Even though Instinct, Hurry up, We’re Dreaming, and Walking on a Dream are quite different in sonic style (although M83 and Empire of The Sun share the most similarities), the theme of both albums can be very easily compared. All three albums can be described as third-order simulacra; possiby of a strange 80’s sci-fi or fantasy movie. It makes one nostalgic for a kind of music that has never existed. Also worth noting but not quite as interesting is MGMT’s first album Oracular Spectacular.