Hounds Of Love

Right, need to find a criticism. The typeface used on the cover (ITC Zapf Chancery) looks terrible now. This is a magnificent album. Starting out with Running Up That Hill, it never once settles for the ordinary; Kate Bush resists the temptations offered by the digital technology of the time to throw everything into each track, and instead builds an incredible sound world that supports some absolutely world beating songs. The thing is, many of the sounds and elements are so familiar as to become cliche, but they’re brought together with such warmth, creating an utterly idiosyncratic soundscape. Even “Jig of Life”, which is the sort of diddly-diddly thing that’d send me over the edge has enough interesting musical twists and turns to make it work. It’s a wonderful album.

One of the best albums made by anyone

72. running up that hilll

Honestly I might have liked it more if Stranger Things had not played the same 5 seconds over and over

Another wild ride. I argue that Kate Bush is a genius and that I’ve only begun to unravel the depth of her writing, both conceptually and artistically. It just the kind of stuff that makes you wonder how anyone ever came up with it, but in a good way.

Running Up That Hill - 8.5/10 Hounds Of Love - 7/10 The Big Sky - 7/10 Mother Stands For Comfort - 9/10 (wow that's a really big surprise from the amount of streams it has!) Cloudbusting - 9.5/10 And Dream Of Sheep - 8/10 Under Ice - 7/10 Waking The Witch - 4/10 (what is going on) Watching You Without Me - 5/10 (its not bad, im just bored) Jig Of Life - 7.5/10 (Very different to the rest of the album, kind of unexpected but I'm not complaining) Hello Earth - 9/10 (I actually don't feel like this song drags despite it's runtime, I like the melancholy feeling it gives and the creepy sound of it all, fits really well) The Morning Fog - 8/10 (Good song but this feels like it should've been before "Hello Earth" on the album? That song felt way more like a closer than this, and even ended perfectly. Weird way to end it but good album nonetheless)

Very good lots of interesting sounds and a diverse album i was not expecting the jig song. favorite is the first couple songs 4/5

Running Up That Hill - легенда, інші пісні теж звучать хорошо

I enjoyed this a lot. I never listened to Kate Bush back in the day, or ever for that matter. There was zero chance I would have gotten into this in any way back when it was released, but I can appreciate it now. I had no idea Kate Bush was so odd. This album is so moody and strange. It took several listens for me to make some sense of it. I don't know if Trent Reznor ever listed Kate Bush as an influence, but several times I felt like I was hearing some Pretty Hate Machine and even Broken in there. "Waking the Witch" is bonkers and I loved it. Can't say for sure if I'll get into more of her catalog, but I hope I'll come back to this every once in a while.

I feel like I'm listening to the source code for Tori Amos. My Kate Bush knowledge was mostly limited to "Running Up That Hill," which I really liked until Stranger Things pummeled it into oblivion. (It's still great.) While I like this, it doesn't feel like something I'll return to. The 16-year-old version of myself that listened to Little Earthquakes constantly would've been into this much more than his middle-aged counterpart. But I'm glad to have heard it. 3.5 stars, rounding up in tribute to my very sensitive younger self.

I quite liked it

Dunno. It was a bit much. Dramatic. Not my thing.

Strong album from an innovative artist. Not all of her songs landed with me but the creativity really kept me wanting to listen to more.

her voice is very pretty and all the songs have this majestic feel to them fav song: Waking The Witch

Still stunning. This is the album that proves why I’ve been in love with Kate ever since she both frightened and enchanted me on Top of the Pops in 1978 — equal parts genius, drama and beautiful oddness. The big hits soar, but it’s The Ninth Wave that seals the deal: eerie, theatrical, pure Kate magic. And the thought of people buying this after Stranger Thing, then hitting that bonkers second half? I’d pay good money to see their faces!!

Kate Bush ran up that hill so Tori Amos could do her thing.

A few songs I’m familiar with, the rest are mundane and boring

Wonderful unique voice! Everyone will know first cut, but the rest are stellar

Beautiful voice singing 80s avant garde songs that probably sounded cool when they came out but now sound corny. Sounds like she probably inspired Enya and Bjork, neither of whom I ever liked.

Very weird but dreamy album. My favourite song is Cloudbusting.

Absolute classic

If this is your thing very awesome I thought it was ok. I liked when it got really scary in the middle then the white people from sinners started to show up

I expected to love this and was a little disappointed. Running up that hill deserves its modern run as a hit but the rest of the album fell a little flat. I liked the ambition and didnt dislike it, but it was just fine

До чего же красивый альбом… мне очень понравилось начало, а также шотландские мотивы в конце. И жизнерадостная детская песня по середине. Прелесть, определенно вернусь к этой шикарной певице. Как же красиво она передала те эмоции, которые испытывала и я… те же страхи и те же мысли

Good album and very melodic. Took the 80s sound and advanced it.

Revolucionaria Para la época y su género experimentó muy bien Entiendo que ha sido influencia de muchas bandas y artistas de la época, eso quiere decir mucho Estuvo entretenido y se puede volver a escuchar

like most people hearing this album in recent times, I am only familiar with Running Up That Hill which is still a banger, but its also the most normal sounding song on this album, if that makes sense? I suppose I mean traditional, and I'm usually not a fan of artists being different for the sake of being different but damn Kate really puts her heart into this. The closest I can approxinate her sound is probably Florence Welch and sometimes Hikaru Utada (specifically Face My Fears, Sanctuary and Simple & Clean aka the main intro themes for Kingdom Hearts 1-3 sound very thematically similar to some of Kates entries) She has this really interesting dreamlike quality to her music thats hard to do properly but she absolutely nails it.

Damn dude this album is witchy as frick. Obviously Running Up That Hill is the most accessible track but the whole album has such a great vibe and sound. Even the hella weird Waking the Witch was great (and I’d wager is the song that turns off most listeners. Embrace Hell my dudes!) Good stuff overall and I already have this on vinyl so it’s an easy 5

I absolutely loved this. I think Kate Bush is a bit of an acquired taste. Is it weird? Yes, indubitably. But it *works*.

VERY PSYCHEDELIC. Like really. Pretty good overall, even though I didn't like love love any individual song.

hurrr

Not a fan of- at all.

I don't think I could listen to this one regularly but Kate Bush's voice is so beautiful and haunting, especially with the orchestral arrangements. The theatrical parts on Waking the Witch were kind of weird.

Another no thank you not my thing.

What an amazing fucking album. Holy shit. I've known about and have even heard this album. I have many friends throughout my life who love Kate Bush and this album specifically. Yet I've always more-or-less passed on Kate Bush in general, even when I've loved the song Cloudbursting for a long time. This is one of those times where I realize I've been wasting my time not listen to Kate Bush. Why haven't I fully embraced this album prior to now??? I feel foolish, but happy to at long last finally receive the brilliance. It's on another level. Kate Bush delivers a world onto herself. This album engulfs. It's also at moments so personal, so sentimental. The final lines of The Morning Fog end the album with: I am falling Like a stone Like a storm Being born again Into the sweet morning fog D'you know what? I love you better now I'm falling And I'd love to hold you now I'll kiss the ground I'll tell my mother I'll tell my father I'll tell my loved one I'll tell my brothers How much I love them So sweet and beautiful, it gets me all teary-eyed! Waking The Witch gets into almost Skinny Puppy territory. There's other moments that have glitches and subtle oddities. It's a world that has a bit of adventure and risk in with the gorgeous gauze gradients of color and emotion. Just absolutely lovely music.

