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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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119 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By BLUEDAVID87
Format:Audio CD
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
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By EmilyLoubie
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Having seen Ellie playing live on television I bought this but it fails to deliver the sense of top talent that she delivers live. I like it lots but don't love it.
Published 8 days ago by Mr. John M. Paige
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
I had heard a few singles on the radio and hoped the album would be as good but I wasn't blown away by it.
Published 13 days ago by Xtina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bright lights
Love this cd. Ellie Goulding is a favourite of mine and this album does not disappoint. I would definitely recommend
Published 1 month ago by Lisav
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a voice...
Great album, this girl has a fantastic voice. One of the few that stay in the car CD player all the time.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. R. Wraith
5.0 out of 5 stars
hot babe
ellie goulding is very sexy i love her voice and i love her . i only wish she was here now and we could get down and dirty xx
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Andrew W. Dancy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Original and interesting
I bought this on the recommendation of my sister, and am glad I did. Ellie Goulding has a distinctive voice that she displays across a range of songs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by traveller
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous !
i just love this album the songs are sung well with much feeling in the words a refreshing change to the female vocals which are a true identifiable sound to Ellie
Published 1 month ago by Mr. C. Shaw
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent album
Having seen and heard Ellie on Jools Hollands' show, I bought this album, a breath of fresh air, good songs, beautifully sung.
Published 1 month ago by Steve O
5.0 out of 5 stars
recommended
Ellie Goulding has a clear and beautiful voice, her music is easy to listen to although the topics are a little on the sad side.
Published 2 months ago by bren
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like Ellie it is ok
As above if you like Ellie Goulding then you will like this ablum it has a few good tracks on it
Published 2 months ago by Maxy max
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