these were made, and would have much preferred they use some of them. 2) There's a mastering glitch on Violin on Never For Ever. 3) The substitution of Big Sky on Hounds of Love was a disaster and unnecessary. 4) Taking off the extra track from Sensual World is silly, the CD always had the extra track. On box 2..... I should say up front, Kate never really returned for me. Aerial is not a good album, imo. She sounds like an old, tired, performer. Inspiration is low, the voice no longer sparkling. 1) Editing out Rolf Harris from Aerial is crazy, isn't he on The Dreaming too? Why was that not edited? 2) Nothing can save 50 Words for Snow. 3) Director's Cut is Kate butchering her own music. The new versions of the Red Shoes material is okay, but the rest is bad. 4) The bonus discs should have been 2 discs, not 4. Worse, a lot of tracks are missing (check out the Woman's Work box set). 5) No consistent packaging with box 1. 6) Terrible price point comparing it to the first box. And overall: No career spanning booklet or additional artwork.
@RichardandPaul
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your comments.
@LightSearch
5 жыл бұрын
I find these remasters impossible to enjoy. The instruments sound so sepparate that the songs sound deconstructed. But the worse is the voice. The hissing in her voice is like nails on a chalk board.
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