Teeth Dreams
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| Studio album by The Hold Steady | ||||
| Released | March 25, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 48:39 | |||
| Label | Washington Square/Razor & Tie | |||
| Producer | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
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| Alternative Press | |
| Consequence of Sound | D |
| Cuepoint |  |
| The Guardian | |
| Pitchfork Media | 6.4/10 |
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Teeth Dreams is the sixth studio album by American indie rock band The Hold Steady, released March 25, 2014 on Washington Square/Razor & Tie. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the album is the first to feature guitarist Steve Selvidge, who joined the band in 2010 to tour in support of the band's previous album, Heaven is Whenever (2010).
Following the departure of keyboard player Franz Nicolay, and the release of their fifth studio album, Heaven is Whenever (2010), The Hold Steady embarked upon an extensive world tour with additional members Steve Selvidge (guitar) and Dan Neustadt (keyboards). Regarding their entry into The Hold Steady, Selvidge noted, "[The band] decided to keep it to the core four members, and were looking for a hired-gun keyboard player. At that point, I think Tad said, if we're bringing in a new keyboard player, I want a second guitarist too, and I want it to be Steve." The band had previously known Selvidge through his bands The Bloodthirsty Lovers and The Secret Service. By 2011, Neustadt was no longer performing with the band, and Selvidge was added to its core line-up. Vocalist and guitarist Craig Finn noted: "We are rolling without keys right now. We did some shows without keys and we really liked it. It sort of opened things up for us."
Upon the tour's completion, The Hold Steady took a five-month hiatus from band activities. Craig Finn recorded and released a solo album, entitled Clear Heart Full Eyes (2012), stating, "I wanted to do something with a little more storytelling and a lot less volume." Reconvening in June 2012, the band began writing new material and released a limited edition single for Record Store Day in April 2013, which included the tracks "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" and "Criminal Fingers". Featuring lyrics written by George R. R. Martin, "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" appeared in the HBO television series, Game of Thrones. Regarding the single release, Kubler noted "[Steve] wasn’t in the band when we did the last record so we haven’t formally released anything that he’s played on – other than an iTunes session, or something like that. Having been away for a few years, we thought this would be a great opportunity to reintroduce the newest version of the band."
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