{"product_id":"acantha-lang-beautiful-dreams","title":"Acantha Lang - Beautiful Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree years on from its original release, Beautiful Dreams remains one of the most compelling independent soul debuts of recent years - a bold, emotionally rich record steeped in Southern soul, blues \u0026amp; classic funk. Driven by Acantha Lang's powerhouse vocals, the album blends deeply personal songwriting with fiery horn arrangements, organ- laced grooves, gritty guitar work \u0026amp; the timeless spirit of classic Stax \u0026amp; Memphis soul, while speaking with a distinctly contemporary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon release, the album achieved early commercial traction in the UK, charting on both the Official UK Independent Album Breakers Chart \u0026amp; the Official UK Jazz \u0026amp; Blues Chart. The album received strong BBC 6 Music Radio support and critical praise for its authenticity, songwriting \u0026amp; vocal power. With the renewed global appetite for soul-forward artists such as Olivia Dean, Jalen Ngonda, Lady Wray and Thee Sacred Souls, alongside the enduring influence of icons such as Aretha Franklin \u0026amp; Gladys Knight, Beautiful Dreams sits confidently at the intersection of timeless Southern soul tradition \u0026amp; contemporary market demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A thirteen track set of undiluted soulfulness\" - 5\/5 - Echoes Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Traces [of] Aretha Franklin, the young Mavis Staples, even Nina Simone, but the whole thing belongs only to her\" - 4\/5 - Soul Bag Magazine (France)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available on Classic Black Vinyl \u0026amp; CD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAGNOLIA BLUE RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":57349820186968,"sku":"TKM-36841","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57349820219736,"sku":"TKM-36842","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3rd Anniversary Limited Edition Oxblood Red LP","offer_id":57349820252504,"sku":"TKM-36843","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4266\/0184\/files\/91mar_R1w1L_79373c22-8e71-4507-b2a6-6dfcbd1ed711.jpg?v=1779440494","url":"https:\/\/truckmusic.store\/products\/acantha-lang-beautiful-dreams","provider":"Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}