Goulding’s light, lyrical soprano flitters across every track, and her signature vibrato leads every song, however generic, closer to her niche. Her distinctive vocals and personal lyrics help her own the stylistic change. However, with the team of pop heavy-hitters Max Martin and Greg Kurstin contributing to this album, Goulding more than delivers on her original promise.Īlthough this album is a change sonically, it is still very much an Ellie Goulding album. With each of her previous releases, she has skirted the mainstream pop spectrum and carved her own unique musical niche. Prior to the release of her latest album, “Delirium,” Goulding stated that she wanted to experiment with her sound and create a big pop album. Now, with the release of her third studio album, Ellie Goulding is a force to be reckoned with. She won a Brit Award before ever releasing a full-length album, wrote and recorded a song for the cultural phenomenon “Fifty Shades of Grey” and is a notable member of Taylor Swift’s girl squad. Flash forward six years, and Ellie Goulding is one of the biggest names in music. While a strong mainstream energy is injected in Delirium, Goulding has carved out a quirky identity for herself with her polished and unique vocal timbre, thus differentiating this album from similar artists in the field.When British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding first arrived on the music scene, she was an unknown electro-pop singer. The Emilie Sande-like R ‘n’ B backdrop of Heal directs the album for a moment of serenity, only to be blown away by a final burst of electro-pop ecstasy in Outside (produced by Calvin Harris). By contrast, perhaps one can sense a tinge of Munford & Sons-esque propulsion in Holding on for Life, particularly from the jubilant handclaps, until Goulding’s power ballad siblings Love Me Like You Do and Army follow and take centre stage in the album, both resonating with reverb-laden drums, grand strings and synths, and swelling vocal melodies enriched by a choral entourage. The punctuating vibe of Around U has a doo-wap influenced youthful energy that provides a fine contrast in the musical journey. The skittish beat and guitar riff in On My Mind has a touch of attitude that speaks for Goulding’s straight-talking lyrics (such as “You don’t mess with love, you mess with the truth”).
While one could admire her creative enterprise in brewing a hypnotic twist on the classic whistle-hook pop formula, the overall result feels redundant and thin.ĭelirium dabbles in other musical territories, including some infectious R ‘n’ B in On My Mind and Around U.
The occasional weak numbers slip through the album like Keep on Dancin’, a particular track that doesn’t fulfill what the title conveys.
The jangling guitar and bright synth harmonies, the pummelling drumbeat, and above all the euphoric chorus melody justify Goulding’s ability to concoct a powerful pop anthem.
From the ambient-centric effort of Halcyon back in 2012, British popstar Ellie Goulding ignites her mainstream spark with her third studio album Delirium, a rich collection of catchy songs primed for setting alight any club-night atmosphere.Īfter the mysterious and exotic choral overture Intro (Delirium), the heart-pounding dance pop treadmill starts rolling with Aftertaste.
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