Higher Than Heaven cover

Higher Than Heaven

Ellie Goulding · 2023

36 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · synth-pop

Ethereal synths and pulsating beats intertwine with Goulding's airy vocals, creating a euphoric sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • euphoric sound for celebrations
  • uplifting energy for workouts
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective tracks
  • prefer long, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Themes
transformative love· electronic transcendence
Career context
Released on April 7, 2023, 'Higher Than Heaven' marks Ellie Goulding's fifth studio album, following her 2020 release 'Brightest Blue'. At this point in her career, Goulding has evolved from mainstream pop star to an artist embracing more nuanced electronic and alternative influences.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Magdalene by FKA twigs — Merges haunting vocals with intricate electronic soundscapes, reflecting on transformation and emotional depth.
Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Features lush, dreamy instrumentation and lyrical exploration of love and introspection within a surreal landscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Midnight Dreams 3:12
  • 2 Cure for Love 2:57
  • 3 By the End of the Night 3:08
  • 4 Like a Saviour 3:40
  • 5 Love Goes On 3:52
  • 6 Easy Lover 3:35
  • 7 Higher Than Heaven 3:29
  • 8 Let It Die 2:46
  • 9 Waiting for It 3:19
  • 10 Just for You 3:06
  • 11 How Long 3:38

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