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Post by Sto on Jun 21, 2003 14:27:09 GMT
Well, you all know the rules by now, but just as a reminder: Vote off your two least favourite tracks from this month's featured album, "The Sensual World" and state either why you decided to vote it off or, if you voted it off even though you love it but just prefer the other tracks, state why you like it. Your choices for this week: The Sensual World Love And Anger The Fog Reaching Out Heads We're Dancing Deeper Understanding Between A Man And A Woman Never Be Mine Rocket's Tail This Woman's Work Walk Straight Down The Middle Enjoy!  |
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Post by Lori on Jun 21, 2003 16:27:06 GMT
Heads We're Dancing. I guess just simply 'cos I don't understand it. Rocket's Tail because I think the whole song you're waiting for it to really get into something, and it never actually does... sorry Kate  |
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Post by Sto on Jun 21, 2003 19:48:42 GMT
Rocket's Tail because I think the whole song you're waiting for it to really get into something, and it never actually does... sorry Kate Wow - "Rocket's Tail" is my favourite Kate Bush song and possibly my favourite song of all time  In fact, I'm writing a story at the moment based on it! (Although I think copyright may limit my chances of using it somewhat!  ) As for "Heads We're Dancing" - look it up on GaffaWeb's Kate Encyclopaedia, they give quite a good explanation! |
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Post by Sto on Jun 21, 2003 19:51:02 GMT
My votes go to:
* Deeper Understanding
- I find this boring. I know I should relate to it as I enjoy being on the computer but it just bores me!
* Walk Straight Down The Middle
- Kate herself commented that she wasn't totally pleased with this effort and I think it is a bit superfluous. "This Woman's Work" should end the album!
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Post by Neo Stella on Jun 21, 2003 22:58:33 GMT
Funny Sto, I'm totally with you on this one.
*Deeper Understanding*
I like the concept and also the way Kate delivers it, yet there are better songs on the album.
*Walk Straight Down The Middle*
The call towards the end, which Kate's mum thought was a bird in the garden!, emotes frustration at not being able to follow your true feelings, but having to follow a prescribed path because that is the most sensible course of action. Got to go though as again, there are superior songs.
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 22, 2003 15:28:03 GMT
I rode around yesterday listening to this CD. I like every track on the album, albeit not to the same degree. Since we can't have best, bester, bestest  ; I'll go with levels 1, 2, and three (that's how I gauged all these songs) Only 2 did not make my cut for the second tier. They are: * Deeper Understanding (mainly 'cos it is uncharacteristically dated for a Kate Bush song. * Walk Straight Down the Middle. (for reasons of pace.) |
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Post by DavidLovesRodney on Jun 23, 2003 12:09:32 GMT
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 23, 2003 13:35:38 GMT
My votes to be 86'ed are 1) The Fog---it just bores me 2) Walk Straight Down the Middle --- this song to me just seems a bit off for Kate. It has "filler" written all over it. Personally, I would end this now by just proclaiming "TWW" the winner! I'll agree that 'WSDTM' is not among my favorites, but, 'filler'?! 'The Fog' is much better to me though. The ethereal and dramatic ambiance created by the strings (especially the violin and cello) make it a superior effort in my opinion. 'TWW' as you indicate should probably be the winner. However 'The Sensual World' will give it a run. |
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Post by Sto on Jun 23, 2003 15:38:05 GMT
If "WSDTM" wasn't added to the CD, I would be voting "The Fog" off. I think it drags the first half of the album down...but more about this when I DO vote it off... |
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 23, 2003 23:46:55 GMT
If "WSDTM" wasn't added to the CD, I would be voting "The Fog" off. I think it drags the first half of the album down...but more about this when I DO vote it off... Hey... I thought WE voted stuff off! Is this thing rigged.  Seriously, how can you not love 'The Fog' it's beautiful?! |
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Post by Sto on Jun 24, 2003 8:42:36 GMT
Hey... I thought WE voted stuff off! Is this thing rigged. Seriously, how can you not love 'The Fog' it's beautiful?! Dammit, I've been found out! LOL, I think you misunderstood my "voting off"  I find the atmosphere of "The Fog" to be too...sticky, too heavy. I also think it doesn't have the catchiness that other Kate songs have - I don't find myself going around singing it! |
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 24, 2003 12:51:36 GMT
Dammit, I've been found out! LOL, I think you misunderstood my "voting off" I find the atmosphere of "The Fog" to be too...sticky, too heavy. I also think it doesn't have the catchiness that other Kate songs have - I don't find myself going around singing it! J/K on the 'voting off'. I knew what you meant. How can a song be heavy and ethereal to different listeners. She may have wanted a 'foggy' or heavy sound to fit the theme. To me it has so much atmosphere to get lost in. I don't think it's meant as a 'diddy' to sing or dance to. |
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Post by Neo Stella on Jun 24, 2003 13:57:19 GMT
I'm sorry Sto, but I think "The Fog" is among the best songs Kate has done. The fear of letting go is such a dramatic experience and I think Kate handles it with such elegance. Nigel Kennedy's violin describes the feeling of knowing you should, yet hold back for fear of being hurt. My opinion of course. |
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Post by Al Truest on Jun 24, 2003 22:58:30 GMT
Well put MT. I think this song has more meaning though, if you've had children-especially a daughter. When I first heard this song, I either mis-interpreted the lyrics, or it may still have some dual meaning to me. A loving authority figure who suggests "just put your feet down child".."'cos you're all grown up now' conjures a fathererly warning. I first thought of a gangly little girl, unaware of propriety or sexual etiquitte. (I gleaned this mainly from tone, not content) Innocence (Blindness) and changes (maturity) can create a 'fog'. This song is far more complex than what the lyrics suggest. Of course I may be the only one to see this perspective.  |
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Post by Neo Stella on Jun 25, 2003 13:23:50 GMT
Al, you did know the male voice on The Fog is Kate's Father? I know it is because I've had coffee with him. |
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; I'll go with levels 1, 2, and three (that's how I gauged all these songs) Only 2 did not make my cut for the second tier. They are:
