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Dreams (Beck song)

"Dreams" is a song by the American alternative rock musician Beck, released on June 15, 2015. The song is the lead single and first release from his tenth album, Colors (2017). The song's music is upbeat and funky, in contrast to the more muted sound of his previous album, Morning Phase (2014), with Beck stating that he "was really trying to make something that would be good to play live."[3]

"Dreams"

Instrumental / Acapella (12-inch)

June 15, 2015

  • 5:14 (single version)
  • 4:57 (album version)
  • 4:20 (radio edit)

Greg Kurstin

"Dreams" was featured in the soundtrack of the EA Sports game FIFA 16 (2015).[3] The song was heavily featured on Beats 1, Apple Music's flagship radio station, with 65 plays in July 2015.[4]

Reception[edit]

Critical[edit]

Rolling Stone ranked "Dreams" at number 23 on its annual year-end list of the best songs of 2015.[5] Billboard also ranked "Dreams" at number 23 on its year-end list for 2015.[6]

Commercial[edit]

"Dreams" was Beck's highest charting single on Alternative radio since "E-Pro" topped the chart in 2005. However, it was blocked from the top spot by "Renegades" by X Ambassadors.