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More Than Just a Dream
More Than Just a Dream
Studio album by Fitz and the Tantrums
Released	May 7, 2013
Studio	The Sound Factory (Studio B), Los Angeles
Genre	Neo soul; indie pop;
Length	43:06
Label	Elektra
Producer	Tony Hoffer
Fitz and the Tantrums chronology
Singles from More Than Just a Dream
	"Out of My League"; Released: February 7, 2013; "The Walker"; Released: December 10, 2013; "Fools Gold"; Released: August 12, 2014;

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More Than Just a Dream is the second and major-label debut studio album by American band Fitz and the Tantrums, released on May 7, 2013, by Elektra Records. The album was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, M83, Depeche Mode, Phoenix) at The Sound Factory in Los Angeles. The title comes from a line of the chorus from the group's lead single "Out of My League". Their song "Spark" also featured in the soundtrack to EA Sports game, FIFA 13.

The album is their first release for Elektra Records. The band signed with the label's current president Jeff Castelaz, who initially signed the band to their original deal at Dangerbird Records, which Castelaz co-founded in 2004.^[1]^[3]^[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	64/100^[5]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[6]
Alternative Press	^[7]
American Songwriter	^[8]
The A.V. Club	B−^[9]
Entertainment Weekly	B^[10]
Los Angeles Times	^[11]
Paste	7.8/10^[12]
PopMatters	6/10^[13]
Rolling Stone	^[14]
Spin	4/10^[15]

More Than Just a Dream has received generally positive reception by the music critics. At Metacritic, they assign a "weighted average" score to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, and the album has a score of 64 out of 100, based on 12 reviews.^[5]

AllMusic's Matt Collar found this to be "an even more infectious, club-ready album" than its predecessor, and at the same time "still retaining all of the band's organic soulfulness."^[6] At Paste, Ryan Reed proclaimed that the album "is poised for prime time, a diabetic coma of sugar-rush pop."^[12] Beth Kellmurray of diffuser.fm told that "by diversifying their approach, Fitz creates a sound that doesn’t get dulled or play like a mere gimmick", and this is the reason she felt that the release "proves the group can find longevity in their eclectic sound."^[16] At Glide Magazine, Jeremy Lukens wrote that "it wouldn't be accurate to label More Than Just a Dream a fun but hollow party album, though."^[17] Bryan Bierman of The A.V. Club alluded to how the album "is a leap for the band sonically" that "still manages to be entertaining."^[9] At Los Angeles Times, Randall Roberts evoked that "there's a fine line between evolution and de-evolution, and which process Fitz and the Tantrums is experiencing on its sophomore effort", and this all relies "on what you liked about the L.A. band's breakout debut."^[11]

However, PopMatters' AJ Ramirez found that "it’s an album that’s hard to love, yet easy to like."^[13] At Rolling Stone, Jody Rosen told that "the pleasures of the songcraft don't quite compensate for dopey lyrics, the bland vocals of Fitz and co-lead singer Noelle Scaggs, and the relentless spazzing-out."^[14] Hal Horowitz of American Songwriter affirmed that "while there is no lack of energy in the performances, many songs seem forced and lack the organic groove that effective soul music demands."^[8] At Spin, Michaelangelo Matos felt that the album is "steps backwards [...] where its predecessor was shockingly felt, this settles for something more distant, theatrical, grandiose."^[15] The lone negative review came in from Alternative Press and Scott Heisel, and he criticized it with writing that "this is the most boring Hall & Oates record ever."^[18]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Michael Fitzpatrick, Noelle Scaggs, James King, Jeremy Rezumna, Joseph Karnes, and John Wicks and produced by Tony Hoffer. Additional writers are included below

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Out of My League"		3:31
2.	"Break the Walls"	Chris Seefried Sia Furler	3:36
3.	"The Walker"		3:53
4.	"Spark"	Dave Bassett	3:19
5.	"6am"		4:30
6.	"Fools Gold"	Bassett	3:35
7.	"Keepin Our Eyes Out"		3:09
8.	"Last Raindrop"	Seefried	4:03
9.	"House on Fire"	Seefried	3:28
10.	"The End"		3:47
11.	"Get Away"	Seefried	2:56
12.	"MerryGoRound"		3:32
Total length:			43:06

