Abandoned Dancehall Dreams
Tim Bowness · 2014
78 min · 16 tracks · art rock
A contemplative blend of art rock and atmospheric soundscapes woven with introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with reflective moments
- introspective themes for quiet evenings
- exploration of nostalgia and longing
- dynamic contrasts throughout the album
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2014, Tim Bowness released 'Abandoned Dancehall Dreams' as his third solo album, following his 2008 effort 'My Hotel Year'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his identity as a prominent figure in the UK art rock scene, following successful collaborations with bands such as No-Man and his growing reputation as a solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No-Man· Porcupine Tree· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Warm‐Up Man Forever 4:07
- 2 Smiler at 50 8:19
- 3 Songs of Distant Summers 5:02
- 4 Waterfoot 4:14
- 5 Dancing for You 5:59
- 6 Smiler at 52 4:05
- 7 I Fought Against the South 8:51
- 8 Beaten by Love 3:30
Disc 2
- 1 There Were Days (Smiler at 52, Grasscut mix) 4:53
- 2 Sounds of Distant Summers (Songs of Distant Summers, Richard Barbieri mix) 5:31
- 3 Singing for You (Dancing for You, UXB mix) 4:42
- 4 Abandoned Dancehall Dream 2:25
- 5 The Sweetest Bitter Pill 3:51
- 6 The Warm‐Up Man Forever (band version) 4:15
- 7 Songs of Distant Summers, Part 1 (band version) 4:55
- 8 Songs of Distant Summers, Part 2 (band version) 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.