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The Confessions of Dr. Dream and Other Stories

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
Bananamour
(1973)
The Confessions of Dr. Dream and Other Stories
(1974)
June 1, 1974
(1974)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 2/5 stars
Head Heritage 5/5 stars
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


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