Deluxe Edition
No.	Title	Length
13.	"Tell Me What Ya Here For"	3:17
14.	"Out of My League" (Tepr Remix)	4:35
Total length:		50:58

Personnel

Fitz and the Tantrums

Michael Fitzpatrick – vocals, keyboards, production, engineering
Noelle Scaggs – vocals, percussion
James King – saxophone, flute, guitar
Joseph Karnes – bass guitar
Jeremy Ruzumna – keyboards
John Wicks – drums, percussion

Production

Tony Hoffer – producer, guitar, programming, additional synths
Todd Burke – recording engineer, mixing
Neal Avron – mixing ("Fool's Gold")
Dave Cooley – mastering

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[19]^[20]	26
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)^[21]	34

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format
United States	May 7, 2013	Elektra	CD LP digital download

References

^ ^a ^b "Fitz & the Tantrums to Release "More Than Just a Dream" on May 7 Album". ARTISTdirect. ARTISTdirect. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
^ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Broaden Their Sound on New Album Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Set to Record Again". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
^ ^a ^b "Critic Reviews for More Than Just a Dream". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. May 7, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Collar, Matt (May 7, 2013). "More Than Just a Dream – Fitz & the Tantrums". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Heisel, Scott (May 7, 2013). "Fitz And The Tantrums - More Than Just A Dream". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Horowitz, Hal (May 8, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums: More Than Just a Dream". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Bierman, Bryan (May 7, 2013). "Fitz And The Tantrums: More Than Just A Dream". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Smith, Grady (May 10, 2013). "Albums: May 17, 2013". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
^ ^a ^b Roberts, Randall (May 13, 2013). "Album review: Fitz and the Tantrums 'More Than Just a Dream'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Ryan, Reed (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and The Tantrums More Than Just A Dream". Paste. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Ramirez, AJ (May 28, 2013). "Fitz & the Tantrums: More Than Just a Dream". PopMatters. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Rosen, Jody (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Matos, Michaelangelo (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream' (Elektra)". Spin. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Kellmurray, Beth (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums 'More Than Just a Dream' – Album Review". diffuser.fm. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Lukens, Jeremy (May 8, 2013). "Fitz and The Tantrums : More Than Just a Dream". Glide Magazine. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Heisel, Scott (May 7, 2013). "Fitz And The Tantrums - More Than Just a Dream". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ "Fitz and the Tantrums 2015 North American Tour Schedule". May 11, 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
^ "Fitz and the Tantrums". Billboard. April 26, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2014. 12. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 27 March 2014.

[ARTISTdirect-1] "Fitz & the Tantrums to Release "More Than Just a Dream" on May 7 Album". ARTISTdirect. ARTISTdirect. Retrieved February 17, 2013.

[2] "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[rollingstonearticle2-3] "Fitz and the Tantrums Broaden Their Sound on New Album Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 17, 2013.

[rollingstonearticle1-4] "Fitz and the Tantrums Set to Record Again". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 17, 2013.

[mc-5] "Critic Reviews for More Than Just a Dream". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. May 7, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[am-6] Collar, Matt (May 7, 2013). "More Than Just a Dream – Fitz & the Tantrums". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[7] Heisel, Scott (May 7, 2013). "Fitz And The Tantrums - More Than Just A Dream". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2016.

[as-8] Horowitz, Hal (May 8, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums: More Than Just a Dream". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[av-9] Bierman, Bryan (May 7, 2013). "Fitz And The Tantrums: More Than Just A Dream". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[ew-10] Smith, Grady (May 10, 2013). "Albums: May 17, 2013". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 4, 2015.

[lat-11] Roberts, Randall (May 13, 2013). "Album review: Fitz and the Tantrums 'More Than Just a Dream'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[paste-12] Ryan, Reed (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and The Tantrums More Than Just A Dream". Paste. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[pm-13] Ramirez, AJ (May 28, 2013). "Fitz & the Tantrums: More Than Just a Dream". PopMatters. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[rs-14] Rosen, Jody (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[spin-15] Matos, Michaelangelo (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream' (Elektra)". Spin. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[fm-16] Kellmurray, Beth (May 7, 2013). "Fitz and the Tantrums 'More Than Just a Dream' – Album Review". diffuser.fm. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[gm-17] Lukens, Jeremy (May 8, 2013). "Fitz and The Tantrums : More Than Just a Dream". Glide Magazine. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[ap-18] Heisel, Scott (May 7, 2013). "Fitz And The Tantrums - More Than Just a Dream". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[19] "Fitz and the Tantrums 2015 North American Tour Schedule". May 11, 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.

