Delirium
by Ellie Goulding
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 458 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 76 out of 458
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  1. daisydauntless
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    "Delirium" is the least-favourite of all my Ellie Goulding albums. Although the songs tend to be of a wispy and distant nature, which is rarely seen in pop culture, this song was already heard in Selena Gomez's "Revival". The songs also seemed to be in a jumble, without any strong chorus/verse/bridge arrangement which pleased my ears. Other than "Love Me Like You Do", there wasn't any"Delirium" is the least-favourite of all my Ellie Goulding albums. Although the songs tend to be of a wispy and distant nature, which is rarely seen in pop culture, this song was already heard in Selena Gomez's "Revival". The songs also seemed to be in a jumble, without any strong chorus/verse/bridge arrangement which pleased my ears. Other than "Love Me Like You Do", there wasn't any power present in Ellie's voice, which was a great disappointment as Ellie's vocal strength had began to become a icon.

    However, the music did sound okay, but as I mentioned, sounded a little too much of Selena Gomez's "Revival" album and Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" track, which can be found in her "1989" album. Emotions were present in the songs, which is a great improvement from Ellie's previous albums, which tended to lack emotion. However, the lyrics were not unique and some song lyrics were similar to those found in many other pop albums. This was also a disappointment as "Bright Lights" and "Halcyon Days" by Ellie Goulding featured many interesting and unique lyrics unlike those found in generic, mainstream pop music so commonly heard these days.

    "Delirium", the album title, means "hallucinations and illusions". The wispy, distant sound present in Ellie's third studio album sounded as if Ellie was having hallucinations and illusions, which avoided its score from dropping lower as badly-titled album names are nobody's favourite. This album seemed to be targeted at a more mature level, and thus featured dance songs as well as power ballads, which is an improvement from Ellie's earlier work, which seemed to be lacking of both. "Delirium" also seems to be more complete than "Halcyon Days" or "Lights", featuring many more songs that seemed to tell a story.

    If you enjoyed Selena Gomez's "Good For You", Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" and love songs that bring back a good late '80s feel, Ellie Goulding's "Delirium" is the right album for you.    … Expand
  2. Tarciofelolivei
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Tem algumas músicas que eu não gostei, mas não dá pra agradar todo mundo, o álbum é bom, merece sucesso. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
  3. punkflop
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Taking risks, well done Ellie. Halcyon is still better, but damn Delirium is really good for me

