| Harlequin Dream | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Boy & Bear |
| Cover: | HarlequinDreamBoyAndBear.jpg |
| Released: | 16 August 2013 (Australia) 29 October 2013 (US) |
| Recorded: | October 2012–2013;[1] Alberts Studio (Neutral Bay, Sydney, Australia) |
| Genre: | Indie rock, indie folk, Indie pop |
| Label: | Universal (Island Records Australia) |
| Producer: | Wayne Connolly |
| Prev Title: | Moonfire |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | Limit of Love |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
Harlequin Dream is the second studio album by the Australian indie rock band Boy & Bear. It was released on 16 August 2013 by Island Records in Australia[2] and reached #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in its debut week.[3] The lead single is the first track, "Southern Sun";[2] second single "Three Headed Woman" was released in August just prior to the album.[4]
A collector's edition of the album featuring vinyl and CD copies of the album as well as a lyric booklet, artwork print and "one-of-a-kind Polaroid photo of the band" was also released alongside the standard edition.[2]
Within weeks of finishing work on their debut, the band was bitten by a fresh creative bug. Recording in their home town of Sydney rather than abroad, keeping things local allowed the band to be close to friends and family. As a result, the album reflects the personalities and experiences of the band.
The band embarked on the 16 Days Under a Southern Sun tour in October and November 2013.[4]
At the J Awards of 2013, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[5]
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart[6] | 57 |
| Australian Artist Albums Chart[7] | 14 |
| Chart (2014) | Position |
| Australian Albums Chart[8] | 92 |