I can’t find Kate Bush’s new CD on iTunes, which means I’m going to have to order the actual CD. It’s funny how I’ve become accustomed to the instant gratification that can accompany a couple clicks of the mouse. I can’t immediately recall the last time I bought music in any sort of physical form. Not this year, I don’t think.
Kate Bush is one of those artists that either you get or you don’t. Bjork and Wilco are a couple similar examples that come to mind. The first time I heard Kate Bush’s music was in early 1994. Remember, I had a relatively sheltered childhood growing up in Green Bay and I was late to the party as far as a lot of 80s artists were concerned. The Olympics were taking place in Lillehammer and I was watching some kind of recap of downhill skiing and they were using Kate Bush’s “Rubberband Girl” as the soundtrack. I’m not sure why I remember something like that. I have a weird memory; I can recall lots of otherwise mundane moments that contain a sliver of personal significance. I remember thinking how unique her voice sounded and that I desperately wanted to hear more than the brief excerpt that was played on television. And I only had to wait eleven years for the next album. But it looks like it’s been worth the wait, as it’s getting some great reviews.
