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Posted by: Magic Bounce 19th August 2011, 10:19 PM
Tracklist:
1. 'Don't Say A Word'
2. 'My Blood'
3. 'Anything Could Happen'
4. 'Only You'
5. 'Halcyon'
6. 'Figure 8'
7. 'Joy'
8. 'Hanging On'
9. 'Explosions'
10. 'I Know You Care'
11. 'Atlantis'
12. 'Dead in the Water'
Singles:
Era Threads:
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=144941
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=147583
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=149981
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=155760
Posted by: Debby 3rd December 2011, 05:00 PM
I hope this album is very sexual 
Posted by: Jáhq 3rd December 2011, 05:13 PM
Early 2012, so we'll be hearing the first single in the not too distant future? 
Let's hope she doesn't suffer from the curse of the 2nd album in the way Pixie has (not that they're really similar).
Posted by: LexC 3rd December 2011, 05:18 PM
Do you have any evidence of this? not that a new Ellie album wouldn't be for the good of the world 
Posted by: Eyes 3rd December 2011, 05:21 PM
I was going to say, I hadn't heard anything 
, although if she can come up with stuff as good as The Writer, or Under The Sheets, or Guns And Horses, or damn, I'm going to end up naming all her singles, then I don't mind. I expect it'll be a while before we hear anything, though, her twitter is all about her performing in DC atm.
Posted by: Liаm 3rd December 2011, 05:24 PM
She did say a while ago she was working on the new album, so the source is her 
Posted by: Debby 3rd December 2011, 05:26 PM
I Cannot Post Link Yet, I Am Sorry And I Will Post As Soon As It Lets Me.
Posted by: WithUrCher 3rd December 2011, 06:18 PM
I hope this is right, Because i love ellie 
Posted by: Debby 3rd December 2011, 07:11 PM
She said that she will be releasing it late 2011 or early 2012.
Posted by: Rooney 3rd December 2011, 07:13 PM
I doubt she will release anything until the summer time, maybe even autumn. She is a busy girl at the moment.
Posted by: C.W 3rd December 2011, 08:30 PM
I hope this is true, her first album was genuinely great 
I'm sceptical as to whether she can be successful this time, but I certainly hope so, she certainly deserves more to her name than friggin' Your Song
Posted by: Joao.Kills 3rd December 2011, 11:40 PM
I had a lecture with Starsmith the other day and he said the record isn't due for release until late 2012... He said they are working on song structure a lot more. Stripping it down to just a voice and piano and then working on it from there. Work on the second album has begun though.
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 4th December 2011, 03:39 PM
I hope she adds a bit of diversity to her vocal range. "Bright Light" is genuinely a pretty decent album but I just find her voice quite similar from one track to the next!
Posted by: jkac 21st December 2011, 03:03 PM
I really want her to release her new abum nowwwwwwwwwwww! Cant believe lights was nearly 2 years ago! Think her new album could be epic. I wouldnt be suprised if an 'Adele' effect took place'. With 19 only had 600,000 sales before 21, like Lights, and now look at it. Would be nice to see her next album do really well.
Posted by: Umi 21st December 2011, 08:46 PM
I really don't think her releasing in Q4 is a good idea at all but we'll see how it pans out. I was hoping for spring. 
Posted by: jkac 22nd December 2011, 12:44 AM
I was hoping Q1. Especially when she said it would be out this year, bit cheaky haha
Posted by: JaRk 22nd December 2011, 12:50 AM
Problem is that Adele is very good and Ellie Goulding is largely shit.
Posted by: jmarkiv 22nd December 2011, 01:39 AM
Problem is that Adele is very good and Ellie Goulding is largely shit.
I agree! Adele has a voice that appeals to masses, Ellie's fanbase is quite restricted and her songs get samey after a while. Having said that, what if she goes the MOR route and releases soppy ballads...?
Posted by: jkac 22nd December 2011, 10:39 AM
Problem is that Adele is very good and Ellie Goulding is largely shit.
Sorry, I forgot that if YOU dont like someone, the are automatically shit
Posted by: Little Jack 22nd December 2011, 11:41 AM
As much as I like Ellie, I really can't see an Adele effect taking place. I think '19' was a much bigger worldwide success than 'Lights' has been, and Adele had help from 'Make You Feel My Love' being played to death during The X Factor last year which kept her in the British publics attention right before unleashing her new material. I don't see Ellie bringing out her very own 'Rolling In The Deep' or 'Someone Like You' either, but we'll just see.
Posted by: jkac 12th January 2012, 06:26 PM
Ellie just tweeted that the new album is complete!
Posted by: Liаm 12th January 2012, 07:08 PM
I hope that means it's out sooner than Q4, she really could do with an earlier release. I don't see how she can't do a 21 (on a MUCH smaller scale obviously, what I mean is this era will be more successful I think - or rather hope ) tbh.
Posted by: C.W 12th January 2012, 08:05 PM
If that song she features on with Skrillex turns out to be a hit, then that would be quite a good platform to get her back into the public eye (although I've heard the song, and its FAR too long and repetitive even with her feature )
Posted by: jkac 12th January 2012, 08:08 PM
its quite a nice song though, you can imagine the public getting it to a similar peak as wonder man.
Posted by: C H A R L I E ? 12th January 2012, 08:15 PM
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I think "Summit"'s brilliant, if it takes off it would be a good launch for her album even though she's barely on it. Would be nice to see her get a #1 after "Your Song" missed out.
Posted by: C.W 12th January 2012, 08:17 PM
I'd probably like it better if it was about two minutes shorter
Posted by: C H A R L I E ? 12th January 2012, 08:18 PM
Radio edit could be epic.
Posted by: jkac 13th January 2012, 07:35 PM
She's performing on letterman on the 18th Hopefully that will give lights a massive boost
Posted by: Umi 13th January 2012, 10:41 PM
*Spontaneously combusts*
She SURELY can't wait until Q4 now. That would be ridiculous. I have to say though, it seems a slight bit rushed? Didn't Starsmith say they hadn't done much not too long ago...
Posted by: jkac 13th January 2012, 11:27 PM
She SURELY can't wait until Q4 now. That would be ridiculous. I have to say though, it seems a slight bit rushed? Didn't Starsmith say they hadn't done much not too long ago...
Yeah but star smith is a twat and it didn't come from a very valid source. She's been writing for about a year.
Posted by: Rooney 13th January 2012, 11:43 PM
She SURELY can't wait until Q4 now. That would be ridiculous. I have to say though, it seems a slight bit rushed? Didn't Starsmith say they hadn't done much not too long ago...
It wouldn't surprise me. An album launch is massive. Takes months to get all the promo work right. I would guess her label thinks they will be able to make a lot of money off this album, so it's all about timing. Summer single, and then album launching in the autumn I would have thought.
Posted by: Umi 13th January 2012, 11:45 PM
You know it might have been a retweet or something but no "album finished" tweet seems to be on Ellie's page right now. Am I blind? Yes.
Posted by: jkac 14th January 2012, 11:21 AM
Sorry its on her Facebook, I presumed it had come from twitter though.
Posted by: Davidson 14th January 2012, 12:37 PM
Adele has a voice that appeals to the masses and songs to go with that, Ellie has neither of these.
Posted by: dannjohn3 14th January 2012, 12:40 PM
I think so, she's had 'Indie' success in the US, considering she's only really done SNL. And she's huge here. But her and Adele are different artists, it's like comparing Alexandra Burke with Diana Vickers.
Posted by: Umi 19th January 2012, 05:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxmkAEzEF-k
Second album title to be 'The Light! It Burns!!'. Preceded by lead single 'Witch in the Shadows'.