[20] "Fitz and the Tantrums". Billboard. April 26, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2015.

[ac_Hungary_Fitz_and_the_Tantrums-21] "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2014. 12. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 27 March 2014.

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-'''''More Than Just a Dream''''' is the second studio album by American band [[Fitz and the Tantrums]], released on May 7, 2013, by [[Elektra Records]]. The album was produced by [[Tony Hoffer]] ([[Beck]], [[M83 (band)|M83]], [[Depeche Mode]], [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]) at [[The Sound Factory]] in Los Angeles. The title comes from a line of the chorus from the group's lead single "[[Out of My League]]". Their song also featured as soundtrack in [[EA Sports]] game, ''[[FIFA 13]]'' with "Spark".
+'''''More Than Just a Dream''''' is the second and major-label debut studio album by American band [[Fitz and the Tantrums]], released on May 7, 2013, by [[Elektra Records]]. The album was produced by [[Tony Hoffer]] ([[Beck]], [[M83 (band)|M83]], [[Depeche Mode]], [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]) at [[The Sound Factory]] in Los Angeles. The title comes from a line of the chorus from the group's lead single "[[Out of My League (song)|Out of My League]]". Their song "Spark" also featured in the soundtrack to [[EA Sports]] game, ''[[FIFA 13]]''.
-The album is their first release for [[Elektra Records]]. The band signed with the label's current president [[Jeff Castelaz]], who initially signed the band to their original deal at [[Dangerbird Records]], which Castelaz co-founded in 2004.<ref name="ARTISTdirect"/><ref name="rollingstonearticle2">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/fitz-and-the-tantrums-broaden-their-sound-on-new-album-20130205|title=Fitz and the Tantrums Broaden Their Sound on New Album Album.|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=February 17, 2013}}</ref><ref name="rollingstonearticle1">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/fitz-and-the-tantrums-set-to-record-again-20120420|title=Fitz and the Tantrums Set to Record Again.|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=February 17, 2013}}</ref>
+The album is their first release for [[Elektra Records]]. The band signed with the label's current president [[Jeff Castelaz]], who initially signed the band to their original deal at [[Dangerbird Records]], which Castelaz co-founded in 2004.<ref name="ARTISTdirect"/><ref name="rollingstonearticle2">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/fitz-and-the-tantrums-broaden-their-sound-on-new-album-20130205|title=Fitz and the Tantrums Broaden Their Sound on New Album Album.|magazine=Rolling Stone|accessdate=February 17, 2013}}</ref><ref name="rollingstonearticle1">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/fitz-and-the-tantrums-set-to-record-again-20120420|title=Fitz and the Tantrums Set to Record Again.|magazine=Rolling Stone|accessdate=February 17, 2013}}</ref>
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  | rev3Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name=as>{{cite web|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/05/fitz-and-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream/|title=Fitz and the Tantrums: ''More Than Just a Dream''|last=Horowitz|first=Hal|date=May 8, 2013|work=American Songwriter|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
  | rev4 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]''
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+ | rev4Score = B−<ref name=av>{{cite journal|url=https://www.avclub.com/fitz-and-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream-1798176712|title=Fitz And The Tantrums: ''More Than Just A Dream''|journal=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=May 7, 2013|access-date=May 30, 2013|last=Bierman|first=Bryan}}</ref>
  | rev5 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
- | rev5Score = B<ref name=ew>{{cite journal|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2013/05/10/albums-may-17-2013|title=Albums: May 17, 2013|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=May 10, 2013|accessdate=September 4, 2015|last=Smith|first=Grady}}</ref>
+ | rev5Score = B<ref name=ew>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2013/05/10/albums-may-17-2013|title=Albums: May 17, 2013|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=May 10, 2013|accessdate=September 4, 2015|last=Smith|first=Grady}}</ref>
  | rev6 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
