Lucid Dreams
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| Single by Franz Ferdinand | |||||
| Released | August 19, 2008 | ||||
| Format | Digital download | ||||
| Genre | Indie rock | ||||
| Length | 3:41 (pre-album single version) 7:56 (album version) |
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| Label | Domino | ||||
| Writer(s) | Alex Kapranos Nick McCarthy |
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"Lucid Dreams" is a single from the Scottish band Franz Ferdinand, appearing on their latest album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand.
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[edit] Pre-album version (single release)
Originally only listenable through a static-covered stream on the band's website and the video game Madden NFL 09, it was released as a single through iTunes on August 19, 2008 (despite an earlier message on the band's diary having stated "it's not a single"). This version is available as an iTunes bonus track to the album and also a B-Side to No You Girls.
[edit] Album version
The single differs from the version that appears on Tonight: Franz Ferdinand and has been described by several reviewers as the highlight of the album. [1] The pre-album bridge now starts the song, the chorus has been revised and the original second verse and ending are omitted, with an almost four minute 'acid trance' instrumental taking their place.
[edit] Live performances
When played live, a mixture of the two versions of the song is used. The two verses and choruses of the pre-album version segue into the latter section of the album version, sometimes including the instrumental breakdown. The intro and chorus of the album version are not used.
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position[2] |
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| Canadian Hot 100 | 35 |
| Hot Canadian Digital Singles | 17 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Glasgow's favourite sons return...". clashmusic.com. 17 December 2008. http://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/franz-ferdinand. Retrieved on 2009-04-05.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand "Lucid Dreams"". billboard.com. 2008-09-12. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=346&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Canadian+Digital+Singles&ci=3099146&cdi=9888952&cid=09%2F06%2F2008. Retrieved on 2008-09-12.
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