Brightest Blue cover

Brightest Blue

Ellie Goulding · 2020

56 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · synth-pop

Ethereal synths intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush and atmospheric exploration of love and self-discovery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for introspection
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • suitable for reflective moments
  • gentle pacing for thoughtful listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Themes
post-breakup reflection· self-love journey· ethereal intimacy
Career context
Released on July 17, 2020, 'Brightest Blue' is Ellie Goulding's fourth studio album, following her commercial peak with 'Delirium' in 2015. By this point in her career, she had transitioned from mainstream pop to a more personal sound, reflecting growth after a tumultuous few years that included a public breakup and shifts in her musical direction.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Start 5:08
  • 2 Power 3:11
  • 3 How Deep Is Too Deep 3:25
  • 4 Cyan 0:57
  • 5 Love I’m Given 3:29
  • 6 New Heights 4:12
  • 7 Ode to Myself 1:51
  • 8 Woman 3:47
  • 9 Tides 3:51
  • 10 Wine Drunk 0:48
  • 11 Bleach 3:17
  • 12 Flux 3:50
  • 13 Brightest Blue 4:49
  • 14 Overture 1:17
  • 15 Worry About Me 2:59
  • 16 Slow Grenade 3:37
  • 17 Close to Me 3:02
  • 18 Hate Me 3:08

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