Fever Dream (Ben Watt album)
Fever Dream is the third solo studio album by English singer, songwriter, author, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Watt.[1][2] It was released on 8 April 2016 on Unmade Road. Self-produced at RAK Studios in London, it continues his relationship with guitarist Bernard Butler, begun on his award-winning 2014 album Hendra,[3] and adds guest cameos from MC Taylor of North Carolina folk-rock band Hiss Golden Messenger, and Boston singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler. It received a 9/10 review in Uncut magazine.[4] In a four-star review, the Guardian said: 'In his early 50s, he is making some of the best music of his career.'[5]
Fever Dream | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 8 April 2016 | |||
Recorded | London | |||
Length | 43:07 | |||
Label | Unmade Road | |||
Producer | Ben Watt | |||
Ben Watt chronology | ||||
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Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Gradually" | Ben Watt | 5:29 |
2. | "Fever Dream" | Ben Watt | 3:51 |
3. | "Between Two Fires" | Ben Watt | 3:20 |
4. | "Winter’s Eve" | Ben Watt | 4:05 |
5. | "Women’s Company" | Ben Watt | 5:09 |
6. | "Faces of My Friends" | Ben Watt | 4:50 |
7. | "Running with the Front Runners" | Ben Watt | 4:41 |
8. | "Never Goes Away" | Ben Watt | 2:52 |
9. | "Bricks and Wood" | Ben Watt | 4:22 |
10. | "New Year of Grace" | Benjamin Goldwasser, Andrew VanWyngarden, Ben Watt | 4:28 |
Personnel
- Ben Watt - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, synthesizer
- Bernard Butler - electric guitar
- Martin Ditcham - drums, percussion
- Rex Horan - bass
- Marissa Nadler - backing vocals on "New Year of Grace"
- M.C. Taylor - backing vocals on "Fever Dream"
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 53 |
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References
- "Ben Watt – watch the video to his new single Gradually". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- Laggan, Michelle. "Ben Watt – "Fever Dream" (Feat. Hiss Golden Messenger) (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Hendra Award". Clash Music.
- "Uncut Review". Uncut.
- "Guardian Review". Guardian.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
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