English songstress Ellie Goulding envisioned her third studio album as “a big pop album.” The “Lights” artist definitely accom plishes this feat by spawning pop-formulaic tunes with basic beats and repetitive lyrics—namely the song titles—which is usu ally bothersome and gets old quickly, but Goulding manages to ovecome this handicap. Each song is a lighthearted dance anthem that will keep club audiences moving. She thrives in her electronic driven tracks towards the end of the album. Standouts include: “Something in the Way You Move,” “Devotion” and the Fifty Shades of Grey track “Love Me Like You Do.”
Score: 8 out of 10
Ellie Goulding
Delirium
Cherrytree/Interscope Records
Producer: Various
