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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| Released | 8 April 2016 | |||
| Recorded | London | |||
| Length | 43:07 | |||
| Label | Unmade Road | |||
| Producer | Ben Watt | |||
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Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Ben Watt, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gradually" | 5:29 |
| 2. | "Fever Dream" | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Between Two Fires" | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Winter's Eve" | 4:05 |
| 5. | "Women's Company" | 5:09 |
| 6. | "Faces of My Friends" | 4:50 |
| 7. | "Running with the Front Runners" | 4:41 |
| 8. | "Never Goes Away" | 2:52 |
| 9. | "Bricks and Wood" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "New Year of Grace" (Benjamin Goldwasser, Andrew VanWyngarden, Ben Watt) | 4:28 |
Personnel
edit- 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
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 53 |
References
edit- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ "Guardian Review". The Guardian.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 April 2016.