Re: Red Shoes Blues

[ohmigod@ix.netcom.com (Mr. H)]

Alan.Stonebridge@durham.ac.uk (Alan Stonebridge) wrote:

>On Wed, 29 May 1996, Dave Watkins wrote:

> I like this more commercial sound. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't like it 
>if Kate started to do music that sounded like TRS all the time, but I 
>think it's a refreshing change, and shows a lighter side to her (not 
>necessarily a less interesting one though; by 'lighter' I mean it shows 
>the love (like that which she finds at the end of "The Ninth Wave") is 
>really important to her).

>Alan.

I'd give her credit based on that fact alone. At least she's lightened
up a bit. Even though I have the album, I've only listened to it three
or so times. While I gave it a chance, none of the melodies or song
structures stood out for me. Instantly forgettable. I listen to Kate
to hear some lushness and seductiveness (like in HOL and TSW), and I
found TRS lacking in both departments.  Here's hoping she goes back to
her "bread-and-butter."