For the Dreams

For the Dreams
Studio album by King Stingray
Released	8 November 2024
Studio	El Rancho (Federal) Roy's house The Grove (Central Coast) Frying Pan (Hobart) Inventions (Footscray)
Length	41:11
Label	Cooking Vinyl Australia
Producer	Roy Kellaway
King Stingray chronology
King Stingray (2022) For the Dreams (2024)
Singles from For the Dreams
"Lookin' Out" Released: 26 June 2023 "Through the Trees" Released: 22 March 2024[1] "Best Bit" Released: 31 May 2024[2] "Cat 5 (Cyclone)" Released: 23 August 2024[3] "Light Up the Path" Released: 11 October 2024[4]

For the Dreams is the second studio album from Australian rock group, King Stingray. It was released on 8 November 2024 through Cooking Vinyl Australia.[3][5]

Upon announcement on 22 August 2024, the group described the album as a "joyous celebration of life and the planet" saying, "Nothing's changed in the sense that we're still who we are, we're still playing music and enjoying things, but what I think is different about this one is there's a little bit more lived experience."[3]

The album will be supported with an Australian tour, commencing in March 2025.[6]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Guardian	[7]
Rolling Stone Australia	[8]

Andrew Stafford from The Guardian said "For the Dreams may as well be titled King Stingray II. The themes are practically identical: the joys of being on country, slowing down [and] chilling out. The wind, the sun, the rain, the moon, the tides. In that sense, there is little development from their debut, musically or lyrically. King Stingray have simply stuck to what they're already exceptional at. For the Dreams teems with hooks, the choruses are massive and the sound is universally bright, up-tempo and uplifting. And there are no bad vibes, anywhere."[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Dimathaya Burarrwanga, Roy Kellaway, Yimila Gurruwiwi, Campbell Messer, and Lewi Stiles.

For the Dreams track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Light Up the Path"	3:58
2.	"Best Bits"	4:02
3.	"Southerly"	3:45
4.	"Lookin' Out"	3:47
5.	"Scoreboard"	1:32
6.	"Nostalgic"	4:26
7.	"Day Off"	2:47
8.	"Through the Trees"	3:08
9.	"Soon As"	4:01
10.	"What's the Hurry?"	3:51
11.	"Come to the Surface"	2:12
12.	"Cat 5 (Cyclone)"	3:42
Total length:		41:11

Personnel

King Stingray

• Dimathaya Burarrwanga – lead vocals, front cover drawing
• Yimila Gurruwiwi – didgeridoo
• Roy Kellaway – electric guitar, production, engineering
• Campbell Messer – bass guitar
• Lewis Stiles – drums
• Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu – lead vocals

Additional contributors

• Justin Stanley – additional production, mixing
• Chris Collins – additional production, engineering
• Luke Postill – additional production, engineering
• Ryan Fallis – engineering
• Tas Wilson – artwork
• Kris Keogh – front cover drawing
• Maclay Heriot – photos

Charts

Chart performance for For the Dreams

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[9]	51

Release history

Release history and formats for For the Dreams

Region	Date	Format	Label	Catalogue
Various	8 November 2024	CD digital download streaming	Cooking Vinyl Australia	CVCD152
Australia		LP		CVLP152A

References

1. "King Stingray Ponder Time on New Single 'Through the Trees'". Rolling Stone Australia. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
2. "King Stingray's New Single Is an Ode to Simple Living". Rolling Stone Australia. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
3. Downs, Sarah (21 August 2024). "King Stingray Announce Second Album, For the Dreams". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
4. "King Stingray Announce Biggest Ever Headline Australian Tour + Tease new song Light Up the Path". Amnplify. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
5. "New Music Discoveries 23rd Aug: King Stingray, Thelma Plum, Mallrat, and more". The AU Review. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
6. "'A Couple Of Kids With Big Ideas': King Stingray On New Album 'For The Dreams'". The Music. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
7. "King Stingray: For the Dreams review – an unbridled celebration of life from Yolŋu surf rockers". The Guardian. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
8. Brandle, Lars (11 November 2024). "King Stingray 'For the Dreams': Album Review". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
9. "Coldplay come out on top". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.