{"product_id":"dream-academy-dream-academy","title":"Dream Academy","description":"This 10-track, 1985 release by British pop act Dream Academy features their hit \"Life In A Northern Town.\"\nThe Dream Academy was the self-titled debut release for the art-school trio led by lead singer\/guitarist Nick Laird-Clowes. Produced by David Gilmour and Laird-Clowes, the group was rounded out by vocalist\/multi-instrumentalist Kate St. John and keyboard player Gilbert Gabriel, and they struck the first time out with the album's standout track, \"Life in a Northern Town,\" which became a Top Ten smash in the spring of 1986. The Dream Academy used lush string arrangements and choir-like background vocals to create a sumptuous backdrop for their paisley-tinged pop. It works to best effect on \"Life in a Northern Town,\" a slice of watercolored nostalgia with its memorable chant-like hook. Other highlights include the sax-driven \"The Edge of Forever,\" the gentle dream recollection of \"In Places on the Run,\" and \"This World,\" with its somber, stark portrayal of the downtrodden. Laird-Clowes' vocals are thin, a shortcoming masked by the soft focus of the material, and the album falters a bit during the second half; however, the best material on this record leaves you longing for more. ~ Tom Demalon","brand":"Dream Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588889932009,"sku":"KFWBB7-ZOPF-00","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/dream-academy-dream-academy_LFOzw.jpg?v=1758894341","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/products\/dream-academy-dream-academy","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}