The Sensual World is the sixth studio album by the English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was released in October 1989 and peaked at no. 2 on the UK Albums Chart. It has been certified Platinum by the BPI for sales of 300,000 in the UK, and Gold by the RIAA in the US. Bush drew inspiration for the title track from the novel Ulysses by James Joyce. Bush realised that Molly Bloom's soliloquy, the closing passage of the novel, fit the music she had created
The Sensual World" is a song by the English singer Kate Bush. It was the title track and first single from her album of the same name, released in September 1989. The single entered and peaked at n. 2 in the UK single charts. The song was later re-recorded using only words taken from Molly Bloom's soliloquy from James Joyce's Ulysses, as Bush had originally intended whilst recording The Sensual World album. This version, re-titled "Flower of the Mountain" appears on the 2011 album Director's Cut.
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. She's a romantic, frolicking over lust and love, but also a lover of life and its spirituality. The album's title track exudes the most sensually abrasive side of Bush, but she is also one to remain emotionally intact with her heart and head. The majority of The Sensual World beams with a carefree spirit of strength and independence.
Sixth album by Kate Bush, released by EMI Records on 16 October 1989. The album was written, composed and produced by Kate. As with Hounds of Love, the album was recorded mainly in Kate's home studio, after it was upgraded, adding an SSL console. Kate said she felt "overwhelmed by the amount of equipment aroud me. It was quite stifling, and I made a conscious effort to move away from that, and treat the song as the song. Del Palmer was her principal engineer, and they often worked together on the new album, with Haydn Bertall appearing now and again. In 2010, Audio Fidelity released 'The Sensual World' on vinyl with new remastering by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray. In 2011, the album was first released on the Fish People label. Chris Roberts in Melody Maker wrote
1989's Sensual World remains Kate Bush's most mature, entrancing album. Expectations ran high for the long-awaited follow-up to her 1986 breakthrough The Hounds of Love, and she met them with this sometimes breathtaking, often introspective work. On songs like the erotic title track and the dramatic "Love and Anger," Bush charts the many rhythms of relationships with a keen eye for detail and less frilly bluster than usual. Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist (Sample). 1. 30. The Sensual World (Album Version).
The Sensual World is a music studio album recording by KATE BUSH (Crossover Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 1989 on cd, lp, vinyl and/or cassette. No release results - showing artist results instead. The Other Sides (4CD) Rhino Records 2019.
Album: The Sensual World (1989). Charted: 12. Get the Sheet Music License This Song. This is the title track from Bush's sixth studio album. The song is a blend of Celtic and Middle eastern sounds. This is about someone who steps out from their 2D black and white world, as a character in a book, into the real world. The character's immediate impressions are that of the sensuality of this world: the fact that you can touch things, the color of the trees, the feel of grass on your feet, etc. Kate originally had lyrics from the book Ulysses by James Joyce, but could not get permission to use them.