    My favourites Keep On Dancing, Don't Need Nobody, Army, Lost and Found, Devotion, Scream It Out, Winner & Heal
  4. GustoKsmva
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Fiquei meio sem vontade de ouvir o album todo, julguei pelo single On my mind, que nao gosto nem um pouquinho, mas gente que album MARAVILHOSO, ele é cheio de hinos, meu um hino atras do outro, amei Ellie, acho que as pessoas deveriam apenas ouvir a musica sem julgar pelo artista, as vezes nem ouviram o album e deram 0 por o unico motivo é ser fã de uma FROOTteira ai que (eu amo too), aiFiquei meio sem vontade de ouvir o album todo, julguei pelo single On my mind, que nao gosto nem um pouquinho, mas gente que album MARAVILHOSO, ele é cheio de hinos, meu um hino atras do outro, amei Ellie, acho que as pessoas deveriam apenas ouvir a musica sem julgar pelo artista, as vezes nem ouviram o album e deram 0 por o unico motivo é ser fã de uma FROOTteira ai que (eu amo too), ai gente parece Selenators x Lovatics, vamo pará né! o album ta otimo e é isso que importa… Expand
  5. DustinOlivero
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Ellie realizó un maravilloso trabajo, evolucionando pero no dejando atrás los maravillosos sonidos de Halcyon y Lights, muchos critican pero no han visto la magnifica evolución en el estilo de Ellie. Este es el mejor album del año aunque muchos se opongan.
  6. getflawless
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    I couldn't expect less from the queen of united kingdom
    slaying us all with this risky and ambitious album
    marina diamandis is ellie goulding's ****
  7. DavidRennan
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Ellie Goulding's "Delirium" just shows how much he grows emotionally and musically in recent years. By stripping the heavy and gloomy cover of Halcyon diving body and mind in a state of Delirium. Great music and perfect ambiance.
  8. Abbylee
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    REALLY PROUD OF ELLIE!!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  9. ardimo
    Nov 8, 2015
    8
    I see so much hate on musicians trying to be mainstream, saying that they're 'selling out' or 'being unoriginal'. Say whatever you want, but 'Delirium' is quite enjoyable. Yes, it's similar with a lot of pop songs nowadays, but what would you expect if most of the songs in 'Delirium' are produced by the same people who produced a lot of massive hits today?
  10. gerdalvano
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    British Goddess has one of the best discographies in pop music and this album is not the expection of the rule. She delivered a wonderful solid pop album once again. Her most commercial-oriented album but still great
  11. Giovanni_FN
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    PERFEITO... ESSE ÁLBUM TRANSMITE OS MAIS DIVERSOS SENTIMENTOS QUE UM SER HUMANO PODE SENTIR, músicas bem trabalhadas, vocais bem explorados e letras que vão além... PERFEITO, apenas
  12. sieragrace
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    a perfect combination of beautiful lyrics and catchy melodies. her voice is so strong and diverse and the songs are just so beautiful and alluring. this album is game-changing
  13. SexyGoulding
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Eu simplesmente amei o album, a voz dela em sincronia com a voz, faixas como heal, winner, codes, keep on dancin, colocaram o album la pra cima. As musicas são perfeitas, até mesmo faixas com um estilo bem diferente como I do what i love são perfeitas. Ellie arrasou e merece sucesso, algumas pessoas vem aqui criticar pelo simples fato de nao gostarem, nem escutaram. Ela merece todoEu simplesmente amei o album, a voz dela em sincronia com a voz, faixas como heal, winner, codes, keep on dancin, colocaram o album la pra cima. As musicas são perfeitas, até mesmo faixas com um estilo bem diferente como I do what i love são perfeitas. Ellie arrasou e merece sucesso, algumas pessoas vem aqui criticar pelo simples fato de nao gostarem, nem escutaram. Ela merece todo reconhecimento do mundo.… Expand
  14. Christoph
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    When I fist listened "On my mind" I felt like something was wrong with Ellie's new sound. Obviously the one who was wrong it was me. Although "On my mind" doesn't call my attention at the beginning I listened carefuly a pair of times more. That song is what I call "a grower". It makes higher each time you listen to it. "Army" and "Lost and found" were other two tracks we can listenedWhen I fist listened "On my mind" I felt like something was wrong with Ellie's new sound. Obviously the one who was wrong it was me. Although "On my mind" doesn't call my attention at the beginning I listened carefuly a pair of times more. That song is what I call "a grower". It makes higher each time you listen to it. "Army" and "Lost and found" were other two tracks we can listened before the album was released yesterday. Army is just work of art and Lost and Found is **** amazing.

    When I started to listen Delirium I instantly felt in love with the intro that ethnic, orchestral sound is one of the best I've ever heard. Maybe the only track that shouldn't be in the record is "Around U".