Posted by: Liаm 19th January 2012, 05:05 PM
Not a great album name... Looking forward to hearing Witch The Shadows soon though!
Posted by: 152chris 19th January 2012, 05:22 PM
She MUST be joking.
Posted by: Doug 19th January 2012, 05:28 PM
'the light! it burns!'? wtf? come on ellie I thought you were a bit more serious than that. 
nontheless I'm looking forward to hearing some new stuff from her very much. absolutely adore her voice.
Posted by: C.W 19th January 2012, 05:35 PM
Second album title to be 'The Light! It Burns!!'. Preceded by lead single 'Witch in the Shadows'.
where did you hear this? I SERIOUSLY hope that album title's not true, it sounds like a parody by Weird Al Yankovic
Posted by: Umi 19th January 2012, 05:37 PM
Did anyone actually watch the performance I linked to?
Posted by: ROBOT 19th January 2012, 05:37 PM
BEST ALBUM TITLE EVER
Posted by: Ryan741 19th January 2012, 05:44 PM
Has she got an obsession with Lights? Will be interesting to hear the new material
Posted by: jkac 19th January 2012, 05:50 PM
I got excited then. Odd performance. I just want the new album and the old ellie back NOW.
Posted by: Umi 19th January 2012, 07:46 PM
If the new album will be in this awful new faux-emo direction that the Letterman performance hinted at then she can keep it to be honest. I'll stick to Bright Lights and Run Into The Light.
Posted by: marrb 19th January 2012, 08:45 PM
I hope she does well in the US, we accept any US rubbish clogging up the charts here. She looks so different but hope it goes well for her.
After Lana del Rey crashed and burned on SNL it is good to see competent live singing.
Posted by: 152chris 19th January 2012, 09:03 PM
She looked absolutely terrible. No chance.
Posted by: jkac 19th January 2012, 09:30 PM
She did look terrible. The undercut is really pissing me off. I know as a guy its not something I should worry about but I really f***ing hate it. It wasn't too bad when it was sly in the starry eyed and guns and horses video, but then she had WAVY thick hair, not horrendously straightened hair. She was BY FAR at her peak in Guns and Horses, appearance wise.
Posted by: Umi 19th January 2012, 09:32 PM
She does need to sort her hair out. I like the undercut but she needs to style her hair around it and she's not doing that right now. I'd say she looked best in the Lights video though. Definitely her sexiest.
Posted by: jkac 19th January 2012, 10:18 PM
Thats when she changed though. She definitely attractive in it, but its not her and I preferred the 'lumberjack shirt' and leggings look as thats the kind of girl I usually find attractive
Posted by: JakeWild 20th January 2012, 06:34 AM
Only just noticed how much of a cave mouth she has.
Posted by: dannjohn3 20th January 2012, 11:24 AM
So the Witches song rumour isn't true? Damn, that sounded exciting.
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 20th January 2012, 03:52 PM
What a horrible performance! Her voice just cringed right in the middle of a high note!
Posted by: C.W 20th January 2012, 04:31 PM
I did watch it, hence why I asked where you got it from
sense of humour BYPASS for me there I agree she doesn't look great in that performance, as much as I enjoy her music, she's probably not someone I'd pay to see live
Posted by: jkac 2nd February 2012, 11:59 PM
Album will be released end of the summer. Hopefully round my birthday.
Posted by: tonyttt31 3rd February 2012, 12:46 AM
Problem is that Adele is very good and Ellie Goulding is largely shit.
Adele is good, Ellie has much more potential to produce interesting music.
Posted by: jkac 1st March 2012, 11:04 PM
Cant believe lights was released TWO YEARS AGO today.
Posted by: starryeyed 2nd March 2012, 10:16 PM
Which mean's it has been two years and one day since I have had this album. <3
Posted by: cookie_monster 4th March 2012, 08:08 PM
It's just like the 'Kiss The Stars' video all over again. 
Posted by: jkac 4th March 2012, 10:54 PM
I don't get it.
Posted by: Umi 4th March 2012, 11:04 PM
Lipstick colour, massive teeth, "strange" facial expressions.
Posted by: Doug 4th March 2012, 11:33 PM
[2], I mean, it's just a shot of her performing, everyone has their derp photos. it just so happened that the 'kiss the stars' video had far too many...
Posted by: cookie_monster 4th March 2012, 11:48 PM
Yeah, the video got stuck on that image and it made me laugh and instantly think of that Kiss The Stars video.
I'm looking forward to new Ellie material I have both Lights and Bright Lights.
Posted by: jkac 31st March 2012, 10:37 PM
'Lights' the single has gone gold in America, well done Ellie
Posted by: jkac 31st March 2012, 10:50 PM
And also, her album has sold 127,000, which aint bad either!
Posted by: toby 1st April 2012, 11:15 AM
Comparing Diana to Alex is like comparing shit to gold.
Posted by: jkac 1st April 2012, 11:18 AM
Alexandra and Diana are both shit so its like comparing shit to shit, really.
Posted by: toby 1st April 2012, 11:20 AM
Ha
Posted by: Prima Doug 1st April 2012, 08:24 PM
I agree, anyone who compares average alexandra to the amazing diana vickers is mental.
Posted by: toby 1st April 2012, 08:41 PM
i used to like Diana on x factor but then i came to my senses and realised she is appalling
Posted by: toby 2nd April 2012, 04:16 PM
I hope the first single is a success,i dont want her most successful single to be Your Song.
Posted by: Liаm 2nd April 2012, 04:17 PM
i used to like Diana on x factor but then i came to my senses and realised she is appalling Baaaaaaaaaaa.
Posted by: Joseph_MJF_1D 2nd April 2012, 04:32 PM
i used to like Diana on x factor but then i came to my senses and realised she is appalling Some senses these turned out to be...
Posted by: toby 2nd April 2012, 04:33 PM
HEHE
Posted by: jkac 11th April 2012, 05:38 PM
http://ellen.warnerbros.com/music/ellie_goulding/index.php
Ellie seems to be back. Absolutely stunning performance, I got quite excited watching it. Very clever at the end incorporating the dub step remix so people know about that, and the additions of the string band over the top made it a great performance. I think this could send lights top 50 on iTunes...
Posted by: Liаm 11th April 2012, 05:42 PM
I read yesterday she's done a track with Skrillex (her current boyfriend as I'm sure you all know) and Swedish House Mafia for the album That could be F'ING AMAZING or a totally shit mess, I am interested to hear it anyway!
Posted by: jkac 11th April 2012, 05:53 PM
I read that too I tried to ignore it. I've been praying for a less produced album and apparently that was for Ellie's so I'm having to psych myself for an album I won't like.
Posted by: Umi 11th April 2012, 06:10 PM
I fear she's gonna ditch Starsmith for Skrillex on this album to be honest. I don't want some dubstep-lite mess from you Ellie. So I'm just gonna try and ignore this too.
Performance on Ellen wasn't GREAT but it was certainly a huge improvement on the last time we saw her. Decent. Let's see if it has any effect on iTunes.
Posted by: jkac 14th April 2012, 10:16 PM
Ellie posted on twitter 'Also have a little treat for you coming out in the next week' right after 'I'm not leaving the studio now until I've finished the record #lockdown' ABDHGFJHDGJHFGDHFGD Im about to EXPLODE. Please let it be lead/buzz single ghskdghjskdfhgjfdhgkdhfjgd
Posted by: AltheGreat 17th April 2012, 08:54 PM
Lights is #49 on US iTunes, is she doing promo over there at the moment?
Posted by: jkac 19th April 2012, 05:15 PM
Its been top 100 for what seems like forever, she did ellen and it rose a fair bit and its hovering between 50 and 45.