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| 1 | The Sensual World | 3:57 |
| 2 | Love And Anger | 4:42 |
| 3 | The Fog | 5:04 |
| 4 | Reaching Out | 3:11 |
| 5 | Heads We're Dancing | 5:17 |
| 6 | Deeper Understanding | 4:46 |
| 7 | Between A Man And A Woman | 3:29 |
| 8 | Never Be Mine | 3:43 |
| 9 | Rocket's Tail | 4:06 |
| 10 | This Woman's Work | 3:32 |
| 11 | Walk Straight Down The Middle | 3:48 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | UK | 1989 |
| C4 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | C4 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Alltones | none | Poland | 1989 |
| OC 44164, C 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Columbia, Columbia | OC 44164, C 44164 | US | 1989 |
| 066 793078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 793078 1 | Brazil | 1989 |
| A1 | The Sensual WorldBass – Del PalmerBouzouki – Donal LunnyDrums – Charlie MorganFiddle – John SheahanPercussion [Whips] – Paddy BushUilleann Pipes – Davey Spillane* |
3:53 |
| A2 | Love And AngerBacking Vocals – Kate*, Paddy BushBass – John GiblinDrums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – David GilmourValiha – Paddy Bush |
4:42 |
| A3 | The FogArranged By [Orchestra] – Michael KamenCello – Jonathan Williams Drums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Alan MurphyHarp [Celtic Harp] – Alan StivellSoloist, Violin – Nigel KennedyVoice Actor [Dialogue] – Dr. BushWhistle – Davy Spillane |
5:01 |
| A4 | Reaching OutArranged By [Strings] – Michael NymanBass – Del PalmerDrums – Charlie MorganMandolin – Paddy BushStrings – Balavescu String Quartet*Strings [With] – Clare Connors, Justin Pearson |
3:11 |
| A5 | Heads We're DancingArranged By [Orchestra] – Michael KamenBass – Mick KarnCello – Jonathan Williams Drums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Alan MurphyPercussion, Rhythm Guitar – Del PalmerViola – Nigel Kennedy |
5:15 |
| B1 | Deeper UnderstandingBass – John GiblinDavul [Tupan] – Paddy BushDrums – Stuart ElliottSolo Vocal – Yanka Rupkhina*Vocals [Vocalists] – The Trio Bulgarka |
4:40 |
| B2 | Between A Man And A WomanBass – Del PalmerCello – Jonathan Williams Drums – Stuart ElliottHarp [Celtic Harp], Backing Vocals – Alan Stivell |
3:29 |
| B3 | Never Be MineBass – Eberhard WeberDrums – Stuart ElliottUilleann Pipes – Davey Spillane*Vocals [Vocalists] – The Trio Bulgarka |
3:42 |
| B4 | Rocket's Tail (For Rocket)Bass – John GiblinDrums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – David GilmourSolo Vocal – Yanka Rupkhina*Vocals [Vocalists] – The Trio Bulgarka |
4:03 |
| B5 | This Woman's WorkArranged By [Orchestra] – Michael Kamen |
3:31 |
| B6 | Walk Straight Down The Middle |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | UK | 1989 |
| C4 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | C4 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Alltones | none | Poland | 1989 |
| OC 44164, C 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Columbia, Columbia | OC 44164, C 44164 | US | 1989 |
| 066 793078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 793078 1 | Brazil | 1989 |
| The Sensual World | 3:53 |
| Love And Anger | 4:42 |
| The Fog | 5:01 |
| Reaching Out | 3:11 |
| Heads We're Dancing | 5:15 |
| Deeper Understanding | 4:40 |
| Between A Man And A Woman | 3:29 |
| Never Be Mine | 3:42 |
| Rocket's Tail (For Rocket) | 4:03 |
| This Woman's Work | 3:31 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | UK | 1989 |
| CDEMD 1010, CDP 7930 7 81, TC-EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Box + CD, Album + Cass, Album + Promo) | EMI, EMI, EMI | CDEMD 1010, CDP 7930 7 81, TC-EMD 1010 | UK | 1989 |
| C2 93078, 4JM 73098 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Box + CD, Album + Cass, Single + Promo) | Capitol Records, Capitol Records | C2 93078, 4JM 73098 | Canada | 1989 |
| C2 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | Capitol Records | C2 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | 1989 |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | 1989 |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | 1989 |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | 1989 |
| TOCP-5924 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | EMI | TOCP-5924 | Japan | 1989 |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, Club) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | 1989 |
| C2 593078, 788794T | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, Club) | Capitol Records, Columbia House | C2 593078, 788794T | Canada | 1989 |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, Lon) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | 1989 |
| C2 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, Lon) | Capitol Records | C2 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| CDP 793078 2 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, MP) | EMI | CDP 793078 2 | UK | 1989 |