Great voice, couple of great songs 3

Phenomenal record through and through. Love the concept on the second side it sounds unreal and so distinct from anything else. Just excellent pop songwriting too. She’s the absolute best and I love her.

Kate Bush is one of the few artists who have managed to leverage 80's aesthetics in a way that I really enjoy. The reverb and the synths and all the other 80's isms are used to create a dreamlike atmosphere that elevates what would have already been excellent pop songs. The 5 songs on side 1 are all pretty much pop perfection, I can barely pull out favorites. Not to even mention Kate Bush's powerful, unique vocal presence. If this album was just perfect pop songs, that would be one thing, but side B really shows just how ambitious and daring Kate Bush really was here. Side B is all loosely interconnected mood pieces and experimental songs. Under Ice is almost eerie, the tape effects on Waking The Witch almost sound like early glitch music (it's kind of shocking), and Hello Earth is just floaty and gorgeous. Although, what I think really epitomizes why this album is a 5 for me is Jig Of Life. The idea behind Jig Of Life, as like an Irish folk song or something out of absolutely nowhere is, on paper, just straight up bad. But the execution and the vision of Hounds Of Love is so strong, that Jig Of Life is just as emotionally complex, and nuanced as anything else on here, without any real cheesiness. It's as though Kate Bush is operating on such a high level that she simply willed it into being a good song. And that is a hell of an accomplishment. Hounds Of Love is beautiful and compelling, and nearly perfect. And I cannot praise it enough.

This is an interesting one! Had never heard any of her music prior to Stranger Things, which kind of ruined that song, but damn if it isn’t an earworm. The rest of the album is so odd and different and random. Experimental, but decently good

I’m not a huge Kate Bush fan, but you cant really fault Running up that Hill and Hounds of Love (albeit the Futureheads cover is far superior) for an opening. Unfortunately and somewhat unsurprising the quality and interest levels drops off after that. Overall it’s just a bit dull which is odd given it is a fairly eclectic collection. Under Ice and Waking the Witch mistake eccentricity for creativity.

This is a fabulous album that rarely falters. Of course “Running Up That Hill”, with its recent new lease of life, is brilliant, but actually I now have a new appreciation for “Hounds of Love” and, in particular, “Cloudbusting”. The vocal at the end, as the song begins its fade out, is so joyous. It’s not just the well-known singles that stand out either and, unusually I’m finding, they are not the clear standout tracks. I really enjoyed many of them, and have always loved “Jig of Life” especially. It does get a little bit weird 2/3 of the way in - “Waking the Witch” did exactly what it said on the tin, and made me a bit uncomfortable, in a weird way. Very witchy. Very unsettling. It also went on a bit too long, as did the next track. All in all, though, this is a brilliant album which highlights the genius of Kate Bush.

I love Kate Bush's voice. And parts of this album are astonishingly weird; honestly some of the weirdest things the Generator has provided (and I've already heard Trout Mask Replica). Waking the Witch might be the peak weirdness, but I did enjoy finding out one of the random voices on it was old Hagrid himself, Robbie Coltrane. The "conceptual" side of the album is, for me, a little weaker than the other, though having said that, I still liked parts a lot (like Jig of Life, where I loved her vocals). The singles though? The singles are universally great. After my second run through of this record which was needed for me to really make up my mind, I listened to The Futureheads version of Hounds of Love and China Drum's version of Wuthering Heights, the later because I need no excuse to listen to it, not because it features on this album. Both are great covers - well worth a listen, despite (or maybe because?) they all very different to the original compositions. I think this would have been a 3.5, but it's worth a 4 for her voice alone, so I'm rounding up. 4/5

Likes: Running up that hill, the big sky, jig of life, Hello earth Dislikes: waking the witch Took 2 listens to get into it (didn’t realize it was a concept album lol). Instrumentals are Immersive and unique but feel like there’s some lulls on the second side

J'adore Kate Bush, mon album coup de coeur restera "Never for Ever" mais celui là est aussi génial !

Really sweet experimental-ish pop, kind of like Bjork where it's still quite accessible yet challenges the status quo in music. The orchestral elements are superb, the vocal melodies are quite lovely. I like the suite on the second side of the album, did not disappoint (except "Waking the Witch) me at all. Even though I thought I was over-hyping it, as I knew about the idea of it prior to listening. I've been wanting to have a listen to this album for a little while, so I'm glad that I did like it. Highlight Song/s: "Running Up That Hill", "Hounds of Love", "The Big Sky" and "Under Ice"

ok, she did better ones

Reminds me of old corporate America. Very gloomy, good voice. It’s almost like a tale of a medieval love story. Kate Bush is very creative with this album, however I don’t think the execution is all there. There is no real theme behind it all. It would have been interesting to see an overarching theme behind the whole album. It sounds a little too random. Lastly, technically, the albums, mastering, and mixing could have been better. The important part of these songs is not the instrumental, it’s the voice, and sometimes it hides behind poorly mixed instrumentals. However, drums and Orchestra instruments sound very clean and crisp. Especially the drums.

Love the idea of it, but it's not my thing

Stranger things

De eerste twee nummers zijn iconic. De rest van het album is leuk en experimenteel, maar zal deze niet nog een keer opzetten. Ik kan me niet echt een gelegenheid bedenken waarbij ik in deze mood ben

i liked 'cloudbusting' and 'and dream of sheep'

Started good but was all samey after a bit

Some cool stuff. Not my jam, but worth listening to at least once in your life.

her voice is the only thing that made me stay

Of course I already knew and loved this. Listening carefully reminded me just how strange and varied it is. Embarrassingly, it's also only now that I realised how few women there are on this list. Shameful.

This album sounds so ahead of its time, and Kate's singing throughout the album is stellar. This is a really experimental album and it pays off exceptionally well. If anything, my only issue with this album is that some of it is really scary! But apart from that, this is a great album that paved the way for modern pop music. 9.5/10

Running up that Hill is great, and there is some creativity here. But it's not exciting to me. 3/5.

I cannot stand her voice/singing...

The mother and influence of so many artists I love. This album is a true masterpiece, it's theatrical, experimental and yet it's more digestible than I expected. Kate Bush's voice is unique and the songwriting reminds me more of a well written novel than song. Favourite Songs: - Watching you without me - Hounds of love - Running up that hill - Waking the Witch - The morning fog Classic 5/5.

most songs in this really felt like diving into the mindscape of a villainous queen of a fairytale story. incredible experience. would listen to again

I get why people like Kate Bush

Theatrical and beautiful. Happy to see this getting a resurgence with Stranger Things using the opener.

Turns out I love Kate Bush. Not something I would’ve guessed, but there you have it.

