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Maybe I'm Dreaming

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Maybe I'm Dreaming
Studio album by
Owl City
ReleasedMarch 17, 2008
RecordedFebruary 2008
StudioSky Harbor (Owatonna, MN)
Genre
Length48:22
Label
ProducerAdam Young
Owl City chronology
Of June
(2007) 		Maybe I'm Dreaming
(2008) 		Ocean Eyes
(2009)
Alternative cover
Digital cover

Maybe I'm Dreaming is the debut studio album by American electronica project Owl City, released on March 17, 2008. Despite having been self-released and not recorded by any major producer, it managed to reach the top 20 of the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.[1]

Following the surprise success of Owl City's second studio album, Ocean Eyes, Maybe I'm Dreaming was pressed and re-released by Universal Republic on April 21, 2009.[2]

Background and release

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Maybe I'm Dreaming was recorded in February 2008,[3] in the basement of Adam Young's childhood home.[4] Young produced and recorded the album in Owatonna, Minnesota.[5] Speaking about recording the album himself, he recalled, "it's easy to overthink what you do by allowing yourself to become too emotionally invested in what you're doing."[6] Guest musicians on the album include Breanne Düren and Austin Tofte.[2] Düren is featured on multiple songs on the album, most notably on the track, "The Saltwater Room". A friend had suggested that she would be perfect to work with Young.[7] Young used his uncle's 1969 Alvarez guitar on the fourth track, "The Saltwater Room".[4] The seventh track, "The Technicolor Phase", is featured on Alice in Wonderland's compilation album, Almost Alice.[8]

The album was self-released through his record label, Sky Harbor on March 17, 2008.[9] It was released in the United Kingdom and Europe on December 16, through Island Records.[10] Physical copies of the album were pressed and re-released by Universal Republic on April 21, 2009.[2] An official music video for the song "Early Birdie" was filmed in March 2008, by Adam Young's childhood friends/bandmates Andy and Anthony Johnson of Windsor Airlift, and then released on January 13, 2011, via YouTube.[11]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[12]
Melodic[13]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[14]

Maybe I'm Dreaming was met with positive reviews from music critics. Anthony Tognazzini of AllMusic praised the album for its "breezy melodies, personal lyrics, and carefully orchestrated folktronica." He also complimented Young's ability to build on "the skills he was developing on Of June" and turn it into a "strong effort" on the album.[3] Kaj Roth of Melodic stated, "If you're in the mood for ambient music, then Maybe I'm Dreaming is surely the right medicine."[13] Will R of Sputnikmusic stated that the album, "soothes the listener with airy, almost ethereal leads and simple acoustic guitar strums over a relaxing bed of synth pads." He also called "Rainbow Veins" the "standout track on the album," praising the synth lead and rhythmic guitar. He also complimented the songs, "The Technicolor Phase" for its melody, and "West Coast Friendship" for its, "chilled-out synths."[14]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Adam Young.[2]

No.TitleLength
1."On the Wing"5:04
2."Rainbow Veins"4:40
3."Super Honeymoon"3:20
4."The Saltwater Room" (featuring Breanne Düren)4:55
5."Early Birdie"4:15
6."Air Traffic"3:01
7."The Technicolor Phase"4:27
8."Sky Diver"2:44
9."Dear Vienna"3:58
10."I'll Meet You There"4:16
11."This Is the Future"2:53
12."West Coast Friendship"4:06
Total length:48:22

Notes

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  • "On the Wing" and "The Saltwater Room" were included as remastered tracks on his second studio album Ocean Eyes.[15]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[2]

Owl City

Additional musicians and production

  • Breanne Düren – additional vocals (1, 4, 6)
  • Austin Tofte – additional guitars, additional instrumentation, additional vocals (1, 2, 5)
  • Ryan Satt – artwork
  • Zach Ogoord – artwork
  • Paul Lemke – photography

Charts

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Chart performance for Maybe I'm Dreaming
Chart (2009–10) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[16] 91
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[17] 60
UK Dance Albums (OCC)[18] 6
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[1] 13

Release history

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Release history and formats for Maybe I'm Dreaming
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States March 17, 2008 Digital download Sky Harbor [9]
Europe December 16, 2008
  • CD
  • digital download
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Various April 21, 2009 CD
[2]
March 30, 2010 Digital download [19]

Notes and miscellanea

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Owl City Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Maybe I'm Dreaming (booklet). Owl City. Universal Republic Records. 2009. B0012858-02.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ a b c Anthony Tognazzini. "Maybe I'm Dreaming Review by Anthony Tognazzini". Allmusic. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Joe Bosso (March 4, 2010). "Q&A: Owl City reveals live and studio setup: I use Auto-Tune". MusicRadar. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Sam Armstrong (March 24, 2025). "Owl City's 'Fireflies' Joins Spotify's Billions Club". UDiscoverMusic. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  6. ^ "Owl City Vancouver 2012 Show at The Commodore Ballroom". Daily Hive. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  7. ^ "Artist to Know: Breanne Düren". Seventeen. May 26, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  8. ^ "3OH!3, All Time Low, Owl City, more on Alice In Wonderland soundtrack". Alternative Press. January 12, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Maybe I'm Dreaming by Owl City – MySpace page". March 17, 2008. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Maybe I'm Dreaming (UK booklet). Owl City. Island Records. 2008. 602527341149.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ ""Early Birdie" Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  12. ^ Sean Cunningham (December 7, 2009). "Owl City - Maybe I'm Dreaming". Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  13. ^ a b Kaj Roth (June 5, 2008). "Owl City - Maybe I'm Dreaming". Melodic. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Will R (August 29, 2012). "Owl City - Maybe I'm Dreaming". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "Ocean Eyes - Album by Owl City". Apple Music. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  16. ^ "South Korea Circle Album Chart". On the page, select "2010.02.28~2010.03.06" to obtain the corresponding chart. Circle Chart Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  17. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  19. ^ "Maybe I'm Dreaming - Owl City". Apple Music. Archived from the original on April 3, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  20. ^ "Owl City's "Sky Diver" Cover - Andy Johnson". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
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