''Fever Dream'' is the third solo studio album by English singer, songwriter, author, and multi-instrumentalist
Ben Watt
Benjamin Brian Thomas Watt (born 6 December 1962) is a British musician, singer, songwriter, author, DJ and radio presenter, best known as one half of the duo Everything but the Girl.
Early life
Watt was born in Marylebone, London, and grew u ...
.
It was released on 8 April 2016 on Unmade Road. Self-produced at RAK Studios in London, it continues his relationship with guitarist
Bernard Butler
Bernard Joseph Butler (born 1 May 1970) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the first guitarist with Suede, until his departure in 1994. He has been hailed by some critics as the greatest guitarist of his ...
, begun on his award-winning 2014 album Hendra,
and adds guest cameos from MC Taylor of North Carolina folk-rock band
Hiss Golden Messenger
Hiss Golden Messenger is an American folk music band, originating from Durham, North Carolina, led by MC Taylor (born September 9, 1975).
History
The band was formed by Mike (MC) Taylor and Scott Hirsch in 2007. The band's early recordings were ...
, and Boston singer-songwriter
Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler (born April 5, 1981) is an American musician and fine artist. Active since 2000, she is currently signed to Sacred Bones Records and Bella Union, and released her ninth full-length studio album, ''The Path of the Clouds'', in Oc ...
. It received a 9/10 review in Uncut magazine.
In a four-star review, the Guardian said: 'In his early 50s, he is making some of the best music of his career.'
Track listing
Personnel
*Ben Watt - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, synthesizer
*
Bernard Butler
Bernard Joseph Butler (born 1 May 1970) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the first guitarist with Suede, until his departure in 1994. He has been hailed by some critics as the greatest guitarist of his ...
- electric guitar
*
Martin Ditcham
Martin Ditcham is an English drummer, percussionist and songwriter.
Ditcham is a prolific session musician, working with artists such as Henry Cow, Status Quo, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Roger Daltrey, Sade, Mary Black, Nik Kershaw, Chris ...
- drums, percussion
*Rex Horan - bass
*
Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler (born April 5, 1981) is an American musician and fine artist. Active since 2000, she is currently signed to Sacred Bones Records and Bella Union, and released her ninth full-length studio album, ''The Path of the Clouds'', in Oc ...
- backing vocals on "New Year of Grace"
*
M.C. Taylor - backing vocals on "Fever Dream"
Charts
References
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2016 albums
Ben Watt albums