It's no big deal, but I thought I would point it out in case anyone else came across this with their own box. While I don't really care that the CD packaging isn't consistent to the ones found in Part I with the tri-fold digipaks, I do have one small gripe over the lack of plastic CD trays on these releases. The packaging from Aerial to 50 Words For Snow is identical to their original releases, so pretty much a mixed bag of terrible CD storage options right there.
All the CDs inside of The Other Sides set are in pocket sleeves, and even though the pockets aren't nearly as bad on this release as they have been on some other past releases, it's still a very poorly designed idea in general. The box for this set is considerably smaller than the first box. If they had made it the same size as the first box, then plastic CD trays could have easily been used on all the releases for this set. Just saying!
Once again, stunning isn't even the right word to use here. It's amazing how a little bit of remastering really does go a long way in making a song shine more than it already does. Some of the differences are subtle, while others are very immediate.
Aerial has many new layers to it, which I personally didn't think was remotely possible, especially as it already sounded great to begin with. There are also definite improvements to Director's Cut overall, which actually came as a huge surprise to me. Flower of the Mountain still sounds like it was sung through a paper bag, but apart from this there are noticeable improvements to the other songs. Even 50 Words for Snow sounds a lot better. The Other Sides set came as a total surprise.
While I already had these songs a gazillion times over with the exception of one , I really didn't think they could sound any better - I was wrong. Prior to both box sets being released it was revealed that a certain vocal on An Architects Dream and The Painter's Link would be replaced. Everyone assumed a re-record for those particular bits, but that isn't quite what happened. Instead, Kate replaced both sections with the live recordings from Before The Dawn. I'm certainly not getting into any of the specific reasons for the vocal replacement in the first place as this isn't the place for it.
I'll just simply say that if Kate felt this was the best course of action to take with her music then that's her right. If you haven't yet heard it, I can tell you that the substitution is seamlessly made.
However, reactions appear to be somewhat divided with some people liking it and others hating it. Considering the circumstances, and why it was changed to begin with, this really has become one of those instances where an artist is damned if they do and damned if they don't. I may not be a fan of Bertie, and while I actually find his voice grating on the ears, that still isn't going to take away from my enjoyment of this album. For those who don't like the change All eight individual tracks from that point onward became one continuous track.
The remaster has gone back to its original title and individual tracks format once again. The booklet is fairly identical, but with a few adjustments made as you will see. On this page an amendment has been made to include the addition of live material from Before The Dawn. On the back page of the booklet two notable changes have officially been made with this release.
A credit for the didgeridoo has been removed entirely, and a separate credit for The Painter has been replaced. I have the original release of this, but I never actually opened it. At the time I opted to open and post the deluxe version instead.
The packaging looks identical to how it was set up in the deluxe edition. Not much to say about the packaging on this one, other than the fact that the pocket sleeve is just as tight and annoying as it is on the original. I would suggest to anyone who dislikes these pocket sleeves as much as I do to keep your CDs in separate cases. I did notice that one less staple is used in the construction of the booklet. If you check the original release and compare it to this one you will see for yourself.
Before The Dawn can only be found in this CD set, and is not included with any of the vinyl sets. However, with that being said, the copy contained in this set is the release, so you aren't getting anything new or different with it. Same packaging. Same sound. Same everything. It's fine if you don't already own it, but for everyone else it's kind of redundant.
It's for this reason that I'm not re-scanning it all over again because it would be a complete waste of time. If you want to see full scans you can check out my original post HERE. The Other Sides release is exclusive to the CD and Vinyl box sets only and cannot be purchased as a separate physical release. I've heard that tracks are available for download via iTunes, but since I don't do iTunes I can't confirm this. This is something people will have to check out for themselves. This 4 CD set contains 34 tracks and is comprised of B-Sides, remixes and standalone singles.
The previously unreleased "Humming" track has also been officially released for the first time ever. This appears to be the same version that was partially played on BBC Radio 1 back in during an interview with Kate.
Just under a minute only ever made it to air, and the track never leaked in full - so don't confuse it with an early demo version that's been circulating for years. Hopefully, with Kate's change of heart on this one, she might be more inclined at some point to release further material like this. Fingers crossed.
The CDs are housed in a laminated thick card digipak similar to the packaging used for Director's Cut standard and deluxe versions and 50 Words For Snow.
If you're looking for the KT symbol on this one - it's there ;. Unfortunately or not there are quite a few tracks that never made it onto these CDs. This includes:. It's far superior to the edited down version we always seem to get and would have been nice to have it in this collection. At least Kate had enough sense to leave Ken off this time.
Ever since its release people have been moaning over the fact that none of Kate's collaborative efforts with other artists have made it onto this set. While there have been many good ones over the years, I really don't see those songs as having any place here. I know. Shocking I would even say that, isn't it?
Also released on her sixth album The Sensual World. The book was published in Kate then contacted him numerous times, but the Joyce estate refused to release the words. She spent over a year trying to gain permission before accepting defeat. A recording of this piece of music was sent to Kate by Jan Libbenga. As in the traditional version, the melody is played on uilleann pipes, in this case by Irish musician Davy Spillane. An enchanting songstress, Kate Bush reflects the most heavenly views of love on the aptly titled The Sensual World.
The follow-up to Hounds of Love features Bush unafraid to be a temptress, vocally and lyrically. The majority of The Sensual World beams with a carefree spirit of strength and independence. Tracklist: 1.
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