Song · Empire of the Sun
“Walking On A Dream” by Empire of the Sun
From the album Walking on a Dream (2008)
“Walking On A Dream” by Empire of the Sun appears on 7 radio countdowns from 5 stations between 2008 and 2025. It was first released in 2008 on the album Walking on a Dream. Its best result is #4 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2008. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #78 alternative song of 2008.
7countdowns
5stations
#4best position
0#1 finishes
1top 10 finishes
2008–2025years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | Triple J Australia (national) | Triple J Hottest 100 of 2008 | 100 |
| 2009 | 55 | The Current Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | The Current Top 89 Songs of 2009 | 89 |
| 2016 | 28 | 91X San Diego, CA / Tijuana | 91X Top 91 Songs of 2016 | 91 |
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 73 | BBC Radio 6 Music | BBC 6 Music 100 Best Tracks Of The Last 10 Years | 100 |
| 2024 | 697 | WXPN | WXPN The 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century (2024) | 885 |
| 2025 | 559 | The Current | 893 Essential Songs of The Current: 2005 to Now | 893 |
| 2025 | 24 | Triple J | Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs (2025) | 100 |
Also listed as: Walking on a Dream.