Hurry Up, We'Re Dreaming

M83 has come a long way. Anthony Gonzalez has always churned out original, visceral pieces of music and Hurry Up, We're Dreaming is aworthy addition to his library. M83's unique use of electronic sounds, monologues, hushed vocals, and fat sounds has etched them a place in music history, and this new album rightfully belongs. I could almost describe this CD as the soundtrack to life. It evokes almost every emotion and is a trip down Anthony's and our own memory lane.For some, this album may be the best album by M83 to date, but there are some things long time fans may not expect:-There is lot more vocals than previous albums, not too much, but more like Saturdays=Youth than Before the Dawn Heals Us. Anthony uses a new vocal range, and while refreshing, it can get in the way of variety.-There are no "Lower Your Eyelids" songs in terms of length. The longest song is about 5 and a half minutes. The softer, vocal-less songs are much shorter and not as large in sound.-Many new sounds are introduced, such as acoustic guitars, flutes, saxophone, slap-bass, and most songs are not purely synthesized or electronic sounding.-The use of orchestra sounds are used to accompany synth pads, creating sounds similar to that of M83's collaboration with the LA Philharmonic.Overall, while long time fans may need some time to adjust to the new elements, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming is refreshing and still carries some of the best traits from the other albums:-Anthony's new way of singing is powerful and different. He also uses his and other vocals to make sounds rather than speak words. Typical of M83, the vocals are heavily reverbed and sometimes difficult to understand, but I think the lyrics are sculpted more to a specific sound than an idea and that is what creates great musical variety.-The more ambient type songs are much shorter in length and are strategically placed in between more upbeat and lyrical songs. While I do miss the long ballads of old, I believe this structure immensely improves the flow of the album as a whole and makes it more comfortable for newcomers. They still get to taste older M83, but they don't have to swallow 6+ minutes.(If you like the more ambient sounds of M83, you may have to wait for Digital Shades Vol.2 if he makes one)-The new sounds create a distinct sound scape that gives the album a unique character. Keeps it exciting.-The orchestral sound is a good fit for M83 and the sounds of songs that employ it make me think of movie soundtracks and I believe that is what Anthony was going for.IN SHORT: If you are curious about the album, get it. If you like what you have heard, you will like the rest. If you are a long time fan of M83, you may find the new elements a little uncomfortable, but I assure you that the elements that make M83 special are still there.

I'm sorry I waited 13 years to get to know this album. It's amazing. Vinyl is great quality as well. No issues.

BEAUTIFUL music! Don’t know why I waited too long to purchase. Both CD’s are excellent!!Best for any age!!

First of all I have to say that I ordered these vinyls from Italy. What can I say, they arrived very quickly, the packaging was perfect. Kudos to the seller.

i received it with damaged cover but working without any problems

From start to finish, I find this album to be a journey. As a die-hard M83 fan, I find it fantastic to hear Ant experiment with new sounds and really putting his voice out there. It may not be as ambient as I wanted, but it's not like I put in the effort to making the double LP. It's not really what I was expecting, but I don't mean that as a negative thing at all. I enjoyed being caught off guard. It's very nice to see an artist try something different and not deliver the same sound as before just because it was successful.Hurry Up, We're Dreaming takes everything I love about M83 and expands it. The album has a feel-good essence and really makes me want to jump up and groove with somebody. It may be personal to me, but I'd love to be able to thank Anthony for the bursts of happiness this album has delivered. The plethora of sounds melt my brain as the flow through my head.Compared to other modern Pop(ular) albums, I think HUWD definitely tops them all with innovation. But again, maybe I'm just biased.

The vinyl is in great conditions but the cover art was damaged. I'm ok with that, but i do not like it at all.

Yes, music is all subjective and everybody has an opinion, but I am a picky listener who is constantly in search of something that hits me in the "spot", and for me, M83's "Hurry Up..." is simply perfect. Anthony Gonzalez and all of the resources he pulls together for this album simply works on many levels for me. Happy, sad, rich, deep, fun and at times a "lushness" that is a guilty pleasure. I'm a newcomer to M83, and this was apparently a great introduction. And yes, there's certainly an 80's feel on this from time to time, but not in an overbearing way. I've played samples of this for associates who range from 19 to 45, and they have all responded quite favorably, if not with full and wide-eyed enthusiasm. If you are looking for a bit of a musical adventure, without the unpleasant surprises, I offer my highest recommendations here. Hurry up.