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Late Nights Early Days

Missing Persons

41 min · 12 tracks · new wave

Synth-driven melodies meet playful lyrics in a vibrant exploration of youthful exuberance and urban life.

Late Nights Early Days is an album by Missing Persons. Synth-driven melodies meet playful lyrics in a vibrant exploration of youthful exuberance and urban life. 'Late Nights Early Days' received significant airplay on radio stations and reached No. 84 on the Billboard 200 chart, cementing Missing Persons as key figures in the new wave movement. The album's tracks, particularly 'Destination Unknown,' became staples of 80s playlists, influencing later artists in the genre and contributing to the decade's pop culture landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Late Nights Early Days sound like?

Synth-driven melodies meet playful lyrics in a vibrant exploration of youthful exuberance and urban life. Rooted in new wave.

What makes Late Nights Early Days by Missing Persons notable?

'Late Nights Early Days' received significant airplay on radio stations and reached No. 84 on the Billboard 200 chart, cementing Missing Persons as key figures in the new wave movement. The album's tracks, particularly 'Destination Unknown,' became staples of 80s playlists, influencing later artists in the genre and contributing to the decade's pop culture landscape. Released in 1985, 'Late Nights Early Days' marked Missing Persons' first album following their breakthrough with the hit single 'Walking in L.A.' This album solidified their place in the new wave scene, showcasing their distinctive sound after their initial success. The band's lineup remained stable, allowing them to further refine their blend of pop sensibility and avant-garde influences.

How many songs are on Late Nights Early Days?

Late Nights Early Days has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·41:47

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Action Reaction 2:52
  • 2 Mental Hopscotch 3:07
  • 3 Noticeable Ones 3:36
  • 4 Words Standout 4:23
  • 5 Destination Unknown Standout 3:21
  • 6 Here and Now 3:17
  • 7 I Like Boys 2:54
  • 8 Hello, I Love You 2:28
  • 9 No Way Out 3:19
  • 10 Windows 4:55
  • 11 U.S. Drag 3:35
  • 12 Walkin' in LA Standout 4:00

Genre

new wave

More albums in new wave

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

41 min 47 sec