1000 Forms of Fear
Sia · 2014
48 min · 12 tracks · indie pop · electropop
Sia's emotive vocals intertwine with bold electropop beats, creating anthems of vulnerability and resilience.
Why this album works
'1000 Forms of Fear' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and included the hit single 'Chandelier,' which received multiple Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. The album's exploration of themes like addiction and personal struggle resonated deeply with listeners, influencing a wave of introspective pop artists that followed.
- Best for
- steady emotional crescendos throughout anthems of vulnerability and strength late-night introspective listening experience
- Context
- Released on July 4, 2014, '1000 Forms of Fear' was Sia's first major commercial breakthrough following her transition from behind-the-scenes songwriting to a frontwoman. This album came after her 2012 release 'We Are Born,' which established her as a solo artist but did not achieve significant chart success. With this album, she solidified her position in the mainstream music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 5 Seconds of Summer· The Veronicas· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Tame Impala· Crowded House· Birds of Tokyo· Powderfinger· Pendulum
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- This Is Acting — It continues the bold electropop sound with themes of empowerment and identity.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Chandelier".
- 1 Chandelier Start here 3:36
- 2 Big Girls Cry Standout 3:30
- 3 Burn the Pages 3:15
- 4 Eye of the Needle 4:08
- 5 Hostage 2:56
- 6 Straight for the Knife 3:31
- 7 Fair Game 3:51
- 8 Elastic Heart Standout 4:17
- 9 Free the Animal 4:24
- 10 Fire Meet Gasoline 4:01
- 11 Cellophane 4:25
- 12 Dressed in Black 6:40
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