BEFORE THE DAWN

Ms Bush's 2014 concerts sold out so quickly it broke the internet. The luckies who scored a ticket received a lavishly produced and impeccably staged conceptual art rock-theatre piece. This huge set records the concerts over eight sides of vinyl. It is a lot of music. The repertoire is drawn from Kate's later albums'no Wuthering or Babooshkering here'and features lots from 2005's Ariel. Given how strong that album was, the selections are no bad thing. Short segments of spoken work add drama and make the theatre overt. Playing is outstanding throughout, the sound is extraordinary for a live recording and the album packaging is lavish and interesting. Immersing yourself in the Bush of live ghosts is a mesmerizing experience. www.vinylconnection.com.au