The piece has a crystalline synth hook straight away from 1985. The record has come to symbolize toughness and triumphing more than adversity."[28] "Blinding Lights" was named one of the best songs of 2019 by Stereogum, where by editor Chris DeVille complimented the song's '80s aesthetic and vibe, indicating that "the '80s will never die—or, at t