NEVER FOR EVER

With Kate producing as well as performing this time around, Never For Ever diversified her sound somewhat, relying less on string arrangements and experimenting more with the structures of her songs. Synthesisers also start creeping in, and are used to particularly good effect on the closing Breathing. With lyrical themes ranging from infidelity to nuclear war, the album shows off Kate's talents as a lyricist well, and the music varies enough to keep interesting from beginning to end. Another quality album from Bush, which set her on a course of musical development which would continue through The Dreaming and the classic Hounds of Love.