{"product_id":"acantha-lang-beautiful-dreams-oxblood-red-lp","title":"Acantha Lang - Beautiful Dreams [Oxblood Red LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: MBR01LPC\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP Oxblood Red LP\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5070002277446\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 26 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Soul\/R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eLP 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)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAGNOLIA BLUE RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030459007132,"sku":"MBR01LPC","price":25.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/0_b9487d6a-ce19-4ad1-9e20-9f68ce0dc7f2.webp?v=1780766269","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/acantha-lang-beautiful-dreams-oxblood-red-lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}