Maybe I'm Dreaming

Maybe I'm Dreaming is the debut studio album by American electronica project Owl City, released on March 17, 2008.[1] 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.[2] The seventh track, "The Technicolor Phase", is featured on Alice in Wonderland's compilation album, Almost Alice.[3]

Maybe I'm Dreaming
Studio album by
Owl City
ReleasedMarch 17, 2008
Recorded2007–2008
StudioSky Harbor Studios (Owatonna, MN)
GenreSynth-pop, electronica
Length48:22
LabelSelf-released
ProducerAdam Young
Owl City chronology
Of June
(2007)		 Maybe I'm Dreaming
(2008)		 Ocean Eyes
(2009)
Alternative cover
iTunes cover

Following the surprise success of Owl City's second album, Ocean Eyes, Maybe I'm Dreaming was pressed and re-released by Universal Republic on March 30, 2010.[4]

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 (Windsor Airlift), and then released on January 13, 2011, via YouTube.[5]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout[7]

Anthony Tognazzini of AllMusic gave a positive review stating, "he builds on the skills he was developing on Of June, and turns in a strong effort, full of durable, breezy melodies, personal lyrics, and carefully orchestrated folktronica."[6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Adam Young[4].

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
  • "On the Wing" and "The Saltwater Room" were included on the band's second studio album Ocean Eyes.[8]

Personnel

Owl City

Additional musicians and production

  • Breanne Düren – additional vocals (1, 4, 6)
  • Austin Tofte - additional guitars, additional instrumentation, additional vocals (1, 2, 5)

Charts
Chart performance for Maybe I'm Dreaming
Chart (2009–10) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[9] 138
UK Dance Albums (OCC)[10] 6
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[11] 13

Notes and miscellanea

References
  1. "Maybe I'm Dreaming by Owl City – MySpace page". Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  2. Marotta, Michael (2009) "MUSIC ; Young Upstart's a Wise Owl Archived 2012-02-27 at the Wayback Machine", Boston Herald, retrieved October 1, 2009
  3. "3OH!3, All Time Low, Owl City, more on Alice In Wonderland soundtrack". Alternative Press. January 12, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. "Maybe I'm Dreaming - Owl City". Apple Music. Archived from the original on April 3, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  5. ""Early Birdie" Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  6. Anthony Tognazzini. "Maybe I'm Dreaming - Owl City". Allmusic. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  7. Sean Cunningham (December 7, 2009). "Owl City - Maybe I'm Dreaming". Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  8. "Ocean Eyes - Owl City". Apple Music. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  9. "Owl City あうるしてぃ" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  10. "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  11. "Owl City Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  12. "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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