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Dreamchild

Toyah Willcox · 1997

73 min · 13 tracks · synth-pop · art pop

Ethereal synths intertwine with Toyah's vibrant vocals, creating a dreamlike pop landscape that oscillates between melancholy and hope.

Dreamchild is an album by Toyah Willcox, released in 1997. Ethereal synths intertwine with Toyah's vibrant vocals, creating a dreamlike pop landscape that oscillates between melancholy and hope. This album is significant for its embrace of synth-pop elements during the late 90s, a period when electronic sounds were gaining mainstream traction. It received positive reviews for its production quality and lyrical themes, further solidifying Toyah's place within the art pop genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dreamchild sound like?

Ethereal synths intertwine with Toyah's vibrant vocals, creating a dreamlike pop landscape that oscillates between melancholy and hope. Rooted in synth-pop and art pop.

What makes Dreamchild by Toyah Willcox notable?

This album is significant for its embrace of synth-pop elements during the late 90s, a period when electronic sounds were gaining mainstream traction. It received positive reviews for its production quality and lyrical themes, further solidifying Toyah's place within the art pop genre. By 1997, Toyah Willcox was transitioning from her early punk roots into a more polished pop sound. 'Dreamchild' marked her return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus following her previous album 'Minx' in 1992, showcasing her evolution as an artist while maintaining her unique artistic identity.

How many songs are on Dreamchild?

Dreamchild has 13 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·73:16

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Now and Then 4:45
  • 2 Let Me Go 4:59
  • 3 World of Tension Standout 4:25
  • 4 Out of the Blue 5:54
  • 5 Unkind 4:51
  • 6 Dreamchild Standout 6:25
  • 7 Lost and Found 4:46
  • 8 Over You Standout 5:21
  • 9 I Don’t Know 5:20
  • 10 Disappear 2:44
  • 11 Phoenix 8:26
  • 12 Tone Poem 7:13
  • 13 Now and Then (extended X‐Ert mix) 8:01

Release Date

January 1, 1997

Genre

art pop, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

73 min 16 sec