“Cloudbusting” has been a favorite song of mine for years, but I’ve never played this album from beginning to end until recently, and I’ve been missing out. I recently made a review explaining how most ’80s art rock and art pop falls flat for me and lacks connection, but this one is the opposite. This is ‘80s art pop done right. It’s a very ambitious album with innovative and meticulous production. The extensive use of synthesizers, especially the Fairlight CMI, gives this album its unique soundscape and texture. Kate Bush was one of the few artists to push this instrument to its max potential. Although this album was innovative on the electronic and studio production side, it also incorporates traditional percussion, orchestral strings, and both electric and acoustic guitars. Lyrically, the album is divided into two sides. The first side, “Hounds of Love,” features more accessible pop songs. The second side, “The Ninth Wave,” is a continuous story through multiple songs about a woman adrift at sea, struggling to stay awake and survive through the night. Each song represents a different aspect of her ordeal. When I listen to music, my brain naturally focuses on the sound, instrumentation, and technical production, often overlooking the lyrics. But this album inspired me to look up all the lyrics. Her lyrics are deep and driven with strong emotion, which really enhances the storytelling.

vager dan leuk is.

Starts with a banger that plunges into big, Blakeian strangeness that somehow hangs together, a triumph. I don’t know how she gets away with it.

A wonderful album, in the literal sense of the word. 5 perfect art-pop tunes serving as delicious appetizers for the dazzling "Ninth Wave" sequence. Amuses me when the youth of today ask if I know "Running Up That Hill"? Bitch, I saw her perform it on Wogan! I taped the "Hounds of Love" single off TOTP for a treasured home VHS compilation, with Kate laying it on thick framed by shoulder pads and cellists. EMI hit this hard with cross-media promotion back in 1985; the extended "Cloudbusting" music video (with Donald Sutherland!) featured as a trailer when I saw "Back To The Future" in the cinema, with the album for sale on vinyl and cassette in the foyer next to the popcorn. My mum bought the MC and it's been a favorite ever since. PS if you're tempted to read "A Book of Dreams", don't bother; the video is way more interesting. PPS Mark, I'm pretty sure that's your old doctor on "Waking The Witch".

So good album, I like Kate bush

I’m sure Kate Bush has many, many fans, however this recording was just not my cup of tea.

definitely very 80s in moments, but stand out, timeless moments. Kate Bush walked so Tori Amos and all the Lilith babes could even be.

Gets kinda repetitive 5.5/10

I may be biased as this one of my all-time favourite albums ever (and let's face it, it's everyone else's too), but this really is one of the best albums ever made - an album to listen to before you die, perhaps?????? Kate Bush has a unique ability to take you through literary and Celtic myth, combined with her own fictions too, all to the tune of stone cold bangers. I'm Irish-jigging over here, I literally can't stop myself!!! Seriously, this hardcore, boundary pushing shit; a truly transformative piece of media. This is the canon of music!!!! This probably should be the only thing in the canon maybe?? Who can say?? We're two paragraphing it for our queen and saviour Ms Bush: I had been indoctrinated to the church of Bush from a young age having a mother who was a dedicated follower, but this album was a real leap into a new realm from her girlish genius on The Kick Inside (the album I was personally raised on). The first time I listened to this album properly with adult ears, I was completely taken aback by the ambitious production that felt really fresh and contemporary to electronic musicians of the 90s and 00s that I was listening to at the time. There is something magical about this album that is more than just the rapid genre chopping, the breathless extremity of Waking the Witch awash with samples and backwards/forwards cutting, and the fact she embodies a ghost on Watching You Without Me (imagine the satanic-icity of her- as a ghost- saying "don't ignore me" backwards) - all of these things are great, but the album as one, complete artistic piece remains something much more than the sum of its parts.

Definition of a stone cold classic tbh! Not my favourite Kate Bush (that's The Dreaming) but still a five star record which gives you an idea of just how incredible 80s Kate Bush was. Just such an insane amount going on here, massive prog conceptual suite about ghosts! esoteric references to machines that control the weather! incredible emotional range! crazy production! a cheeky Irish jig for the lads! and all the songs absolutely slap at the same time. Masterpiece!!

Album #52 Kate Bush: Hounds of Love One of the most lush-sounding albums that I’ve ever heard. Normally, when you think of dream pop, you would imagine artists such as Cocteau Twins or Beach House, who focus much more on atmosphere rather than lyrical substance and storytelling, trying to capture a hazy, dreamlike nature. But not every dream consists of you falling in and out of rainbows and trying to make sense of your surroundings; some dreams feel real, scary, and important; all of these emotions are covered on Hounds of Love. Though it isn’t dream pop in the traditional sense, Kate Bush evokes memories of experiences that I’ve never had in the material world; they must exist on a non-linear plane. When hearing Running Up That Hill, I remember ascending to heaven to haggle with God himself like an Indian street vendor. When I hear Waking the Witch, I remember summoning my sleep paralysis demon and engaging in fiery combat. The threads that Kate Bush spins are so fantastical, yet innately universal; none of us has run alongside the Hounds of Love, yet all of us know the feeling. This album has proven itself to be everlasting in its influence and impact. I started this review preparing for a caveat where I mention that though it is brilliant, it isn’t quite a 10, but frankly, I think I’ve talked myself into making the right decision here. Best Songs: Cloudbusting, Running Up That Hill, Hounds of Love Worst Song: None Score out of 10: 10

interesting unique sound surreal dreamlike Very good

Weird and cool

I’m sorry, Kate Bush, I tried to listen to this album in the 80s, then when Stranger Things came out, and just now. I think you’re incredibly talented, but I just don’t get it. It sounds like I’m listening to the soundtrack to a Disney movie.

it was cool ig

i think this is a masterpiece

<3

A haunting, witchy album full of desperate yearning. While I appreciated the albums sonic depth, and could listen to Running Up that Hill on repeat, the whole piece didn't quite resonate with me. Perhaps it's not my genre. 5/10

The beauty in this album is in the instrumentation. Kate Bush was an innovator. She used samples in music and it improved the songs. Just beautiful songs all around.

цей альбом точно заслуговує на повторне прослуховування та виникнення в лукірси щоб зрозуміти повну картину

Hauntingly beautiful, love it

i love it, this one deservs to be on the list.

Wanted to LOVE this but really still only love Running Up That Hill, and not as much as I did 30 yrs ago. But still a good record for its time.

Really nice album

One of the best tests during this 1001 albums project is whether I’m willing to run the album back immediately after listening. This album passed the test. And the revisit paid off. That said, just a bit shy of elite status.

Znam lubię. Wracam.

Something something Stranger Things Ok now thats out of the way, this was another album I had heard people hyping up. I am glad to say, similar to the Television album I got yesterday, that it lives up to the hype. While I don't think its the greatest thing I've ever heard I can appreciate the unique instrumentation and sound choices. Especially for a pop record. Also side B of the album lives up to its description of being about "a woman drifting alone in the sea at night" 3.5/5 that I have no problem rounding up to a 4.

That's crazy cause I just finished season 4 of Stranger Things this past weekend.

Not my kind of music either.

such a range on this album which i appreciate and im sure when this dropped it was unlike anything else

Sometimes good but sometimes she not for me

fine, 80s didnt finish

Not awful. Not amazing. Okay enough and being brought back by Stranger Things. I can appreciate it for what it is.

2/12 bekannt 7/10 Beste Songs: under ice, cloudbusting, running up that hill

مو ستايلي في الاغاني اغنية وحدة عجبتني

Pretty chill, good for a slow morning

Okay, so the first song is really popular, but I'm not sure if it got popular recently, or if that's something that's been popular for quite a while, but it was alright having it playing in the background, and same with the rest of the songs. They all pretty chill, nothing too great, but to be honest nothing too bad either.

