Artist: Ellie Goulding Album: Lights

Year: 2010
Duration: 41:04

A Critical Review of the Album: Lights by Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter who rose to fame back in 2010. One of her most iconic albums is the 'Lights' album, which showcases her unique sound and style. The album is a mix of alternative pop and synth-pop, which gave Ellie Goulding her signature sound. In this blog post, I will take a critical look at this album, covering everything from the artist's history, the music genre, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts and concluding with an overall review of the album.

Ellie Goulding started her career as a folk singer in the UK, but it wasn't until she signed with a major record label that her sound began to change. The Lights album was her second album, released in 2009, and it showcased Ellie's unique voice, her excellent songwriting skills and her ability to combine different genres of music. The album is unconventional, but it works, and it’s a testament to Ellie's talent.

One of the most remarkable things about the Lights album is the unique music genre. Ellie Goulding's sound is a fantastic blend of alternative pop and synth-pop, with a touch of folk music. It's a sound that's hard to describe but once you hear it, you know it's Ellie Goulding. The album is full of haunting melodies, intricate instrumentations and a masterful use of electronic beats.

The best songs on the album, in my opinion, are 'Lights', 'Starry Eyed' and 'Under the Sheets'. These songs perfectly showcase Ellie's unique sound and ability to combine different genres seamlessly. 'Lights' is probably the standout song on the album, as it's the one that introduced Ellie to the world. It's an ethereal, minimalist song that perfectly matches Ellie's delicate voice.

The most innovative part of the album is the instrumentals. Ellie Goulding did an incredible job of incorporating electronic beats, acoustic guitars and synths to create an original sound. The use of acoustic guitar on 'Under the Sheets' shows off Ellie Goulding's versatility as an artist, while the electronic beats on 'Starry Eyed' give the song a modern and edgy feel.

In terms of criticisms, the album can be inconsistent at times, and some songs fall flat compared to the standout tracks. However, the overall sound and style of the album makes up for its weaknesses. It's clear that Ellie Goulding took a lot of risks with this album, and for the most part, it paid off.

All things considered, the 'Lights' album by Ellie Goulding is a unique and well-crafted piece of music. It's full of haunting melodies, incredible instrumentals and showcases Ellie Goulding's talent perfectly. Though it is not perfect, the combination of folk music, electronic beats and acoustic guitars is a testament to her ability to mix different genres seamlessly. This album is an iconic one and will always be remembered as the album that introduced Ellie Goulding to the world. Whether you’re a fan of alternative pop or synth-pop, this is an album worth revisiting.