Acantha Lang - Beautiful Dreams [Oxblood Red LP]

Cat. no: MBR01LPC
Format: LP Oxblood Red LP
Barcode: 5070002277446
Release Date: 26 Jun 2026
Genre: Soul/R&B

Three 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 & 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 & the timeless spirit of classic Stax & Memphis soul, while speaking with a distinctly contemporary voice.

Upon release, the album achieved early commercial traction in the UK, charting on both the Official UK Independent Album Breakers Chart & the Official UK Jazz & Blues Chart. The album received strong BBC 6 Music Radio support and critical praise for its authenticity, songwriting & 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 & Gladys Knight, Beautiful Dreams sits confidently at the intersection of timeless Southern soul tradition & contemporary market demand.

"A thirteen track set of undiluted soulfulness" - 5/5 - Echoes Magazine

"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)

LP Oxblood Red LP Tracks: Sugar Woman / Come Back Home / Beautiful Dreams / Eventually / He Said / She Said / Interlude: A Word From My Momma / Lois Lang / River Keep Runnin' / It's Gonna Be Alright / Carry The Weight / Whatever Happened To Our Love? / Keep On / Ride This Train (Extended Version)