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Delirium

Ellie Goulding · 2015

56 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of electropop and indie influences, pulsing with infectious energy and emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious energy for dancing
  • uplifting anthems for celebration
  • emotional resonance in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
Fifty Shades of Grey· club-ready anthems· assertive love· neon-lit desire
Career context
Released on November 6, 2015, 'Delirium' marked Ellie Goulding's third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort 'Halcyon'. At this point in her career, Goulding was solidifying her status as a pop powerhouse, known for her ethereal voice and synth-driven soundscapes. The album came after a period of intense public scrutiny and a musical pivot towards a more upbeat, club-ready aesthetic.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Queen of the Clouds by Tove Lo — Shares vibrant electropop energy and themes of love and desire in a club-ready context.
Badlands by Halsey — Combines atmospheric synths with emotional narratives, echoing themes of assertive love and nightlife.
About U by Muna — Features infectious pop hooks and introspective lyrics centered on love and self-discovery, akin to 'Delirium'.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro (Delirium) 1:54
  • 2 Aftertaste 3:46
  • 3 Something in the Way You Move 3:47
  • 4 Keep On Dancin’ 3:46
  • 5 On My Mind 3:33
  • 6 Around U 3:17
  • 7 Codes 3:16
  • 8 Holding On for Life 4:15
  • 9 Love Me Like You Do 4:12
  • 10 Don’t Need Nobody 3:34
  • 11 Don’t Panic 3:16
  • 12 We Can’t Move to This 3:28
  • 13 Army 3:57
  • 14 Lost and Found 3:36
  • 15 Devotion 3:46
  • 16 Scream It Out 3:08

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