Name: A Dream Is U
Brand: Francis Lung

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MI0546LPX

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Colour

Pink

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060146099622

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / pink

MI0546CD

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Download code: No

Extended format: No

6 Panel Digipack.

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2019-08-02

5060146099547

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

MI0546LP

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Black

5060146099554

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Francis Lung

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Memphis Industries

Francis Lung is a talented musician known for his unique blend of indie rock and pop. With influences ranging from WU LYF to Dutch Uncles, his music captivates listeners with its catchy melodies and introspective lyrics. Having previously been a member of the band WU LYF, *Francis* has established himself as a solo artist, gaining recognition for his soulful vocals and intricate songwriting.

His sound can be described as a fusion of alternative rock and dream pop, creating an atmospheric and ethereal listening experience. Drawing inspiration from artists like BC Camplight and Penelope Isles, *Francis* brings a fresh perspective to the indie music scene.

With his latest album release, *Francis* continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Collaborating with notable musicians such as Andy Bell and Gruff Rhys, he demonstrates his versatility as an artist. Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or energetic live shows, *Francis Lung* never fails to leave audiences in awe.

Memphis Industries is a British independent record label based in North London. Established in 1998 by the brothers Ollie Jacob and Matt Jacob, it has become a prominent player in the music industry. With their first release being Blue States' Forever EP, Memphis Industries quickly made a name for itself as a platform for talented artists.

Over the years, Memphis Industries has nurtured and supported numerous *artists* who have gone on to achieve great success. The label prides itself on its diverse roster, spanning various genres including indie rock, electronic, and folk. Their commitment to quality music has earned them an esteemed reputation among both fans and critics alike.

With an impressive catalog of releases under their belt, Memphis Industries continues to discover and promote emerging talent from around the world. Their passion for music shines through in every release they put out, making them a go-to destination for music lovers looking for something fresh and exciting.

When Francis Lung describes his new album as sounding “like a short Mancunian boy single-handedly trying to incite Beatlemania” he’s really not too far wide of the mark. Lung’s much-anticipated debut album A Dream Is U is both bold and enthusiastic, a kaleidoscopic journey informed by the greats but also one that is wonderfully enigmatic, the sound of a multi-instrumentalist tying together all manner of influences into one beautifully cohesive album.

Following on from the home-recorded Volumes 1 and 2 EPs, which contained titbits written during his time in Wu Lyf, A Dream Is U is the first fully-realised Francis Lung record, a studio undertaking brought to life with producer Brendan Williams (Dutch Uncles, GoGo Penguin), a colourful patchwork of vision and ingenuity. “Before we started recording I knew exactly what the arrangements were in my head” Francis says, reflecting on the time spent devising his new work. "It was kind of my mission to capture everything as it was in my imagination”.

Touching upon the universal themes of addiction, faith, and love in all of its confusion, A Dream Is U is a collection of characters and stories that plays out something like a Harvey Pekar comic strip; an obsessive chronicle of daily lives twisted into new shapes by the unique mind and manners of their narrator. With flashes of striking colour and an ever-present wry smile, Francis Lung has created a debut album that drifts between simple acceptance and exuberant yearning for more. “My favourite part is when it talks about escaping to another universe,” Francis says of one song in particular, Unnecessary Love. “Although it’s a doomed and impossible dream, it’s amusing to me that if we survive long enough it could be a real possibility.”

At times boisterous and radiant, elsewhere contemplative and brooding, A Dream Is U feels like being awake in dreams, like stepping outside of the daily rotation; like shadows leaving their dancing bodies to waltz away to their own tune. For fans of The Beach Boys, Belle and Sebastian and Elephant 6 Records.