The Confessions Of Doctor Dream And Other Stories [With Bonus Tracks] by Kevin Ayers - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Kevin Ayers' fifth album, The Confessions of Doctor Dream and Other Stories, is typical of his work. He sings in his distinctive deep voice with his cultured English accent (sounding a lot like John Cale) in songs set in a variety of pop styles, from hard rock to a kind of music hall approach. He is frequently playful and engaging, although his songs don't ultimately add up to much. The album's second side contains an 18-minute suite called "The Confessions of Doctor Dream," featuring a cameo by Nico, which exemplifies Ayers' amiable if unfocused appeal.
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1. Day by Day (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

2. See You Later (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

3. Didn't Feel Lonely 'til I Thought of You (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

4. Everybody's Sometime and Some People's All the Time Blues (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

5. It Begins with a Blessing / Once I Awakened / But It Ends with a Curse (2008 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

6. Ballbearing Blues (2008 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

7. The Confessions of Doctor Dream: Irreversible Neural Damage (2008 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

8. The Confessions of Doctor Dream: Invitation (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

9. The Confessions of Doctor Dream: The One Chance Dance (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

10. The Confessions of Doctor Dream: Doctor Dream Theme (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

11. Two Goes into Four (2009 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

12. Another Whimsical Song (BBC Radio One's ''John Peel Show'' 30/7/74)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Mastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Bill Aitken
Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Pete Ritzema; Production

13. The Lady Rachel (BBC Radio One's ''John Peel Show'' 30/7/74)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Mastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Bill Aitken
Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Pete Ritzema; Production

14. Stop This Train (BBC Radio One's ''John Peel Show'' 30/7/74)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Mastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Bill Aitken
Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Pete Ritzema; Production

15. Didn't Feel Lonely 'til I Thought Of You (BBC Radio One's ''John Peel Show'' 30/7/74)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Mastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Bill Aitken
Peter Mew; Production
Producer: Pete Ritzema; Production

16. The up Song (2008 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production

17. After the Show (2005 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production

18. Thank You Very Much (2005 Remaster)

Primary Artist: Kevin Ayers; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Ayers; Composer
Digital Remastering: Peter Mew; Production
Engineer: Peter Mew; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1417x1417 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

13/18 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Folk, Americana, Singer & Songwriter, Art & Progressive Rock

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 29, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099926829555