Kate Bush trivia: she is the first woman to reach #1 on the UK singles chart with a woman penned song. i like this album. i haven't listened to the full album since a middle school birthday party. Obviously, it has the #1 hit "running up that hill" (which last year, reached #1 again, thanks to "Stranger Things"). i also really like "Big Sky" and "Cloudbusting" on this one.

Very 80s. I appreciate that it is a very unique style. It doesn't feel like it sells out, while still being accessible. Very spacious sound. Lyrics are good, songwriting is not traditional.

Wimsical light hearted 80s sounding alblum. No substance or memorable

Big and fancy!

I’m definitely a Kate Bush fan so I knew this would be a good time. I thought she was gonna lose me in the second half but it was just a couple of songs I didn’t vibe with that knocked it down a bit for me, particularly ‘Waking the witch’. I didn’t skip, I persevered but I really didn’t enjoy that one or the following track. But she reeled me right back in with ‘Jig of life’ which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Really really fantastic. I’d been meaning to listen to this for a really long time and it totally lived up to expectations and then some. Didn’t really expect it to sound so modern. It feels like it could’ve come out recently. Glad to have a new 5/5

9/10 23.01.206

One amazing song. Some okay ones.

Need to listen

I didnt love every track but the standouts are excellent. 4 stars.

Kind of sucked

Ihan menevää musiikkia, muutama kipale kolahtaa enemmän kuin muut. Albumi ei kokonaisuutena kuitenkaan säväytä 2 tähteä enempää.

Love 80’s music but this was not my thing

Muutama tuttu biisi jo entuudestaan ja vakio kuuntelussa (Running up that hill ja Hounds of Love), mukavaa kasaripoppia nuo 1-6. biisit. 7. biisin kohdalla sävy muuttuu aika huomattavasti ja 8. Waking the Witch tuntuu olevan jo ihan eri levyä. Ilmeisesti tämän levyn 6-12 biisit ovat yksi iso kokonaisuus. 8. biisi melko dream-like vibat, ehkä levyn loppu pää dream world tms teemaltaan. 10. biisi yhtäkkiä folk music..? Loppu arvosanaksi sanoisin 3,5 / 5 koko levystä. En välttämättä kuuntelisi koko levyä jatkossa, vaan jatkaisin muutamalla lempparilla jatkossakin.

LOVEEE KATE BUSH . Knew only few songs so happy I could listen to more

This was a weird album! It fits more with stranger things than I realized.

I have never been able to go all-in Kate Bush. I have all of the respect for her music and appreciate how avant garde her stylings are and certainly were. I’m thankful for her experimentation and dedication to taking risks. She’s amazing and incredible.

Good

#15-1089 : Hounds Of Love - Kate Bush Art Pop/Art Rock 1985 As Of 2025-26 Kate Bush's " Hounds Of Love " Is considered as a masterpiece album and it's worth of every praise it receives. This album is famous for being of two separate concept-s and released after her most experimental and hard to understand (was hardly criticised) album " The Dreaming " , This ( Hounds Of Love ) album was her's massive and highly acclaimed among both masses and critics. 9.5 / 10

The rythm, chords and theatrical/literary conceptual references works so well with the overall excentricty of Kate Bush. It’s really remarkable how she could make an album so immaculate and influential in every sense of the word. For me, this is a definition of the perfect album: not necessarily one with zero skips, but one that stucks with you forever.

The arrangements of these songs are so unique. The performance is also really deserving of praise. This is a record that doesn't really emulate, it's experimental and fun in a way that is still refreshing. The fact that it was self-produced as well is remarkable. The pop hooks are so catchy, and the instrumental on it's own is so demanding of my attention. The vibe goes anywhere from electric pop to orchestral rock and lots of places in-between but somehow it's all glued together by Kate's vocal performance. I really dig it. The B-side of this album really dives into the experimentation with all parts of instrument choice, arrangement, performance, and production. I don't think it's quite as well done as the A-side but it is still really cool. For example, the way that Waking The Witch is done is stunning. And it does absolutely stick the landing with the last few songs. There are a couple tracks that bring it down, but largely it is very easy to get past those and enjoy this record as the wonderful experience that it is. 4.7/5

I first heard Running Up That Hill as a Placebo song before I knew it was a cover. And of course heard a lot of the original after Stranger Things made it popular. And Cloudbusting I heard the Matthew Good cover first. So this is the first really listening to Kate Bush. I was a big fan of Tori Amos and always heard that she copied Kate's sound, and I can hear that. But ya, it was really good.

Eclectic, ethereal with some pirate themes. What’s not to like ?

Running up that Hill: so good and will always think of Sadie sink running Under Ice: least favorite so far like I even skipped it Waking The Witch: the most interesting and Lowkey scary with the monster adlibs Watching you without me: I like the intro and the soft vibe of the whole song Jig of Life: IRISH JIG Good vibe just more so background. Maybe was wanting something more hype, but beautiful voice.

maybe the best album. kate bush supremacy

Kate Bush is an international treasure. Not to be too hipster, but I was fortunate enough to have older sisters introduce me to her in the 80s and saw the wave of additional great music from female singer songwriters that were coming off her shoulders in the 90s. This album gets a bonus star from me for its beauty but also its inspiration at the time. Normally I don't do that, but I make the rules.

Running up that hill is so nostalgic and Stranger things. Hello Earth is haunting.

Such a unique album, but it's accessible and sounds wonderfully cohesive.

Who knew that while this was being made, the world was prepping for another Bush to come in and do some other stuff

I can't imagine anyone disliking this record. As soon as the first song hits you with those synths you know you're in for a ride and it just continues to stun you. Her writing is so monumental and it's backed up by absolutely epic and gorgeous instrumentals and amazing vocals throughout. It's all so lush and ethereal, really sits with me in the best way possible. Some songs like Mother Stands for Comfort show more of an eccentric side of Kate and it's for sure very interesting altho maybe not as effective as those powerful ballads. That run of the first 3 tracks is just totally stunning. Cloudbusting has some of the best arrangements in pop music history, not kidding. And Dream of Sheep takes more of a vocal jazz-esque approach, and she kills it yet again. The next 2 songs are surprisingly dark compared to the rest of the album, it's a very interesting direction that again shows great creativity despite not being up there with most other songs. The most underrated song has got to be Watching You Without Me, I adore that minimal, cold atmosphere that just makes me float all the way through. Disliking this should be punishable by jail.

Wiki mentions instruments - bodhrán, didgeridoo, and bouzouki, along with the usual guitars, drums, strings, and synth. Hoping for good stuff. I recognize the voice and a few lines from Running Up That Hill, though I don't know from where. I am not converted to fan. Too new agey? if that is a word one could use. Listened before? N Saved tracks? N Favorite tracks? ⭐⭐ 2 stars for its witchy magic imagery

Aww, look at the snuggly puppers. +10 points for those floppy ears. So that was...weird. Beautiful, but weird. I liked Jig Of Life.

Wow! I'm a few years late to the party here but very fun album. Some big bops, some weird experimental that don't overstay their welcome. I love the witch fighting an increasingly demonic hunter.

shit

LOVEEEE.

Classic 80s incredible female artist is such a ground breaker for women and songwriting definitely one of those like Taylor Swift’s of the 80s and not my sound generally.