In other news, Ellie has sold one million downloads of Lights now
Posted by: Marcus. 3rd May 2012, 12:51 PM
Lights was a great debut album. Looking forward to the new one.
Posted by: jmarkiv 12th May 2012, 04:56 AM
Lights gets a new peak of 35.
Posted by: Delincuentos 1st June 2012, 12:44 PM
http://soundcloud.com/elliegoulding/ellie-goulding-high-for-this
Cover of the Weeknd 'High for this'.
I know its a free download and what not but its already been downloaded 21,000 times in 2 days. Shows there is still a massive interest in her, especially as this is also the most talked about song on twitter.
Posted by: Casey__ 9th June 2012, 02:33 PM
I am so in love with her cover of 'High For This' the past couple of weeks. ! I really need a new album soon as!
Posted by: Delincuentos 10th July 2012, 05:32 PM
http://soundcloud.com/elliegoulding/hanging-on-ft-tinie-tempah
oh my god, oh my god.
This era is going to be huge.
Posted by: dannjohn3 10th July 2012, 05:36 PM
Woopsie... I posted this in Indie forum. LAWL.
Posted by: Umi 10th July 2012, 05:42 PM
And there was me thinking this was going to be a sell out album!
Posted by: Delincuentos 10th July 2012, 05:43 PM
It's like a new genre. Folk dub step, amazingness. I'm so excited about this!
Posted by: Jáhq 10th July 2012, 05:44 PM
Not keen really. Hopefully it'll grow but on first listen I'd say Tinie's part was probably my favourite bit.
Posted by: Umi 10th July 2012, 05:51 PM
It's already grown on me, wonderful stuff. Not sure how that's gonna sound alongside stuff from the likes of Calvin and Skrillex but we'll see. Really glad things seem to finally be happening with album #2.
Posted by: randomfurlong 10th July 2012, 06:04 PM
LOVE it, but it's a cover of an Active Child (
) song, so I doubt it'll end up on the album. Still, how is she being so perfect over my 2011 faves these days?
Posted by: Ghosty. 10th July 2012, 06:15 PM
Tinie completely ruined an otherwise perfect cover. Seriously, what is with this obsession of adding dire rappers to brilliant pop tracks?!
Posted by: ▲▲▲ 10th July 2012, 06:49 PM
Oh god. Awful awful awful.
Nothing on the original.
Posted by: Eyes 10th July 2012, 06:51 PM
Agreed with this. I normally like him but that entire verse was awful. It's a nice song from Ellie's part though, I don't know the original so I have no idea how it compares.
Posted by: Pavel 10th July 2012, 06:54 PM
Was it done just for the sake of covering another indie artist? Is Ellie trying to extend her fanbase? If so, she's not doing herself any favours AT ALL. High For This was decent but this is just HORRIBLE.
Can I unlisten it?
Posted by: C.W 10th July 2012, 07:37 PM
That's sounds great to me, very understated and effective. Although I'd guess I'd think differently if I knew the original?
I also listened to the one without Tinie, which I suppose is for the best reading these comments
Posted by: AaronTM 10th July 2012, 07:43 PM
Can I unlisten it?
This is not a new trend for her. Even before the start of her career, she's always covered indie artists type artists (Passion Pit, Midlake, Jose Gonzalez, Mumford & Sons, The Temper Trap, Bon Iver off the top of my head) so I'm guessing it's just her personal taste in music.
I think her voice is beautiful on this, Tinie is a bit unnecessary but I like that they've worked together again. This sounds like the right direction for her.
Posted by: Pavel 10th July 2012, 07:48 PM
I think her voice is beautiful on this, Tinie is a bit unnecessary but I like that they've worked together again. This sounds like the right direction for her.
Oh. I don't really care about any of those artists apart from Bon Iver so her covering Active Child AND The Weeknd within 2 months seems strange.
Posted by: AaronTM 10th July 2012, 07:55 PM
Yeah, I guess it's strange that it's two artists in a row that you like, but I'm pretty sure she covered "The Wolves" by Bon Iver and Passion Pit's "Sleepyhead" before "Starry Eyed" had even been heard by the public.
Posted by: Silver Rocket 10th July 2012, 08:11 PM
I like it a lot actually, very fresh sounding!
I agree that it could do without Tinie's rap, I think it's the expletive he uses which sounds more like it's thrown in for shock value and just sounds crass on a track by someone as classy as Ellie.
Posted by: JakeWild 10th July 2012, 09:30 PM
would have been good if the original didn't exist
& adding the rap WOT
Posted by: C.W 10th July 2012, 10:03 PM
oh it turns out I was listening to the first link and not the second the other cover is good, but nowhere near as good. I agree that Tinie's verse ruins it completely.
Posted by: Casey__ 11th July 2012, 01:54 AM
Obviously I love this. She could sing the alphabet to me and I'd love it. Not keen on the Tinie rap though Pretty song nonetheless, I like the original anyways, beautiful song.
The second album cannot come quick enough for me.
Posted by: Umi 13th July 2012, 03:27 PM
Video:
Posted by: AaronTM 13th July 2012, 04:25 PM
I can't say I was expecting a video for this! I'm assuming it's still a buzz single as it's been given away for free on her soundcloud? I like it and I like the video, but I'm not sure of it as a single.
Posted by: Delincuentos 13th July 2012, 05:09 PM
I love it. I'm hoping it's not a single purely for the sake that its a cover. Was sort of disappointed when I found on.
Having a feeling this is a 'WTWGM', and we'll hear the lead single in a few weeks ala Shake it out.
Posted by: Mr. Botwin 15th July 2012, 12:03 PM
I'm really excited about this... "Folkstep" genre she's getting into. But Tinie just doesn't belong on that song. 
Posted by: MatthewFirth 15th July 2012, 03:05 PM
I don't like it. A little too much for me.
Posted by: ElectroBoy 16th July 2012, 05:41 PM
Just listening to Hanging on... its ruined by Tinie - but all thats before and all thats after him is brilliant.
I do swear and swearing in songs doesn't really bother me; but here it really seems out of place given the tone of the song etc
Posted by: Jáhq 26th July 2012, 05:21 PM
Her proper first single seems to be called 'Anything Could Happen' and the lyrics are on her Facebook page as she's giving fans a chance to be part of the lyric video.
Posted by: Ryan741 26th July 2012, 09:35 PM
Not too far away now then! 
Here are the lyrics for anyone who wants to over-analyse them! 
STRIPPED TO THE WAIST
WE FALL INTO THE RIVER
COVER YOUR EYES
SO YOU DON'T KNOW THE SECRET
I'VE BEEN TRYING TO HIDE
WE HELD OUR BREATH
TO SEE OUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN
ON THE WRECK OF '86
THAT WAS THE YEAR
I KNEW THE PANIC WAS OVER
YES SINCE WE FOUND OUT
SINCE WE FOUND OUT
THAT ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD
AFTER THE WAR WE SAID WE'D FIGHT TOGETHER
I GUESS WE THOUGHT THAT'S JUST WHAT HUMANS DO
LETTING DARKNESS GROW
AS IF WE NEED ITS PALETTE AND WE NEED ITS COLOUR
BUT NOW I'VE SEEN IT THROUGH
AND NOW I KNOW THE TRUTH
THAT ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD
BABY, I'LL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED
I'LL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED, OH
I'LL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED
BUT I DON'T THINK I NEED YOU
STRIPPED TO THE WAIST
WE FALL INTO THE RIVER
COVER YOUR EYES
SO YOU DON'T KNOW THE SECRET
I'VE BEEN TRYING TO HIDE
WE HELD OUR BREATH
TO SEE OUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN
ON THE WRECK OF '86
THAT WAS THE YEAR
I KNEW THE PANIC WAS OVER
YES SINCE WE FOUND OUT
SINCE WE FOUND OUT
THAT ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
ANYTHING COULD
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
I KNOW IT'S GONNA BE
BUT I DON'T THINK I NEED YOU
BUT I DON'T THINK I NEED YOU
BUT I DON'T THINK I NEED YOU
Posted by: Umi 26th July 2012, 09:43 PM
Aaaaaaah so much repetition. I wonder will all that repetition be accompanied by a Calvin breakdown. Very excited for this I guess. Mildly apprehensive but it really should be good. If it's premiering soon though, what are we looking at for the official release? I'd guess late September/early October? I could deal with that. Not quite late enough to get lost in the Christmas rush but late enough that it might get a good Christmas sales boost.
