''Only in Dreams'' is the second studio album by English drum and bass production duo
Delta Heavy
Delta Heavy (often stylised as DELTΔ HEΔVY) are an English drum and bass production duo consisting of Ben Hall and Simon James. They found fame with their 2012 single "Get By", which entered the UK Indie Chart at number 30. The duo's debut a ...
. Drum and bass record label
RAM Records
RAM Records is an independent record label established in 1992 by Andy C with the help of his friend Ant Miles. It specialises in drum and bass.
The label and business is run by Andy C and business partner Scott Bourne (Red One). Ram Records ...
released the album on 22 March 2019.
Background
''Only in Dreams'' was announced in January 2019.
To promote the album, the duo released "Take Me Home" featuring English singer Jem Cooke in February. In an interview with ''
Dancing Astronaut
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'', the duo cited the song as one of their favourites from the album, reasoning that it allowed them to represent the variety in their sound.
To further promote the album, Delta Heavy announced a world tour, which began on 1 February and concluded on 15 June.
In an interview with EDMIdentity, Simon Hall described that despite the lack of a concrete concept for the album, he and Ben James came up with the title independently and that it was relatable.
Reception
''Only in Dreams'' was met with positive reviews. ''
BroadwayWorld'' praised the album on release, calling it a "work of maturity and bristling confidence."
Track list
Charts
References
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2019 albums
Drum and bass albums