    What to say about "Devotion"? I can't stop listening over and over on repeat. This album breaks totally with Lights' style and follows in the perfect way the rhythm of Halcyon. One of the best recordings of 2015 is Delirium without a doubt    … Expand
  15. 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 someone else. Delirium is just amazing!
  16. natexcx
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Yes this sound is more commercial and poppy then Ellie's past albums... But that's the goal she was amazing for. Delirium takes you to Ellie's world of pop. The music is almost like another dimension since the production sounds so grand. Don't hate this album because it's "not ellie." It is Ellie and she sounds the most comfortable she's ever been. Songs likeThis album is a masterpiece. Yes this sound is more commercial and poppy then Ellie's past albums... But that's the goal she was amazing for. Delirium takes you to Ellie's world of pop. The music is almost like another dimension since the production sounds so grand. Don't hate this album because it's "not ellie." It is Ellie and she sounds the most comfortable she's ever been. Songs like lost and found, aftertaste, and don't panic are highlights. Buy this album.… Expand
  17. Sadblee
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Realmente no se que pensar de las personas que esperaban un "Halcyon 2.0", quienes desde hace un tiempo seguimos la música de Ellie Goulding sabemos que ella cambia de estilo con cada álbum. En mi opinión no bajó la calidad de su música, solo cambió radicalmente su estilo, lo cual es bastante normal en los artistas pop de la actualidad. Me hubiese sentido un poco decepcionado si hubieseRealmente no se que pensar de las personas que esperaban un "Halcyon 2.0", quienes desde hace un tiempo seguimos la música de Ellie Goulding sabemos que ella cambia de estilo con cada álbum. En mi opinión no bajó la calidad de su música, solo cambió radicalmente su estilo, lo cual es bastante normal en los artistas pop de la actualidad. Me hubiese sentido un poco decepcionado si hubiese mantenido el mismo estilo de la era "Halcyon" durante un par de años más. Estoy sorprendido con varias criticas -bastante rudas- de algunas personas, pero estoy bastante orgulloso de ella por haberse arriesgado tanto, todo es cuestión de gustos y me alegra que mis gustos sean lo suficientemente amplios como para escuchar a la Ellie Goulding de "Lights" a la de "Halcyon" y a la de "Delirium" sin ningún tipo de problema. #Proud… Expand
  18. Elenarios
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    A perfect combination of beautiful lyrics and catchy melodies. Definitely on my favourites this year so far, deserves great success and recognition, for it is a spectacular artist.
  19. Mistylicious
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I love Ellie, I can't help but feel disappointed with Delirium. A lot of the songs lack emotion and are just basic and plane. But not everything is lost, there are some beautiful and polished gems on this album that could perfectly fit into one of her two previous records, like; "Lost and Found" or "Intro/Aftertaste". Some songs like "Don't Panic" or "I Do What I Love" could be amazing if it wasn't for the way she sings those songs :(… Expand
  20. jligget
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    While this album is the most commercially friendly that Ellie has put out, it certainly does not mean that it is a bad album. Now, from a personal stand-point, I do find it to be a bit monotonous, in the way that the melodies are all very upbeat and positive - it gets a bit tiring after a while, and especially with such a long album (25 tracks with all bonus tracks included). But thisWhile this album is the most commercially friendly that Ellie has put out, it certainly does not mean that it is a bad album. Now, from a personal stand-point, I do find it to be a bit monotonous, in the way that the melodies are all very upbeat and positive - it gets a bit tiring after a while, and especially with such a long album (25 tracks with all bonus tracks included). But this album is a good album, but especially so because it shows that Ellie is happy. Should we, her fans, only be happy if she is unhappy and writing songs that display emotions as such? I don't believe that we should limit her creativity in such a way - if she is happy and wants to write songs about being so, then that should be exactly what her focus is. And that is clear to see on this album. While, this album does lack a bit of the strange and uniqueness that her first two were abundant in, it still is a quality album. Sure, is there a whole lot of thinking that needs to happen in order to understand what is going on in the songs? Not really. Does it take a lot of effort to enjoy the music, lyrically that is? Not so much. But it's a fun, dance-pop album that is good for this time of year when people tend to be less happy. Overall, I would say that this album is one that shows Ellie is in a good place, and that's really what matters, isn't it?