Posted by: Delincuentos 26th July 2012, 09:57 PM
I'd say Anything can happen will be released first week of September, second single October/ November.
I think it will be in the same vein as Hanging On, maybe even little dreams for some reason.
Calvin has already confirmed that their collaboration is on his album, not hers.
Posted by: AaronTM 26th July 2012, 09:59 PM
I quite like the look of those lyrics, it is very repetitive but then so was "Starry Eyed. I'm looking forward to new music from her!
Posted by: Umi 26th July 2012, 10:20 PM
Ooh, thanks for saying that, I had no idea. Well I'm now more excited for this musically if slightly less optimistic about it commercially. If this isn't Calvin then I'm very interested to see who it is.
Posted by: Delincuentos 26th July 2012, 11:25 PM
I think Ellie will have another good era.
Hopefully she can clear 60k in her first week, but with the way album sales are atm she could get another number one with 16k.
Posted by: Mr. Botwin 28th July 2012, 01:19 PM
Do you guys know if THIS is legit? 
Posted by: Delincuentos 29th July 2012, 05:21 PM
Do you guys know if THIS is legit?
It's listed as that on amazon. Release date October 8th.
Apparently 'Anything could Happen' is dancey song with a wordless chorus.
I hope not.
Posted by: Umi 29th July 2012, 05:25 PM
I hope not.
That sounds like it could be a rumour that someone made up when they thought it was a Calvin song - where did you read it?
Awful cover.
I like the title but as someone who enjoyed the artwork for every edition of Lights (yes, really), that's very disappointing.
Posted by: Liаm 29th July 2012, 05:25 PM
That album cover is amazing!
Wordless chours? Dancey? NO THANKS. I want a nice progression in sound but I don't want her doing the same as everyone else. I'm sure I'll still love it anyway
Posted by: 152chris 29th July 2012, 05:46 PM
I just still can't get over THE HAIR. So Awful.
Posted by: ▲▲▲ 29th July 2012, 06:36 PM
I like the album cover although it looks like something I would have made for the Cover Competition. *.*
Posted by: Silver Rocket 29th July 2012, 06:47 PM
I think it is a good cover that is simply just ruined by the hair.
I have seen her with that shaven bit before, and thought it'd be just a phase but now it's forever going to be embedded in history on her second album cover.
Posted by: Delincuentos 29th July 2012, 06:54 PM
Awful cover.
I like the title but as someone who enjoyed the artwork for every edition of Lights (yes, really), that's very disappointing.There's a guy called Jeff on twitter, and atrl were going mad because apparently he is a reliable source, especially with gaga.
He said it's going to smash though which can only be a good thing?
Posted by: JosephStyles 29th July 2012, 07:13 PM
I have seen her with that shaven bit before, and thought it'd be just a phase but now it's forever going to be embedded in history on her second album cover.
Yeah, this, basically. It's nice but the hair just ruins it. :/
Posted by: Delincuentos 29th July 2012, 09:53 PM
Could someone pop the 'Halcyon' into the title now we know the name?
Posted by: Eyes 29th July 2012, 10:50 PM
Done.
I like that title but the artwork.. ugh.
Posted by: Jonjo 29th July 2012, 10:53 PM
Do you guys know if THIS is legit?
Emeli's cover is better and for me, this is just a more boring version of that, already boring but nice enough, cover.
Posted by: Toby 29th July 2012, 11:14 PM
Halcyon?! What does that even mean?
Posted by: Eyes 29th July 2012, 11:28 PM
Calm, or peaceful, often referring to the past, it's meant to conjure a feeling of nostalgia. It's a lovely word, I should really use it more often.
It's also the name of a superb Delphic song.
Posted by: vidcapper 30th July 2012, 05:49 AM
Awful cover.
I like the title but as someone who enjoyed the artwork for every edition of Lights (yes, really), that's very disappointing.You've gotta be kidding - she looks absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Marina Hurts 30th July 2012, 09:02 AM
It's also the name of a superb Delphic song.
or a bird.
Posted by: Hayzayy 30th July 2012, 09:22 AM
The album title is spelt wrong in the thread title
Posted by: MatthewFirth 30th July 2012, 10:54 AM
I hated the teaser song that featured Tinie. I hope that Hayclon is better
Posted by: ✖ leww ✖ 30th July 2012, 10:57 AM
don't even front that album cover is great! do it do it whip yo hurr~
her shaved bit needs shaved though hmm [/problematic]
Posted by: ¿ CHARLIE ? 30th July 2012, 10:57 AM
I like the cover but it looks very Fame Monster-esque with the colour scheme.
Posted by: Liаm 30th July 2012, 11:43 AM
It's definitely true, she just tweeted this:
[quote]Can finally give you all details of my next album! It is called 'Halcyon' and it is coming out on Oct 8th in the UK and Oct 9th in the US
Posted by: Ryan741 30th July 2012, 11:57 AM
I really like the album cover, very striking!
The single is released on September 3rd according to Popjustice, so we should hear it within the next week or so!
Posted by: Casey__ 31st July 2012, 01:26 PM
TOO EXCITED FOR THIS. I like the album cover, I don't mind her hair either. GOOD title too and it's getting me excited. Finally this album is coming, I've personally loved the covers she's done recently, but I really need to hear some new original music from her. The next few weeks can't come quick enough! 
Posted by: Delincuentos 1st August 2012, 11:22 AM
'Anything could happen' premiering on August 13th!
Posted by: cookie_monster 1st August 2012, 03:25 PM
She kind of reminds me of Jedward here
But the cover is very similar in style to Emeli Sande, Lady Gaga and Adele I'd say. Lovely album name though!!
Posted by: MatthewFirth 1st August 2012, 03:34 PM
Forget JEDWARD! The hair is nowhere near.
Posted by: vidcapper 1st August 2012, 04:22 PM
Ahem...
Posted by: Ryan741 1st August 2012, 08:55 PM
Here's the artwork for the special edition available on the Universal Store:
Posted by: Liаm 1st August 2012, 08:58 PM
That one's just weird, I much prefer the standard! I love the swoosh of hair (for want of a better word!) on both covers, but it doesn't look right covering her face, especially the way you can just see one eye...
Posted by: Ryan741 1st August 2012, 09:37 PM
Yep, I prefer the standard too! I do really like the black and white colours she's used for both though, it will make it really stand out on shelves and on iTunes!
Just seen that the special edition I mentioned above is £22.50, but it seems VERY interesting! http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/artists/ellie-goulding/icat/elliegoulding/
These are the details:
The Special Edition includes
- Album with exclusive bonus track in mintpack cardboard wallet packaging
- One of 2000 completely unique polaroids documenting the worldwide run-up to the album release. Each of these will be signed and dated by Ellie
- A specially commissioned piece of jewellery.
