Halcyon
by Ellie Goulding
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 300 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 272 out of 300
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 300
  3. Negative: 17 out of 300
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  1. leogarcia132002
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Love it or hate it Halcyon is one of the albums that changed the style of making music, we are facing that music that was part of the sad and tumblr era.
  2. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Ellie Goulding's vocals are so unique, there is just no one like her in the music industry and this album proves how great she is
  3. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Ellie Goulding's sophomore album is as great as her debut, so many great songs here as well
  4. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    I think this may be my favorite album of hers, Ellie Goulding's voice and charm shines here
  5. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    The best part of the Divergent movie, Ellie Goulding is brilliant here with both her voice and lyrics
  6. Maytemena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El disco es unos de mis favoritos, las letras son hermosas y los sonidos son espectaculares, es unos de los mejores trabajos de Ellie.
  7. AGMDZ1033
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    this could be easily Goulding's best work in so many ways, the atmosphere that she creates to fit all songs together it's another lever.
  8. BrightestBlue
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    best album by ellie goulding, one of the more succesful albums i ever listened in my whole life, thats the best!
  9. igor_26
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Such a great album, oh my goooooodness Ellie! You are so amazing, this album is pop perfection
  10. MaxPesky
    May 25, 2019
    7
    My Favourite Song About Ellie Goulding Is Burn Because I love this Singer and this song so much, I use Spotify to Listen to This Song and other songs from this album
  11. Paranormal
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Один из самых личных для меня альбомов. Полон эмоций, плавных и глубоких ритмов, песен под любое настроение. Во прослушивания спасал от одиночества (или дополнял его). Много раз успокаивал. Не могу разбивать этот альбом на отдельные песни. Он цельный и непередаваемый. Для меня - лучший альбом Элли.Один из самых личных для меня альбомов. Полон эмоций, плавных и глубоких ритмов, песен под любое настроение. Во прослушивания спасал от одиночества (или дополнял его). Много раз успокаивал. Не могу разбивать этот альбом на отдельные песни. Он цельный и непередаваемый. Для меня - лучший альбом Элли.
  12. marcmyworks
    Sep 5, 2016
    7
    This is an odd album to review. It is so different in sound and vibe from her previous album though still seems quite familiar. The downside is the money grabbing re-issue (Halcyon Days). Download: Figure 8, Anything Can Happen, Explosions.
  13. RickyReviews
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever heard. All the songs are catchy, but in a good way, not like Uptown Funk. Much much better than Taylor Swift. Should be a Grammy winner! 10/10!
  14. giannisavdis
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I THIND HALCYON WAS THE BEST ALBUM THAT ELLIE GOULDING HAVE EVER RECORDED. IM WRITTING THAT AT 13/11/2015 AND DELIRIUM IS OUT. I HAVE HEARD THE WHOLE ALBUM AND I STILL BELIVE THAT HALCYON IS BETTER. HALCYON WAS SPECIAL DELIRIUM IS JUST MAINSTREAM MUSIC. BY THE WAY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ELLIE AND I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU!
  15. killerlover24
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    "Halcyon" is an amazing album in Ellie's career. With a wonderful mix of sounds and her greatful vocals, she made of this album a masterpiece. The lyrics are are really wonderful. One of my favorite albums.
  16. xDiamondxx
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    SUA VAGABUNDA DO CARALHO EU TE AMOOOOOOOOOOOO o álbum é 100% urban só tem composição boa e ainda furou o olho da Marina p produzir o álbum pq uma bad **** é uma bad **** né amores Halcyon Days >>>> Halcyon por motivos de Tessellate, Under Control, Stay Awake e aquelas outras deluxe que esqueci o nome mas vai 10 mesmo pq eu te amo sua safada
  17. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    Ellie ha definido su música gracias a su divertido y cómodo estilo de canto, siendo sincero, su delicadeza a la hora de cantar, pero así mismo su dureza a la hora de expresarse, me ha encantado.
  18. joshuastar
    Jul 18, 2014
    10
    This is definitely one of the most beautiful pop record of the 2010s: Ellie's vocals are here at their best, whereas the songs are always intense and well-crafted.
  19. Skitte
    May 14, 2014
    10
    Ellie Goulding is a massive talent, but people haven't seen it yet. 4 years since her debut and already Hollywood aimed for her. Halcyon is the best album in this overloaded era of music. This is so weird, so nice, so full of sentiments... Her voice is fully naked and this means to be a great singer, although her lives sound almost with the studio. Go Ellie! I can't wait to see you highly!
  20. Panda_moniums
    May 10, 2014
    8
    I love this album. She has a unique voice and the music is awesome. I really love lots of the songs, everyone is very unique but they all stray in the same sound. I really like her music, but it does seem like Ellie Goulding is a bit of a jerk in real life. Whatever, her music is still great.