  | rev6Score = {{Rating|2.5|4}}<ref name=lat>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-ms-album-reviews-fitz-and-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream-20130513,0,1107275.story|title=Album review: Fitz and the Tantrums 'More Than Just a Dream'|last=Roberts|first=Randall|date=May 13, 2013|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
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  | rev8Score = 6/10<ref name=pm>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/171743-fitz-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream/|title=Fitz & the Tantrums: More Than Just a Dream|last=Ramirez|first=AJ|date=May 28, 2013|publisher=[[PopMatters]]|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
  | rev9 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
- | rev9Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=rs>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/more-than-just-a-dream-20130507|title=Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream'|last=Rosen|first=Jody|author-link=Jody Rosen|date=May 7, 2013|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
+ | rev9Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=rs>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/more-than-just-a-dream-20130507|title=Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream'|last=Rosen|first=Jody|author-link=Jody Rosen|date=May 7, 2013|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
  | rev10 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
  | rev10Score = 4/10<ref name=spin>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/05/fitz-and-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream-elektra/|title=Fitz and the Tantrums, 'More Than Just a Dream' (Elektra)|last=Matos|first=Michaelangelo|date=May 7, 2013|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
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-''More Than Just a Dream'' has received generally positive reception by the music critics. At [[Metacritic]], they assign a "weighted average" score to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, and the album has a Metascore of 64/100, based on 12 reviews.<ref name=mc>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/more-than-just-a-dream/fitz-the-tantrums/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for More Than Just a Dream |date=May 7, 2013|author=Metacritic|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
+''More Than Just a Dream'' has received generally positive reception by the music critics. At [[Metacritic]], they assign a "weighted average" score to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, and the album has a score of 64 out of 100, based on 12 reviews.<ref name=mc>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/more-than-just-a-dream/fitz-the-tantrums/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for More Than Just a Dream |date=May 7, 2013|work=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|access-date=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
-[[AllMusic]]'s Matt Collar found this to be "an even more infectious, club-ready album" than its predecessor, and at the same time "still retaining all of the band's organic soulfulness."<ref name=am/> At ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'', Ryan Reed proclaimed that the album "is poised for prime time, a diabetic coma of sugar-rush pop."<ref name=paste/> Beth Kellmurray of [[diffuser.fm]] told that "by diversifying their approach, Fitz creates a sound that doesn’t get dulled or play like a mere gimmick", and this is the reason she felt that the release "proves the group can find longevity in their eclectic sound."<ref name=fm>{{cite web|url=http://diffuser.fm/fitz-and-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream-album-review/|title=Fitz and the Tantrums ‘More Than Just a Dream’ – Album Review|last=Kellmurray|first=Beth|date=May 7, 2013|publisher=diffuser.fm|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> At ''Glide Magazine'', Jeremy Lukens wrote that "it wouldn't be accurate to label ''More Than Just a Dream'' a fun but hollow party album, though."<ref name=gm>{{cite web|url=http://www.glidemagazine.com/articles/59452/fitz-and-the-tantrums.html|title=Fitz and The Tantrums : More Than Just a Dream|last=Lukens|first=Jeremy|date=May 8, 2013|work=Glide Magazine|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> Bryan Bierman of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' alluded to how the album "is a leap for the band sonically" that "still manages to be entertaining."<ref name=av/> At ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Randall Roberts evoked that "there's a fine line between evolution and de-evolution, and which process Fitz and the Tantrums is experiencing on its sophomore effort", and this all relies "on what you liked about the L.A. band's breakout debut."<ref name=lat/>
