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Cloudbusting
Pop · 1985

Cloudbusting

Kate Bush

1985 · EMI Label Services (2)

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Imagine standing on a vast, windswept hill, watching the sun break through dramatic clouds, a feeling of profound hope and wistful memory washing over you.

"Cloudbusting" is that moment in musical form: an expansive, emotionally charged journey built on iconic synth arpeggios, powerful drums, and Kate Bush's breathtaking, dramatic soprano.

It's a song that feels both deeply personal and universally grand, a testament to imagination, love, and the bittersweet nature of memory. Own it for its sheer sonic ambition and its ability to transport you to a world where dreams can literally bust clouds.

Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic, driving synth arpeggio that opens the track, immediately establishing its unique character and building anticipation.
The powerful, almost orchestral swell of synths and drums that kicks in during the chorus, elevating Kate Bush's vocal delivery to a truly triumphant peak.
The bridge section where the instrumentation briefly softens, allowing Bush's voice to convey a more intimate, wistful tone before the final, grand resurgence of the chorus.
The final, sustained vocal note and the fading synth arpeggio, leaving a lingering sense of awe and reflection.
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How does Cloudbusting sound next to the rest of Kate Bush's catalogue?

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This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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