| C4 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | C4 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| 7 93078 4, TC-EMD 1010, 238 7 93078 4 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 7 93078 4, TC-EMD 1010, 238 7 93078 4 | France | 1989 |
| TC-EMC-793078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | TC-EMC-793078 | Australia | 1989 |
| TCEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | TCEMD 1010 | UK | 1989 |
| TCEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | TCEMD 1010 | Malaysia | 1989 |
| CEMP-1672 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | CEMP-1672 | Mexico | 1989 |
| TCEMD 1010, 7 93078 4 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, EMI | TCEMD 1010, 7 93078 4 | UK | 1989 |
| C4 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | C4 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| 7 93078 4, TC EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, EMI | 7 93078 4, TC EMD 1010 | France | 1989 |
| MC-7-S 3 02328 7 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, Jugoton | MC-7-S 3 02328 7 | Yugoslavia | 1989 |
| 26279307 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | 26279307 | Greece | 1989 |
| OCT 44164, CT 44164, 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Columbia, Columbia, Columbia | OCT 44164, CT 44164, 44164 | US | 1989 |
| 7930784 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | 7930784 | Italy | 1989 |
| 7930784 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI-Valentim De Carvalho, Música Lda. | 7930784 | Portugal | 1989 |
| 238 7 93078 4, TC-EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, EMI | 238 7 93078 4, TC-EMD 1010 | France | 1989 |
| TCP 2393 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | TCP 2393 | Turkey | 1989 |
| C4 93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | C4 93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| 264 7 93078 4, 264-7 93078 4, 7 93078 4 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 264 7 93078 4, 264-7 93078 4, 7 93078 4 | Europe | 1989 |
| TCEMD 1010, E0140-9 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, EMI | TCEMD 1010, E0140-9 | Indonesia | 1989 |
| TCEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI | TCEMD 1010 | Saudi Arabia | 1989 |
| 67060 4 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Club) | EMI | 67060 4 | Germany | 1989 |
| Cat 1838 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Promo) | Columbia | Cat 1838 | US | 1989 |
| Cat 1838 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Promo) | Columbia | Cat 1838 | US | 1989 |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Alltones | none | Poland | 1989 |
| MT-047 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Megaton | MT-047 | Poland | 1989 |
| MAX 5122 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | MAX | MAX 5122 | Poland | 1989 |
| OCT 44164, CT 44164, 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, ∆, ) | Columbia, Columbia, Columbia | OCT 44164, CT 44164, 44164 | US | 1989 |
| OC 44164, C 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Columbia, Columbia | OC 44164, C 44164 | US | 1989 |
| 066 793078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 793078 1 | Brazil | 1989 |
| C 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Columbia | C 44164 | US | 1989 |
| 062-7930781, 7 93078 1, EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 062-7930781, 7 93078 1, EMD 1010 | Greece | 1989 |
| EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMD 1010, 7 93078 1 | UK | 1989 |
| 066 79 3078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI-Odeon, S.A. | 066 79 3078 1 | Spain | 1989 |
| 7930781 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | 7930781 | Portugal | 1989 |
| 64 7930781 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | 64 7930781 | Italy | 1989 |
| LP-7-1 2 02327 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Jugoton | LP-7-1 2 02327 1 | Yugoslavia | 1989 |
| EMC 793078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | EMC 793078 | Australia | 1989 |
| 7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | 7 93078 1 | France | 1989 |
| 064 7 93078 1, 064-7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | 064 7 93078 1, 064-7 93078 1 | Europe | 1989 |
| LEMP 1672 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | LEMP 1672 | Mexico | 1989 |
| C1-93078 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | C1-93078 | Canada | 1989 |
| 064 7 93078 1, 7 93078 1, 064-7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 064 7 93078 1, 7 93078 1, 064-7 93078 1 | Europe | 1989 |
| EMCJ(D)7930781 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | EMCJ(D)7930781 | South Africa | 1989 |
| EMCJ(D)7930781 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI | EMCJ(D)7930781 | Zimbabwe | 1989 |
| OC 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | Columbia | OC 44164 | US | 1989 |
