The Confessions of Dr. Dream and Other Stories (1974) is the fifth studio album by Kevin Ayers. 
Ayers moved to Island Records for this release which employed a vast array of session musicians. 
The album also marked the arrival of Patto guitarist Ollie Halsall, who would become a constant musical partner for Ayers. 
The album was critically acclaimed on release with the NME's Nick Kent describing it as "Ayers' most formidable recorded work to date".
The album features many of Ayers' most accessible songs and arrangements.

(With thanks to Wikipedia)