The Confessions of Dr. Dream and Other Stories | ||||
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Studio album by Kevin Ayers | ||||
Released | May 1974 | |||
Recorded | Feb-Mar 1974; AIR & Ramport Studios, London | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 41:20 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Producer | Rupert Hine | |||
Kevin Ayers chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
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BBC | (positive) |
The Confessions of Dr. Dream and Other Stories is the fifth studio album by Kevin Ayers. Ayers moved to Island Records for this release which employed a vast array of session musicians. The album also marked the arrival of Patto guitarist Ollie Halsall, who would become a constant musical partner for Ayers. The album was critically acclaimed on release with the NME's Nick Kent describing it as "Ayers' most formidable recorded work to date". The album features many of Ayers' most accessible songs and arrangements.
All tracks composed by Kevin Ayers
Side 1
Side 2
2009 reissue