Originally published by L.S. Media. May 17th 2011. 
Kate Bush has long been considered an enigma, part immense talent that has inspired so many other artists and fans alike, part recluse, never really giving too much away to the point that some critics and reviewers become exasperated and ignore the music behind the woman.
It is to Kate’s credit that she has survived for so long in a business that can cruelly tear people apart just for not releasing a new album every couple of years. Kate herself hasn’t recorded a new album since 2005 with the release of the sensual Aerial and although there are rumours of a brand new set of songs that will be unleashed onto the British public at some point, Kate has decided to revisit older works and give them a new edge.
Unlike artists who make a great show of releasing albums that have been re-mastered and with the added benefit of a couple of added B-Sides to the finished article, Kate has, in her own unique way, played around with tracks from two previous albums, 1989’s The Sensual World and 1993’s The Red Shoes and given them a life of their own in an aptly titled album Director’s Cut. To suit the changing times and perhaps emphasising the change in Kate’s voice over the years, the songs have been re-worked to the point where in all effects they are brand new songs.
Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the song, The Flower of the Mountain, which originally had the title of the album The Sensual World, this track, is the epitome of how songs can be changed, re- styled and even made to feel so much more than the previous concept. This song shows the promise that can be and although some critics may be at odds over Kate’s new offering, her legion of fans and those with an open mind will surely get the message Kate is sending out, don’t spend time worrying about others, do what makes you happy, you’ll get a lot further.
The Director’s Cut is a highly enjoyable album and one that takes the idea of making music just that little broader and more enjoyable.
4 stars
Ian D. Hall