Figure 8
Ellie Goulding · 2012
21 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · synth-pop
Ethereal synth melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a dreamlike soundscape balancing vulnerability and electronic pop vitality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic listening bursts
- ethereal soundscapes for daydreaming
- uplifting vibes for social settings
- heartfelt melodies with vitality
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek heavy lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Themes
- dreamlike soundscapes· intimate electronic vulnerability· pulsating dance remixes
- Career context
- By the time 'Figure 8' was released in December 2012, Ellie Goulding was riding high on the success of her debut album 'Lights' and its follow-up 'Halcyon.' This single marked her continued exploration of electronic pop influences, solidifying her status as a leading voice in the genre during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Shares ethereal soundscapes and a blend of electronic elements with intimate, personal lyrics.Pure Heroine by Lorde — Combines atmospheric production with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike pop experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Figure 8 (radio edit) 3:39
- 2 Anything Could Happen (Radio 1 Live Lounge version) 3:03
- 3 Figure 8 (Breakage's Crenshaw & Adams mix) 4:26
- 4 Figure 8 (French Fries club mix) 5:23
- 5 Figure 8 (Xilent remix) 4:30
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