- A3 Poster using an exclusive image from Ellie's recent artwork shoot
WOW!
Posted by: C.W 1st August 2012, 10:02 PM
I like the cover, unfortunately the bald patch is the first thing that caught my eye, in fact, take the long hair out I'd confuse that with Emeli Sande's album cover what is up with her hair colour atm? it makes her look about 30 years older
Posted by: Ryan741 1st August 2012, 10:27 PM
I've just been reading back through the 'Lights' thread as I wasn't around when it was released! Can't believe I saw Doug write this about Marina! Love your user name back then though!
I don't really understand how people think marina is that better tbh. ellie's album has about 9 great songs on it, marina's has about 2.
And it's a good job Doug was around to stick up for Diana earlier in this thread!
Alex is great though!Anyway, I'm not trying to sabotage the thread with Diana! I've just be re-listening to 'Bright Lights' as I've only really listened through it all once which I couldn't believe!
Listening to it again, I realise how great an album it is. It all flows brilliant, the vocals are great and the production is immense which I've never realised before! My favourite non-singles would have to be This Love and Your Biggest Mistake I think, but I did completely underrate this after first listen. It has made me 100x more excited for 'Anything Could Happen' and 'Halcyon' now!
Posted by: Doug 1st August 2012, 10:37 PM
oh ryan! that was way back, and I mean WAY back when I heard 'hollywood' and 'the family jewels' and was quite unimpressed and found them overrated, but they eventually grew on me and I enjoyed her. then 'electra heart' happened and here we are.
Posted by: Ryan741 1st August 2012, 10:45 PM
Haha Doug, I understand now! I bet you weren't expecting anyone to find that comment from over 2 years ago!
Posted by: Acoustic 1st August 2012, 11:46 PM
Hasn't she always has the little shaved bit on the side? I guess it just looks more noticeable on the cover... I do like it though.
Wasn't that impressed with her cover of Hanging On but I'm very excited for the single (and album!).
Posted by: JosephStyles 2nd August 2012, 11:22 AM
I like all ten tracks on the regular edition of Lights but I can't say I'm bothered by most of the Bright Lights bonus tracks - they all seem to merge into one with the exception of Home, really. Nevertheless, I'm very excited for new music from her!
Posted by: BrookeOlivia 2nd August 2012, 03:12 PM
Have just been reading it's premiering on 13th like you said, And on sale via itunes etc on 21st August!
Posted by: Umi 2nd August 2012, 04:02 PM
I actually much prefer the special edition cover! I'm not sure why, I think it's just a more flattering shot of her (or rather, a less terrible shot - you can barely see her face in the new one). I think the colour scheme is a bit better too. That said, none of them are great. I'll be getting the special edition I guess; it sounds rather amazing, poor artwork or not.
Posted by: Delincuentos 2nd August 2012, 05:11 PM
i really like the covers and I was trying to find out why I find them odd.
It's because for the first time, her album covers don't feature bokeh and lights all over them. I did love that about the lights era.
Posted by: Delincuentos 3rd August 2012, 12:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39a4D_md3bk
Oh my God, this sounds better than lights AHKJSDFHKJDHGKJDHGKJHDKGJHDJKG
Posted by: dannjohn3 3rd August 2012, 02:35 PM
Wow!
Posted by: Casey__ 3rd August 2012, 03:10 PM
eeeee, this is making me SO EXCITED. ! All sounds pretty great from the snippets!
Posted by: Umi 3rd August 2012, 05:32 PM
I wouldn't say it sounds better than Lights from that but it does sound quite good. Not as electronic as Lights so there's definite artistic progression there. 'Anything Could Happen' sounds quite nice from the tiny bit we've got there, I find it hard to imagine it turning into a generic banger (thankfully). It's hard to tell where this will go commercially but I think it could go down rather well with the critics. Excited.
Posted by: Ryan741 3rd August 2012, 10:38 PM
I have a feeling Ellie is going to be pretty massive this era and deservedly so! I think she could even do a mini-Adele and have worldwide success, obviously on a smaller scale of course. Really looking forward to this album though!
Posted by: Delincuentos 3rd August 2012, 11:05 PM
I agree. Just from the sound of this era and the quality of melodies and lyrics, yet still being completely unique, I think this album could receive universal acclaim. I'm so excited.
Posted by: Rooney 3rd August 2012, 11:20 PM
Hope she ditches the electronic stuff. Lights was way over-produced. So many of her songs ruined by some shitty beats, still listen the demos of her stuff compared to the album versions if ever I feel like listening to her.
Posted by: Delincuentos 4th August 2012, 01:13 AM
By the sound of the new clips she has released, it's not electronic, at all. Its very raw, almost anthemic. The third one which I'm calling 'I know you care' could get success because its similar to your song.
But that last one, oh my god. I know its only 30 seconds but it NEEDS to be a single because it has smash written all over it. Apparently its called explosions
Posted by: Medicated Soap 4th August 2012, 06:20 AM
Actually kind of excited for this. She's a bit of a guilty pleasure tho
Posted by: lolhey 4th August 2012, 07:58 AM
I'm all for progression, but I wouldn't have complained either if she stuck more with the electro sound like with Lights. I'm looking forward to how this new era unfolds, but "This Love (Will Be Your Downfall)" will probably stick as my favorite Ellie song.. pretty underrated, but such ear candy for me.
Posted by: Liаm 4th August 2012, 11:36 AM
Well thank god Anything Could Happen (at least from that tiny clip) sounds like 'classic Ellie' but with a progression as well. I don't think I could've handled a Calvin Harris banger *shudders*.
The rest of the album sounds really promising, I'm not sure I want her to totally change her sound because I really loved Lights/Bright Lights but I'm so so pumped for this it's unreal!
Posted by: vidcapper 4th August 2012, 04:31 PM
Oh my God, this sounds better than lights AHKJSDFHKJDHGKJDHGKJHDKGJHDJKG
I agree!
Posted by: Liаm 4th August 2012, 09:05 PM
!!! Explosions was released on Irish iTunes VERY briefly and then got taken down I'd imagine it will leak soon enough though since someone must have bought it and be kind enough to share it?
Apparently it's out on Monday though, DEAD. If it is the last one as Delincuentos says then I am SO ready! Need new material from her, SO excited for this track! She is seriously beautiful on that cover btw
Posted by: Delincuentos 4th August 2012, 11:24 PM
I'd imagine it will leak soon enough though since someone must have bought it and be kind enough to share it?Apparently it's out on Monday though, DEAD. If it is the last one as Delincuentos says then I am SO ready! Need new material from her, SO excited for this track! She is seriously beautiful on that cover btw
That last song is just stunning. I really hope it is explosions, I need the full song in my life right now so I can listen to it 70 times this week.
Posted by: Delincuentos 5th August 2012, 10:04 PM
Is explosions being release tomorrow then? That means I may only have to wait 56 minutes for my new Ellie Goulding fix!
Posted by: Ryan741 5th August 2012, 10:23 PM
Ooh, a new Ellie song? Very excited!! I guess this is like a promo single a la 'Roc The Life' (Rita), 'Night Of Your Life' (Guetta) etc?
I wonder if it could break top 100?
Posted by: dannjohn3 5th August 2012, 11:03 PM
It's not there atm?!
Posted by: Jack 6th August 2012, 01:15 AM
I actually really like 'Hanging On' and do think it's probably strong enough to be a single unlike others, could maybe do with a bit of polishing here and there but it's still pretty damn good. I was never HUGE on here although I do enjoy parts of her debut album but I cannot abide her version of 'Your Song' anymore'.