| 72737, 7 93078 1, 7930781 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album, Club) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 72737, 7 93078 1, 7930781 | Portugal | 1989 |
| 66406 0, 064-79 3078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album, Club) | EMI, EMI | 66406 0, 064-79 3078 1 | Germany | 1989 |
| TOCP-6947 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | EMI | TOCP-6947 | Japan | 1991 |
| EMD 1010, 50 060-1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album) | EMI, Popron | EMD 1010, 50 060-1 | Czechoslovakia | 1991 |
| TOCP-3010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | EMI | TOCP-3010 | Japan | 1995 |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RP) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | 1999 |
| TOCP-67820, EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, Pap) | EMI, EMI | TOCP-67820, EMD 1010 | Japan | 2005 |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | 2008 |
| TOCP-67820, EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE, Pap) | EMI, EMI | TOCP-67820, EMD 1010 | Japan | 2008 |
| AFZLP 082 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album, Ltd, Num, RM, Gat) | Audio Fidelity | AFZLP 082 | US | 2010 |
| 50999 029294 22, FPCD004 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Gold Typhoon, Fish People | 50999 029294 22, FPCD004 | Taiwan | 2011 |
| FPCD004, 5099902929422 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Fish People, Fish People | FPCD004, 5099902929422 | Europe | 2011 |
| FPCD004, 5099902929422 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Fish People, Fish People | FPCD004, 5099902929422 | Canada | 2011 |
| TOCP-71126 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Fish People | TOCP-71126 | Japan | 2011 |
| WPCR-80052 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Fish People, Parlophone | WPCR-80052 | Japan | 2014 |
| WPCR-80052 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CDr, Promo) | Parlophone | WPCR-80052 | Japan | 2014 |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (10xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) | Rhino Records | none | 2018 | |
| 0190295568931 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Fish People | 0190295568931 | Europe | 2018 |
| 0190295593841 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album, RE, RM, 180) | Fish People | 0190295593841 | Europe | 2018 |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album, Ltd, Num, RE, Blu) | Fish People | none | UK | 2019 |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | Unknown |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | Unknown |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | Columbia | CK 44164 | US | Unknown |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | Unknown |
| CK 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Columbia | CK 44164 | Russia | Unknown |
| C2 93078, C2 07777 93078 2 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RP) | EMI Music Canada, EMI Music Canada | C2 93078, C2 07777 93078 2 1 | Canada | Unknown |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RP) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | Unknown |
| CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, RP) | EMI, EMI | CDP 7930 7 82, CDEMD 1010 | Europe | Unknown |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Not On Label (Kate Bush) | none | Russia | Unknown |
| none | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (CDr) | EMI Music France, EMI | none | France | Unknown |
| TCEMD 1010, EMD 1010-4 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | EMI, Capitol Records | TCEMD 1010, EMD 1010-4 | Israel | Unknown |
| RE 2265, EMD 1010 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album) | Rock Records & Tapes, EMI | RE 2265, EMD 1010 | Taiwan | Unknown |
| S 073 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Stebo | S 073 | Poland | Unknown |
| EN-3236 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Thomsun Original | EN-3236 | Saudi Arabia | Unknown |
| V 071 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Vega | V 071 | Poland | Unknown |
| MG 1694 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 1694 | Poland | Unknown |
| 10083 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | GPC | 10083 | Poland | Unknown |
| KMS 017 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Coda | KMS 017 | Poland | Unknown |
| 0073 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Music Market | 0073 | Poland | Unknown |
| RX 009 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Stereo-Style | RX 009 | Poland | Unknown |
| 038 7 93078 1 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (LP, Album, RE) | EMI | 038 7 93078 1 | Europe | Unknown |
| CM 44164, 44164 | Kate Bush | The Sensual World (MD, Album) | Columbia, Columbia | CM 44164, 44164 | US | Unknown |
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