A two-sided masterpiece, pop singles up front and the experimental 'Ninth Wave' suite behind. Inventive and emotional throughout. Her crowning achievement. Proof that Kate Bush hadn't run out of ideas.
On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Running Up That Hill on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best Pop Songs of All Time
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More from Kate Bush — where to go next
If you have Hounds of Love, these are the Kate Bush records worth reaching for next.
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Hounds of Love1985 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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The Kick Inside1978 · RockEssential
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The Dreaming1982 · RockDeep cut
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