Ellie Goulding - Bright Lights Review

Bright Lights

Ellie Goulding

Release Date: 29th Nov, 2010
Label: Polydor
Genre: Pop
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It seems like the notion of re-releasing 'Lights' has been around for quite a while but has never materialised, until now that is. After debate and delays about the release of iTunes bonus track 'Lights' as a single, it seems that a lot has changed and the plan for that is no more, even though there was a video filmed. We hope Ellie makes good use of that, we'd love to see it!

'Your Song', a cover of Elton John's classic will be the latest single from our favourite guitar-bearing popstar as featured on the John Lewis adverts. It's accompanied by a beautiful, hearthealt and somewhat documentary styled video. The gently sung version of the song perfectly sets the mood for the wintery weather and of course the ever so nearing Christmas season.
We think you'll be more than happy to know that the re-packaged version of the former number 1 album will include 5 new tracks. 'Little Dreams' being one we're excited for due to it being leaked via Youtube earlier this year...we were infatuated with it!

Ellie has previously spoken about wanting to make her next musical venture more technical and along the lines of 'Salt Skin'. Though this isn't her new album it features multiple unreleased tracks. It seems like only yesterday that 'Lights' was receiving critical acclaim back in May, but the new re-packaged and re-released version should encompass the depth and animosity required for her musical appetite.

To date, there's been but a whisper of the new release and because of this there's very little known about the very mysterious additional tracks. All we know is that the material she's made in the past was phenomenal, therefore it's safe to assume the new installment will be just as outstanding.

'Bright Lights' will be out on the 29th November 2010.

Reviewed by Danni Davies

About The Artist

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding (born Elena Jane Goulding on 30 December 1986) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Hereford, she grew up in Kington, Herefordshire and currently lives in London, England. According to Starry Eyed Songfacts, after attending the University of Kent studying drama for a couple of years, Ellie moved to West London for the purpose of developing her songs and music career. Touring since 2008 she released her debut single "Under The Sheets" on 15 November 2009. The track was produced by Starsmith, with whom she has been working since the beginning of her career. On 8 January 2010, Goulding topped the BBC Sound of 2010 music list. Previous winners include the likes of Little Boots, Corinne Bailey Rae and Mika. On 16 February 2010, she won the Critics' Choice award at the BRIT Awards, which has previously been given to acts such as Adele and Florence + the Machine. Ellie Goulding's debut album, titled Lights, was released on 1 March 2010 and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It was re-released 29 November 2010 as Bright Lights with six new tracks. It has so far produced two additional singles: "Your Song," a cover of Elton John's song (which went on to become her biggest single to date in the UK, reaching #2) and the title track "Lights (Single Version)." Following this re-release, the album saw a surge in sales in both the UK and Ireland. On March 8, 2011, the album was released in the United States with alternate cover art and featuring three songs that were previously not on the original version but were included on Bright Lights, those songs being "Lights," "Animal," and "Your Song." Goulding co-wrote three songs for Diana Vickers debut album Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree, titled "Remake Me & You", "Notice" and "Jumping Into Rivers" (all three co-written with Vickers and Guy Sigsworth). She also co-wrote a track with George Astasio, Gabriella Cilmi, Jason Pebworth and Jon Shave for Cilmi's second album Ten, titled "Love Me Cos You Want To". http://elliegoulding.com/

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45 Comments

  1. ronybozoglian 29 Apr 2012

    <3

  2. GrannyGreen 19 Mar 2012

    This is definitely one of my favorite albums ever. Ellie Goulding is too perfect.

  3. Gould-Digger 18 Jan 2012

    This album just completes my life, it's so meaningful and beautiful and catchy at the same time! Good work Elena :)

  4. ilurvchoklit 12 Dec 2011

    it's a great album :)

  5. DontBother- 03 Dec 2011

    <3

  6. Dancsf 30 Oct 2011

    Home <33333333333

  7. MarceloFretes 21 Oct 2011

    This album is more darker to me

  8. Bobble_Head 25 Sep 2011

    MASTERPIECE! Favourite Album for all Time!

  9. Daisypowerr 13 Sep 2011

    like! (:

  10. Kowaqqatzi 27 Jun 2011

    I'm a musical elitist, and as such I can say this is one of the best mainstream pop albums of the decade.

  11. sweetnanda 08 Jun 2011

    very good

  12. Edge0fGlory 06 Jun 2011

    Ugh I can't even picture my life without this right now.

  13. wholovesme- 01 May 2011

    This cover is better than the Lights cover. [7]

  14. aellylis 27 Mar 2011

    This is just so good.

  15. HectorTB 10 Mar 2011

    This cover is better than the Lights cover. [6] SO MUCH BETTER

  16. Niko1996 05 Mar 2011

    Please vote for the more colourful version of the 'Bright Lights' Cover! http://www.last.fm/music/Ellie+Goulding/Bright+Lights/+images/59772825

  17. Luizzin 26 Feb 2011

    This cover is better than the Lights cover. [5]

  18. HellFireCopyCat 25 Jan 2011

    Human <3

  19. EdgarZg 25 Jan 2011

    A sky of diamonds just for Us. <3

  20. victorgagno 22 Jan 2011

    Honestly listened to the album just because of the cover lol. [2] and love it :)

  21. zeitstaub 13 Jan 2011

    this cover is so amazing! much better than the old one!

  22. kleberBWTorres 26 Dec 2010

    This cover is better than the Lights cover. [3]

  23. brobs 20 Dec 2010

    wow this cover is really beautiful

  24. MarceloFretes 13 Dec 2010

    This cover is better than the Lights cover. [2]

  25. victorvlf 13 Dec 2010

    This cover is better than the Lights cover.

  26. GimmeMore13 12 Dec 2010

  27. favourite_game 02 Dec 2010

    <3

  28. MysteryMonreal 01 Dec 2010

    i have no words to express my admiration of the listening of this album.. ^_^

  29. LeH450 30 Nov 2010

  30. ijolism 29 Nov 2010

    ALBUM OF THE FUCKING YEAR.

  31. JimmyTancredi 28 Nov 2010

    It's hard to say that any of these songs on the album are anything less than amazing. EPIC album from the beginning to the end. I Love Ellie so much <333

  32. Ayries 28 Nov 2010

    Gorgeous, gorgeous album.

  33. markmoreira2 27 Nov 2010

    Little Dreams <3

  34. MarceloFretes 27 Nov 2010

    Just love it <3

  35. Shinigami93 15 Nov 2010

    Ellie Goulding for Christmas number 1 2010 // http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=285616553223

  36. lucasop 15 Nov 2010

    I love cover <3 [3]

  37. LouisaViolet 12 Nov 2010

    I love cover <3 [2] I'm definitely going to buy this re-release when it gets released ♥

  38. yelow 12 Nov 2010

    :)))))))))))))))))))))))

  39. miyuukick 07 Nov 2010

    I love cover <3

  40. James_Goldsmith 07 Nov 2010

    <3

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