After the triumphant comeback of Echoing Reverie and an electrifying tour across Europe, the Belgian quartet The Ultimate Dreamers return in 2025 with Paradoxical Sleep, an album of entirely new material that solidifies their standing at the forefront of the alternative scene.
Anchored by the brooding single “Digging” and the irresistible “Spiritchaser,” Paradoxical Sleep showcases the band at their artistic peak, fusing haunting introspection with pulsating dark pop. While evoking the timeless moods of The Cure, Joy Division, and The Psychedelic Furs, the album also brings a resolutely modern edge, blending classic post-punk and cold wave with contemporary production by Len Lemeire (Implant, Anne Clark).
Adding to its originality, the album features special guest vocals by Simona Ferrucci (Winter Severity Index) on “Into the Fog” and June Dune (Dead Crush) on “The Knife,” while Sandrine’s cello enriches several tracks with a haunting, melodic depth. These touches, combined with subliminal melodies, captivating rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics, create a rich sonic tapestry that transcends genres and eras.
Paradoxical Sleep is dedicated to the memory of Philippe Pascal (Marquis de Sade, Marc Seberg).
Available as a limited-edition colored vinyl (150 copies each in solid red or transparent violet) and a sleek digipak CD edition with two exclusive bonus tracks, Paradoxical Sleep is more than an album—it’s an essential journey for dark souls and collectors alike.