Hounds of Love

Hounds of Love

Kate Bush

3.0/ 5.0 from 10 ratings
#614 Overall#9 for 1985
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Reviews

SI
Apr 5, 2026

There's not a wasted second on this record. Even the interludes and transitions feel purposeful. I've seen people debate which track is the best and the fact that there's no consensus tells you everything about how consistently excellent it is.

LA
Apr 5, 2026

Perfectly serviceable album that I enjoy in the moment but forget about as soon as it's over. That's not necessarily a criticism — sometimes you just want something pleasant on in the background. It fills that role well.

JA
Apr 5, 2026

I genuinely don't understand the hype. This was a slog to get through.

VI
Apr 5, 2026

A rewarding listen that demands your full attention.

SP
Apr 5, 2026

I don't think music gets better than this.

PO
Apr 5, 2026

I tried multiple times but can't connect with this at all.

RI
Apr 5, 2026

Timeless. I've listened hundreds of times and it never gets old.

RO
Apr 5, 2026

A disappointing effort from an otherwise talented artist.

DR
Apr 5, 2026

I wanted this to be better than it is. The ingredients are all there — the talent, the ambition, the production budget — but it never quite gels into something greater than the sum of its parts. Still a pleasant enough listen though.

TR
Apr 5, 2026

Pleasant listening experience but not something I'll return to often.