Posted by: AaronTM 6th August 2012, 01:21 AM
Ooh yay, those clips sound quite impressive! I'm really looking forward to this album, the £22.50 deluxe version was looking mighty tempting. Looks like a tour will be announced in a few weeks as part of the offer was a presale code. Excited for that too, it's been too long since I've seen her live, saw her about 6 or 7 times between 2009 and 2011 haha.
Posted by: Casey__ 6th August 2012, 01:29 AM
Aaron. Can we go see her plz. IT'S BEEN TO LONG SINCE I'VE BEEN TO A GIG WITH YOU (luv u mel c <3) AND EVEN LONGER SINCE AN ELLIE ONE.
Posted by: AaronTM 6th August 2012, 01:41 AM
YES. We'll have to see her in London or something! I miss gigs with you, our faves need to get touring again!
Posted by: Ryan741 7th August 2012, 02:50 PM
Sorry if this has already been posted, but did we know that 'Anything Could Happen' is premiering on radio this Thursday (9th)? Just found a link to this radio programme on Popjustice! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01l5lwg
So only 2 days away!
Posted by: Liаm 7th August 2012, 05:19 PM
OH MY GOD YES.
Makes up for Explosions, that fiasco was so annoying and I still keeping checking if it's leaked when I know that it won't
Posted by: Delincuentos 7th August 2012, 06:04 PM
Even though its my favourite of all the clips, I can't quite understand what Ellie is saying in that first line. I don't usually have a problem understanding her because we're from the same area...
'God knows, gjkhfjghdkjfgf, but I'm here now?' Something like that?
Posted by: Hayzayy 7th August 2012, 06:15 PM
YES ! Bring on Thursday !
Posted by: Ryan741 7th August 2012, 08:12 PM
I've heard about 3 different release dates for 'Anything Could Happen' - 21st August, 2nd/9th September and 30th September! I assume it is the last one, but does anyone know for sure?
Posted by: Jáhq 8th August 2012, 07:50 PM
#2 on the Hot 100! I'd love for her to get #1, it must be quite close with Ellie ahead of Carly on streaming and airplay but what an achievement regardless (higher than either British boyband got, for example).
Posted by: AaronTM 9th August 2012, 01:40 AM
Wow. If I was told 6 months ago that Ellie Goulding would be #2 in the USA with "Lights", I never would have believed it. SO pleased for her, especially because it's one of the most successful 'Brit invasion' singles in a while.
Posted by: Jack 9th August 2012, 01:41 AM
It's success is completely baffling to me, but well done to her! Don't think anyone could've predicted that.
Posted by: Jonjo 9th August 2012, 02:14 AM
Such a shame it's one of her weakest songs though. I'm still very annoyed that we didn't get 'Believe Me' as a single. I genuinely believe that would have been a major hit for her. But it's not like she needed one now. Well done to her etc.. DOING IT FOR THE BRITS.
Posted by: ✖ leww ✖ 9th August 2012, 05:01 AM
i agree. it's definitely one of her weakest but i just imagine that it's the bassnectar remix at #02 on the hot 100, that's a better thought tbh
Posted by: dannjohn3 9th August 2012, 07:05 AM
The Bassnector remix is better, but still a weak song.
Posted by: randomfurlong 9th August 2012, 07:08 AM
'Animal' was always the song screaming hit on Bright Lights. Such a thrilling chorus.
Posted by: Mikal 9th August 2012, 09:53 AM
I have a feeling this album will be absolutely MASSIVE. She's managed to stay really relevant despite not releasing much over here for ages. This will be riding the success of Lights in the USA too so should have no problem there.
Posted by: Pavel 11th August 2012, 06:32 AM
But it's not a random woman on the cover?
Posted by: Delincuentos 6th September 2012, 06:16 AM
Tesco Offering an exclusive track list
1- Don't Say A Word
2- My Blood
3- Anything Could Happen
4- Only You
5- Halcyon
6- Figure 8
7- Joy
8- Hanging On
9- Explosions
10- I Know You Care
11- Atlantis
12- Dead In The Water
13- BONUS TRACK Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love
14- Stay Awake [exclusive track]
15- Hanging On feat. Tinie Tempah
16- Anything Could Happen White Sea remix [exclusive track]
17- Hanging On Draper remix [exclusive track]
So happy Tinie isn't on the album version of Hanging on.
Posted by: Neil 13th September 2012, 11:26 AM
‘Halcyon’ live will touch down in a string of major cities across the UK in December and will be heading to:
Fri 07 Dec – Bristol, Academy
Sat 08 Dec – Liverpool, Academy
Tue 11 Dec – Nottingham, Rock City
Wed 12 Dec – London, Brixton Academy
Thu 13 Dec – Glasgow, Academy
Sat 15 Dec – Leeds, Academy
Sun 16 Dec – Birmingham, Academy
Mon 17 Dec – Manchester, Academy
Tue 18 Dec – Southampton, Guildhall
Tickets for the tour will go on general sale on 21st September, but it’s not too late to pre-order the ‘Halcyon’ special edition and receive an exclusive pre-sale link so you can get your tickets ahead of anyone else.
Place your order from http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/boxsets/ellie-goulding-halcyon-special-edition/invt/0602537142422/ before Sunday night to ensure you get your priority link.
Defo going to the Bristol gig on my Birthday
Posted by: dannjohn3 13th September 2012, 11:47 AM
Deffo gonna get Brixton tickets!
Posted by: Neil 19th September 2012, 03:57 PM
Got my tickets to the Bristol gig
Posted by: Liаm 19th September 2012, 04:04 PM
Omg I have to go to the Bristol one!
Posted by: Delincuentos 21st September 2012, 07:12 AM
Snippets on Australian itunes. This album is flawless
Posted by: THEO. 24th September 2012, 05:44 PM
"I Know You Care" has leaked. It's a piano ballad (so very different to "Anything Could Happen"). It's not brilliant but I think I could be sold on it if I saw a video of her performing it live.
Posted by: Delincuentos 24th September 2012, 06:05 PM
http://www.telly.com/D85UT
wow
Posted by: Medicated Soap 24th September 2012, 07:47 PM
Previews sound pretty stunning.
Posted by: Cremey 24th September 2012, 07:59 PM
In love with 'I Know You Care'.
Posted by: dannjohn3 24th September 2012, 10:56 PM
It's such a great song.
Also loving the clips "Atlantis" sounds great!
Posted by: Casey__ 25th September 2012, 03:50 PM
The clips sound so so good. SO EXCITED FOR THIS.
Posted by: Ryan741 25th September 2012, 04:38 PM
Here's the 'I Know You Care' video on YouTube:
I didn't realise when I saw it before that it was being used in a film! Great song by the way!
Posted by: Jáhq 28th September 2012, 02:26 PM
'Figure 8' has leaked.
Posted by: Liаm 28th September 2012, 03:12 PM
Me and my friend are going to the tour on Decemer 8, sooooo excited
Figure 8 is amazing, with just 7 days until the Irish and German release the album should leak within 3/4 days perhaps!
Posted by: Cremey 28th September 2012, 03:13 PM
'Figure 8' is brilllliant. Was my favourite from the clips too.
So excited for this album!
Posted by: Conderella 2.0 28th September 2012, 03:27 PM
Don't care about I Know You Care ( ) but accompanied by Dakota Fanning's shots from that movie it's decent. She really is quite an incredible actress, isn't she?
Super irrelevant but Iremembered this and HAD to post it: http://www.metatube.com/en/videos/61148/SNL-Drew-Barrymore-The-Dakota-Fanning-Show-skit/
"I get raped in my next movie"
Posted by: Jáhq 3rd October 2012, 09:41 PM
leaky leak
Posted by: THEO. 3rd October 2012, 09:55 PM
That's quite early I'm downloading now - although my expectations are now on 0 after the three non-"Anything Could Happen" songs that I've heard being varying levels of dull.
