Beautiful Dreams - Acantha Lang - Vinyl LP Record (Arrives in 20 days)

"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"" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Echoes Magazine

""Traces [of] Aretha Franklin, the young Mavis Staples, even Nina Simone, but the whole thing belongs only to her"" ★ ★ ★ ★ Soul Bag Magazine (France) • Special 3rd Anniversary Oxblood Red Vinyl Edition strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide

• Also available on Classic Black Vinyl & CD

• Beautiful Dreams originally charted at #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Chart

• DSP editorial support has included: Spotify’s - All Funked Up, Best Retro Songs & Best Funk Songs / Apple Music’s Future Funk, Roadhouse & New in R&B / Amazon Music - Adult R&B New & Old Soul.

• European Touring 2026 includes: Spain – 11 date tour / France / UK

• For fans of Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Jalen Ngonda, Thee Sacred Souls "

Tracklist

1. Sugar Woman
2. Come Back Home
3. Beautiful Dreams
4. Eventually
5. He Said / She Said
6. Interlude: a Word From My Momma
7. Lois Lang
8. River Keep Runnin'
9. It's Gonna Be Alright
10. Carry the Weight
11. Whatever Happened To Our Love?
12. Keep On
13. Ride This Train (Extended Version)

Label: Magnolia Blue Records | Origin: Holland