The Dreaming
Kate Bush · 1982
43 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · art rock · baroque pop
A surreal blend of art pop and experimental soundscapes, layered with Bush's haunting vocals and vivid storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal storytelling with vivid imagery
- captivating narratives that unfold slowly
- intricate layers for detailed listening
- introspective moments of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- mythological imagery· Australian landscapes
- Career context
- When 'The Dreaming' was released in 1982, Kate Bush was transitioning from her commercial success with 'Hounds of Love' into a more avant-garde phase. This third studio album marked her first production work solely credited to herself and reflected a bold exploration of complex themes and unconventional song structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tori Amos· Björk· Florence + the Machine
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Hunky Dory by David Bowie — Shares a theatrical approach to storytelling and complex soundscapes with vivid imagery.Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos — Similar blend of emotional depth and experimental arrangements, with a focus on personal narrative.Treasure by Cocteau Twins — Features ethereal soundscapes and haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere akin to Bush's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sat in Your Lap 3:29
- 2 There Goes a Tenner 3:26
- 3 Pull Out the Pin 5:29
- 4 Suspended in Gaffa 3:58
- 5 Leave It Open 3:26
- 6 The Dreaming 4:07
- 7 Night of the Swallow 5:58
- 8 All the Love 4:34
- 9 Houdini 3:52
- 10 Get Out of My House 5:31
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