Lucy Fitzgerald 
I’ve had Neon Circuits and the Mission of Hope on repeat for days now and it’s just one of those albums that feels like it was made to stick with you. Blueprint Tokyo took their time crafting this 16-track ride and you can hear it in every second. It’s alive with buzzing synths, gritty guitars, and melodies that just hit you right in the chest.
The first song, “Say Anything,” sets the tone perfectly. It’s got this nighttime vibe with hazy guitars floating around and drums that pull you into a steady groove. “Replicants” follows and kicks things up with pulsing energy and a chorus that begs you to sing along. Somewhere in the middle, “Take My Breath” throws in a sax line out of nowhere and it’s brilliant. It feels like you just turned a corner in a neon-lit city street at midnight.
“A Whole New Life” is another standout for me. It feels almost cinematic with dreamy synths washing over you while the vocals stay raw and grounded. And then there’s “Mission Control,” which honestly is my absolute favorite. I like the song and it should be in everyone’s playlist because it’s just that good. It’s the kind of track that gets under your skin, makes you want to turn it up full blast, and sing it at the top of your lungs while driving with the windows down.
What I love most about this album is how every track has its own personality without losing that overall mood. It’s cohesive but never boring. One moment you’re caught in a moody atmospheric soundscape and the next you’re vibing to upbeat indie-rock that makes you want to move. The vocals stay authentic, the guitars shimmer and crunch in just the right spots, and the production feels warm and textured without being overdone.
It’s rare to find an album that feels this complete anymore. Start from track one, let it run through to the end, and you’ll see what I mean. It’s a full journey. This isn’t just a collection of songs, it feels like a story you want to keep coming back to.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
