''The Key of Dreams'' is the second studio album by English
post-punk
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band
Section 25, released in 1982 by record label
Factory Benelux
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. It was reissued in 1991 with extra tracks by
LTM Recordings
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.
Reception
Andy Kellman for ''AllMusic'' described it as "influenced by dub, Krautrock, and '60s psychedelia (and, yes, probably Joy Division as well)" and "sunken in a glum, mid-tempo pit of dejection."
[ Steve Grant and Ira Robbins in ''Trouser Press'' describe it as "nine examinations of paranoia and anxiety, using lurking glissandi, curious touches of Doorsish piano and Oriental philosophy."][
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Track listing
All tracks composed by Section 25
;Side 1
#"Always Now" 1:50
#"Visitation" 3:22
#"Regions" 3:55
#"The Wheel" 4:07
#"No Abiding Place" 5:25
#"Once Before" 2:48
;Side 2
#"There Was a Time" 5:26
#"Wretch" 1:55
#"Sutra" 15:00
;Bonus tracks
#"The Beast" 8:04
#"Sakura" 3:46 produced by Be Music ( New Order)
#"Je Veux Ton Amour" 5:16 produced by Martin Hannett
James Martin Hannett (31 May 1948 – 18 April 1991), initially credited as Martin Zero, was an English record producer, musician and an original partner/director at Tony Wilson's Factory Records. Hannett produced music by artists including Joy ...
#"Sakura" (Matrix Mix) 5:23 produced by Be Music (New Order)
#"Hold Me" 5:45
References
External links
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Section 25 albums
1982 albums
Factory Records albums