D:Ream’s classic ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ has constantly resurfaced to become a cultural phenomenon: first as a mega hit with four weeks at #1 and a BRIT Award nomination, then ushering in New Labour, before soundtracking lockdown and sneaking into Rishi Sunak’s election announcement. It then became the surprise hit of Glastonbury 2024 when they were joined by original keyboardist, Professor Brian Cox. But there was far more to them than just that, with two further Top 10 hits and another six Top 40 singles – plus two Top 5 albums, including their Platinum-certified debut.
Now D:Ream are set for rediscovery as they today release their new album ‘Do It Anyway’ via a new deal with Chrysalis. The duo – Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie – launch the record alongside the new focus track ‘The Geek Who Rules The World’. Listen HERE.
‘Do It Anyway’ – just their fifth album, despite their long history – captures the pair’s hunger, defiance and ongoing creativity. Its core is dance and electronica with a pop-leaning accessibility, adorned at various points with electro-funk, trip-hop, broken beats and gospel flourishes. Recorded at Peter’s coastside studio in Donegal, it also features backing vocals from Ella B, Lisa Moorish and TJ Davis (the voice of Sonic The Hedgehog!) as well as harp from Saint Sister co-founder and recent Bono collaborator Gemma Doherty.
Collectively it’s a set which brings fresh sonic elements and contemporary cultural references into the heart of the D:reamsound. Those themes cast their net across the modern zeitgeist. The new focus track ‘The Geek Who Rules The Rules’ is a satirical barb directed at the oligarchs whose wealth gives them unprecedented power, while ‘Anthem For Change’ targets political corruption. There are more playful topics too. ‘Funk U Up’ is pure lustful party vibes and ‘Famous For Nothing’explores the culture of celebrities whose sole skillset is being in the public eye.
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