This album became very interesting. Cool sounds, unusual chords, and ethereal vocals. Felt kinda progressive. It was a lot of fun!

The 80s personified

It took me and second to get it, but once I got it, I GOT it. I'm normally not the biggest fan of her style of singing, but I really enjoyed listening to this album. It was so so good.

pretty good album, really enjoy it overall

Jig of life is a fav

Pretty decent album. Love the "popular" songs.

At first, I thought it was good, pleasant music. But in the second half of the album, there was a lot of psychedelia, and the song Waking The Witch made me feel physically uncomfortable, so much so that I couldn't even listen to it to the end.

Кейт Буш и её лучший альбом. Все композиции невероятны. Определённого жанра нет, но в этом и прелесть. Первая половина — зажигательный поп-рок 80-х, а вторая — сказочный мир/сон Кейт. Вокал, музыка, тексты — всё великолепно. Легендарная работа, вдохновившая многих музыкантов.

Fantastic. And what a talent! If I imagine myself rating this album as it first appeared, it would be 5 stars. For much more personal tastes, 4 stars, and also because it seems that her albums become even better over time!

Not my thing but it’s at least interesting, and running up that hill is a bop.

what a killer debut opening track. unfortunately kinda zoned out while working and listening throughout the album after that. I did like the marching band sounds of Cloudbusting. I liked how haunting Under Ice is. Waking the Witch was awesome and weird and completely unexpected. The return to instrumentals for a subtle pop song at the end with The Morning Fog was a nice reset from some of the art pop sensibilities on the past few songs. Overall enjoyed Kate Bush's creative decisions and this album's explorations, even if it did not necessarily cement itself as one of my personal favorites for this listen.

My sense of this album is that opposed to individual tracks serving as hits, the overall album is a fantasy adventure where our protagonist goes through many trials and tribulations in a world filled with fairies, elves, and witches. It's giving me Never Ending Story/Labryinth/Willow/etc. nostalgia. Strings are used beautifully here, and almost every track provides an emotional payoff. Kate Bush uses her vocals, literary inspirations, and beautifully creepiness which can be jarring at times (I love the deep demonic voice in "Waking the Witch" juxtaposed with 80s synths). Of course, there's "Running Up That Hill" but I also adore the sadness of the scientist father-son relationship in "Cloudbusting" and the otherworldliness in "Hello Earth", which has moments of mourning chants, but also has lyrics that indicate rebirth? There's a lot here I don't fully understand, but I am so appreciative for Kate Bush for paving the way for future quirky female artists who artfully portray emotional depth, like Bjork, Florence and the Machine, among many others.

This album was surprisingly hard for me to get through. This style of art-pop-vocals are just really annoying to me. I actually had to stop listening during And Dream of Sheep because too much of this album sounded like someone butchering lullabies. In 1985, we had The Smiths, New Order, The Cure, and Tom Waits all releasing great albums, and the Cocteau Twins releasing Treasure a year before. With that backdrop, I'm genuinely perplexed why this is the album I'm listening to today. I apologize to the inevitable unanimity around 4/5 stars from the rest of the group - I know I'm the outlier here. Under Ice -> Jig Of Life saves this from being a 1 star.

Woohoo! Don't know if it will be good, but Kate Bush is always at least a little fun. Listening notes: -Running up that hill deserves its recognition. -Hounds of Love is great -I think a lot of the middle section feels etheral but unremarkable. -The heavy use of strings on this is really interesting. By Under Ice I think it works. -Waking the Witch sounds like how I imagining waking a witch would go, but I'm not sure I like that (personally, I would let the witch sleep). It's kinda impressive range though. Review: Mostly I think this is poppy 80s stuff that at times rises to really great and showcases incredible range. It's easily between a 3 and a 4. I quite liked the back half after waking the witch (though English artists doing Irish stuff a la Jig of Life so often has the connotation of them looking down on their inferior backcountry neighbor). I think 3 is right here.

This isn't a perfect, five-star album. It has one blemish in "Jig of Life" in that when the vocals aren't singing, the instrumentals make no sense with the rest of the sound of the album. But in all other ways this album is a beautiful narrative that makes sense in how it all sticks together thematically, so I'm rounding up and consider myself lucky that this was a Friday album so I could listen to it all weekend.

ngl, the Irish rapping on "Jig of Life" was a jumpscare for me. I found moments where I really enjoyed this. It feels very much like a predecessor to the new age folk that came out of this region of Europe in the succeeding decade. There were also moments where (and maybe it's because I was working at the same time) I found that I'd lost track of the album completely. Because I'm terrible at hearing lyrics, I think this is where it was a bit of a misfire for me today. Reading about it, it seems I've missed some pretty major things regarding her use of electronic production, so I'm hoping to revisit this again at another point.

4,5/5

Solid mature album good songs

Not a fan

Ive never listened to a Kate Bush album, but it turns out that a Kate Bush album sounds exactly like I expected a Kate Bush album to sound Really liked the ballad "and dream of sleep". This song contrasted nicely against the rest of the album which had the KB signature theatrical delivery & unpredictable phrasing . A couple more slow of these slower "straight" songs like this please Kate. 2.5 star

..

Some good songs I liked, some gave me a bit of anxiety. Overall, decent album

3.5

Keep running up that hill/5

Smasher.

Ok

Music to smash Venca to.

Running up that hill was good, all the other tracks were painful to listen to.

Running up that hill is a banger but the rest was meh

sympa mais un peu ennuyant, je pense néanmoins que ça a du être novateur à l'époque. j'ai bien aimé "and dream of sheep", et moins apprécié "waking the witch".

This is really different and interesting. This isn’t my typical listen. Obviously after Stranger Things, I’m familiar with the opening song. The 80s pop sound that follows on the first half is really interesting. There are some nice slower songs too. But the second half has some wild swings. It’s very out there and not as easy a listen as the more pop centric stuff. Some is great. Love the closing track. It’s really interesting. Tentatively a 3/5 because I just don’t connect to the middling stuff. Maybe a 3.5. 80s synth pop is never something I explored much of, but always find myself actually enjoying some of the sound of this genre whenever I come across it. The title track I think is actually better than Running Up That Hill. It’s so infused with pop energy.

I like the less artsy and less irish-folky (?) the best.

Pretty much a whole album of slightly different versions of the same song, but decent.

💜KATE💜

Running up that hill

Unique doesn’t begin to describe her sound. I was surprised by how much of this album I enjoyed.

Running up that hill and big sky are bops but the rest is garbage.

Kate Bush.

Honestly I wasn't suuuper in the mood for this today, but it's still a beautiful listen, and Cloudbusting is one of my all-time favorites. It's Kate Bush. It's a great album.

Having watched enough Stranger Things, I am somewhat familiar with the 1st song. But beyond that, everything is new to me. Surprisingly, I found this album pretty damn good. Is it the best thing I've ever heard? No. But based on what my preconceptions were I'd say I was more than just a bit surprised to have enjoyed this as much as I did. I am an "Enthusiast" according to this app. I continue along that vein: 4 enthusiastic stars for an artist I would have willingly put down a 1 grand bet in guessing how much I would hate this album. Alas, I would have been 1 grand poorer. Luckily, I am not a betting man.

Kate Bush is an absolute genius. I still have no idea what the hell is going on with Side 2 of this album but I love it dearly nevertheless.

