Empire of the Sun : Walking on a Dream (single)
This summer-y and shiny tune requires very little effort. I enjoy the restraint and clarity in the way it is mixed. Luke Steele's vocals contain a certain roughness which contrasts nicely with the very smooth guitar and organ like synth. This type of 'same-chords-all-the-way-through' dance track is hard to pull off, but there is enough subtle variation to keep me attentive enough. The cheeky pedal note under the first verse creates enough tension to keep me listening for the two and a half minutes that follow.
I can imagine enjoying this tune immensely in a well air-conditioned club, dancing half-time, ideally drinking some sort of fruit juice.
7 out of 10 suns
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