The Dream Society


The Dream Society is the twentieth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.

History

The songs on the album revolve around events in Harper's life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his experiences with drugs, psychological issues, and aspirations for humankind. Originally titled 'The Seven Ages Of Man', then 'Songs Of Love' it was finally released as 'thedreamsociety'.
Early pressings of this album contain a bonus CD featuring excerpts from the album with comments from Harper.. A promotional sampler with slightly different comments was also released..

Track listing

All tracks credited to Roy Harper
  1. "Songs Of Love" - 6:59
  2. "Songs Of Love " - 4:50
  3. "Dancing All The Night" - 6:12
  4. "Psychopath" - 2:45
  5. "I Want To Be In Love" - 5:58
  6. "Drugs For Everybody" - 5:04
  7. "Come The Revolution" - 6:09
  8. "Angel Of The Night" - 5:10
  9. "The Dream Society" - 8:35
  10. "Broken Wing" - 6:42
  11. "These Fifty Years" - 14:27

    Limited Edition Bonus CD (HUCD030A)

  12. "The Dream Society" - 8:16
  13. "Songs Of Love" - 1:08
  14. "Songs Of Love" - 1:10
  15. "Songs Of Love " - 0:47
  16. "Songs Of Love " - 1:03
  17. "Dancing All The Night" - 1:34
  18. "Dancing All The Night" - 1:02
  19. "Psychopath" - 0:56
  20. "Psychopath" - 1:49
  21. "I Want To Be In Love" - 0:21
  22. "I Want To Be In Love" - 1:20
  23. "Drugs For Everybody" - 1:38
  24. "Drugs For Everybody" - 0:54
  25. "Come The Revolution" - 1:25
  26. "Come The Revolution" - 0:57
  27. "Angel Of The Night" - 0:23
  28. "Angel Of The Night" - 1:18
  29. "The Dream Society" - 3:27
  30. "Broken Wing" - 0:47
  31. "Broken Wing" - 1:13
  32. "These Fifty Years" - 2:26
  33. "These Fifty Years" - 1:26

    Promotional Sampler CD (HUCD100)

  34. "The Dream Society" - 8:16
  35. "Songs Of Love" – 1:16
  36. "Songs Of Love" - 1:08
  37. "Songs Of Love" - 0:54
  38. "Songs Of Love" - 1:03
  39. "Dancing All The Night" - 0:45
  40. "Dancing All The Night" - 1:00
  41. "Psychopath" - 0:56
  42. "Psychopath" / "I Want To Be In Love" - 1:16
  43. "I Want To Be In Love" - 1:21
  44. "Drugs For Everybody" - 0:30
  45. "Drugs For Everybody" - 0:54
  46. "Come The Revolution" - 0:16
  47. "Come The Revolution" - 0:57
  48. "Angel Of The Night" - 0:25
  49. "Angel Of The Night" - 1:15
  50. "The Dream Society" - 1:02
  51. "Broken Wing" - 1:10
  52. "Broken Wing" - 0:04
  53. "These Fifty Years" - 3:30
  54. "These Fifty Years" - 1:29

    Personnel