Dreams of Reason Produce Monsters is the second solo studio album by Mick Karn, released in February 1987.

[3] After the release of his debut solo album, Titles, Karn wanted to prove that he was a composer and more than just a bass player.

[4] The album features two of his former Japan bandmates, David Sylvian and Steve Jansen.

[3] Reviewing for New Musical Express, Len Brown was "far from satisfied" with the album, describing it as "by and large an instrumental work; a neo-classical affair; a movie soundtrack in need of images or at least explanations", with several songs "really [amounting] to unaffecting, repetitive ramblings, lacking focus or real direction".

[7] Carole Linfield for Music Week wrote that the album "does touch briefly on the esoteric beauty of Karn's former group Japan", but, "though both acceptable and professional, remains firmly planted in the ambient section.