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A re-release of Lights, Ellie’s chart-topping debut album, Bright Lights features seven brand new tracks from the young singer-songwriter. Fans who didn’t get round to buying it first time around won’t be disappointed, though, as it still features all of the acclaimed songs from Lights, including hit single “Your Song”.
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114 of 117 people found the following review helpful
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It's always a bit irritating when an album is repackaged, additional tracks included and the new 'deluxe edition' hits the shops. The flip side of that is that you already know most of the tracks and sometimes the artist/record company have bothered to include worthwhile additional material.
I loved 'Lights' in its original guise - welcoming, melodic folky dance music with just enough production bite to keep things fresh and interesting. 'Starry Eyed' was a genius single but 'This Love (Will Be Your Downfall)' and 'Wish I Stayed' were even better. Standout track was 'Your Biggest Mistake', which employs sampled vocals to devastating effect - emotionally involving and a killer chorus.
But is it worth buying this again for the additional tracks and repackaging? Probably, yes - all seven additional tracks are worthwhile and add something to the album. Unlike Lady Gaga's deluxe 'Monster', which added a separate EP of tracks in many ways superior to the original album, 'Bright Lights' feels like a natural extension of the already existing collection.
There's nothing within these additional tracks to frighten the horses - very much remaining under the folk dance umbrella, there is nonetheless some evidence of a slightly looser sensibility - rougher around the edges, sounding less buffed into a precise shape. Standout of the additional tracks is 'Animal': the shimmering intro collides into a surprisingly bass-driven production. Running it a close second is 'Believe Me', which again places Ellie's lovely vocals against a bassier dance sound.
Current hit 'Your Song' is the final track on the album - it feels a little out of place here but it makes sound commercial sense to include it and does bring the collection to a melodic, stripped down full stop.
The new album photography is beautiful. Instead of abandoning the original 'lights' theme, these photos take it one stage further - full of ethereal warmth and a sense of wonder at the world, they reflect the best parts of this now extended and still excellent debut collection.
I loved 'Lights' in its original guise - welcoming, melodic folky dance music with just enough production bite to keep things fresh and interesting. 'Starry Eyed' was a genius single but 'This Love (Will Be Your Downfall)' and 'Wish I Stayed' were even better. Standout track was 'Your Biggest Mistake', which employs sampled vocals to devastating effect - emotionally involving and a killer chorus.
But is it worth buying this again for the additional tracks and repackaging? Probably, yes - all seven additional tracks are worthwhile and add something to the album. Unlike Lady Gaga's deluxe 'Monster', which added a separate EP of tracks in many ways superior to the original album, 'Bright Lights' feels like a natural extension of the already existing collection.
There's nothing within these additional tracks to frighten the horses - very much remaining under the folk dance umbrella, there is nonetheless some evidence of a slightly looser sensibility - rougher around the edges, sounding less buffed into a precise shape. Standout of the additional tracks is 'Animal': the shimmering intro collides into a surprisingly bass-driven production. Running it a close second is 'Believe Me', which again places Ellie's lovely vocals against a bassier dance sound.
Current hit 'Your Song' is the final track on the album - it feels a little out of place here but it makes sound commercial sense to include it and does bring the collection to a melodic, stripped down full stop.
The new album photography is beautiful. Instead of abandoning the original 'lights' theme, these photos take it one stage further - full of ethereal warmth and a sense of wonder at the world, they reflect the best parts of this now extended and still excellent debut collection.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I have the original, but felt the need to buy this too. Ellie has one of the most distintive voices in music today and is a fantastic song writer. Usually albums have around three good tracks and the rest just fades into obsurity. Not this one.
This is about as good an album in the genre as you will find. How 'This Love' (will be your downfall) never ended up being released as a stand alone single is beyond me. I think it's the best song I have heard in 2010.
Her cover of 'Your Song' has earnt her even more plaudits and rightfully so. I have also had the delight of seeing Ellie perform live. 'Lights' 'The Writer' 'Starry Eyed' and 'Guns and Horses' all stand out and the latter really set the tone of the album, before you are taken on a real musical rollacoaster of heart felt emotion, musical sounds and voice inflection.
This album is 10/10 and the sound of 2010. I can't wait for her next offering in March 2011
This is about as good an album in the genre as you will find. How 'This Love' (will be your downfall) never ended up being released as a stand alone single is beyond me. I think it's the best song I have heard in 2010.
Her cover of 'Your Song' has earnt her even more plaudits and rightfully so. I have also had the delight of seeing Ellie perform live. 'Lights' 'The Writer' 'Starry Eyed' and 'Guns and Horses' all stand out and the latter really set the tone of the album, before you are taken on a real musical rollacoaster of heart felt emotion, musical sounds and voice inflection.
This album is 10/10 and the sound of 2010. I can't wait for her next offering in March 2011
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Bright Lights (the re-release of Lights) has been the soundtrack to my life this year, I've never come across an album quite like it. Ellie has such a wonderful and natural voice which just keeps getting better! If you're into songs with feeling and a varied pace and tempo then this is the album for you. It can be a chill out album, emotional, or uplifting. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!
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Refreshing take on pop music
It's not often I discover a whole album I enjoy listening to, but when I heard the samples for this one I knew I'd discovered a gem. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Emma Beeken
Really love this!
Something about the songs on this album just puts me in a really light, happy mood. There isn't one track I don't like!! Read more
Published 28 days ago by Kirsty~Natalie
Great album and competitive price
The songs here are very well produced and it is definitely worth purchasing this album instead of Lights. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Whelanmk
Addictive and Sweet
Love this album! Pop music at its best. Worth listening to for the lovely song The Writer alone. It's a grower!
Published 4 months ago by Heather Landy
Brilliant
Love this album. she has an amazing voice and her songs are also great. loved Starry Eyed so bought the album and i was not dissapointed. Its a definite must!
Published 5 months ago by busy
Very likeable
nothing groundbreaking here, but it's a likeable enough album that is quite consistent, will certainly get many more plays/shuffles :)
Published 5 months ago by Andrew Ballard
Inspirational
Haunting melodies, thumping rhythms and a wonderful voice constantly ringing, it's hard to describe an album like this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by James Wilson
Quick and brilliant
received quickly and plays perfect, all songs good quality and will use digital downloads again. exelent album too would recomend
Published 7 months ago by antb64
Excellent debut from great singer
This expanded version of Ellie's debut album Lights (which topped the UK album charts) includes seven extra tracks. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter Durward Harris
ok album!
I really love the first half of this album but then a lot of the songs sound the same towards the end its an ok album but i did expect it to be a lot better as the songs she... Read more
Published 7 months ago by jstaxx82
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