She's amazing. Great album.

i can see why people like it. not for me. overrated as hell

fav song: Running up that hill

Really good album! The obvious tunes are bangers (Running Up That Hill, Hounds Of Love, Cloudbursting, etc). I think I prefer The Dreaming as an album (just about) but I can see why this is the more popular!

Very vibe driven; not musically driven. Kind of creepy/scary which I'm not the biggest fan of. The barking was a choice. "Watching You Watching Me" is a standout for me - the production sounds kind of Indian. "Jig of Life" feels Sinners coded. The second half of the album definitely feels a lot more special than the first. But I wouldn't listen again, a little too weird for my tastes. 2/5

Loved the first half and the last song

kinda eerie ngl

Expansive. Feels maximalist in the number of elements. Especially when compared with the other album by Kate Bush that I'm familiar with: 50 words for snow. Some of the elements don't age super well, especially the synthetic string tones. The sound collages are awesome. The arrangements and composition are ace. Jig of Life is wow

Continues to grow on me as it went on. Can't believe she didn't end up a bigger act. *Listened to again and didn't resonate, edited down to a 3/5.*

Very Irish - pretty interesting, not my favorite. I liked Running Up That Hill the most of course.

Some bangers

4/5. Alguns clássicos, ótimas melodias e traços experimentais em algumas faixas.

abwechlungsreich und sehr eigener Vibe

I had to break this down track by track to understand my thoughts: 1. "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)" 5 2. "Hounds of Love" 5 3. "The Big Sky" 5 4. "Mother Stands for Comfort" 4 5. "Cloudbusting" 5 6. "And Dream of Sheep" 3 7. "Under Ice" 3 8. "Waking the Witch" 5 9. "Watching You Without Me" 3 10. "Jig of Life" 3 11. "Hello Earth" 4 12. "The Morning Fog" 3 Turns out I think Side A is close to perfect, but Side B I generally consider "mid". And Dream of Sheep" and "Under Ice" are way too slow and underwhelming to continue the story. Waking the Witch is so cool and unique. I found the Jig of Life and the Morning Fog to be the weakest tracks, which is too bad because the latter is the closer. All around my score averaged to a 4, which is still high given the relative weakness of the second half. 4/5

Absolut bangers

8/10

What a great album, it feels so ahead of it's time and the voice and lyrics are just otherworldly 9/1/26

No se si será el mejor album de la Bush, pero la segunda partee (que seria la cara B y va de una señora navegando sola por la noche) me ha sorprendido para bien, despues de lo poco que me estaba gustando la primera, "Runnin up that hill" es lo mejor del album

Another artist that I've always liked but have never actually intentionally listened to entire album. And for Hounds of Love, that is entirely my loss. Most of the Kate Bush songs I know well are dramatic and theatrical, but the more subtle and subdued tracks on this album surprised and touched me - with out any loss of passion or dark beauty. - Heard before? Not in its entirety. - Will I listen again? Absolutely. I regret not having this in my life earlier. - Does it inspire me to listen to more of this artist? Definitely.

First time listening to Kate. The artistry and variety made me think of Bowie.

There are depths in the lyrical content of this record, but without context, history, or research, you're not going to get all of the details. It seems like a kind of gestalt performance art and I can appreciate that. It's an album that needs more than a few listens to see the big picture. On the surface level most of the music is decent, but there are some strange things going on throughout that beg more attention. Weird and dramatic in a theatrical way.

Nice one! 1980s revisited, re-seen, re-understood. Versatile, trance-y, spacey

I think I like the idea of this album more than I like actually listening to it. A gothic pop concept album complete with Latin chanting? Should be right up my alley, but it didn’t grab me like I wanted it to. Props to Kate Bush for doing something different - she was well ahead of her time. Reminds me of Ethel Cain! Might need to revisit in October

Not sure what to even say about this. I appreciate her as an artist which she clearly is. But this is just not my thing, still probably 4 stars and I like some songs but her voice is just so shrill to me and I really have to be in the mood. Good music. I like all the Irish and Celtic influences here.

First half really good, second half not so good

Classic!

good, kind of want more bass in some songs, cool vocals

i like the different moods and sounds in the songs, it gives kind of theatrical vibe to the album

Ah Stranger Things feelings here I come. Running Up That Hill is mind-bendingly phenomenal and I don't know if it's because of Kate Bush's artistry or the association I have with Stranger Things, but still the song is 10/10. I love how chaotic this album feels. Like it goes from synth pop to whatever on earth was 'Waking the Witch' (the absolute not terror but discomfort that song made me feel... yikes) to the folk/trad instrumentals of "Jig of Life" (second favourite off the album). Kate's vocal range/tone is also incredible. This whole album was incredible.

Ouvi muito pouco da Kate Bush antes disso, e esperava algo bem mais pop e menos experimental, mas tiveram várias tracks super interessantes e diferentes. Gostei, acho que um 8/10

Loved this. It doesn’t sound like anything else, and especially nothing else from the mid 80s. LOVE the production choices, the weird noises and instrument choices, and how she uses her voice in unusual ways, even the way she uses a “hey yo” part for backing vocals which sounds odd for some reason but works so well.

sometimes i feel like im climing up this incline again alone but thankully sisypus and the itsy bitsy spider and here with me holy shit is that kate bush

kind of feels like... enya/celtic woman vibes but on coke? or like florence welch. on coke. great vibes though. 'cloudbursting' was a good one

feels good to have this one as my first one. ultimate classic

Amazing album. I only knew Wuthering Heights before this so wasn’t sure what to expect but this one blew me away. Every track was great. I’m a long way from the end of this list but when I rank all my five stars at the end I reckon this will be quite high up the list. Top Track - Hounds Of Love

synth dreamy 80s pop. well done for the genre but not my personal favorite on an aesthetic level. Fits a certain vibe.

the beginning of the album was great, but the songs start getting progressively darker. i find it too agressive for me

Ok so I know Kate had her big resurgence with Stranger Things, but I first heard her thanks to a unique—and excellent—cover she did of Elton’s “Rocket Man”. This is exactly the sound I want—like she’s writing an album specifically for the weird outsider teenage girl in a John Hughes movie.

Too weird for me

Nice pop album to listen to with a lot of great things going on instrumentation wise. Sounds very 80s with the drums and the synths. Liked Bush's vocal projection and unique sound but sometimes it felt like a little too much. 6.5/10z Favorite Song: The Big Sky

Very interesting album, with progressive ideas and ingesting songs. I liked it

*listened before the project* One of the best white pop albums, and the cover is so gorgeous. But the second half is still exhausting.

Never really listened to this when it came out. Ok, but some weird interludes and songs.

loved it , weird in an awesome way

Love the first song… the last one was good too. Some of the others were a little creepy (mother stands for comfort, waking the witch). Overall super creative but wouldn’t necessarily listen again. Love the dogs on the album cover tho. Witchy vibes, would maybe play around Halloween??

