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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with depth immersive late-night listening experience haunting melodies that linger
- 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.
- If you like
- pop rock, art rock, baroque pop
Before the Dawn is an album by Kate Bush, released in 2016. A haunting blend of theatricality and intimacy, woven through lush arrangements and poignant storytelling. 'Before the Dawn' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart and becoming her highest-charting album since 'Hounds of Love'. The live performances that accompanied the album further solidified Bush's legacy as a pioneering artist, influencing a new generation of musicians and reaffirming her status within the art pop genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Before the Dawn sound like?
A haunting blend of theatricality and intimacy, woven through lush arrangements and poignant storytelling. Rooted in pop rock and art rock.
What makes Before the Dawn by Kate Bush notable?
'Before the Dawn' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart and becoming her highest-charting album since 'Hounds of Love'. The live performances that accompanied the album further solidified Bush's legacy as a pioneering artist, influencing a new generation of musicians and reaffirming her status within the art pop genre. 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.
Who is Before the Dawn for?
Before the Dawn works well if you're into theatrical storytelling with depth, immersive late-night listening experience and haunting melodies that linger.
How many songs are on Before the Dawn?
Before the Dawn has 29 tracks, running approximately 154 minutes.
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) Standout 5:40
- 7 King of the Mountain 8:03
Disc 2
- 1 Astronomer’s Call 2:43
- 2 And Dream of Sheep Standout 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 Standout 7:14
Release Date
November 25, 2016
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
154 min 58 sec
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