Teenage Fanclub, the beloved Scottish band renowned for evergreen Britpop albums and timeless anthems from the 80s and 90s such as Bandwagonesque, Grand Prix, and Sparky’s Dream, have announced the release of their new album “Do Not Dare to Dream” for October 9 and a launch tour that includes no fewer than a dozen dates in Spain, between October 9 and October 17.
The album’s title functions almost as an ironic response to motivational pep talks. “Those ‘go on, dare to dream’ messages are a bit ridiculous,” explains Norman Blake. “I don’t think the world works that way.” The idea connects directly with the tone of “Nothing Lasts Forever,” since nothing lasts forever and it’s wise to seek refuge in the small things.
Interwoven acoustic guitars, subtle organs, and the unmistakable vocal harmonies of Teenage Fanclub once again define the sound of Do Not Dare to Dream. From what has been heard so far, the record preserves the warmth that has long defined the band, blending introspective lyrics with their habitual optimism.
The first preview, “Day in the Sun,” is exactly the kind of relaxed, summery guitar pop one expects from the band. The vocal harmonies carry the weight of the track while the lyrics appear to celebrate happiness found almost by surprise: “Now that I’m here I won’t be walking away / I crossed that river yesterday.” It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, nor does it pretend to.
Spanish Tour
Oct 4 – San Fernando (Cadiz), ES @ Teatro Las Cortes
Oct 5 – Seville, ES @ Sala Custom
Oct 6 – Granada, ES @ Teatro Caja Granada
Oct 7 – Murcia, ES @ Sala Mamba (Las Noches del Malecon)
Oct 9 – Santiago de Compostela, ES @ Sala Capitol
Oct 10 – Oviedo, ES @ Almacenes Kuivi
Oct 11 – Bilbao, ES @ Antzokia
Oct 12 – Zaragoza, ES @ Jardin de Invierno
Oct 14 – Pamplona, ES @ Zentral
Oct 15 – Madrid, ES @ Sala Wagon
Oct 16 – Valencia, ES @ Sala Moon
Oct 17 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 2
