Higher than Heaven
by Ellie Goulding
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 3 out of 53
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  1. leogarcia132002
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    1. Midnight Dreams 10
    2. Cure for Love 10
    3. By The End of The Night 10
    4. Like a Saviour 9
    5. Love Goes On 7
    6. Easy Lover 8
    6. Higher Than Heaven 10
    7. Let It Die 10
    8. Waiting for it 10
    9. Just For You 8
    10. How Long 9
    11. Temptation 7
    12. Intuition 8
    13. Tastes Like You 9
    14. Better Man 9
    14. Al by myself 8
  2. joshgofe
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Are you in a mood for some fun? Dance moves? Or complete escapism? Midnight Dreams opened the album with a great tone to the right direction - Goulding’s vocals stand out when the chorus hit: ‘All I think about, you are my energy…’ one thing she does well, constantly well, is adding her uniqueness to a song, and this is the best part of this song, even this album, as the heavy productionAre you in a mood for some fun? Dance moves? Or complete escapism? Midnight Dreams opened the album with a great tone to the right direction - Goulding’s vocals stand out when the chorus hit: ‘All I think about, you are my energy…’ one thing she does well, constantly well, is adding her uniqueness to a song, and this is the best part of this song, even this album, as the heavy production did not swallow her qualities.

    Cure for Love is a lovely response to New Heights / New Love, her past works. By the end of the night, however, turns up a different vibe to her previous works but with an 80s groove telling you to stand up and just enjoy yourself.

    Like a Saviour smartly used flute (doesn’t it remind you of Gimme Gimme Gimme?), while the strongest stand outs are yet to come until you hear Love Goes On & Let it Die. Love Goes On is a classic Ellie Goulding but now on the dance floor; Let it Die shows her ability to lyric writing and vocal performance.

    Another standout is Tastes Like You - if you have enjoyed Halcyon & Delirium from her, this is an instant click for you: ‘heartache still tastes like you’.

    Finally, while not yet on the album, Goulding’s latest collaboration with Calvin Harris is also a career highlight for her as a vocalist.

