City Lights, by Max Cruise

City Lights

by Max Cruise

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ＣＯＢＯＬＥＲ🌴コボラー今年一番ムーディーなSynthwave、ありがとうございました。In The Moonlightは本当に最高です Favorite track: In The Moonlight.

jetranger1 This is the retro 80's feel I look for in each Bandcamp album I purchase. This was an immediate buy right after I heard the last song following listening to the entire album. great work there by all involved. Thank you!

joelynn Hard to choose 1 favourite track on this brilliant album. Excellent instrumentation (especially the saxophone) puts this up in the very highest echelons of retro synthwave. Favorite track: Unexplainable.

MachoDRVN Fantastic album that will fulfill all those nostalgic cravings....This album has it all. Divine sax, amazing vocals, and a sound that will take you back into time! Favorite track: Running out of Time.

Attreides Max Cruise did it again! This is just banger after banger.
It's different then The Motion Epic's latest offering, but that is actually a good thing. Favorite track: Return to Sunset Beach.

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1.	City Lights 03:59	lyrics	buy track
Oh life passes by so fast When you're working night and day And when you're living between each moment You gotta get away And this night, oh it feels so right So turn the music up, 'cause we're hitting the highway Driving fast to the city lights It's time for us to play Hot nights, in city lights Let's go and hit the town together Drive fast, it'll be alright Oh I wish this night could last forever Hot nights, in city lights Let's go and take the town tonight And live it up until the morning light Oh I wish this night could last forever You're trying to find the time And not let it slip away But life isn't waiting for us So take the chance to play And this night, oh it feels so right So turn the music up, 'cause we're hitting the highway Driving fast to the city lights, It's time for us to play Living in the city lights (whispered) Hot nights, in city lights Let's go and hit the town together Drive fast, it'll be alright Oh I wish this night could last forever Hot nights, in city lights Let's go and take the town tonight And live it up until the morning light Oh I wish this night could last forever
2.	In The Moonlight 04:17	lyrics	buy track
Sitting on the beach with you So late into the night Moonlit waves break on the shore The stars above so bright No-one else around for miles Just you right here with me The air so warm, the night so full of possibility Dance with me all night Until the morning light Like a diamond in the starry sky So precious in my eyes Dance with me all night Until the morning light Slow dancing in the moonlight Through all the night Oh the feeling When we're dancing in the moonlight The love between us oh so healing Oh the feeling When we're dancing in the moonlight Dancing all night long with you Until the break of day You're holding me so close to you There's nothing more to say I wanna live my life with you Just you right here with me Dreaming of a future full of possibility Dance with me all night Until the morning light There's nowhere else I'd rather be When you're holding me so tight Dance with me all night Until the morning light Slow dancing in the moonlight Through all the night Oh the feeling When we're dancing in the moonlight The love between us oh so healing Oh the feeling When we're dancing in the moonlight Oh the feeling When we're dancing in the moonlight The love between us oh so healing Oh the feeling When we're dancing in the moonlight
3.	You Drive Me Crazy 03:40	lyrics	buy track
Oh I remember that crazy night When I first saw you there across the room The club was packed, the dance floor so hot And you were standing there so super cool You know I wasn't gonna wait all night For you to notice me and make your move Cause I’m a woman who knows what she wants And the only thing I want is you You drive me crazy But you’re the one that I want The only one that I need I love you baby And when you're not around My world turns upside down You drive me crazy But you're the one that I want The only one that I need You know I love you just the way you are And that you’re always gonna be my baby But don’tcha know that every now and again You really do drive me crazy But I’m so happy that you’re in my life Through everything you're always by my side You give me everything I could ever want But the only thing I want is you You drive me crazy Oh so crazy But you're the one that I want The only one that I need I love you baby And when you're not around My world turns upside down You drive me crazy But you're the one that I want The only one that I need The one that I need
4.	Unexplainable 04:07	lyrics	buy track
I took you home last night Then a sudden flash of light From the sky above And everything went bright I can't explain it right, oh no You know I'm never deceiving So why don't you just believe me Cut back, no memory of leaving But no-one here will believe me Because it's unexplainable And no-one here will believe me at all Because it's unexplainable And no-one here will believe me at all Now nothing seems quite right It's blurry in my mind And from the darkness to the light I can't explain it right, oh no You know I'm never deceiving So why don't you just believe me, just believe me Cut back, no memory of leaving But no-one here will believe me Because it's unexplainable And no-one here will believe me at all Because it's unexplainable And no-one here will believe me at all Because it's unexplainable And no-one here will believe me at all Because it's unexplainable
5.	Red Dawn 03:42		buy track
6.	Memory of You 04:12	lyrics	buy track
Oh baby I miss you every day 'Cause my love for you was just so strong Oh darling why couldn't you just stay It's unfair that now you're gone Holding on to the memory of you I will be strong I've gotta make it through ohhh Holding on to the memory to you In time the pain may fade, but I still miss you everyday It's harder without you And even until my dying day I'll be holding on to the memory of you Holding on to the memory of you I will be strong I've gotta make it through ohhh Holding on to the memory to you And it might take a lifetime baby But I'll see you again I pray Love finds a way Holding on to the memory of you I will be strong [I will be strong] I've gotta make it through ohhh Holding on to the memory to you
7.	Give It Up 04:00	lyrics	buy track
Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Friday night, sitting all alone on my bed Swipe left, swipe right, all these people I've never met I'm just looking for a good time Not looking for love, so keep me out of your mind Give it up, 'cause it was just a one time thing No connection, but you still keep on trying to ring I got your message, but you don't get the message You're never gonna be my man Give it up, give it up So give it up, I just don't wanna see you again It was a one time thing And you're never gonna be my man, no no no Give it up, give it up So give it up, I just don't wanna see you again It was a one time thing And you're never gonna be my man Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up I'm just looking for one night of bliss Black dress, red lips leave a mark when we kiss Don't be looking for real love In the wrong place, I don't even remember your name So give it up, 'cause it was just a one time thing No connection, but you still keep on trying to ring I got your message, but you don't get the message You're never gonna be my man Give it up, give it up So give it up, I just don't wanna see you again It was a one time thing And you're never gonna be my man, no no no Give it up, give it up So give it up, I just don't wanna see you again It was a one time thing And you're never, and you’re never gonna be my man Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up So give it up, I just don't wanna see you again It was a one time thing And you're never gonna be my man, no no no Give it up, give it up So give it up, I just don't wanna see you again It was a one time thing And you're never, and you’re never gonna be my man
8.	Running out of Time 04:10	lyrics	buy track
It came without a warning Under thunderous skies Now I'm looking for an answer Ain't giving up this time A reason for this distance And I don’t wanna hear no lies The storm is getting closer And there's a darkness in your eyes Cause you love to keep your secrets But you're running out of time Just give me one good reason And I don’t wanna hear no lies, lies, lies But hold on just a minute Cause there's a burning in my heart Scarring my skin Raging deep within What have you done to me? You're trying to take control 'Cause you're running out of time girl Why don’t you know You're running out of time You're running out of time You're running out of time girl 'Cause I'll leave it all behind You love to keep your secrets But don't leave me wondering why Just give me one good reason And I don’t wanna hear no lies, lies, lies But hold on just a minute Cause there's a burning in my heart Scarring my skin Raging deep within What have you done to me? You're trying to take control 'Cause you're running out of time girl Why don’t you know You're running out of time You're running out of time You're running out of time You're running out of time
9.	Return to Sunset Beach 05:58		buy track

