A Fever Dream is the fourth studio album by British band Everything Everything, released on August 18, 2017. Known for their intricate sound and socially conscious lyrics, the album builds on their eclectic art-rock and electronic influences while delving into themes of political and social anxiety, personal isolation, and the chaotic nature of modern life.
The album showcases Everything Everything’s signature blend of art rock, indie pop, and electronic music, but it takes a darker and more introspective turn. A Fever Dream reflects the band’s response to global unrest, particularly the rise of populism, Brexit, and political division. The sound of the album is both tense and atmospheric, with a mix of jittery rhythms, deep synths, and emotional vocal performances by Jonathan Higgs.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of alienation, fear, and confusion in a world increasingly dominated by disinformation and division. The "fever dream" metaphor suggests a sense of disorientation and unease that runs throughout the album, capturing the overwhelming feeling of living in chaotic times.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Night Of The Long Knives
A2. Can't Do
A3. Desire
A4. Big Game
A5. Good Shot, Good Soldier
A6. Run The Numbers
Side B:
B1. Put Me Together
B2. A Fever Dream
B3. Ivory Tower
B4. New Deep
B5. White Whale
RCA Victor
2017
Vinyl, LP
Black
88985435051
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