    For years, people have been debating whether to like her voice - seems like a clear yes or no answer from most of the people. No matter you like her as a vocalist or not, you can’t deny that she has given her career a range of possibilities with different music styles - for that, this album is another triumph for the songstress.    … Expand
  3. Camilo7799
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best souding experiences i have ever heard, ellie keeps delivering refresing sounds with the her caracteristic and angelic voice, so versatile and new, so addcting.
  4. eflux
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Higher Than Heaven is an album full of dance pop tracks and doesn't pretend anything else, this is Ellie's music as it's best. For people who misses the ballads (which we all know Ellie do it so well) go to listen to her previous album!
  5. victortessaro
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    It may not be a personal album but it's very danceable and it delivered what it promised: joy and love in a post-pandemic moment. Amazing!!!
  6. skylecrawling
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    um popzinho maravilhoso ave Maria, superou minhas expectativas e Better Man é incrível
  7. musicbox
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    ellie fires strong on all cylinders on her new album. 'higher than heaven' is consistent, cohesive shimmering dance pop guaranteed to light up the dance floor. i've never been to an underwater disco but i imagine this album is what it would sound like! occasionally the albums slows things down to include some sultry and or vulnerable moments which only add to the album's overall moodellie fires strong on all cylinders on her new album. 'higher than heaven' is consistent, cohesive shimmering dance pop guaranteed to light up the dance floor. i've never been to an underwater disco but i imagine this album is what it would sound like! occasionally the albums slows things down to include some sultry and or vulnerable moments which only add to the album's overall mood rather than bringing it to a grinding halt. if you're a fan of pure pop you definitely don't want to miss out on this.… Expand
  8. wojtekk
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Even that's her "least personal" album, it's still pampered and amazing project. It's buttoned up the last button. Ellie with this compehesive album takes her fans on a party free off troubles. Dancefloors should get ready as they soon will meet new Ellie.
  9. seanpaul
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I always thought Ellie's music was quite average, but this album proved otherwise snd turned me into a fan, Higher Than Heaven sounds expensive, fresh, and its very samey in a great way. Great album from front to back, i like almost every song.… Expand
  10. igor_26
    Apr 8, 2023
    0
    This album is sooo good, i just cant believe! I thought that the Brightest Blue would be her masterpiece, but here it is the Higher Than Heaven. Such an Amazing album
  11. Emigrante
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Such a great trip! Really solid album. Reminds me of Future Nostalgia, but I liked it better!
  12. RK13
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    This is a flawless pop album. Pop is supposed to be fun, uplifting, carefree! This is a 16 track journey of indulgent joy. Ellie Goulding is one of our most diverse artists and some of these songs are the best in her discography. Let It Die was hands down one of the best singles in 2022, and it was so impressively executed. Midnight Dreams might be her best album opener. I can't stressThis is a flawless pop album. Pop is supposed to be fun, uplifting, carefree! This is a 16 track journey of indulgent joy. Ellie Goulding is one of our most diverse artists and some of these songs are the best in her discography. Let It Die was hands down one of the best singles in 2022, and it was so impressively executed. Midnight Dreams might be her best album opener. I can't stress enough how amazing this album is. It's the perfect blend of Halcyon Nights and Delirium.… Expand
  13. Lajaleaa
    May 19, 2023
    8
    This is a true improvement and maybe the biggest surprise of the year for me. I'll also dare to say that this is the best of Ellie Goulding I've heard ever. I won't paste the whole production list, but I clap their efforts for bringing up such a voice with a lot of power. Ellie enjoys this ride and brings joy, dance and a lot of energy with subtle maturity and sensibility in her lyrics.This is a true improvement and maybe the biggest surprise of the year for me. I'll also dare to say that this is the best of Ellie Goulding I've heard ever. I won't paste the whole production list, but I clap their efforts for bringing up such a voice with a lot of power. Ellie enjoys this ride and brings joy, dance and a lot of energy with subtle maturity and sensibility in her lyrics. This reminds me to "What's Your Pleasure?" (2020) of Jessie Ware, which was my favorite album of that year. Maybe not that fantastic, but this is the right track to be a worthy contender to best Pop music of the decade so far. Do give it a try!… Expand
  14. JeremiasBus
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    A good pop album, i was waiting for something like this this year, favorite tracks; Midnight Dreams & Higher than heaven
  15. DuPW
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    This is the best her best album so far, no kidding. Though some songs in the end sounds a bit generic the first 9 songs and the last one are pure gems.
  16. Leandrosanro
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ellie is great! Tastes Like You is HYMN!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ GO ELLIE!!! Goooo!!!!… Expand
  17. diegoslabyrinth
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    es un álbum dance-pop perfecto, la producción, los vocals y la letra, todo está en un nivel muy bueno. me recuerda a Carly Rae y a MØ.
  18. ultrapop
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    A pop album to dance to, Ellie’s voice is as beautiful as always, so addictive, my favourites songs were Like a Saviour and Higher than Heaven.
  19. thetastejumped
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    This album is beautiful and unpretentious. Her best album and one of the best released this decade. Not a single filler. Even the artwork is gorgeous.
  20. aduran8
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Ellies best yet! Every song has its own flavor and flare but they all create an epic dance album!!
  21. Itzeljimin
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Lyrically broad, vocally mature, balanced production. Proof that a pop album can be perfect.
  22. Hiram12
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Su mejor álbum desde Halcyon, los ritmos y las líricas son demasiado buenas, un álbum que se disfruta en todo los aspectos
  23. Prescottdunn
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    This album is simply joyous and full of bops from start to finish. Ellie has given up on requiring an album to be full of introspection and meaning and has made an album everyone can celebrate and relate to. Loved every minute
  24. edvale98
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    This is a extraordinary album, Is so dance and funny, Ellie Is one of the most talented artists nowdays, she is very veratile and don't have the enought recognize that she deserves.
  25. Arjaydidit
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    The fact that she said this is her "least personal" album and it's bigger and better than a lot of contemporary pop albums out there is simply amazing. There's a dance spirit on the album, but at the same time, There's a darkness in the concept.

    You might like it if you like: Tove Lo, Roisin Murphy, Robyn, Loreen, Madeon. Genre: Electro pop, synthpop, dance pop
  26. Melomano13
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Ellie merece más reconocimiento, me gustaría que escuchar estas canciones en la radio, se lo merece.

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PopMatters
    Apr 19, 2023
    70
    She’s distinct enough of a vocalist that even if some of the songs start to bleed into each other or sound a bit monotonous, her charisma and talents shine through, making even the most rote of Higher Than Heaven sound pretty special.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 7, 2023
    70
    Higher Than Heaven is pure candy floss in the best way – little substance, but the sugar rush is so immaculate it ends up not mattering.
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  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    Goulding’s spectacularly tremulous vibrato, raw mid-range and fluttery high notes imprint unique character on everything she sings. It’s a voice that can make even her “least personal” record sound very personal indeed.
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