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A Perfect Dream

Sarah Fimm · 2002

59 min · 13 tracks

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful journey through personal and cosmic themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Be Like Water — This opening track introduces listeners to Fimm's ethereal vocals layered over tranquil instrumentation, setting the tone for the album's exploration of fluidity and change.
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    Virus — With its dark electronic beats and introspective lyrics, this track illustrates Fimm’s ability to blend genres while addressing themes of isolation and connection.
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    A Perfect Dream — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its lush arrangements and contemplative lyrics, inviting listeners into a reflective state that resonates throughout the record.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hauntingly immersive dream-like experience
  • intimate moments of reflective solitude
  • patient unfolding of ethereal soundscapes
  • exploratory listening during quiet nights

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2002, Sarah Fimm released A Perfect Dream as her debut studio album, establishing her presence in the alternative and electronic music scenes. Following a series of EPs, this album marked her transition from independent releases to a more polished production approach, highlighting her unique blend of ambient and pop influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Hannigan· Imogen Heap· Bat for Lashes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Be Like Water 5:04
  • 2 Wrong Side Up 5:02
  • 3 Virus 4:02
  • 4 SETI 1:59
  • 5 Alien Boys 3:28
  • 6 Smoke 4:33
  • 7 David Johnson 0:16
  • 8 Spit Trap Ghetto 2:39
  • 9 Lioness 2:52
  • 10 In the Red 5:31
  • 11 A Perfect Dream 5:52
  • 12 Shadows and Dust 5:00
  • 13 Salvia Path 13:06

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