Hounds of Love

by Kate Bush

Hounds of Love cover art

Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love' is a landmark art-pop album structured in two distinct suites. The first side, also titled 'Hounds of Love', features a collection of lush, accessible singles, including 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)', driven by layered vocals, intricate arrangements, and Bush's pioneering use of the Fairlight CMI synthesizer. In contrast, the second side is 'The Ninth Wave', a conceptual song cycle that forms a continuous, atmospheric narrative about a person lost at sea, showcasing Bush's ambitious, cinematic storytelling and experimental production.

Genres

  • Art Pop
  • Progressive Pop

Tracklist

  1. Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
  2. Hounds Of Love
  3. The Big Sky - Special Single Mix
  4. Mother Stands For Comfort
  5. Cloudbusting
  6. And Dream Of Sheep
  7. Under Ice
  8. Waking The Witch
  9. Watching You Without Me
  10. Jig Of Life
  11. Hello Earth
  12. The Morning Fog