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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey — Shares introspective lyrics and lush, atmospheric production centered on love and self-exploration.Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Explores themes of identity and emotional depth with ethereal soundscapes and intimate storytelling.
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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