    Tracks to pay attention to: Codes, Don't Need Nobody, Army, Lost And Found, Scream It Out, Heal, Two Years Ago    … Expand
  21. danielarguello
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Geart album, Ellie is amazing, I love every song specially Don't need nobody. She change her style and that was great, her beat is sick and completely amzaing
  22. whoisthiagol
    Nov 7, 2015
    8
    Even though some songs that are not very good, but in all, the album is too good. Deserves great success and recognition, for it is a spectacular artist.
  23. niveamp
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    She change her style and that was great, definitely one of 2015's strongest pop albums! The album shows Ellie's growth as an artist, I've been a fan since Halcyon. I'm so proud of her
  24. FSuarez
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Me da tanta lastima ver comentarios de algunos "fans" de artistas que no voy a nombrar, poniendole un 0 al disco sin ni siquiera haberlo escuchado adivinen que, tratando de denigrar a Ellie no van a conseguir que sus "artistas" tengan ni más reconocimiento, ni más talento así que deberían preocuparse más de que sus artistas hagan buena música que andar insultando a otros.
    Hablando del    Me da tanta lastima ver comentarios de algunos "fans" de artistas que no voy a nombrar, poniendole un 0 al disco sin ni siquiera haberlo escuchado adivinen que, tratando de denigrar a Ellie no van a conseguir que sus "artistas" tengan ni más reconocimiento, ni más talento así que deberían preocuparse más de que sus artistas hagan buena música que andar insultando a otros.
    Hablando del disco, tiene una calidad impresionante, una mezcla de ritmos característica de Ellie haciendo la misma música espectacular, si bien ella ha cambiado su ritmo aquí demuestra su capacidad para incursionar en cualquier ritmo, grán disco aparte de bailable tiene las clásicas canciones folk/indie que son netamente ritmos muy característicos de Goulding.    … Expand
  25. floptwits
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Delirium is just soooo perfect! I have no words to describe how good it is! It was totally worth the wait!! I've been listening to it over and over since it came out and every time I listen I'm more certain that it's beyond amazing
  26. HolyFloWelch
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The DELIRIUM INTRO snatched me.This album is the best thing I've listened so far I freaking love it. Ellie did a very outstanding work with this record. The sounds are excellent combined with Ellie's holiest voice. Buy it!!! The deluxe version is also great.… Expand
  27. diegonelli
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Omg I loved this album! It's not her best but I really liked her new style, it's a nice kind of pop, and please haters don't give this a negative review just because it's radio friendly. Stop being so stupid. Faves: Codes, I Do What I Love and Something In The Way You Move.
  28. 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, this is amazing! One of the best pop albums of the year, doubtless.
  29. lottieackles
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Ela, sendo cantora das musicas do Halcyon, a gente sempre espera mais. Porém o album não é ruim, é OTIMO! eu amei mesmo assim, tem uma ou outra musica que não presta, mas que album não é assim ne não? adorei ellie
  30. carlosnataniel
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Queria dedicar meu 10 à minha amiga Caiki, que me juntou com minha alma gêmea. Caiki além de ter bom gosto é casamenteiro. O que dizer do Delirium? Dizer que é top 5 dos melhores albuns do ano é pouco? Acho que não! Melhores músicas: Todas menos Something In The Way You move (faixa que pisa no album de uma cantora que vende frutas e não comparece em compromissos "hello lollapaloozaQueria dedicar meu 10 à minha amiga Caiki, que me juntou com minha alma gêmea. Caiki além de ter bom gosto é casamenteiro. O que dizer do Delirium? Dizer que é top 5 dos melhores albuns do ano é pouco? Acho que não! Melhores músicas: Todas menos Something In The Way You move (faixa que pisa no album de uma cantora que vende frutas e não comparece em compromissos "hello lollapalooza brasil". Enfim, album hinário e que tem os dois futuros hits aka "Don't Need Nobody" e Keep On Dancin'. Minha critica é essa, e quem não gostou deita na BR pra ver se passa.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic 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]
  2. Under The Radar
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    Listen to it once while you get ready to hit the town, and then dance along to it into the wee hours of the night, for Delirium is eminently qualified to get you moving.
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  3. PopMatters
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    Goulding’s sound has gained an even greater sheen and expectations have grown, and we’ll see, in the coming months, whether Delirium is the big album that Goulding is aiming for.
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