Kate Bush: Aerial

Kate Bush is one of those artists who likes to do different things. To give you an example, one of her songs on the two-disc album, "Aerial," is called Pi, and it truly does live up to its name: For the chorus of the song, she sings digits of that mythical number, Pi.

I've enojoyed all of Kate Bush's work since I heard the "Hounds of Love" record (yes, record). This album doesn't let down.

Aerial, which, as I said, is a two-disc set, is broken up into "A Sea of Honey" (Disc 1) and "A Sky of Honey" (Disc 2).

The first disc feels like a regular album of different musical tastes and sounds. Its mostly a hit, with "How to Be Invisible" being the only song that doesn't seem to fit her style (*which, yes I'm aware she does not have a hard and fast style*).

The second disc feels like a cohesive album, albeit, a bit ambient. I almost didn't notice this album sweeping through my ears as it played out, but it was a wonderful musical journey.

I'm so glad, that after 12 years, Kate's come up with some new material. I don't think there's really much on here for solid, Top40 radio play, but alternative stations and smaller, independent radio (such as WXRV 92.5 near where I am) will probably play more than one tune off of this.

In the end: If you already like more of Kate Bush's work than the one or two songs you've heard on the radio, then this is for you. If you're opposed to sonic experimentation, you should stay away. There's a lot of fun stuff here, but not everyone will be able to appreciate/enjoy it.