Released 10 years ago
Before the Dawn
Kate Bush · 2016
154 min · 29 tracks · pop rock · art rock · baroque pop
A haunting blend of theatricality and intimacy, woven through lush arrangements and poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with depth
- immersive late-night listening experience
- haunting melodies that linger
- patient unfolding of narratives
- emotional crescendos and releases
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- theatrical intimacy· dreamlike narratives· nostalgic return
- Career context
- Released in November 2016, 'Before the Dawn' marked Kate Bush's first album in over a decade and accompanied her critically acclaimed live shows. This album came after her long hiatus following 'Aerial' in 2005, showcasing her return to the music scene with a fresh yet nostalgic sound that reflects her artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tori Amos· Björk· Florence + the Machine
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell — Explores dreamlike narratives with lush instrumentation and a theatrical lyrical approach.Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Combines haunting melodies and poetic themes, creating an ethereal atmosphere reminiscent of Bush's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Lily 4:47
- 2 Hounds of Love 3:33
- 3 Joanni 6:07
- 4 Top of the City 5:24
- 5 Never Be Mine 5:55
- 6 Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) 5:40
- 7 King of the Mountain 8:03
Disc 2
- 1 Astronomer’s Call 2:43
- 2 And Dream of Sheep 3:37
- 3 Under Ice 3:07
- 4 Waking the Witch 6:35
- 5 Watching Them Without Her 1:57
- 6 Watching You Without Me 4:23
- 7 Little Light 2:08
- 8 Jig of Life 4:11
- 9 Hello Earth 7:55
- 10 The Morning Fog 5:21
Disc 3
- 1 Prelude 1:55
- 2 Prologue 10:10
- 3 An Architect’s Dream 5:22
- 4 The Painter’s Link 1:39
- 5 Sunset 8:00
- 6 Aerial Tal 1:30
- 7 Somewhere in Between 6:59
- 8 Tawny Moon 6:08
- 9 Nocturn 8:51
- 10 Aerial 9:43
- 11 Among Angels 5:48
- 12 Cloudbusting 7:14
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