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Out of a Dream

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A stream of succulent singles has whetted the appetite of fans for ‘Out of a Dream’, the seventh album from Manchester indie favourites The Slow Readers Club. Now it’s finally time for those fans to savour the record in full.

Those pre-release singles gave a good account of what to expect from the ten tracks that comprise this latest collection and fans will soon fall in love with what is another incredible album from a band showing no signs of slowing down despite their name!

From the early pulses of opening track, ‘Technofear’ to the final echoes of what they dub their divorce song, ‘Our Song Is Sung’, each song on ‘Out of a Dream’ has its own mesmerising lure. When enjoyed as a whole however these sonnets build into something even bigger.

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Whilst there are some traditional indie rock roots present on this album, it’s the elements of more unique contemporaries such as Editors and The Coral that ensure this is far from just another set of indie fodder. Combine this special vibe with their more electronic influences ala Depeche Mode and this becomes a truly eclectic songbook.

Thematically the album comes at a time when the themes are all too familiar to us all, with the group exploring the worlds current relationship with the truth. Some thought-provoking and highly engaging lyrics ensure that the sonic gravitas of the record resonates deeper and together creates another set of magnificent melodies.

Ultimately this is very simply an incredibly catchy and hypnotic album which will have those fans playing it on repeat for some considerable time. The Slow Readers Club really have delivered another masterpiece of an album with ‘Out of a Dream’!

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