"City of Angels" is a song by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars (pictured), featured on their fourth studio album Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams (2013). The song's name is a reference to Los Angeles, and the lyrics were influenced by its culture. Written by lead vocalist Jared Leto, who also produced the song with Steve Lillywhite, "City of Angels" is imbued with elements of arena rock and 1980s music; the track has been cited as an example of the album's variety and experimentation. It was generally acclaimed by music critics, who commended the composition, the lyrics, and Leto's vocal performance. The song was released in October 2013 as the third single from the album, reaching number eight on the US Alternative Songs chart. An accompanying music video that features well-known entertainers and colorful personalities sharing their visions about Los Angeles was positively reviewed by critics; it received the Loudwire Music Award for Best Rock Video and was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Thirty Seconds to Mars performed "City of Angels" on their major concert tours from 2013 through 2015. (Full article...)