Aerial
Kate Bush · 2005
80 min · 16 tracks · pop rock · art rock · baroque pop
Aerial weaves ethereal soundscapes with deeply personal storytelling, capturing nature's beauty and human introspection.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection immersive storytelling through nature patient unfolding of emotions
- Context
- In 2005, Kate Bush released Aerial as her first studio album in over a decade since The Red Shoes in 1993. This album marked a significant return to music after a self-imposed hiatus, showcasing Bush's evolving artistry and willingness to experiment with complex themes and sounds.
- If you like
- pop rock, art rock, baroque pop
Aerial is an album by Kate Bush, released in 2005. Aerial weaves ethereal soundscapes with deeply personal storytelling, capturing nature's beauty and human introspection. Aerial received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many reviewers praising its ambitious structure and lyrical depth. The album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, reflecting its cultural impact within the British music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aerial sound like?
Aerial weaves ethereal soundscapes with deeply personal storytelling, capturing nature's beauty and human introspection. Rooted in pop rock and art rock.
What makes Aerial by Kate Bush notable?
Aerial received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many reviewers praising its ambitious structure and lyrical depth. The album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, reflecting its cultural impact within the British music scene. In 2005, Kate Bush released Aerial as her first studio album in over a decade since The Red Shoes in 1993. This album marked a significant return to music after a self-imposed hiatus, showcasing Bush's evolving artistry and willingness to experiment with complex themes and sounds.
Who is Aerial for?
Aerial works well if you're into ethereal soundscapes for reflection, immersive storytelling through nature and patient unfolding of emotions.
How many songs are on Aerial?
Aerial has 16 tracks, running approximately 80 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 King of the Mountain Standout 4:53
- 2 đťś‹ 6:09
- 3 Bertie 4:18
- 4 Mrs. Bartolozzi Standout 5:58
- 5 How to Be Invisible 5:32
- 6 Joanni 4:56
- 7 A Coral Room Standout 6:12
Disc 2
- 1 Prelude 1:26
- 2 Prologue 5:42
- 3 An Architect’s Dream 4:50
- 4 The Painter’s Link 1:35
- 5 Sunset 5:58
- 6 Aerial Tal 1:01
- 7 Somewhere in Between 5:00
- 8 Nocturn 8:34
- 9 Aerial 7:52
Release Date
November 2, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
80 min 4 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
