"The Morning Lasted All Day: A Retrospective" is a comprehensive, career-spanning compilation album by the English band The Dream Academy. Released on July 29, 2014, the album consists of 24 tracks, including the band's chart-topping hits and some previously unreleased recordings.
The Dream Academy, known for their unique blend of folk, rock, and classical music, formally debuted in the 1980s. The band comprised three key members: Nick Laird-Clowes, Kate St John, and Gilbert Gabriel. They are most recognized for their worldwide hit, "Life in a Northern Town," which is featured in this anthology.
"The Morning Lasted All Day: A Retrospective" truly encapsulates the band's essence, showcasing their lyrical depth and signature sound –the blending of atmospheric, dreamy soundscapes with an array of acoustic instrumentation. Some of the most popular songs included in the anthology are "The Love Parade," "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want," and the aforementioned "Life in a Northern Town."
For the longtime fans and those just discovering the band, "The Morning Lasted All Day: A Retrospective" serves as a perfect representation of The Dream Academy's distinctive musical journey and their contribution to the new wave and neopsychedelic genre.
