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Delirium
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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 458 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length studio release for the British pop singer features production from Greg Kurstin, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Ryan Tedder.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 14, 2015
    80
    It's only on lightweight tracks Army and Devotions that Delirium drags. [Jan 2016, p.107]
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  2. AllMusic
    Nov 9, 2015
    80
    Ultimately, it's the unexpectedly appealing combination of Goulding's distinctive voice and the melismatic R&B bent of the songs on Delirium that makes for such an ecstatic listen.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 9, 2015
    80
    You could argue some of what made her unique has been ironed out, but there are too many singalong moments here to really notice.
  4. Spin
    Nov 4, 2015
    70
    Finally, she’s embracing the responsibility to provide stone-cold tunes without pretense.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 9, 2015
    70
    It retains a surprising amount of individuality for an album almost certainly destined for the top of the charts. And, though it might well feel a little samey in it's early stages, the final half more than makes up for it.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 6, 2015
    67
    All these songs sound good enough, but the head rush promised by the title never quite arrives.
  7. Clash Music
    Nov 4, 2015
    20
    The main problem with this is that her voice is too wispy to hold its own versus the maximalist rave-pop of the day.... On top of this, Delirium just hasn't got the songs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 137
  3. Negative: 17 out of 137
  1. andypdm
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    She said she has deliberately made a much more pop album, but the album sounds like a great exercise of commerciality and quality in the wayShe said she has deliberately made a much more pop album, but the album sounds like a great exercise of commerciality and quality in the way a grown up would do it, without pretentions and delivering the best results. Great album.… Expand
  2. giannisavdis
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    The album war really good! I'ts verry different from others and I love it! Also the intro of the album (Delirium) was perfect. Another thingThe album war really good! I'ts verry different from others and I love it! Also the intro of the album (Delirium) was perfect. Another thing that I like about the album is that it has 22 tracks! I understand thats it's an long play album but other artists have only 10 tracks in a LP (Long Play)… Expand
  4. SamComedian
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Delirium de Ellie Goulding, en mi caso me compré la versión Deluxe que incluía más temas que en el original al mismo precio. He escuchado esteDelirium de Ellie Goulding, en mi caso me compré la versión Deluxe que incluía más temas que en el original al mismo precio. He escuchado este disco en el coche, en el móvil y en el ordenador decenas de veces, y es fabuloso de verdad, no me canso de escucharlo. Temas fantásticos cómo; Codes, Holding on for life, Devotion... entre otros. Le doy un 10 sobre 10. Mi primera crítica u/o review de la sección de Music.… Expand
  5. mariammmmm
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    What I admire most about Miss Ellie is her tenacity. She is so brave. Brave enough to be herself in a world where everyone wants to be someoneWhat I admire most about Miss Ellie is her tenacity. She is so brave. Brave enough to be herself in a world where everyone wants to be someone else. Delirium is just amazing!… Expand
  6. Maurus
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    The album have more pop than her other works, but is still as good as they are. It's full of emotions, reactions and ouflows. Honestly, thisThe album have more pop than her other works, but is still as good as they are. It's full of emotions, reactions and ouflows. Honestly, this is amazing! One of the best pop albums of the year, doubtless.… Expand
  7. leogarcia132002
    Nov 25, 2022
    7
    Honestly, I think Ellie is evolving but Delirium has its ups and downs. The songs that are written by Ellie are such perfect dance pop, butHonestly, I think Ellie is evolving but Delirium has its ups and downs. The songs that are written by Ellie are such perfect dance pop, but the songs that are so commercial are even the worst of her career (Devotion, Don't Panic, We Can't Move To This).… Expand
  8. Grutzmacher
    Jan 28, 2016
    0
    this album have a greatest mistake
    ellie, you're not talent, your vocals is like a ****
    back to the past and fix it ellie goulding, please    this album have a greatest mistake
    ellie, you're not talent, your vocals is like a ****
    back to the past and fix it ellie goulding, please
    the world dont need you    … Expand

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