Posted by: Medicated Soap 3rd October 2012, 11:14 PM
My Blood
Posted by: THEO. 4th October 2012, 03:58 PM
After a slow start, I'm getting into this. "Don't Say a Word" and "Only You" disappointed me, but I'm not halfway through, and "Halcyon" and "Figure 8" are both VERY strong (along with "Anything Could Happen" of course)! Hopefully the rest of the tracks are up to this standard - I was beginning to abandon hope.
After watching the video, "I Know You Care" makes so much more sense. Less so in context of the album, but it's a very good song. Ellie looks a bit awkward lip-syncing to herself though.
Posted by: Delincuentos 4th October 2012, 05:23 PM
This album is incredible. Ellie hasnt let us down.
Posted by: dannjohn3 4th October 2012, 06:41 PM
"Atlantis" is the best song.
Singles should be "Figure 8", "I Know You Care" and "My Blood" in whatever order. It's not the most single-ridden album.
Posted by: Medicated Soap 4th October 2012, 09:18 PM
Yeah, I can't see any of these songs even getting close to the success of Lights or Starry Eyed.
Hanging On, My Blood, Figure 8, and Halcyon are stunning though, and I Need Your Love is great too. I also like a lot of the slower tracks. Solid pop album, though spotty.
Posted by: Jáhq 5th October 2012, 04:03 PM
She's got a new song called 'Bittersweet' (produced by Skrillex) on the soundtrack to "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2", which is released November 13th. Exciting for even more new music (and me as a lone Twilight fan).
Posted by: Griff 5th October 2012, 05:09 PM
Is it just me or does 'Anything Can Happen' sound exactly like 'Midnight City' - even more so than Rihanna's 'Diamonds'?
Posted by: randomfurlong 5th October 2012, 09:54 PM
Two listens and there are some really interesting sounds here - such that I think it'll take a while to really dig into, which is a good sign as it'll stick with me longer. 'Figue 8' is the instant wow, stunning production. Her voice sounds a bit too raspy on some of the tracks but I think that's just something about Ellie you have to accept!
I'm not big on the longer version of 'Anything Could Happen' at the moment, totally disrupts ma flo~
Posted by: Tyler 5th October 2012, 11:19 PM
Wow. This sounds amazing.
I pre-ordered. I hope it does well here.
Posted by: ▲▲▲ 7th October 2012, 08:46 PM
Atlantis and Figure 8 >>>
Posted by: Ryan741 8th October 2012, 04:07 PM
Just listening through the album now, fantastic so far!!
Also doing really well on iTunes, #2 and #4 (and the #1 is only a single EP). Go Ellie!
Posted by: gooddelta 8th October 2012, 08:20 PM
Figure 8 is amazing, the rest of the album has its highs and lows but I prefer Bright Lights for now.
Posted by: JosephRaeJepsen 8th October 2012, 08:21 PM
Got mine today, it's a great listen, I think I prefer Bright Lights but this has some fab tracks too.
1. Anything Could Happen
2. I Need Your Love
3. Explosions
4. Figure 8
5. I Know You Care
Posted by: Ryan741 8th October 2012, 10:13 PM
Finished listening earlier, really like every track - brilliant album!! Alongside the single, I'm especially loving Figure 8 and Hanging On!
Posted by: Cremey 8th October 2012, 10:55 PM
Unexpectedly in contention for album of the year for me so far.
Highlights at the moment are 'Dead in the Water', 'Explosions' and 'Figure 8' but it's all just so DAMN GOOD.
Posted by: Delincuentos 9th October 2012, 12:28 AM
My Blood, Dead in The Water and Only You <3
Posted by: Silver Rocket 9th October 2012, 11:48 AM
I listened to 'Figure 8', really good. Need to hear the rest sometime this week.
Posted by: Umi 9th October 2012, 04:46 PM
So my copy arrived today and Lana finally has a rival for album of the year! It's all so good, it's astonishing to see the progression from Lights (which was also amazing) to this. I really can't fault it.
Posted by: biophiliac. 10th October 2012, 08:58 PM
Halcyon is really strong after a few listens, I was expecting a lot from Ellie and she hasn't let me down at all. I definitely agree with some critics who have made similarities between Ellie and Florence - and with Florence being my favourite singer ever, that can only be a good thing.
Posted by: Chris_2k12 10th October 2012, 11:52 PM
Her voice grates on me at times but I LOVE Anything Could Happen, a more than good enough comeback in my opinion!
Posted by: Jáhq 13th October 2012, 11:34 AM
This is going to need a few more listens for anything to really stick but it's a strong album, some parts are really stunning. I don't know where she goes with single choices from here (Anything Could Happen was certainly the right choice for first single) but 'Figure 8' is my favourite non-ACH track so far.
Posted by: Dandy* 14th October 2012, 04:28 PM
Late to the party on this one but finally taking a listen now and I'm surprised by how much I'm liking the first few tracks. Lights was such a let down for me, only about three tracks I even vaguely liked but Halcyon is such a step forward for Ellie. Impressed.
Posted by: jmarkiv 15th October 2012, 04:42 AM
I think you summed up my thoughts as well.
Posted by: Dandy* 15th October 2012, 07:15 PM
Have now listened to this a few times and think it's really strong! It's like the follow up to Siobhan Donaghy's 'Ghosts' that we never got...
It's all about the way the production maximises her vocals, the quirky tricks they play on her sound is mesmerising in places.
Posted by: Liаm 15th October 2012, 07:23 PM
My Blood has been the track that's really crept up on me, I really liked it ever since I first heard but it REALLY hit me today, it's incredible
Great album, although a step down from Bright Lights. Other favourites are Anything Could Happen, Explosions, Figure 8 and Only You for now.
Posted by: AaronTM 16th October 2012, 04:56 PM
At first I was a little disappointed, but I'm really getting into this album now. Every song on the main tracklist is great, it's almost too hard to pick a favourite. I'm enjoying "Figure 8" and "Joy" quite a lot at the moment, the latter is the closest we get to the style of the debut album (which I loved).
It definitely has the feel of a breakup album to it, I feel as if each track (with the odd exception) gets sadder/further into the breakup as we go on.
Posted by: Simon. 16th October 2012, 04:58 PM
My Blood is bloody amazing can't turn it off
Posted by: Tyler 17th October 2012, 02:21 PM
Best album to come out for me in such a long time. 'Only You', 'My Blood', 'Atlantis'... seriously 11/10 moments. And every track on the album is just, it leaves me speechless.
Posted by: dannjohn3 17th October 2012, 10:10 PM
"My Blood" is addictive.
Posted by: Tyler 20th October 2012, 04:52 AM
This is seriously my favorite album. The only albums that are beating it out are 'In The Zone' and 'Blackout'. And that is HEAVY shit coming from me, every song hits so close to home.
Posted by: biophiliac. 20th October 2012, 07:49 PM
Figure 8 is amazing, I absolutely love the dark and mysterious feeling of Halcyon.
Posted by: Pop B!tch 20th October 2012, 07:54 PM
Smashing it in France this week - New entry at #85 with 819 sales
Posted by: THEO. 8th November 2012, 06:38 PM
This is £5.99 for today only on Play.com! It's only the 13-track edition but I'm really considering buying it...
Posted by: Jáhq 8th November 2012, 06:49 PM
This is her song from the "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" soundtrack;
http://soundcloud.com/usvsyou/bittersweet
I'm not that fussed, it's not really very exciting based on a couple of listens.
