Released in 1989, The Sensual World marked Kate Bush’s return following the major success of Hounds Of Love, continuing her distinctive blend of art pop, literary themes, and highly detailed studio production. The album expanded on the sophisticated songwriting and atmospheric arrangements that had become central to her work during the 1980s.

The title track, The Sensual World, draws inspiration from literary sources including James Joyce’s Ulysses, while other tracks such as Love and Anger, This Woman’s Work, and Heads We’re Dancing explore themes of emotion, memory, relationships, and identity through richly layered compositions.

Musically, the album combines electronic textures, orchestral arrangements, traditional instrumentation, and intricate vocal harmonies, reflecting Bush’s growing mastery of studio-based production techniques. The result is a highly atmospheric and emotionally nuanced record that further strengthened her reputation as one of the most original artists in British music.

This UK cassette edition reflects the original release period of The Sensual World, when cassette albums remained one of the dominant consumer music formats alongside vinyl and compact disc during the late 1980s.

For collectors, UK cassette copies of The Sensual World preserve the physical presentation of one of Kate Bush’s most acclaimed later-1980s albums, documenting a mature and highly refined stage of her artistic development.

Label: EMI - TCEMD 1010
Format: Cassette, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1989
Barcode: 077779 307845

Track Listing
A1 The Sensual World
A2 Love And Anger
A3 The Fog
A4 Reaching Out
A5 Heads We're Dancing
B1 Deeper Understanding
B2 Between A Man And A Woman
B3 Never Be Mine
B4 Rocket's Tail
B5 This Woman's Work
B6 Walk Straight Down The Middle

5 panel lyric inlay printed both sides. Clear/foil cassette with white on-body print.