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Burn the Sky Down

Emma Hewitt · 2012

131 min · 34 tracks

An evocative blend of electronic pop and heartfelt lyrics, combining atmospheric synths with emotive vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Burn the Sky Down — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of longing and resilience, setting an emotional tone that resonates throughout the record.
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    Colours — This track highlights Hewitt's ability to blend poignant lyrics with uplifting melodies, making it a standout anthem within her discography.
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    Miss You Paradise — With its haunting vocals and reflective lyrics, this song showcases Hewitt's depth as a songwriter and her capacity to evoke strong emotions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective moments for reflection
  • inviting danceable rhythms throughout
  • varied emotional landscapes to explore
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • remixes adding fresh perspectives

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek immediate gratification only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, Burn the Sky Down is Emma Hewitt's debut studio album following her successful singles in the trance music scene. At this point, she was transitioning from a featured vocalist on tracks by prominent DJs to establishing herself as a solo artist with her own distinct sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Sarah Howells· Audrey Napoleon· Nadia Ali

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Foolish Boy

    In the chorus, there’s a striking shift where vulnerability is laid bare through raw confessions about loss and regret.

    This moment starkly contrasts previous verses by embracing fragility, which deepens the emotional weight of the song.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Burn the Sky Down 1:43
  • 2 Colours 4:01
  • 3 Miss You Paradise 3:31
  • 4 These Days Are Ours 3:46
  • 5 Foolish Boy 4:15
  • 6 Rewind 3:20
  • 7 Still Remember You (Stay Forever) 4:23
  • 8 Can’t Turn Around Now 1:51
  • 9 Crucify 3:49
  • 10 This Picture 3:29
  • 11 State That I’m In 2:19
  • 12 Circles 5:55
  • 13 These Days Are Ours (Zetandel chill out mix) 5:15
  • 14 State That I’m In (16 Bit Lolitas remix) 5:20
  • 15 Circles (Blumpy remix) 3:35
  • 16 Miss You Paradise (strings & acoustic version) 3:33
  • 17 Colours (strings & acoustic version) 3:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Colours (Armin van Buuren remix) 2:39
  • 2 Miss You Paradise (Shogun remix) 3:29
  • 3 Foolish Boy (Ivan Gough & Luke Chable remix) 4:35
  • 4 These Days Are Ours (Antillas & Darkann remix) 4:03
  • 5 Crucify (Arnej remix) 4:14
  • 6 This Picture (Marlo remix) 5:35
  • 7 Rewind (Dabruck & Klein remix) 3:30
  • 8 Miss You Paradise (Morgan Page remix) 3:37
  • 9 Foolish Boy (John O’Callaghan remix) 4:15
  • 10 Rewind (KATFYR remix) 4:04
  • 11 Colours (Cosmic Gate remix) 3:35
  • 12 Circles (Pedro Del Mar & DoubleV remix) 5:21
  • 13 Crucify (Marlo remix) 4:10
  • 14 Colours (Jerome Isma-Ae remix) 3:47
  • 15 Rewind (tyDi remix) 3:48
  • 16 Foolish Boy (KATFYR remix) 3:32
  • 17 Miss You Paradise (Venom One remix) 3:29

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