Okay stranger things pulling from the top albums, I’m curious what other albums they’ve pulled from. I liked it but not something I would play a bunch

The 80s are fun. Running Up That Hill used to be a Vampire Diaries song but I think it will now forever remind me of Stranger Things instead. The rest was fun and made me wish I was alive in the 80s and could bop around concerts all the time and sing along to a bunch of these crazy sounds. I was a little bit scared of the monster talking in Waking The Witch, but definitely made me pay attention. Have been vibing with the radio playing after the album too

I’ve listened to before and still love it, this is classic

really inspiring and maked me feel creative and calm

Evocative

This album gets too cursed for me. It starts off really good and then it just gets too experimental for my liking. Burst out laughing at jig of life

First half is far superior to the second half

Interesting, amazing vocals, adventurous style, I can see why this is in the list of 1000 albums.

a voz da kate eh mt linda. o album eh bem datado, claramente dos anos 80 mas tem mts musicas boas

Would not reach for this album again, but I really enjoyed “Jig of Life”.

didnt like deal with god much but Hounds of love was really interesting i like the production of it and the beat was really good i like couldbusting the repeating yeahs are cool, sound like a hype up song but sad? didnt think i would hear distortion like that but it definatly makes sense for the track i like the jig of life after everything i think it was good but not for every day

not for me but cool

Never gave this a full listen when it came out. Not bad.

This album surprised me in a good way. Great song to start and the album constantly transforms and experiments as it goes on. I'll add this to my library. Great use of the violin 🎻

Not bad. Not really my thing too much. I liked the other songs on this album a bit more than the famous song Running up that hill

Such a witchy album!

This album is in my regular rotation. It always slaps.

💯perfect album, no notes.

Analog Synth ftw. Solid album, though Waking The Witch felt super out of place against the rest of the album

While this album doesn’t “blow me out of the water”, there’s a lot to like here and a lot of experimentation that pushes the boundaries of pop music that I respect greatly. I can hear Chapelle Roan from this, and I would be shocked if Kate Bush wasn’t an influence of hers. I loved Jig of Life, was a really fun track. Obviously Running Up That Hill is the most famous song, and rightly so. Great album, deserves to be a 4 star.

A fun and interesting listen, but probably won’t be on repeat. Favorite songs were Running Up That Hill (obvious choice) and Cloudbusting.

An absolute classic, a perfect mix of pop, folk, alt rock and gloriously delicious vocals. A new favourite song in Jig Of Life

A bit weird

Nice

absolute cinema

Theatrical

Really good album. Nice dreamy atmosphere. First half gave me a dreamy feeling. Second half was more dark in my opinion. Fav song: either Running Up That Hill or The Jig Of Life. Worst song: Hello Earth. Rating: 9/10

6/10. The album feels very spiritual, but the songs didn't really stick with me. I guess it's because I liked "The Kick Inside" more... and expected the this album to sound like the other one.

nuh uh

There truly is nothing else quite like this record - people try but no one else comes close. It's one of those records that seems to exist in its own universe where even Kate Bush's other albums don't comfortably sit. It's a beautiful, bouncing, jarring, wonky, melodic, cinematic, pop masterpiece by a true artist.

Blame my kids and Stranger Things but until "Runing up that Hill" became perpetually in my vicinity I always had Kate Bush as a slight oddity, that frankly, got on my nerves. With a bit of age, the aforementioned TV series and a bit more openmindedness (or aged conservatism!?) I found I enjoyed most of the album. It's still a little irritatingly "arty / etheriel" in places but an enjoyable listen I will possibly return to.

How does one describe Kate Bush's seminal album, "Hounds of Love", especially when it has been a personal soundtrack since its initial release? It remains astounding that an album so fiercely experimental achieved such massive critical and commercial success. Central to this is Bush herself. Her vocal delivery is identifiable and utterly unique, less a traditional "pop" voice and more a versatile instrument. At times, on this album, her voice is a haunting whisper; at others, a powerful, rhythmic force. While her style may not be for everyone, her boldness is undeniable. Side One: The Hounds of Love This is a collection of expansive, "accessible" progressive-pop. These tracks explore the "hunt" of love and the vulnerability of relationships. Here, her voice is at its most melodic and soaring, driving songs like "Running Up That Hill" with a grounded, soulful intensity. It is, quite simply, a near-perfect side of music. Side Two: The Ninth Wave The second side is where the album transcends into the cinematic. "The Ninth Wave" is a conceptual suite following a woman drifting alone in the dark Atlantic ocean after falling overboard. (In later live performances, it was revealed the ship, Celtic Deep, was in distress). In this suite, Bush’s voice becomes a survival tool. She uses vocal layering to create a sense of disorientation, switching from icy, detached tones of a ghost to the frantic, warm desperation of someone fighting to stay awake. It is a compelling listen that demands to be heard as a single, uninterrupted piece. If you are only looking for "Spotify saves" or isolated singles, you are missing the power of the narrative. As a whole, "Hounds of Love" is exquisitely written, arranged, produced and performed. For me, it is a near-perfect album. Five stars. Side one: Hounds of Love 1 "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)" (5/5) 2 "Hounds of Love" (5/5) 3 "The Big Sky" (5/5) 4 "Mother Stands for Comfort" (4/5) 5 "Cloudbusting" (5/5) Side two: The Ninth Wave 6 "And Dream of Sheep" (5/5) 7 "Under Ice" (5/5) 8 "Waking the Witch" (5/5) 9 "Watching You Without Me" (4/5) 10 "Jig of Life" (5/5) 11 "Hello Earth" (5/5) 12 "The Morning Fog" (5/5) Total - 58 Average - 4.83 204/1001 114/204 albums reviewed were new to me.

Couple of good tracks, then it's running down that hill.

Hounds of Love is a genuinely unique and innovative pop record, and still sounds unlike anything else from its era. It’s a thrilling listen from start to finish, balancing accessibility with ambition in a way very few artists manage. Every song feels purposeful and fully realised. The music is rich and inventive, while the lyrics are vivid, story-led and deeply imaginative. Bush comes across not just as a pop star, but as a poet and conceptual artist, weaving emotion, drama and experimentation into songs that remain instantly engaging. Favourite tracks: Running Up That Hill and Hounds of Love – iconic, timeless pop songs that fully deserve their iconic status. Least favourite track: Waking the Witch was very odd. Album artwork: A cool, distinctive cover that perfectly matches the album

There was so much fun nosies and instruments. Her voice is so unique unlike anything I've ever heard. But personally not the kind of music I like. But it was a good listen

This album has always been a critics' favourite, and its stock has increased steadily over the years. So, how do I rate it as a person not particularly keen on Kate Bush's music? I actually felt that the album, side 1 in particular, suffers greatly from rather busy and overdone 1980s production styles. Side 2 is a bit better, but I'm not sure I would have this on my personal list of essential albums. Kate Bush is an admirable artist and one who has stood up against record labels for her own view on her creative output and marketing.

Maybe the best pop album of the 80s next to Songs From The Big Chair. Still sounds amazing. Hounds of Love can be overwhelming at times, it's more like a record for a special occasion.

This stranger things tease

12/30/25. I've heard so much about this album and I understand why it's so popular. Very expansive and nothing seems off-limits when it comes to its sound. Really enjoyed it on my first run, but will need more listens.

Honestly she just was a bit too emotional haha. It was well written and beautiful lyrics but it’s not for me.

don’t like her voice

Not my jam, felt it was too boring.

i have been meaning to do a kate bush deep dive so this is a good start. glad to finally get a pop album. some of it wasn't an easy listen but i liked the big hits and jig of life.

