M83 – Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. [2 LP, 180g Black Vinyl]

Description

M83’s ambitious double album arrived in 2011 as a sweeping celebration of synth-driven maximalism and nostalgic emotion. Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. finds Anthony Gonzalez crafting an expansive sonic journey that balances shoegaze textures with electronic bombast, creating soundscapes that feel both intimate and cinematic. This 180-gram black vinyl edition spreads the 22-track collection across two LPs, allowing the album’s lush production and dynamic range to unfold with clarity and impact.

The album showcases Gonzalez’s gift for building emotional crescendos through layered synthesizers and atmospheric production. “Midnight City” became an era-defining anthem with its propulsive beat and iconic saxophone solo, while “Wait” and “Reunion” demonstrate the project’s ability to shift between euphoric peaks and introspective valleys. The tracks flow together as chapters in a cohesive narrative, with each song contributing to the album’s dreamlike atmosphere. Gonzalez’s production balances vintage synth tones with modern production techniques, creating a sound that feels both timeless and of-the-moment.

This 180-gram double LP pressing enhances the album’s sonic depth and textural richness. Spreading the tracks across two records allows the bass frequencies and layered synths to resonate without compression, while the heavyweight vinyl provides improved playback stability. The format suits the album’s expansive nature, giving each track the space to breathe and allowing listeners to experience the full emotional arc Gonzalez intended.

• Format: Black Vinyl 2LP
• Standout tracks: “Midnight City,” “Wait,” “Reunion”
• Pressing details: 180-gram vinyl, 2LP format, 22-track double album
• Genre/style: Synth-Pop, Dream Pop, Electronic, Shoegaze
• UPC: 724596951019

Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. on double vinyl captures M83’s synth-driven vision with the depth and space this expansive album demands.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Intro
2. Midnight City
3. Reunion
4. Where The Boats Go
5. Wait

Side B:

1. Raconte-Moi Une Histoire
2. Train To Pluton
3. Claudia Lewis
4. This Bright Flash
5. When Will You Come Home?
6. Soon, My Friend

Side C:

1. My Tears Are Becoming A Sea
2. New Map
3. OK Pal
4. Another Wave From You
5. Splendor

Side D:

1. Year One, One UFO
2. Fountains
3. Steve McQueen
4. Echoes Of Mine
5. Klaus I Love You
6. Outro