Celebrating 40 Years of Kate Bush’s ‘Hounds of Love’ (1985)

September 16, 2025 Albumism Staff

Artist: Kate Bush
Title: Hounds of Love (fifth studio album)
Released: September 16, 1985
Label: EMI
Running Time: 48 minutes
Our Favorite Songs: “Running Up That Hill” | “The Big Sky” | “Cloudbusting”

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