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City Lights is the sophomore album from Max Cruise with nine original tracks inspired by the sounds and vibe of the '80s from up-tempo synth pop and synthwave-esque instrumental numbers to powerful heartfelt ballads. This release features the vocal talents of Pat DiMeo (The Motion Epic), Alessandra Gonzalez and guitar extraordinaire Jesse "Sparkee" Allen.

Produced by Benjamin Harrison and Alessandra Gonzalez, the album was mixed by Ben Wood at Delta King Studios and mastered by Ben Feggans at Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia.

Max Cruise is a project by Australian multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Benjamin Harrison inspired by the music and aesthetics of the '80s with lush synthesizers, big drums and epic saxophone/guitar solos.

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released March 11, 2022

Benjamin Harrison: Saxophone, guitar, synthesizers/keyboards, programming, vocal arrangements
Pat DiMeo (The Motion Epic): Vocals (2, 4, 6, 8)
Alessandra Gonzalez: Vocals (1, 2, 3, 7)
Jesse “Sparkee” Allen: Guitar (2, 6)
Montel Moore: Backing vocals (6)
Ayrian Gridiron: Backing vocals (6)

Produced by: Benjamin Harrison and Alessandra Gonzalez
Lyrics by: Benjamin Harrison and Pat DiMeo
Cover artwork: Adriel Meka
Mixing engineer: Ben Wood (Delta King Studios)
Mastering engineer: Ben Feggans (Studios 301)

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Max Cruise Sydney, Australia

Max Cruise is a project by Australian producer, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Benjamin Harrison fusing the timeless sounds of 1980s pop-rock with jazz influences and modern production flair.

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Inferno

Dec 2023
Heatwave

Sep 2023
Night Cruise

Nov 2022
City Lights

Mar 2022
Cruise Control

Apr 2021

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