The Dream (alt-J album) explained

The Dream
Type:studio
Artist:alt-J
Cover:Alt-J - The Dream.png
Genre:
Length:49:22
Label:
Producer:Charlie Andrew
Prev Title:Reduxer
Prev Year:2018

The Dream is the fourth album by English indie rock band alt-J, released on 11 February 2022 by Infectious Music and the Canvasback Music division of Atlantic Records. It was promoted with the single "U&Me", which was released alongside the album's announcement on 22 September 2021.[1] The track listing for the album was also revealed on this date through publication Stereogum.[2] "Get Better" was released as the album's second single on 3 November 2021 and was accompanied by a pixel-art music video.[3] "Hard Drive Gold" was released as the album's third single on 5 January 2022. "The Actor" was released as the fourth single on 7 February 2022.

Artwork

The artwork for The Dreams cover is a drawing by the artist Joel Wyllie.[4]

Critical reception

The album received a four-star rating from The Observer, who said it was a "stroll around the curiosity shop". In the same review the band's embrace of American sounds was noted.[5]

Personnel

Alt-J

Additional musicians

Technical

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[6] 28

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] 110

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skinner . Tom . Alt-J share new single 'U&ME' from upcoming fourth album 'The Dream' . . 24 September 2021 . 22 September 2021.
  2. Web site: DeVille . Chris . Alt-J – 'U&ME' . . 23 September 2021 . 22 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Brodsky . Rachel . Alt-J – "Get Better" . . 3 November 2021 . 3 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Reilly . Kathryn . Album: Alt-J - The Dream . . 18 February 2022 . 9 February 2022.
  5. News: Morris. Damien. 13 February 2022. Alt-J: The Dream review – a stroll around the curiosity shop. The Observer. 13 December 2022.
  6. Web site: 2022 7-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 18 February 2022. 18 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2022. Ultratop. nl. 14 January 2023.