The ’80s-inspired power ballad does not want for emotion, as Goulding’s ethereal voice captures a sense of deep longing with lines like, “Every inch of your skin is a holy grail I’ve got to find / Only you can set my heart on fire, on fire.” Throughout the rest of “Delirium,” Goulding continues to explore the ups and downs of love. The song was an instant hit across the globe and remains a standout on this new album. “Love Me Like You Do” is a Martin-produced ballad that was originally part of the “Fifty Shades of Grey: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (2015). It ticks all the boxes for a big pop release: the musical trend du jour, a razor sharp chorus, tight verses and a dash of some “uh-oh-oh-oh.” Featuring production from Martin, the song feels like a proper lead single from a pop star. The Police-influenced lead single “On My Mind” shows Goulding embracing new sounds to create even catchier music. With the standard edition running at a hefty 16 tracks, “Delirium” uses this length to its advantage in order to convey a wide breadth of influences. Once the ride starts, it never lets up, with banger after banger keeping the listener on a musical high. With the aid of world-renowned pop maestros Max Martin and Greg Kurstin, Goulding has made the experience of listening to “Delirium” akin to a high octane rollercoaster ride. “I made a conscious decision that I wanted it to be on another level.” In that respect, “Delirium” is indeed a runaway success, as it has the songs, hooks and production to back up this description.
“A part of me views this album as an experiment - to make a big pop album,” she said. 6, Goulding discussed her vision for the project, which stands as her biggest production to date. In a press release for her new album “Delirium,” which landed on Nov. Her previous two studio albums, “Lights” (2010) and “Halcyon” (2012), have seen Goulding experiment with a variety of genres i ncluding folk music, synthpop and EDM. They have also marked her rise to commercial success she has cemented her role on Top 40 radio as an ethereal British songstress with a voice as light as the clouds and songs as poppy as they come. Bursting into the music scene with her massively popular single “Lights” (2011), Goulding quickly established herself as a reliable hit-maker who could write quirky songs with undeniable commercial potential. For much of her career, English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has successfully straddled the line between mainstream pop star and indie darling.
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