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Fever Dreams Pts. 1-4
Album Artwork
Studio album by
Johnny Marr
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2022 (2022-02-25)
StudioCrazy Face Factory
GenreRock
Length73:22
Label
Producer
  • Johnny Marr
  • James Doviak
Johnny Marr chronology
Call the Comet
(2018)
Fever Dreams Pts. 1-4
(2022)

Fever Dreams Pts. 1-4 is the Fourth Studio Album by English Musician and Guitarist Johnny Marr. It was Released on 25 February 2022 on New Voodoo under license to BMG. The Album is Johnny Marr's First ever Double Album and was preceded by 2 EPs', 'Fever Dreams Pt. 1' and 'Fever Dreams Pt. 2'.

The album peaked at Number 4, the highest of any Johnny Marr Solo album, the previous release Call the Comet, peaked at Number 7.

Critical Reception

The album received relatively positive reviews from most outlets, Writing for God is in the TV, Laura Dean gave the album a 4.5 out of 5 stars, saying that the album "illustrates Johnny's versatility and talents for song writing, production and vocals".[1] Emma Harrison from Clash Magazine gave the album an 8 out of 10, stating the album not only showcases Johnny Marr's ability as a guitarist but also as a songwriter to 'craft a series of strong tracks'.[2] On Metacritic, the album earned an 82 out of 100, based on 12 critic scores.

However, Felix Rowe, of DIY Magazine, gave the album a mixed rating of 6 out of 10, saying the album "shines brightest when Marr lets his guitar do the talking."[3]

Mojo gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, however stating that "Fever Dreams is too long, uniform and persistent to enjoy in one sitting." Mark Beaumont, writing for the Independent , gave the album a 4 out of 5 as well, stating "Like the post-pandemic age, you never know what's coming next."[4]

Track List

All tracks are written by Johnny Marr and Doviak

No.TitleLength
1."Spirit Power and Soul"4:18
2."Receiver"5:18
3."All These Days"4:55
4."Ariel"4:51
5."Lightning People"4:39
6."Hideaway Girl"3:25
7."Sensory Street"5:18
8."Tenement Time"4:18
9."The Speed of Love"5:44
10."Night and Day"4:54
11."Counter Clock World"4:06
12."Rubicon"4:14
13."God's Gift"4:06
14."Ghoster"4:10
15."The Whirl"3:44
16."Human"4:22
Total length:73:33

Personnel

Band:

  • Johnny Marr: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
  • James Doviak: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Iwan Gronow: Bass Guitar, Vocals
  • Jack Mitchell: Drums

Additional Personnel:

  • Simone Marie: Bass Guitar on Track 1, 5, 10
  • Meredith Sheldon: Backing Vocals on Track 1, 2 , 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14
  • Nile Marr: Backing Vocals on "Hideaway Girl".
  • Claudius Mittendorfer: Mixing
  • Russ Millar: Recording Assistant
  • Mat Bancroft & Laura Turner: Design and Artwork
  • Niall Lea: Photography.

Singles

Spirit Power and Soul was the Lead single for the album, released on 31 August 2021.

Tenement Time was the 2nd single, released on 8th November 2021, with B-Side "Sensory Street".

Night and Day was released as the 3rd single , with a single version that is 3 minutes and 41 seconds long, compared to the album version which is 4 minutes and 54 seconds Long.

References

  1. ^ Dean, Laura (2022-02-25). "Johnny Marr – Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 (BMG)". God Is In The TV. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  2. ^ "Johnny Marr - Fever Dreams Pts 1-4". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  3. ^ "Johnny Marr - Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 - Review". DIY. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  4. ^ "Album reviews: Johnny Marr and Avril Lavigne". The Independent. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-03-14.