Top tracks — play these first
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Wuthering Heights — This iconic track is pivotal for its dramatic storytelling and unique vocal delivery, establishing Bush as a formidable talent early in her career.
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Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) — A definitive anthem blending synth-pop with profound thematic depth, it illustrates Bush's ability to fuse complex narratives with accessible melodies.
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This Woman’s Work Start here — A poignant exploration of gender roles and emotional vulnerability, this track encapsulates Bush's lyrical prowess and resonates deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative compositions and lush production, marking it as a significant entry in Bush's discography.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of instrumentation, including strings, piano, and synthesizers, creating a lush soundscape that complements Bush's vocals.
- Many tracks utilize unconventional song structures, with shifts in tempo and dynamics that keep the listener engaged.
- Bush's vocal delivery often incorporates layered harmonies and ethereal effects, enhancing the haunting quality of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hauntingly beautiful vocal explorations
- immersive storytelling through sound
- evocative themes of love and
- for reflective solitude
- rich emotional layers to unpack
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward, upbeat songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A compilation of beloved tracks that resonates deeply with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- feminine experience· love and loss· Wuthering Heights legacy
- Career context
- By the time 'This Woman's Work' was released in 1990, Kate Bush had established herself as a pioneering figure in art pop, following her critically acclaimed albums such as 'Hounds of Love' and 'The Sensual World'. This anthology captures her innovative sound and lyrical exploration across a decade, marking a period of both commercial success and artistic consolidation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tori Amos· Björk· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Moving 3:06
- 2 The Saxophone Song 3:48
- 3 Strange Phenomena 2:58
- 4 Kite 2:58
- 5 The Man With the Child in His Eyes 2:40
- 6 Wuthering Heights 4:30
- 7 James and the Cold Gun 3:36
- 8 Feel It 3:03
- 9 Oh to Be in Love 3:18
- 10 L’Amour Looks Something Like You 2:27
- 11 Them Heavy People 3:05
- 12 Room for the Life 4:06
- 13 The Kick Inside 3:35
Disc 2
- 1 Symphony in Blue 3:36
- 2 In Search of Peter Pan 3:47
- 3 Wow 4:00
- 4 Don’t Push Your Foot on the Heartbrake 3:15
- 5 Oh England My Lionheart 3:12
- 6 Fullhouse 3:13
- 7 In the Warm Room 3:35
- 8 Kashka From Baghdad 3:56
- 9 Coffee Homeground 3:38
- 10 Hammer Horror 4:39
Disc 3
- 1 Babooshka 3:20
- 2 Delius (Song of Summer) 2:51
- 3 Blow Away (For Bill) 3:34
- 4 All We Ever Look For 3:48
- 5 Egypt 4:12
- 6 The Wedding List 4:16
- 7 Violin 3:15
- 8 The Infant Kiss 2:50
- 9 Night Scented Stock 0:51
- 10 Army Dreamers 2:58
- 11 Breathing 5:30
Disc 4
- 1 Sat in Your Lap 3:29
- 2 There Goes a Tenner 3:25
- 3 Pull Out the Pin 5:26
- 4 Suspended in Gaffa 3:55
- 5 Leave It Open 3:20
- 6 The Dreaming 4:41
- 7 Night of the Swallow 5:22
- 8 All the Love 4:30
- 9 Houdini 3:49
- 10 Get Out of My House 5:25
Disc 5
- 1 Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) 5:00
- 2 Hounds of Love 3:02
- 3 The Big Sky 4:41
- 4 Mother Stands for Comfort 3:07
- 5 Cloudbusting 5:10
- 6 And Dream of Sheep 2:45
- 7 Under Ice 2:21
- 8 Waking the Witch 4:18
- 9 Watching You Without Me 4:06
- 10 Jig of Life 4:04
- 11 Hello Earth 6:13
- 12 The Morning Fog 2:34
Disc 6
- 1 The Sensual World 3:57
- 2 Love and Anger 4:42
- 3 The Fog 5:06
- 4 Reaching Out 3:12
- 5 Heads We’re Dancing 5:21
- 6 Deeper Understanding 4:46
- 7 Between a Man and a Woman 3:30
- 8 Never Be Mine 3:44
- 9 Rocket's Tail 4:07
- 10 This Woman’s Work Start here 3:38
Disc 7
- 1 The Empty Bullring 2:16
- 2 Ran Tan Waltz 2:41
- 3 Passing Through Air 2:05
- 4 December Will Be Magic Again 4:51
- 5 Warm and Soothing 2:43
- 6 Lord of the Reedy River 2:42
- 7 Ne t'en fui pas 2:33
- 8 Un baiser d'enfant 3:02
- 9 Under the Ivy 2:10
- 10 Burning Bridge 4:42
- 11 My Lagan Love 2:30
- 12 The Handsome Cabin Boy 3:12
- 13 Not This Time 3:40
- 14 Walk Straight Down the Middle 3:50
- 15 Be Kind to My Mistakes 3:03
Disc 8
- 1 I’m Still Waiting 4:28
- 2 Ken 3:49
- 3 One Last Look Around the House Before We Go… 1:04
- 4 Wuthering Heights (new vocal) 4:58
- 5 Experiment IV 4:22
- 6 Them Heavy People (live) 4:08
- 7 Don’t Push Your Foot on the Heartbrake (live) 3:39
- 8 James and the Cold Gun (live) 6:25
- 9 L’Amour Looks Something Like You (live) 2:44
- 10 Running Up That Hill 5:46
- 11 Cloudbusting (The Organon mix) 6:33
- 12 Hounds of Love (alternative) 3:48
- 13 The Big Sky (Meteorological mix) 7:45
- 14 Experiment IV (12″ mix) 6:37
If this landed
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Vespertine
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Shares lush soundscapes and intimate storytelling, blending ethereal elements with personal themes.
Tidal
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Combines raw emotion and intricate arrangements, reflecting on love and loss in a deeply personal manner.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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