Fever Dream
Of Monsters and Men · 2019
40 min · 11 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal melodies intertwine with layered harmonies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that captures both vulnerability and strength.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alligator — The opening track sets the tone with its pulsating rhythm and haunting vocals, symbolizing the album's exploration of internal struggles.
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Wild Roses — This track features an uplifting melody contrasted by introspective lyrics, encapsulating the balance between hope and despair that permeates the album.
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Soothsayer — With its driving beat and poignant lyrical imagery, this song reflects on themes of uncertainty and self-discovery, showcasing the band's lyrical maturity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album explores new sonic territories while maintaining some signature elements, resulting in a mixed but engaging experience.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate atmospheric synths and electronic elements, contrasting with the acoustic instrumentation present in earlier works.
- The album's pacing varies significantly, with tracks like 'Stuck in Gravity' and 'Sleepwalker' employing slower tempos that create a reflective mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dreamlike introspective journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Fever Dream is Of Monsters and Men's third studio album, released after a four-year hiatus following their 2015 record, Beneath the Skin. The band sought to explore new sonic territories while maintaining their signature folk-pop aesthetic, marking a period of artistic experimentation in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lumineers· Mumford & Sons· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alligator 3:04
- 2 Ahay 2:56
- 3 Róróró 4:21
- 4 Waiting for the Snow 3:43
- 5 Vulture, Vulture 2:56
- 6 Wild Roses 4:02
- 7 Stuck in Gravity 4:24
- 8 Sleepwalker 3:19
- 9 Wars 3:37
- 10 Under a Dome 4:33
- 11 Soothsayer 3:35
What to play next
All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade
2025
Explores new themes while maintaining lush instrumentation and rich harmonies.
Beneath the Skin
2015
Sets the stage with a similarly introspective sound and layered arrangements.
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