There’s a direct purpose behind every move, even if the execution isn’t always flawless.

There’s a lofty concept behind the albums structure - the weight and meaning of its two sides - but Bush rarely lets the music slip away from pop arrangements. Despite its quirks, the record retains a level of accessibility that keeps it well within the territory of pop. The music is beautifully dramatic, like a howling wind moving ferociously through a magical landscape. Very few albums evoke the sense of mystery and wonder like Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love.