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Yesterdaydreams

Brian Cadd · 1978

36 min · 10 tracks · rock & roll

Melodic rock interwoven with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements, capturing a sense of nostalgia and longing.

Yesterdaydreams is an album by Brian Cadd, released in 1978. Melodic rock interwoven with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements, capturing a sense of nostalgia and longing. The album is notable for its critical reception, particularly for songs like 'Ol' 55,' which was later famously covered by Tom Waits, enhancing Cadd's legacy within the rock genre. It also reflects a pivotal moment in Australian music history as it contributes to the burgeoning singer-songwriter movement of the late 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yesterdaydreams sound like?

Melodic rock interwoven with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements, capturing a sense of nostalgia and longing. Rooted in rock & roll.

What makes Yesterdaydreams by Brian Cadd notable?

The album is notable for its critical reception, particularly for songs like 'Ol' 55,' which was later famously covered by Tom Waits, enhancing Cadd's legacy within the rock genre. It also reflects a pivotal moment in Australian music history as it contributes to the burgeoning singer-songwriter movement of the late 1970s. Released in 1978, 'Yesterdaydreams' marked Brian Cadd's third solo album after his successful period with the band Axiom. At this point, he was transitioning into a more reflective songwriting style, showcasing his growth as a solo artist following his earlier commercial successes in the early 1970s.

How many songs are on Yesterdaydreams?

Yesterdaydreams has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·36:55

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

  • 1 Yesterdaydreams Standout 3:52
  • 2 Ol' 55 Standout 4:14
  • 3 Skating on Thin Ice Standout 3:19
  • 4 Thousand Different Ways 3:36
  • 5 Pale Fire 3:30
  • 6 Next Time I See You 2:59
  • 7 Send in the Violins 3:37
  • 8 Long Time Till the First Time 4:06
  • 9 Crazy Lady of the Silver Spoon 3:26
  • 10 Lonely Is the Roadrunner 4:16

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

36 min 55 sec