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Electric Light

James Bay · 2018

55 min · 16 tracks · soul · Americana

A vibrant fusion of pop and rock, marked by heartfelt lyrics and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs
  • heartfelt reflections on love
  • for afternoon drives
  • gradual build to cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Electric Light' was released in January 2018, James Bay was transitioning from the success of his debut album, 'Chaos and the Calm.' This sophomore effort marked a significant artistic evolution, showcasing a more experimental sound with influences from pop and soul that diverged from his earlier folk-rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Hozier· Ed Sheeran· Sam Smith

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:00
  • 2 Wasted on Each Other 3:58
  • 3 Pink Lemonade 4:15
  • 4 Wild Love 3:17
  • 5 Us 3:01
  • 6 In My Head 3:07
  • 7 Interlude 1:02
  • 8 Just for Tonight 3:37
  • 9 Wanderlust 4:16
  • 10 I Found You 5:07
  • 11 Sugar Drunk High 3:40
  • 12 Stand Up 4:59
  • 13 Fade Out 3:53
  • 14 Slide 3:25
  • 15 Confirmation 3:16
  • 16 Young Hearts in the Dark 3:17

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