+[[AllMusic]]'s Matt Collar found this to be "an even more infectious, club-ready album" than its predecessor, and at the same time "still retaining all of the band's organic soulfulness."<ref name=am/> At ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'', Ryan Reed proclaimed that the album "is poised for prime time, a diabetic coma of sugar-rush pop."<ref name=paste/> Beth Kellmurray of [[diffuser.fm]] told that "by diversifying their approach, Fitz creates a sound that doesn’t get dulled or play like a mere gimmick", and this is the reason she felt that the release "proves the group can find longevity in their eclectic sound."<ref name=fm>{{cite web|url=http://diffuser.fm/fitz-and-the-tantrums-more-than-just-a-dream-album-review/|title=Fitz and the Tantrums 'More Than Just a Dream' – Album Review|last=Kellmurray|first=Beth|date=May 7, 2013|publisher=diffuser.fm|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> At ''Glide Magazine'', Jeremy Lukens wrote that "it wouldn't be accurate to label ''More Than Just a Dream'' a fun but hollow party album, though."<ref name=gm>{{cite web|url=http://www.glidemagazine.com/articles/59452/fitz-and-the-tantrums.html|title=Fitz and The Tantrums : More Than Just a Dream|last=Lukens|first=Jeremy|date=May 8, 2013|work=Glide Magazine|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> Bryan Bierman of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' alluded to how the album "is a leap for the band sonically" that "still manages to be entertaining."<ref name=av/> At ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Randall Roberts evoked that "there's a fine line between evolution and de-evolution, and which process Fitz and the Tantrums is experiencing on its sophomore effort", and this all relies "on what you liked about the L.A. band's breakout debut."<ref name=lat/>
 However, [[PopMatters]]' AJ Ramirez found that "it’s an album that’s hard to love, yet easy to like."<ref name=pm/> At ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', [[Jody Rosen]] told that "the pleasures of the songcraft don't quite compensate for dopey lyrics, the bland vocals of Fitz and co-lead singer Noelle Scaggs, and the relentless spazzing-out."<ref name=rs/> Hal Horowitz of ''[[American Songwriter]]'' affirmed that "while there is no lack of energy in the performances, many songs seem forced and lack the organic groove that effective soul music demands."<ref name=as/> At ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'', Michaelangelo Matos felt that the album is "steps backwards [...] where its predecessor was shockingly felt, this settles for something more distant, theatrical, grandiose."<ref name=spin/> The lone negative review came in from ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' and Scott Heisel, and he criticized it with writing that "this is the most boring Hall & Oates record ever."<ref name=ap>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/fitz_and_the_tantrums_more_than_just_a_dream|title=Fitz And The Tantrums - More Than Just a Dream|last=Heisel|first=Scott|date=May 7, 2013|work=Alternative Press|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
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 ==Track listing==
 {{Track listing
+| extra_column = Producer(s)
-| all_writing     = Fitz and the Tantrums, except as noted
+| all_writing = [[Michael Fitzpatrick (musician)|Michael Fitzpatrick]], [[Noelle Scaggs]], [[James King (musician)|James King]], Jeremy Rezumna, Joseph Karnes, and [[John Wicks (drummer)|John Wicks]] and produced by [[Tony Hoffer]]. Additional writers are included below
-| total_length    = 43:06
+| title_width   = 35%
-| title1  = [[Out of My League]]
+| writing_width = 65%
+| title1  = [[Out of My League (song)|Out of My League]]
+| writer1 =
 | length1 = 3:31
-| note1    =
 | title2  = Break the Walls
+| writer2   = {{hlist|[[Chris Seefried]]| [[Sia|Sia Furler]]}}
 | length2 = 3:36
-| writer2   = Fitz and the Tantrums, [[Chris Seefried]], [[Sia Furler]]
 | title3  = [[The Walker (song)|The Walker]]
 | length3 = 3:53
-| note3    =
 | title4  = Spark
 | length4 = 3:19
-| writer4   = Fitz and the Tantrums, Dave Bassett
+| writer4   = [[Dave Bassett]]
 | title5  = 6am
 | length5 = 4:30
 | title6  = Fools Gold
 | length6 = 3:35
-| note6   = Fitz and the Tantrums, Dave Bassett
