KATE BUSH - The Red Shoes (1993) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The album is a continuation of Bush's multi-layered and multiple musical pursuits and interests. If not her strongest work -- a number of songs sound okay without being particularly stellar, especially given Bush's past heights -- Red Shoes is still an enjoyable listen with a number of diversions. The guest performer list is worthy of note alone, ranging from Procol Harum pianist Gary Brooker and Eric Clapton to Prince, but this is very much a Kate Bush album straight up as opposed to a collaborative work like, say, Santana's Supernatural. Opening song "Rubberband Girl" is actually one of her strongest singles in years, a big and punchy song served well with a horn section, though slightly let down by the stiff percussion. "Eat the Music," another smart choice for a single, mixes calypso and other Caribbean musical touches with a great, classically Bush lyric mixing up sexuality, romance, and various earthy food-based metaphors. Another highlight of Bush's frank embrace of the lustier side of life is "The Song of Solomon," a celebratory piece about the Bible's openly erotic piece. Those who prefer her predominantly piano and vocal pieces will enjoy "Moments of Pleasure" with a strong string arrangement courtesy of Michael Kamen. Other standouts include "Why Should I Love You?" with Prince creating a very Prince-like arrangement and backing chorus for Bush (and doing quite well at that) and the concluding "You're the One," featuring Brooker. by Ned Raggett  
Tracklist :
1    Rubberband Girl    4:45
Written-By – Kate Bush
2        And So Is Love 4:18
Written-By – Kate Bush
Guitar – Eric Clapton
3    Eat The Music 5:11
Written-By – Kate Bush
Valiha, Kabosy [Kabossy], Vocals – Justin Vali
Valiha, Vocals – Paddy Bush
4    Moments Of Pleasure    5:18
Written-By – Kate Bush
5    The Song Of Solomon 4:29
Written-By – Kate Bush
Percussion – Charlie Morgan
6    Lily 3:53
Written-By – Kate Bush
Fujara, Singing Bowls – Paddy Bush
Narrator – Lily
7    The Red Shoes 4:03
Written-By – Kate Bush
Bass – Gaumont D'Olivera
Mandola, Whistle, Musical Bow, Vocals – Paddy Bush
Valiha – Justin Vali
Vocals – Colin Lloyd-Tucker
8    Top Of The City 4;:15
Written-By – Kate Bush
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kate Bush
Violin, Viola – Nigel Kennedy
9    Constellation Of The Heart 4:47
Written-By – Kate Bush
Vocals – Colin Lloyd-Tucker, Paddy Bush
10    Big Stripey Lie 3:33
Written-By – Kate Bush
Drums, Percussion, Effects – Gaumont D'Olivera
Guitar, Bass – Kate Bush
Violin – Nigel Kennedy
11    Why Should I Love You? 5:02
Written-By – Kate Bush
Arranged By – Kate Bush
Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Arranged By – Prince
Vocals – Lenny Henry
12    You're The One 5:53
Written-By – Kate Bush
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kate Bush
Guitar – Jeff Beck
Credits :
Arranged By [Orchestra] – Michael Kamen
Arranged By [Trio Bulgarka Vocal Arrangements] – Demetr Penev
Bass – John Giblin (pistas: 1 to 3, 6, 8, 9, 12)
Drums – Stuart Elliott (pistas: 1 to 3, 6 to 9, 11, 12)
Guitar – Danny McIntosh (pistas: 1, 5 to 9)
Keyboards – Kate Bush (pistas: 1 to 3, 5 to 12)
Organ [Hammond] – Gary Brooker (pistas: 2, 9, 12)
Percussion – Stuart Elliott (pistas: 1, 3, 5, 7)
Piano – Kate Bush (pistas: 4, 5, 8, 9)
Producer – Kate Bush
Saxophone – Nigel Hitchcock (pistas: 1, 3, 9, 11)
Translated By [Bulgarian Interpreter] – Boromira Nedeva
Translated By [French Interpreter] – Sir Ali
Trombone – Neil Sidwell (pistas: 1, 3, 9, 11)
Trumpet – Paul Spong (pistas: 1, 3, 9, 11), Steve Sidwell (pistas: 1, 3, 9, 11)
Vocals – Kate Bush, The Trio Bulgarka (pistas: 5, 11, 12)