Article: The Best Version Of… Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love

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On 3/8/2019 at 10:30 PM, Daccord said:

I've only ever heard the vinyl, which I bought in 1985. My first impression was wow, the producer really messed this up, especially the way whispered lines are just as loud as shouted vocals. Then I checked the credits. I don't think she did herself any favours.

 

I think that the way it is mixed/recorded is intentional. Try to listen to it - especially the " The Ninth Wave " section from "And Dream of Sheep" onwards - with headphones. It has ... a special feel about it.

 

Thanks to josh for his insights - always a good reminder to pull the album out and give it a serious listen 😉