+| writer6   = Bassett
 | title7  = Keepin Our Eyes Out
 | length7 = 3:09
 | title8  = Last Raindrop
 | length8 = 4:03
-| writer8   = Fitz and the Tantrums, Chris Seefried
+| writer8   = Seefried
 | title9  =  House on Fire
 | length9 = 3:28
-| writer9   = Fitz and the Tantrums, Chris Seefried
+| writer9   = Seefried
 | title10  = The End
 | length10 = 3:47
 | title11  = Get Away
 | length11 = 2:56
-| writer11   = Fitz and the Tantrums, Chris Seefried
+| writer11   = Seefried
 | title12  = MerryGoRound
 | length12 = 3:32
-| note12   =
+| total_length    = 43:06
 }}
 {{Track listing
-| headline        = Deluxe Edition bonus tracks
+| headline        = Deluxe Edition
 | collapsed       =
-| total_length    =
 | title13  = Tell Me What Ya Here For
 | length13 = 3:17
 | note13   =
 | title14  = Out of My League
-| note14=[[Yelle|Tepr]] Remix
 | length14 = 4:35
-| note14   =
+| note14=[[Yelle|Tepr]] Remix
+| total_length    = 50:58
-| title15  = Out of My League
-| note15=Video
-| length15 = 3:12
-| note15   = Video for the song
 }}
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 '''Fitz and the Tantrums'''
-*[[Michael Fitzpatrick (musician)|Michael Fitzpatrick]] – [[lead vocals|vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]],  [[Sound recording and reproduction|production]], [[Audio engineering|engineering]]
+* [[Michael Fitzpatrick (musician)|Michael Fitzpatrick]] – [[lead vocals|vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]],  [[Sound recording and reproduction|production]], [[Audio engineering|engineering]]
-*[[Noelle Scaggs]] – [[lead vocals|vocals]], [[percussion]]
+* [[Noelle Scaggs]] – [[lead vocals|vocals]], [[percussion]]
-*[[James King (musician)|James King]] – [[saxophone]], [[flute]], [[guitar]]
+* [[James King (musician)|James King]] – [[saxophone]], [[flute]], [[guitar]]
-*Joseph Karnes – [[bass guitar]]
+* Joseph Karnes – [[bass guitar]]
-*Jeremy Ruzumna – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
+* Jeremy Ruzumna – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
-*[[John Wicks (drummer)|John Wicks]] – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]]
+* [[John Wicks (drummer)|John Wicks]] – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]]
 '''Production'''
-*[[Tony Hoffer]] – [[Record producer|producer]], guitar, programming, additional synths
+* [[Tony Hoffer]] – [[Record producer|producer]], guitar, programming, additional synths
-*Todd Burke – recording engineer, mixing
+* Todd Burke – recording engineer, mixing
-*[[Neal Avron]] – mixing ("Fool's Gold")
+* [[Neal Avron]] – mixing ("Fool's Gold")
-*Dave Cooley – mastering
+* Dave Cooley – mastering
 ==Charts==
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 ! Peak<br />position
 |-
-| US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fitz-and-the-tantrums.concerttournewshub.com/ |title=Fitz and the Tantrums 2015 North American Tour Schedule |date=May 11, 2015 |accessdate=May 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518102723/http://fitz-and-the-tantrums.concerttournewshub.com/ |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302181/fitz-tantrums/chart |title=Fitz and the Tantrums |date=April 26, 2014 |accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref>
+| US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fitz-and-the-tantrums.concerttournewshub.com/ |title=Fitz and the Tantrums 2015 North American Tour Schedule |date=May 11, 2015 |accessdate=May 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518102723/http://fitz-and-the-tantrums.concerttournewshub.com/ |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302181/fitz-tantrums/chart |title=Fitz and the Tantrums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=April 26, 2014 |accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref>
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 ==References==
-{{reflist|3}}
+{{Reflist}}
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 {{DEFAULTSORT:More Than Just a Dream (album)}}
-[[Category:Fitz and The Tantrums albums]]
+[[Category:Fitz and the Tantrums albums]]
 [[Category:Elektra Records albums]]
 [[Category:2013 albums]]

v t e Fitz and the Tantrums
Michael Fitzpatrick Noelle Scaggs Joseph Karnes James King Jeremy Ruzumna Ethan Phillips John Wicks Discography
Studio albums	Pickin' Up the Pieces More Than Just a Dream Fitz and the Tantrums All the Feels Let Yourself Free
EPs	Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1 Santa Stole My Lady
Singles	"MoneyGrabber" "Don't Gotta Work It Out" "Out of My League" "The Walker" "HandClap" "I Just Wanna Shine"
Related articles	Chris Seefried