Dreamcatcher [1998]

• Artist: Ian Gillan
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• Release Date: 1998
• Total Time: 49:35
• Genre: Rock

Review

Perhaps the mellowest full-length recording of the Deep Purple vocalist's career, Dreamcatcher is as soft and sincere as its title suggests. Together with guitarist Steve Morris, Gillan put together 12 songs for the 1997 EMI international release that was distributed in the States by Forbidden Records. Despite the fact that Gillan is working with a completely different style of bluesy/country/world/soft rock, things work well. Morris shapes his performances nicely around Gillan's toned-down vocal lines and the material is tightly constructed and intelligent. Hardcore Deep Purple fans might consider Dreamcatcher too fluffy and lovesick for their classic rock taste. But those willing to judge this effort for what it is should respect or even enjoy the delicate musicianship and heartfelt imagery. There are many artists who do this kind of thing better, and it isn't what Gillan does best, but Dreamcatcher isn't the embarrassment it could have been. Gillan's talent prevents anything shameful from happening on this confident stroll though new musical territory. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Hard on You	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(4:45)
You Sold My Love for a Song	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(4:04)
Sugar Plum	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(4:54)
A Day Late and a Dollar Short	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(4:26)
Chandra's Coriander	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(5:24)
All in My Mind	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(4:15)
Prima Donna	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(3:59)
Sleepy Warm	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(3:56)
Country Mile	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(3:47)
That's Why God Is Singing the Blues	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(3:33)
Gunga Din	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(2:50)
Anyway You Want Me	Ian Gillan	Ian Gillan	(3:42)

Credits

Ian Gillan (Guitar), Ian Gillan (Producer), Ian Gillan (Main Performer), Roger Glover (Photography), Bob Katz (Remixing), Bob Katz (Mastering), Steve Morris (Guitar), Steve Morris (Producer)