Name: Fantasy
Brand: M83

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4863737

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Marbled Blue

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602448637376

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Blue LPx2

4863731

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0602448637314

4863733

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0602448637338

Black LPx2

Artist

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Other Suns

M83 is an electronica and shoegaze band hailing from Antibes, France. Led by the talented Anthony Gonzalez, the band was formed in 1999 and made their debut with their first album in 2001. With a unique blend of electronic sounds and dreamy atmospheres, M83 has captivated audiences worldwide. Although Nicolas Fromageau departed from the band in 2004, M83 continues to create mesmerizing music that pushes boundaries and resonates with fans.

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Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated artist M83 returns with his ninth studio album Fantasy.

Over the span of two decades, M83 has firmly established himself as an artist whose work transcends mere escapism in favor of full-on worldbuilding. Whether it be via his celebrated studio albums, film soundtracks, or compositions for stage productions, Gonzalez has proven that nothing surpasses his ability to perfectly encapsulate a specific time, emotion, or sense of place. This has led him to become a Grammy-nominated musical juggernaut who has headlined Los Angeles's famed Hollywood Bowl, wowed audiences across the globe, and sold over a million units of his 2011 album, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming.

For Gonzalez, Fantasy's direction and aesthetic were immediately clear. "I wanted this record to be very impactful live," he says. "The idea was to come back with something closer to the energy of Before The Dawn Heals Us. The combination of guitars and synths is always in my music, but it’s maybe more present on this new record than on the previous ones."

Gonzalez also sought to continue a trend that has become more prominent in his recent albums. "I wanted to be more present lyrically and vocally" he states. "I thought if I could achieve that, this album will be more personal than those that came before." To capture the exuberance of his dazzling live performances, Gonzalez altered his typical recording process. “I would usually write the demos and then go to my producer to start working on an album," he details. "But this time was a little different. I just wanted to feel the energy of other musicians. The feeling of musicians playing together is something that was missing a bit."

Fantasy

Music GB