What makes Stay the Night by Zedd notable?

Stay the Night topped charts worldwide, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning nominations for major awards, solidifying Zedd's status as a prominent artist in the EDM scene. The track also exemplified a shift towards a more mainstream sound in electronic music during this era. Released in 2013, Stay the Night is Zedd's follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut album, Clarity. At this point in his career, Zedd was solidifying his position as a leading figure in electronic dance music, having already achieved commercial success with singles like Clarity and Spectrum.

How many songs are on Stay the Night?

Stay the Night has 1 track, running approximately 4 minutes.

Stay the Night

Zedd · 2013

4 min · 1 track · house music

An electrifying blend of soaring melodies and driving beats, perfect for the euphoric moments on the dance floor.

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Stay the Night (extended mix) — The extended mix showcases Zedd's signature sound, combining infectious hooks with pulsating rhythms, making it a staple for DJs and club-goers alike.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The track combines energetic beats with layered synths, making it effective for dance but not deeply complex.

What we noticed

The track features a consistent four-on-the-floor beat throughout, driving the energy forward.
Synth melodies build in layers, creating a rich texture that evolves over the course of the track.
The arrangement includes breakdowns where the instrumentation drops out, allowing for dynamic shifts in intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified Zedd's reputation in EDM after his debut, gaining major chart success.
Themes: neon-lit dance floors· late-night escapism
Career context: Released in 2013, Stay the Night is Zedd's follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut album, Clarity. At this point in his career, Zedd was solidifying his position as a leading figure in electronic dance music, having already achieved commercial success with singles like Clarity and Spectrum.
Stylistic neighbors: Calvin Harris· David Guetta· Martin Garrix