Name: Actualisation
Brand: The Lucid Dream

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-10-19

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666017328928

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HAY012LP

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The Lucid Dream

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Holy Are You

Welcome to Holy Are You, a UK based label dedicated to timeless rock 'n' roll and psychedelia. We are passionate about preserving the spirit of these genres and bringing you music that will transport you back in time.

At Holy Are You, we curate a collection of *artists* who embody the essence of rock 'n' roll and psychedelia. Our roster includes both established legends and up-and-coming talents, all united by their dedication to creating authentic and captivating music.

With our carefully selected releases, we aim to provide you with an immersive experience that captures the raw energy and creativity of these genres. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to this era of music, Holy Are You is your gateway to discovering extraordinary sounds that have stood the test of time.

The Lucid Dream is an English psychedelic band hailing from Carlisle, Cumbria. Formed in 2008, the band consists of Mark Emmerson on lead vocals and guitar, Wayne Jefferson on guitar, keys, and backing vocals, Mike Denton on bass and backing vocals, and Luke Anderson on drums and percussion.
With their unique blend of psychedelic rock, The Lucid Dream has captivated audiences with their mesmerizing soundscapes and captivating performances. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, the band creates a sonic experience that transports listeners to another dimension.
Similar artists to *The Lucid Dream* include Rancho Relaxo, Black Market Karma, The Third Sound, The Orange Revival, Bad Liquor Pond,and Pete International Airport among others. If you're a fan of mind-bending psychedelic music that pushes boundaries and takes you on a journey through sound,*The Lucid Dream* is not to be missed.

The Lucid Dream return with the release of their 4th album, Actualisation. Driven by fans raising £10,000 to help replace all equipment robbed after a Paris show in early 2017, a new album became the instant focus in the summer of 2017 for a rejuvenated The Lucid Dream. Actualisation is soaked in the influence of acid house, amalgamated with dub and kosmische. The album was penned over the summer of 2017 by Mark Emmerson (vocals/guitar/synths), using only the classic Roland 303/808 synths, bass and vocals as tools for writing. Inspiration for the writing was formed via continuous listening to the Chicago to UK acid house works of 1986-1992, the focus predominantly on the groove. Several months on from those writing sessions and The Lucid Dream have completed their 4th album in 5 years. A record made for the dancefloor. Recorded at Whitewood Studios, Liverpool, with Rob Whiteley, the album is produced alongside long-time collaborator Ross Halden (Ghost Town Studios, Leeds), with mastering via Dean Honer (All Seeing I/I Monster/The Moonlandingz). The confrontational techno-punk of Alone In Fear opens the album, a 9-minute attack fuelled by the frustration and anger spawned by Brexit, government and a realisation of what 2018 Britain currently is. Recent single SX1000 (the first work from the album, unveiled via 12' vinyl in April this year) is the band’s first move into pure acid house. The acid house fusion runs throughout the record, represented furthermore by Ardency, a track already praised by live critics when aired live for the first time earlier this year as ‘even on first hearing, would’ve raised the roof of The Hacienda’. The 2-part opus of Zenith follows, commencing with a space-dub / house instrumental groove before building into a track that will go for your head as much as your hips. Only Breakdown harks back to sounds of old for the band, a little reminder of the skull-crushing impact they can make when stripped to the bare bones. No Sunlight Dub closes the album, a dark-dub that invites the classic acid-house tool (Roland 808) into the dub. The track makes a stop-off into drum ‘n’ bass / jungle along the way before rounding up in a manner suited to Lee Perry, King Tubby, Augustus Pablo and other Jamaican greats.

Actualisation

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