I think in the 80s, people got a bit too fascinated with synthesizers, electric drums and other ways to make the music sound as "fake" as possible. The "gated drum" effect created by producer Hugh Padgham for Phil Collins single "In the Air Tonight" is a good example and became hugely influential on the sound of many bands and artists during that decade.
The drums enter quite late in the song. I don't like it.
The sad thing about using electronic trickery, whether it's these drums or a synthesizer is that it has a sell-by date. Either it's a passing fad or a new model replaces the old and makes it sound dated. A flute or an acoustic guitar does not really expire. They have a timeless sound. So to me, a lot of pop music from the 80s (including Kate's) sounds more outdated than music from the 70s which generally has a more timeless production.
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