  21. jotaeseche
    Apr 13, 2014
    9
    Throughout the vast album, Ellie explores and dives into melancholic and heart-broken ballads, original and minimal covers, powerful and stylish electronic songs and flourish and gay pop tracks. Her voice is immaculate and fits with everything she tries to perform. Though the cd as a whole may turn a bit long, every tune is enjoyable and meaningful. Favourite songs? Apart from theThroughout the vast album, Ellie explores and dives into melancholic and heart-broken ballads, original and minimal covers, powerful and stylish electronic songs and flourish and gay pop tracks. Her voice is immaculate and fits with everything she tries to perform. Though the cd as a whole may turn a bit long, every tune is enjoyable and meaningful. Favourite songs? Apart from the underestimated Anything Could Happen and the excellent I Know You Care, the brilliant masterpiece Only You. Goulding has made it again. Fantastic work that must be listened, enjoyed and loved.… Expand
  22. sinadoom
    Feb 2, 2014
    8
    An awesome album! Great compositions and nice variety. Considering you get 21 tracks and there's a nice balance between upbeat and more gentle songs, it's a must for fans of the artist. Great vocals and nice rhythm. It's the kind of album that gets better the more you listen to it.
  23. Carlsdil000
    Jan 6, 2014
    9
    Loads of fun and beautiful to listen to. The songs grow on you, and you feel like you are getting to know Ellie Goulding as person. I love this album.
  24. Clemen
    Dec 5, 2013
    7
    She have a very unique and special voice. Hoping that her next album she plays with different kind of tone but currently her music are great and beautiful. Notably her lyrical sense, amazing.
  25. Galletonn
    Dec 3, 2013
    8
    I love it. It's so deep, fresh and so good that I never get tired of it. It's perfect in every way. Tracks like "Hanging On", "My Blood", "Anything Could Happen", "Figure 8" and "Explosions" are literally PERFECT, the lyrics, the sound, the music that is in the whole álbum is excellent. It's true that there are some songs that are no so good in the record, but they fit amazing in it. It'sI love it. It's so deep, fresh and so good that I never get tired of it. It's perfect in every way. Tracks like "Hanging On", "My Blood", "Anything Could Happen", "Figure 8" and "Explosions" are literally PERFECT, the lyrics, the sound, the music that is in the whole álbum is excellent. It's true that there are some songs that are no so good in the record, but they fit amazing in it. It's incredible how I never get tired listening to it.… Expand
  26. mchlkirk77
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    New reviewer reviewing my top cds of 2013 -gets at ten because it has so many great songs, enough for two cds and they are dance to dramAtic bubble bath enjoyable romantic an her voice is so sweet love ellie!
  27. Neoncat
    Jun 14, 2013
    9
    Second album from the British singer-songwriter. I like this album and even dare to say, that this is maybe even better than Lights; the album, not the song, nothing beats the song >w< anyway. I mostly enjoyed the album, but far some reason I don't like Atlantis that much, maybe because the high-pitched chipmunk vocals, but other than that it is okay song. This is also a nice contrast toSecond album from the British singer-songwriter. I like this album and even dare to say, that this is maybe even better than Lights; the album, not the song, nothing beats the song >w< anyway. I mostly enjoyed the album, but far some reason I don't like Atlantis that much, maybe because the high-pitched chipmunk vocals, but other than that it is okay song. This is also a nice contrast to her previous album, that was more light and delightful, when Halcyon is dark and sad yet beautiful. I also think this album deserves more than meta-score of 69-out-of-100, in my opinion the album is great and almost perfect. She deserves more recognition.
    Favourite songs from the album: My Blood, Halcyon, Anything Could Happen, Figure 8, I Know You Care, JOY, Explosions, I Need Your Love, Lights, Stay Awake & High For This.    … Expand
  28. Ashley1998
    May 28, 2013
    10
    A great piece of work from ellie goulding, a very talented artist with a very good voice, i love the songs, the songwrititng is excellent, anything could happen is just brilliant
  29. SebastianRR
    May 20, 2013
    10
    Canciones excelentes y un ritmo conmovedor y a la vez impactante, ahora muestra mas tenacidad a la hora de interpretar y de escribir. Ellie Goulding la mejor en el DREAM POP.
  30. ej125
    May 5, 2013
    10
    One of the BEST albums I've ever heard!!! Highlights are: My Blood, Halcyon, JOY, I Know You Care, I Need Your Love, and Ritual. This album is WAY better than her previous album Lights. Love you Ellie!
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#23 Most Discussed Album of 2012
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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Pitchfork
    Oct 24, 2012
    66
    Goulding can certainly inhabit a soundscape. Her next step is to inhabit just one.
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  2. Mojo
    Oct 22, 2012
    60
    There is improvement in the songwriting....But halfway through you might well weary at the album's unrelenting, full-bodied tone. [Nov 2012, p.91]
  3. Q Magazine
    Oct 22, 2012
    80
    Halcyon casts a formidable spell. [Nov 2012, p.96]
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