Delirium
by Ellie Goulding
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 458 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 333 out of 458
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 458
  3. Negative: 76 out of 458
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  1. leogarcia132002
    Nov 25, 2022
    7
    Honestly, I think Ellie is evolving but Delirium has its ups and downs. The songs that are written by Ellie are such perfect dance pop, but the songs that are so commercial are even the worst of her career (Devotion, Don't Panic, We Can't Move To This).
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 24, 2022
    3
    A very nostalgic record for me. It's scattered ,though sparsely with genuine feel good pop gems . Ellie's voice isn't improved but ger songwriting is more immediate, which is a joy accompanied by the decent production. Higlights:aftertaste, army,lost &found,on my mind
  3. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Ellie Goulding delivers a lot of great singles here, this album is really good
  4. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Not my favorite album by her, she goes a little more mainstream pop here but its still a great effort by her
  5. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Ellie Goulding goes for a more traditional pop album here and the result is great
  6. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Ellie Goulding's most mainstream pop album is great, full of nice beats that combine pretty well with her voice
  7. Maytemena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Las canciones son pegadizas y excelentes para toda ocasión, un muy buen trabajo discográfico
  8. AGMDZ1033
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    the transition from her past work to this it's unbelievable, Goulding could be a great pop star but keeping her essence as songwriter, something that the actual pop stars doesn't have.
  9. KabJ
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Delirium delivers a cohesive and well-written album that even though isn't exactly like Halcyon or Lights, still keeps the essence of Ellie as a songwriter and Singer. The album is cohesive, it shows effort not only on the singles but all though out every song. Ellie's best album
  10. BrightestBlue
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    omg amamos el mejor labum pop de ellie goulding dejo el alternativo para hacer pop y demostrar que puede ser versatil AMAMOSJ
  11. MiguelPreciado
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el primer álbum de Ellie en llegar a los dos mil millones de streams en Spotify, recomiendo Lost and Found y Holding on for Life… Expand
  12. igor_26
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Such a great album, oh my goooooodness Ellie! You are so amazing, this album is pop perfection
  13. SamComedian
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Delirium de Ellie Goulding, en mi caso me compré la versión Deluxe que incluía más temas que en el original al mismo precio. He escuchado este disco en el coche, en el móvil y en el ordenador decenas de veces, y es fabuloso de verdad, no me canso de escucharlo. Temas fantásticos cómo; Codes, Holding on for life, Devotion... entre otros. Le doy un 10 sobre 10. Mi primera crítica u/o reviewDelirium de Ellie Goulding, en mi caso me compré la versión Deluxe que incluía más temas que en el original al mismo precio. He escuchado este disco en el coche, en el móvil y en el ordenador decenas de veces, y es fabuloso de verdad, no me canso de escucharlo. Temas fantásticos cómo; Codes, Holding on for life, Devotion... entre otros. Le doy un 10 sobre 10. Mi primera crítica u/o review de la sección de Music.… Expand
  14. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    Despite having over 20 songs, Delirium is one of the most consistent pop albums I have ever heard in my life. With great vocals and upbeat production Ellie has made a great dance-pop album. Favourites include Love Me Like You Do, Codes, The Greatest, Keep on Dancin and Lost & Found
  15. Thales_Lucas
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Good record at all. I am waiting for her fourth studio album and hope it comes out soon.
  16. Civilwarrior13
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    In my opinion,this is album is a very good for a "experiment".This is album deserved much more investment and recognition. Again in my opinion, this album is absolutely better than "Bright Lights" for sure. For an "experiment" according to Ellie herself, it did very well.
  17. jonathaneight
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    Ellie Goulding is so talented. The best song of the album are:
    Something In The Way You Move
    On My Mind
    Holding On For Life
    Love Me Like You Do
    Don´t Panic
    We Can´t Move To This
    Army
    Lost And Found
    The Greatest
    Winner
    Outside
  18. nlacosta
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    This album us actually the best pop album of 2015 sparing emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen. Every song is sick and fresh but a tad unoriginal. Best songs on the album: Lost and Found, Two Years Ago, On My Mind, Codes, Don't Need Nobody.
  19. Paranormal
    Jul 25, 2017
    7
    Хороший альбом. Большинство песен "зашли". Правда оригинальное звучание Элли на этой записи закончилось - всё-таки решила идти по пути с коммерцией и поп-влиянием. Не скажу, что плохо, но и не так хорошо. Её индивидуальность всё равно проглядывается сквозь поп-биты Keep On Dancin` и Don`t Need Nobody. Каждый артист должен меняться и расти со временем. Изменения вижу, а рост нет)Хороший альбом. Большинство песен "зашли". Правда оригинальное звучание Элли на этой записи закончилось - всё-таки решила идти по пути с коммерцией и поп-влиянием. Не скажу, что плохо, но и не так хорошо. Её индивидуальность всё равно проглядывается сквозь поп-биты Keep On Dancin` и Don`t Need Nobody. Каждый артист должен меняться и расти со временем. Изменения вижу, а рост нет)
  20. ignacio
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El hijo de Lights y Halcyon.
    Se nota que Ellie evolucionó emocionalmente y musicalmente y se hace notar en cada canción haciéndonos experimentar distintas sensaciones tales como tristes, superación, felicidad, etc...
    Simplemente arte musical.    … Expand
  21. NETMUSIC
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Love love love this album. It's even better live.

