What does This Is Acting sound like?

Anthemic electropop fused with raw vulnerability, showcasing powerful vocals over pulsating beats. Rooted in indie pop and electropop. Start with "Bird Set Free".

Is This Is Acting a good place to start with Sia?

Yes, This Is Acting is recommended as a starting point for new Sia listeners. Anthemic electropop fused with raw vulnerability, showcasing powerful vocals over pulsating beats. Released on January 29, 2016, 'This Is Acting' marked Sia's seventh studio album and followed her breakthrough success with '1000 Forms of Fear' (2014). At this point in her career, Sia had transitioned from a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a prominent solo artist, capitalizing on her newfound fame.

Who is This Is Acting for?

This Is Acting works well if you're into steady energetic flow throughout, anthems for empowerment and resilience and uplifting tracks for motivation.

How many songs are on This Is Acting?

This Is Acting has 14 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

This Is Acting

Sia · 2016

53 min · 14 tracks · indie pop · electropop

Anthemic electropop fused with raw vulnerability, showcasing powerful vocals over pulsating beats.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady energetic flow throughout
anthems for empowerment and resilience
uplifting tracks for motivation
danceable beats for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, introspective tunes
seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — The album showcases Sia's signature sound and resonates with dedicated fans.
Career context: Released on January 29, 2016, 'This Is Acting' marked Sia's seventh studio album and followed her breakthrough success with '1000 Forms of Fear' (2014). At this point in her career, Sia had transitioned from a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a prominent solo artist, capitalizing on her newfound fame.
Stylistic neighbors: Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
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