THE KICK INSIDE

Kate's first will always be her best in my book. The Kick Inside is one of the most beautiful albums ever made.

Kate would explore deep fantasy land (Never For Ever), experimental (The Dreaming), grand epic (Hounds), and pop (Sensual) before unfortunately arriving at the downright awful (Aerial.)

But the Kick remains amongst the most emotional, original, and beautiful albums I've ever heard, capable of near constant shivers down one's spine. "Moving" is my favorite piece with its gorgeous melody and the standout tracks keep coming: The Man with the Child in his Eyes, Wuthering Heights, Strange Phenomena, Feel it. I can only imagine what Gilmour must have been thinking when he witnessed young Kate performing these tracks on a piano. These songs tap into the magic of youth, curiousity, sexuality, femininity, and passion, while Kate's amazing vocal and musical ability create a complete world all her own. And I mean that, Kate exists in *her own world* and she is so unique of other performers. This album is the perfect introduction to that mystique.

The playing is top notch and the sound on the remastered CDs is great. And no 80s synth or drum sounds yet so you have a very personal, warm, organic feel to the sound.

Kate is such an original that it's pointless to talk much about her music, it must be experienced. If you've never heard her definitely start here with her first album. Be prepared to find musical heaven. 5 stars is hardly enough for The Kick Inside. A true masterpiece.

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