I'm Dreaming (album)
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Released | 9 February 2018 | |||
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Length | 36:16 | |||
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Producer | Annika Schmarsel | |||
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I'm Dreaming is the debut studio album by Australian electronic musician and producer Alice Ivy, released on 9 February 2018 by Dew Process in Australia and New Zealand and by Last Gang Records internationally. It was written, composed, and produced by Alice Ivy under her real name; Annika Schmarsel.
Background and promotion
The album contains many of Alice Ivy's previously released standalone singles. "Charlie" featuring Georgia van Etten, originally released on 3 January 2015.
From February to March 2018, Alice Ivy performed an eight date headline tour to promote her debut album. On all East Coast dates, Alice Ivy was accompanied by Melbourne soul artist Nasty Mars, with local opening slots going to Oh Boy, Keelan Mak, François, Sophiegrophy, Strictface & Skivvybeats.[7]
Writing and composition
All songs on the album were written by Alice Ivy herself. The album is supported by many guest vocalists including; Georgia van Etten, Cazeaux O.S.L.O., Tim De Cotta,
The album's genre has been described as
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Altmedia | [12] |
Beat | 9/10[13] |
LunchBox | 4/5[14] |
Sungenre | [15] |
The album received positive reviews. LunchBox rated the album 4/5 and said: "It is easy to be taken away into a tranquil state of mind when listening to this record."[14] Rating the album positively, Sarah Pritchard from Altmedia said: "Alice Ivy's debut is a creative triumph and an example of how not to lose heart when surrounded by too much choice, the album is the result of a discerning, musically trained mind."[12] Paul Waxman of Beat rated it positively, saying: "Alice Ivy's impressive debut really is a dream, each track taking the listener to a new but familiar place. And like every good dream, you feel sad once it's over."[13] Sungenre, in a positive review said: "I'm Dreaming is an impressive effort from an all-in-one breakout producer who should be monitored closely."[15]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Touch" (featuring Georgia van Etten) | 4:26 |
2. | "Be Friends" (featuring Cazeaux O.S.L.O. & Tim De Cotta) | 3:22 |
3. | "Chasing Stars" (featuring E^ST & Charlie Threads) | 3:56 |
9. | "St. Germain II" | 0:50 |
10. | "I'm Dreaming" (featuring Georgia van Etten) | 3:38 |
11. | "Kaya High" | 2:57 |
Total length: | 36:16 |
Notes
- Georgia van Etten is featured in "Charlie" but is only credited on the single's SoundCloud page, not in the track's title.
Personnel
Credits adapted from SoundCloud.[citation needed]
Musicians
- Annika Schmarsel - guitar, vocals, mixing, mastering, writing, producer (1–11)
Additional musicians
- Georgia van Etten – vocals ( 1, 5, 10)
- Cazeaux O.S.L.O. – vocals (2)
- Tim de Cotta – vocals (2)
- Bertie Blackman – vocals (3)
- RaRa – vocals (7)
- E^ST– vocals (8)
- Charlie Threads – vocals (8)
- Connor Black Harry – backing vocals (8)
- Luy Amiel – guitar (7)
- Sam Dowson – drums (7)
Technical
- Ben Coe – mastering (1, 5, 7)
- Phil Threlfall – mixing (7)
- Cam Bluff – mixing (8)
- Simon Lam – mastering (8)
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue | Ref. |
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Various | 9 February 2018 | Alice Ivy, Dew Process | Not applicable | ||
Australia | 9 March 2018 | Dew Process | LP | DEW9001031 | [16] |
Various | 11 May 2018 | Last Gang Records | LGAN9790 | [17] |
References
- ^ "Charlie - Alice Ivy". SoundCloud. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Touch (ft. Georgia Van Etten) - Alice Ivy". SoundCloud. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ Alice Ivy (8 February 2016). "Alice Ivy - Touch ft. Georgia Van Etten". Retrieved 23 February 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Almost Here (ft. RaRa) - Alice Ivy". SoundCloud. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Get Me a Drink (feat. E^ST & Charlie Threads) - Single by Alice Ivy on Apple Music". iTunes. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Be Friends (feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O. & Tim De Cotta) - Single by Alice Ivy on Apple Music". iTunes. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ a b "ALICE IVY Releases New Single CHASING STARS, Debut Album I'M DREAMING Out February 9 & Supports Added For NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR". Amnplify. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ Radas, Zoë (15 February 2018). "An interview with Alice Ivy". Stack. JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ Prillaman, Ashley (13 March 2018). "INTERVIEW: Alice Ivy Talks Dreamy Debut Ahead of SXSW". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ a b "I'm Dreaming by Alice Ivy (Chillwave, Downtempo)". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "I'm Dreaming by Alice Ivy on Apple Music". iTunes. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ a b Pritchard, Sarah (8 February 2018). "Alice Ivy - I'm Dreaming". Altmedia. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ a b Waxman, Paul. "Alice Ivy shines on her long-awaited debut album 'I'm Dreaming'". Beat. Furst Media Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ a b Boutros, Tommy (5 February 2018). "Alice Ivy – 'I'm Dreaming'". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ a b Gee, Hela (17 February 2018). "Alice Ivy - I'm Dreaming". Sungenre. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "I'm Dreaming (Vinyl) | JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 9 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "Alice Ivy – I'm Dreaming". Juno Records. Retrieved 25 February 2019.