Fever Dreams, Pts. 1-4
by Johnny Marr
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Feb 25, 2022
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. American Songwriter
    Feb 28, 2022
    60
    Arched and anthemic, it’s pumped and primed with drama, mood, mystery, and intrigue. It’s a sound that’s strikingly similar to his old ‘80s contemporaries—Echo and the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, and the like.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Feb 23, 2022
    60
    His perfectly serviceable croon is not quite strong enough to carry it across 16 long tracks. If only he’d given ‘Lightning People’ to Liam Gallagher, it might well have been the soundtrack of the summer. Moments of greatness are plentiful, but ‘Fever Dreams…’ shines brightest when Marr lets his guitar do the talking.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. DenzelJamie
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    This album is Johnny Marr's best album since he left The Smiths. Johnny puts up a virtuoso performance in the entire album.
  2. CaptainMason
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    A solid, raucous piece of glam inspired indie from a professional who knows his craft. The opening track (Spirit, Power and Soul’) is destinedA solid, raucous piece of glam inspired indie from a professional who knows his craft. The opening track (Spirit, Power and Soul’) is destined to be a real live crowd pleaser. Indeed are many on this offering. The guys come a long way since the days of ‘Hand in Glove’ but the skill in weaving harmony, great riffs and bangers remains his gift to us all. Johnny Marr is definitely getting better with age and there’s not many guitar players you can say that about! Shout out to his band as well here, tight and know their way around their respective instruments, the perfect accompaniment for an artist that’s just getting better and better.… Full Review »
  3. StevenX
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Johnny Marr returns with another natural progression. His last outing, CALL THE COMET, had a more cerebral, album-oriented sound than hisJohnny Marr returns with another natural progression. His last outing, CALL THE COMET, had a more cerebral, album-oriented sound than his previous solo outings, and FEVER DREAMS PTS 1-4 (six tracks of which came out last year as EPs) continues in that vein, mixing the pop smarts of rockers like the leadoff single "Spirit Power Soul" and the possibly Gorillaz-influenced "The Whirl" with airy, midtempo fare like "Lightning People" and the cavernous, beautiful cloud that is "The Speed Of Love". Along the way there are still suprises: the funk-pop mix of "God's Gift", the bass-heavy symphony that is "Ghoster". Like all his solo output to date, there are so many treasures and layers within the songs that it's hard to believe that most are under five minutes long. Once again, Mr. Marr gives us pop, AOR, and then some, and he does it all well. Treat yourself and dive in with headphones if you get the chance.… Full Review »
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