: The title track saw a massive resurgence in 2016 after featuring in a Honda Civic "The Dreamer" commercial, helping it debut on the US Billboard Hot 100 eight years after its original release.
The album received generally positive reviews, though many critics noted a significant disparity between its standout hits and deeper cuts. Empire Of The Sun, ‘Walking on a Dream’ – Review Empire Of The Sun Walking On A Dream Album Zip Hit
The album's title track, was a slow-burn success. While it was a hit in Australia and the UK upon release, it experienced a massive resurgence in the US in 2016 after being featured in a Honda Civic commercial . This late-blooming popularity pushed the single onto the Billboard Hot 100 nearly eight years after its debut. Full Tracklist (Standard Edition) Walking On A Dream - Album by Empire Of The Sun | Spotify : The title track saw a massive resurgence
Ranked as one of the 100 Best Australian Albums , it is frequently cited as quintessential late-2000s synth-pop. Musical Themes & Visuals While it was a hit in Australia and