Synth pop was absolutely all the rage during the 2010’s and there’s very few songs out their that capture that feeling of youthful exploration better and more succinctly than “Midnight City” off Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. From the bizarre ass synth introduction to the massive drum fill that kicks everything into high gear to softly pulsating verse to the gargantuan saxophone solo that closes the song, it’s pretty much synth pop perfection. Hard to beat this song when you’re thinking about that era. Still gives me chills every time I hear it. Same goes for the nostalgic gut punch of “Wait”. All the feels.
Standout Songs: “Midnight City”, “Outro”, “Wait”
