Name: Fantasy
Brand: M83

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

X 961102

Colour

Blue

Colour details

&nbsp;Blue Marble Vinyl

Discogs ID

[r26455193]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Indie Exclusive

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

0724596110232

Total Cap

Blue LP

A 961102

Black

Extended format: No

724596110218

Black LPx2

CD 961102

724596110225

Artist

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Mute

M83 is an electronica and shoegaze band hailing from Antibes, France. Led by the talented Anthony Gonzalez, the band was formed in 1999 and made their debut with their first album in 2001. With a unique blend of electronic sounds and dreamy atmospheres, M83 has captivated audiences worldwide. Although Nicolas Fromageau departed from the band in 2004, M83 continues to create mesmerizing music that pushes boundaries and resonates with fans.

Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated artist M83 returns with his ninth studio album Fantasy.

Over the span of two decades, M83 has firmly established himself as an artist whose work transcends mere escapism in favor of full-on worldbuilding. Whether it be via his celebrated studio albums, film soundtracks, or compositions for stage productions, Gonzalez has proven that nothing surpasses his ability to perfectly encapsulate a specific time, emotion, or sense of place. This has led him to become a Grammy-nominated musical juggernaut who has headlined Los Angeles's famed Hollywood Bowl, wowed audiences across the globe, and sold over a million units of his 2011 album, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming.

For Gonzalez, Fantasy's direction and aesthetic were immediately clear. "I wanted this record to be very impactful live," he says. "The idea was to come back with something closer to the energy of Before The Dawn Heals Us. The combination of guitars and synths is always in my music, but it’s maybe more present on this new record than on the previous ones."

Gonzalez also sought to continue a trend that has become more prominent in his recent albums. "I wanted to be more present lyrically and vocally" he states. "I thought if I could achieve that, this album will be more personal than those that came before." To capture the exuberance of his dazzling live performances, Gonzalez altered his typical recording process. “I would usually write the demos and then go to my producer to start working on an album," he details. "But this time was a little different. I just wanted to feel the energy of other musicians. The feeling of musicians playing together is something that was missing a bit."

Fantasy

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