Paradoxical Sleep by The Ultimate Dreamers
After the triumphant comeback of 'Echoing Reverie' and an electrifying tour across Europe, the Belgian quartet THE ULTIMATE DREAMERS are back in 2025 with 'Paradoxical Sleep' - an album of entirely new material that reaffirms their place in the heart of the alternative scene.
With the brooding single “Digging” and the irresistible “Spiritchaser” paving the way, 'Paradoxical Sleep' finds THE ULTIMATE DREAMERS at the peak of their artistry. It’s a perfect fusion of haunting introspection and pulsating dark pop, evoking the timeless moods of The Cure, Joy Division and Trentemøller, alongside the energizing pulse of New Order, Depeche Mode or even John Maus and Trisomie 21. This album presents a rich sonic palette made of subliminal melodies, captivating rhythms, and intense, thought-provoking lyrics, that masterfully blend post-punk, new wave, and darkwave. Exploring themes of raw human emotions, surreal magic, and melancholic nostalgia, THE ULTIMATE DREAMERS bring a modern touch to classic post-punk tainted with cold wave and gothic influences.
Produced by Len Lemeire (known for his work with IMPLANT, 32CRASH, ANNE CLARK), 'Paradoxical Sleep' features special guest vocals from Simona Ferrucci of WINTER SEVERITY INDEX on “Into the Fog” and June Dune of DEAD CRUSH on “The Knife.” And cherry on the cake, the addition of Sandrine’s cello on selected tracks deepens the album’s haunting, melodic atmosphere.
Available as a limited-edition colored vinyl (150 copies each in solid red or transparent violet) and as a sleek digipak CD edition with two exclusive bonus tracks, 'Paradoxical Sleep' is a must-have collector’s item.
Let THE ULTIMATE DREAMERS lead you into the misty depths of the paradoxical labyrinth we call “life” - an essential sonic journey for all dark souls out there.
'Paradoxical Sleep' is dedicated to the memory of Philippe Pascal (Marquis de Sade, Marc Seberg).
Tracklist
| 1. | Digging | 3:29 |
| 2. | Spiritchaser | 3:05 |
| 3. | Into The Fog (ft. Simona Ferrucci · Winter Severity Index) | 3:30 |
| 4. | Energene | 4:06 |
| 5. | Kids Alone | 3:12 |
| 6. | Looking For | 3:57 |
| 7. | Deafness | 3:46 |
| 8. | Traum | 4:21 |
| 9. | The Knife (ft. June Dune · Dead Crush) | 4:34 |
| 10. | Far Away | 3:12 |
| 11. | Envoler | 5:06 |
| 12. | Replicant | 3:47 |
| 13. | Awakening | 4:06 |
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Credits
Music by The Ultimate Dreamers · Lyrics by The Ultimate Dreamers & Kelly O'Hara · Recording, mixing and production by Len Lemeire at Implant-Plant 3.0
