A Fever Dream
Everything Everything · 2017
46 min · 12 tracks · art rock
A feverish blend of art rock and electronic elements creating a surreal soundscape filled with intricate rhythms and vivid lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Night of the Long Knives — This opening track sets a dramatic tone with its pulsating rhythms and complex lyrical themes of societal unrest, establishing the album's overarching narrative.
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Desire — Blending infectious hooks with introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to marry pop sensibilities with deeper existential questions.
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A Fever Dream — The title track encapsulates the album's surreal atmosphere, employing layered instrumentation that reflects its themes of confusion and disillusionment.
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White Whale — This song features an intricate arrangement paired with poignant lyrics that explore themes of ambition and obsession, resonating deeply within the album's context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate rhythms and vivid lyricism create a compelling yet unpredictable listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving beat and layered vocals, establishing an energetic pace that continues through the first half.
- Tracks frequently shift in tempo and dynamics, with abrupt transitions that create a sense of unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual build
- introspective moments for reflection
- vibrant surreal narratives throughout
- consistent flow invites deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 18, 2017, A Fever Dream is Everything Everything's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Get to Heaven. At this point in their career, the band was refining their experimental sound while navigating a growing commercial profile, marked by increasing mainstream recognition in the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- alt-J· Foals· Glass Animals
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Good Shot, Good Soldier
A shift in perspective occurs as the speaker directly addresses an unseen adversary, breaking the emotional distance established in prior verses.
This moment marks a significant turn in narrative engagement, making the conflict feel immediate and personal amidst broader thematic explorations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Night of the Long Knives 4:38
- 2 Can't Do 3:32
- 3 Desire 3:25
- 4 Big Game 3:48
- 5 Good Shot, Good Soldier 4:51
- 6 Run the Numbers 3:39
- 7 Put Me Together 5:33
- 8 A Fever Dream 5:59
- 9 Ivory Tower 3:54
- 10 New Deep 2:27
- 11 White Whale 4:50
- 12 Can’t Do (Kaines remix)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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