Astonishingly good. This is my perfect pop. Huge, creative, romantic, dramatic, beautiful orchestra production and vocals that are campy and operatic. I adore this so much. The opening tracks are an insane start to the album. The vibe is so strong, softness mixed with drama and huge feeling that explodes, the way these songs build is a masterclass. Jig of life sounds like teenage engineering medieval sampler, earth song sounds like LOTR elf ambience.

I knew Kate Bush, but hadn’t listened to this record in its entirety. Of course I know Running Up That Hill, and it’s a great one, so no initial thoughts with that tune. But then 2 more songs in, and I’m thinking “”Eureka! Kate Bush was Björk before Björk was Björk!” So many similarities in the way Bush uses her voice as an instrument to the way Björk does. Really cool. Anyway, lot to like here, but some I didn’t (Waking the Witch was like nails on a chalkboard). Bush was truly an innovator in pop and the stuff she did set the stage for many to follow.

Running up the hill (Stranger Things)

Like it, but is not my style in general

Eh liked maybe 2 songs no saves

One of my favourite albums of all time! Kate bushes voice is one of a kind, I love the instrumentals in this album too. I like how creative Kate is when it comes to storytelling

4.7095

Really good!

8/10

- already somewhat familiar (specifically with running up that hill due to strager things) - running up that hill - catchy and recognizable - i love her voice - hounds of love - i like the string instruments in the back and the vocals - the big sky - makes me feel like im driving into the distance on a summer day - it feels kinda relatable cuz id kill to be a kid just looking at the sky again - potential fav - mother stands for comfort - the intro with the drum beat made m eexpect something more upbeat - its not something i might listen to regularly - kinda reminds me of some of mitskis newer stuff - cloudbusting - love the backtrack - sounds so familiar but cant place it - i love how she makes music out of stories and books like wuthering heights and i lowk wanna try that - potential fav - she always has such cool back tracks - and dream of sheep - piano reminds me of mama im coming home by ozzy - makes me lowk sad and its very emotional - familar and sad themes - under ice - this makes me feel like im walking to battle - idk if id listen to it much more but i understand the potential appeal - waking the witch - i really like the shift from the intro to the vocals and music coming in - i love how you feel you are going thru the experience in the song watching you without me - vibey - its neat how shes telling a story and connecting all these songs as this girl lost at sea, then witch hunted and now continuing to watch over her lover - like the reverse vocal thing - witchy vibe - i realy like how she adds in sea elements woth that theme of being lost at theme thru the songs - jig of life - this being a future self giving a pep talk is lowk perfect cuz id kill for that future me to come give me a pep talk rn to push thru - like the folky scottish sound with the like pipes and fiddles - hello earth - not my usual sound but looking up background on it its super cool that she used the part from noseferatu - the morning fog - lowk wanna learn the guitar/mandolin? or wtv that is part - rlly like it - feels like spring - this album feels like an early spring morning where theres a crispness to the air but you have the warm sun shining on you and all the snow from thwe winter is slowly melting - fav - the big sky or cloudstopper but more the big sky - least fav- under ice - would listen to again and adding favs to my playlist!!

Heard it already. Awesome.

nice bush

"Now hounds of love are hunting I've always been a coward And I don't know what's good for me" listening to this while watering the garden was the closest i've ever been to a religious experience

3/5

In Stranger Things (2016-2025), they repeatedly use one song from this album, which in turn causes the fanbase to use that specific song over and over until it loses its substance and sucks the enjoyment out of it completely. This is a reference to Netflix being shit. Oh wait, I'm not on /r/shittymoviedetails. This is a decent album. I liked it. I cannot publicly say I like it due to the garbage show mentioned above. Worth listening to, my favorite song on it is "Mother Stands For Comfort".

Interesting bit. Made me uneasy at the start, but maybe it's because I've slept so little. Weird, dreamy pop, a little bit Jim Steinman inspired if I may hypothesize.

Top tracks: Cloudbusting, Mother Stands For Comfort High 3 Strange 80’s Pop

The overproduction ruins a lot of what would otherwise be good pop songs. Strip the dialogue snippets and weird sounds pasted in and this would be a better album for me. Still, I see much of the appeal. She can sing like nobody’s business.

This is such a great album by such a singular artist.

I mean, c’mon. It’s Kate Bush. Never given a Kate album a full listen though in fairness. What the hell is happening in “Waking the Witch” 😭😭

When I first opened this website this morning, I was excited to find out that today's listen was an album I've already wanted to listen to for a while. I've heard the song "Running Up That Hill" before, obviously, and it truly became a favorite of mine. And honestly, thank god I got to listen to this album. It's just so wonderfully unique and creative, and every time I thought I figured it out, it managed to surprise me yet again. Notable favorites: Running Up That Hill, Cloudbursting, Mother Stands For Comfort, The Morning Fog, Jig Of Life (surprisingly enough). This album is not just music, it's a journey full of vibrant sounds, captivating singing and well written lyrics- as corny as that all sounds. It represents everything I love about music in the first place, and I'm convinced anyone who ranked this album low just doesn't have the maturity to appreciate it.

"Aerial" is similar but even better.

Hounds of Love is divided into two parts, and the parts differ in style and quality. The first five songs are some of the best pop of the 80s, with fantastic synth sounds and big hooks. "Running Up That Hill" is great of course, but "Cloudbursting" is nearly as good. "Mother" slows things down, but all of the little details make it a great listen as well. The second part is more experimental, featuring a lot of spoken word and sparser songs. While I don't mind the departure into something less immediate, the lack of percussion and the slow pace of many of these songs make them hard to latch onto. When the drums come in on "Waking the Witch" the song becomes noticeably more engaging. "Jig of Life" and the closer are highlights of this part, but tracks like "Hello Earth" drag. A big swing, and some immaculate songs, but it doesn't come together as a full package for me.

Kate Bush is coo

listenable, but this is a very first superficial listening opinion. However, it doesnt seem to be even comperable to 'The Dreaming'.

In general, not my style but there are a couple of bangers and you can tell it’s top quality.

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She’s got that very ’80s vibe that still feels completely unique all these years later. Hounds of Love is the perfect mix of her theatrical instincts, fantastical lyrics, dreamy voice, and a surprisingly danceable sound. And what a feat - to go so low-key for so long and then resurface in such an epic way with her music featured in Stranger Things. Her creative journey must make her giggle all the time.

Quand même assez fucké. C'est la première fois que je la vois sous cet angle.

J'adore les chanteuses pop qui osent! Très éclectique mais ça marche très bien pour moi. Je trouve ça à la fois empreint de kitsch, d'humour et d'émotion forte. Elle a une très belle voix en plus. Ça me fait penser à notre Diane Dufresne. En plus j'ai lu que c'était une grande fan des Monty Python et c'est notre marathon de Noël cette année (au grand dam d'Alice))

J’adore! Quelle popstar interessante, c’est débordant de créativité. Une jig vers la fin? Faut le faire! Je vais devoir y revenir plus.

Perfection. This is an all-time favorite of mine and I feel like I find something new to love about it with every listen. I’m not going to wax poetic about it or try to convince you to like this. You either get it or you don’t.

The first time I heard her was in Stranger Things, and I love this album like Max. I really love Cloudbusting, And Dream Of Sheep, Running Up That Hill

Experimental sound, very atmospheric, but with little variations so the songs become repetitive

Quite a good album. Pretty different from what I've heard before; though that's not a bad thing.