3 ratings · avg 4.2
13 tracks · 50 min
Kaleidoscope Dream is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Miguel, released on September 25, 2012, by RCA Records. After attaining commercial standing with his 2010 debut album All I Want Is You, Miguel wanted to play a larger creative role in his music and principally produced and wrote Kaleidoscope Dream. He recorded most of the album at Platinum Sound Recording Studios in New York City and MJP Studios in Los Angeles, and worked with producers Warren "Oak" Felder, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, and Salaam Remi, among others. An idiosyncratic album, Kaleidoscope Dream features sparse production, eccentric details, thick bass lines, buzzing synthesizers, and hazy, reverbed sounds. Its music incorporates R&B, pop, funk, rock, and soul styles, as well as electronic flourishes, psychedelic textures, and funk rock guitar. Lyrically, the album generally discusses sexual and romantic themes, with existential subject matter on some songs. Miguel titled Kaleidoscope Dream as a metaphor for life and sought to represent his own lifestyle and personality with its music and lyrics. Prior to its release, the album's songs were previewed virally through a series of free digital E…