    Best Song(s):
    Aftertaste
    On My Mind
    Codes
    Army
    Holding on for Life
    Keep On Dancin'

    Worst Song(s):
    N/A
  22. MisterEstebann
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Desde la intro hasta el final, este álbum es increíble, te transporta a diferentes recuerdos con cada canción, te inspira a ser mejor, y que no siempre se gana pero eso no significa que estas derrumbado por completo.
  23. Ayron_xcx
    Jun 8, 2017
    6
    album um pouco decepcionante comparado aos outros, alguns fillers, mas músicas boas também, heal, Keep On Dancin', don't need nobody, love me like you do e intro são as melhores
  24. BillboardPEdro
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    Esse é sem dúvida o melhor álbum da Ellie! Ouvi tudo calmamente e busquei sentir o que a música passava. Me apaixonei perdidamente pela melodia e pela voz dessa incrível cantora. Músicas como Heal e Two Years Ago mereciam ser listadas como músicas do ano ou da vida. Elas músicas me fazem viver na minha mente tudo que não vivi de verdade. A Ellie é um sonho!
  25. ItsDavid
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    Delirium is a very strong album as a whole. I do not think that listening to the tracks once over does it justice. Listen to each song a few times for it to do its magic.

    Firstly, "Intro" is such a nice phase from Halcyon into Delirium, and it carry's into my favorite song on the album very well, "Aftertaste", which is vocally great, and the lyrics are pretty solid too. I really like    Delirium is a very strong album as a whole. I do not think that listening to the tracks once over does it justice. Listen to each song a few times for it to do its magic.

    Firstly, "Intro" is such a nice phase from Halcyon into Delirium, and it carry's into my favorite song on the album very well, "Aftertaste", which is vocally great, and the lyrics are pretty solid too. I really like the chorus and the backing track to the song, its new for Ellie, and I have not heard any other song similar, which is quite hard to do for a pop artist. "Something in the way you move" is another strong song on the album, It fits well with the pop album. Its very strong, and different, which I think the pop charts does lack. On my mind, Codes, Holding on for life and We cant move to this are very catchy and they all would/have made great singles. Sadly, codes was not chosen. Keep on dancin is a stunning futuristic song too, it is very different from anything on the album, but is so well placed in the album. Devotion is also a beautiful song, however I really enjoy the live version far more, it shows the rawness and emotion put into the lyrics, and how cynical the song is, which I dont really feel is present from the pop based sped up version on the album. Overall, I really do think this is one of Ellies strongest albums. I still think i like Halcyon Days more, but every song on "Delirium" makes you feel really good, its such an amazing pop album.    … Expand
  26. ranoovski
    Nov 7, 2016
    6
    The album can simply listen to and allocate a couple of interesting songs. As for me ... All the songs are very similar to each other, all the chips skips the pop-funk.
    After all, this album Ellie Goulding best of all it works. It can be seen that it worked well with co-workers.
    I did not like the fact that the album was very long. I would put the 6-7 songs and albums have turned iconic    The album can simply listen to and allocate a couple of interesting songs. As for me ... All the songs are very similar to each other, all the chips skips the pop-funk.
    After all, this album Ellie Goulding best of all it works. It can be seen that it worked well with co-workers.
    I did not like the fact that the album was very long. I would put the 6-7 songs and albums have turned iconic that I would like to re-listen. There is a completely different situation. You're waiting to hear the album and want nothing more to do because of her voice and this enjoyable pop music you want to sleep, or just relax.    … Expand
  27. longjetty7
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    Okay, I'm changing my rating to an 8. The first time I heard Delirium, I was pretty disappointed. It sounded like Ellie was selling out and going as mainstream as she possibly could. After listening a few more times, this album has definitely grown on me, and I think that even though Ellie has lost some of her original indie appeal, I can't fault her that much when the music is this good.Okay, I'm changing my rating to an 8. The first time I heard Delirium, I was pretty disappointed. It sounded like Ellie was selling out and going as mainstream as she possibly could. After listening a few more times, this album has definitely grown on me, and I think that even though Ellie has lost some of her original indie appeal, I can't fault her that much when the music is this good. Honestly, these are great dance pop songs, and this album is full of banger after banger. Ellie said that she wanted to go for her big pop album, and it really seems like she nailed it. It's a long album (21 tracks on the deluxe edition), but it's surprisingly consistent, with great hooks and melodies all the way through. There are 6 or so tracks I'm not too thrilled with, but that still leaves 15 which are good, and about half of those are excellent. So overall, it's fun, catchy, makes you want to dance, and is pretty much exactly what you'd hope for in a pop album.

    Standout tracks: Codes, Don't Need Nobody, Paradise    … Expand
  28. SumitSumbria
    May 28, 2016
    6
    Delirium is a album about dance beats and vocal delivery. The club friendly songs may persuade you to dance but the album is not very impressive. She just came, sang some songs, made us dance and went. Waiting for Ellie Goulding's best. "Keep On Dancin'"and "Something in the Way You Move" are wonderful tracks anyway.
    Favouritr Tracks - Love Me Like You Do, Something in the Way You Move,    Delirium is a album about dance beats and vocal delivery. The club friendly songs may persuade you to dance but the album is not very impressive. She just came, sang some songs, made us dance and went. Waiting for Ellie Goulding's best. "Keep On Dancin'"and "Something in the Way You Move" are wonderful tracks anyway.
    Favouritr Tracks - Love Me Like You Do, Something in the Way You Move, Keep On Dancin', On My Mind, Holding For Life, Around U.    … Expand
  29. fajnydamian
    Mar 29, 2016
    0
    I remember when I first heard Ellie's debut album. I was enchanted with that sound and Ellie's voice. Unfortunately, her third album gave us terrible songs which I can't stand. There are some good songs but it's not enough for me to give Ellie more than 0.
  30. RickyReviews
    Feb 17, 2016
    7
    Not her best album, but still pretty good. On My Mind and Army are good songs, that are catchy. I know I will listen to this album again and again. Nothing will ever come close to Lights or Halcyon though. Those were golden albums and I will remember them forever.
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70

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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