DreamCypher is a 2007 album by The Crüxshadows, released on Dancing Ferret Discs.

DreamCypher
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2007
Recorded2006
GenreSynthpop, electronic rock
Length73:39
LabelDancing Ferret Discs
The Crüxshadows chronology
Sophia
(2006)
DreamCypher
(2007)
Birthday
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Style and concept

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DreamCypher features cover and interior art by visual artist MANDEM, and interior art by Pawn Feral,[2] Velma O'Neal,[3] Steven Archer of Ego Likeness,[4] Rogue, and Jessica Lackey.

Reception

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Charts

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The first single from the CD, their 2006 single, Sophia, made its debut on the Billboard charts in the issue dated September 23, 2006. Sophia debuted at #1 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart, replacing Beyoncé in the top spot. At the same time, it placed at #7 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart. On both charts, Sophia was the highest-ranking debut entry that week.[5] They hit the charts again with the Sophia single, as well as their new single, Birthday, on September 13, 2007. Birthday made #1 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart and #2 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart, while Sophia hit the charts again and made #3 and #23, respectively.

Track listing

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All tracks by Rogue

  1. "Pygmalion's Dream" – 3:20
  2. "Windbringer" – 5:34
  3. "Sophia" – 6:46
  4. "Defender" – 5:50
  5. "Perfect" – 7:17
  6. "Elissa" – 6:30
  7. "Eye of the Storm" – 7:48
  8. "Ariadne" – 5:07
  9. "Sleepwalking" – 3:09
  10. "Solus" – 5:34
  11. "Dido's Reply" – 1:18
  12. "Memorare" – 7:24
  13. "Birthday" – 5:41
  14. "Kisses 3" – 2:08

Personnel

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  • Rogue – lead vocals, violin, programming
  • Cassandra Luger - guitar
  • JoHanna Moresco - violin
  • Rachel McDonnell – keyboard, violin

References

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  1. ^ Jo-Ann Greene (2007-01-16). "Dreamcypher - Crüxshadows | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  2. ^ "Neurocidic (Static S h u d d e r) - DeviantArt". Neurocidic.deviantart.com. 2006-12-14. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  3. ^ "tamaratomorrow (Simon Loric) - DeviantArt". Tamaratomorrow.deviantart.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. ^ "News - Tour Updates || Ego Likeness Official Web Site". Egolikeness.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  5. ^ [1][dead link]