Posted by: AaronTM 8th November 2012, 09:41 PM
Hmm yeah, I don't think there's anything particularly grabbing about that song, but it's nice enough.
Figure 8 is officially the next single. YAY.
Posted by: dannjohn3 9th November 2012, 03:46 PM
I knew they'd go with "Figure 8" eventually, but I thought they might push "I Know You Care" during Xmas.
Posted by: Casey__ 11th November 2012, 01:43 AM
I'm in love with 'Bittersweet' now, after not being totally sold on it to begin with. Very good!
As for the album, it's pretty definitely my favourite album of the year.
Posted by: Klumzee 21st November 2012, 07:57 PM
Could be going to the Brixton date to see her live! Would be my first gig/concert ever so pretty excited for it!
Posted by: Grief 23rd November 2012, 08:29 AM
I love Figure 8. It's so good!
Posted by: Grief 23rd November 2012, 05:35 PM
This is the official video for Figure 8:
It's a chart battle between Something New and Figure 8 in my personal chart this week as well!
Posted by: Umi 23rd November 2012, 05:37 PM
Was it really necessary to post that here when we already have a thread for the single? Like, not trying to say HAI EVERYONE POST IN MY THREAD PLZ but we've all seen it, we've just discussed it elsewhere.
Posted by: Grief 23rd November 2012, 05:38 PM
Well, I don't know where the other thread is?
There's no need to treat me like I'm stupid...
Posted by: Umi 23rd November 2012, 05:40 PM
Well if you're not able to go to the top of page 2...
Posted by: Grief 23rd November 2012, 05:44 PM
I thought that the official news about the song went in the album thread...
Posted by: Umi 23rd November 2012, 05:46 PM
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142564
Posted by: Grief 23rd November 2012, 05:47 PM
Sorry!
It's always been like that, the rule came in when I took a break from Buzzjack, and I don't see the problem, so those are my excuses.
Posted by: Mikal 22nd March 2013, 04:01 PM
On the set of 'I Need Your Love' with Calvin Harris:
Posted by: Marina Hurts 22nd March 2013, 04:12 PM
I had no idea they're dating!
Posted by: Mikal 22nd March 2013, 04:15 PM
I think it's just for the video, they make a cute couple though
Posted by: Jark 22nd March 2013, 04:35 PM
She has manly legs.
Posted by: jmarkiv 22nd March 2013, 05:28 PM
I just LOVE the Calvin Harris song! His music goes so much better with Florence's than Ellie's. but this song is really nice!
Posted by: Ryan. 24th March 2013, 08:35 PM
Madeon has uploaded a song he did for Ellie Goulding onto Soundcloud called 'Stay Awake' and is now available to download on Beatport. It is fantastic!!
It was apparently on the Tesco exclusive version of 'Halcyon', can't believe it didn't even make the standard deluxe edition!
Posted by: Tyler 24th March 2013, 09:12 PM
She needs to get impregnated by Calvin Harris.
Posted by: Nightfall82 15th April 2013, 06:58 PM
I just listened "Halcyon"..It has some great tracks!! "Anything Could Happen" is one of my favourite songs ever!! "Figure 8" should be a successful single for her!! "Explosions" is a great ballad. On a first listen.."Atlantis" is a magic song!! I love it at first listen. "Halcyon" should be her next single!! Powerful song!! "In My City" is very likeable song. "My Blood" is one of the highlights of the album. "Only You" is very radio-friendly. It could be her next single. I love it!!! I think that she did an amazing work with this album. "Halcyon" should have sold more 600.000 so far!!!! Audience wake up!!!
Posted by: Rabbit Heart 15th April 2013, 07:40 PM
I really do hope 'Only You' is the next single!
Posted by: Umi 15th April 2013, 07:43 PM
Good time for a bump, Ellie's just released a Halcyon remix album as a free download:
http://promo.interscope.com/elliegoulding/Nike/
Not listened to it yet but the Run Into the Light remix EP was proper amazing, so I'm looking forward to it!
Posted by: dannjohn3 29th May 2013, 06:49 AM
she's covered this Alt-J song:
it's not new post worthy as I don't think its a single.
Posted by: Umi 2nd June 2013, 02:36 AM
Guess who's re-releasing their album.
Posted by: Marina XCX 2nd June 2013, 08:28 AM
That's great news as I haven't bought it yet, hopefully it'll have all 20 tracks and a bonus disc with a few new ones.
Posted by: dannjohn3 2nd June 2013, 08:39 AM
Is "Tessellate" a single then?
Posted by: Delincuentos 2nd June 2013, 03:25 PM
No, it's just for fun, but by the looks of things there will be a disclosure collab
Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 14th February 2015, 09:36 PM
'My Blood' is in the new Cinderella trailer. So perfect! 2.5 years since its release and it's still my favourite Ellie track
Posted by: toxic_air 15th February 2015, 12:39 AM
Oh goodness! It is mine too! It is the track that made me instantly buy everything she has done, and I've continued that since! Truly one of the best songs ever.
This album is still in my top albums of all time as well.
Posted by: Sqntq Clqus 22nd December 2017, 10:27 PM
4x PLATINUM IN THE UK
Posted by: Lenny 23rd December 2017, 01:54 AM
Hashtag shushtag
"Explosions" for me is the most amazing thing about this piece of work. I literally cried my eyes out to this song when my ex died of leukaemia. An incredible, amazing song. I must listen again <3
Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 23rd December 2017, 08:35 AM
Such an amazing body of work. ‘Atlantis’ remains a classic.
Posted by: HausofTove 28th July 2019, 07:46 PM
Anything Could Happen was on in Asda earlier and my GOD it sent me back to this era. I really need to revisit it, but truly what a spectacular, masterclass of an album. I miss it. She really lost me with Delirium (and I had issues with my ex who was an Ellie loon of Cqmqmqmej proportions so I fell out of favour with her when I broke up with him and couldn't listen for a short while Lol) BUT YES WHAT AN ERA THIS WAS.
Posted by: Klaus 28th July 2019, 07:51 PM
one of my favourite albums ever, a beautiful piece of work
shame about what’s happened after, i’ve still yet to listen to Delirium due to the poor singles and enormous tracklisting that might make me delirious
Posted by: Cqmerqn 28th July 2019, 08:14 PM
I miss the Halcyon (Days too) era so much. Honestly a flawless piece of art.
Klaus, I’d give it a go. There are a few highlights (Lost & Found, The Greatest and Codes) that I think you’ll love! You could always chop the album down on Spotify to make it more listenable!
Posted by: HausofTove 28th July 2019, 08:16 PM
I'm relistening now 
Hold me.
Posted by: Cqmerqn 28th July 2019, 08:18 PM
Hold me.Are you dead in the water yet
Posted by: Cqmerqn 28th July 2019, 09:42 PM
How’d it go Bal x
Posted by: HausofTove 28th July 2019, 09:51 PM
Incredible. It's one of my big favourites of the past decade.
The shift when Burn comes on isn't really for me though. The original album is sheer perfection and if I wanted to listen to Days, it's definitely a separate entity. I'd rather stick to Halcyon on its own.
But yeah, what an incredible album.
Posted by: Algernon Monqueef 18th August 2019, 07:30 PM
But Lana is better!
Posted by: Algernon Monqueef 18th August 2019, 07:31 PM
But lana is better!
Posted by: dandy* 18th August 2019, 07:33 PM
Really need a re-release vinyl!
Posted by: Algernon Monqueef 18th August 2019, 07:36 PM
Agreed tbh - great album!
Posted by: coi 18th August 2019, 07:38 PM
It is! Would help it get some more sales too, which it deserves.
Posted by: Jordan Lee 16th May 2020, 05:40 PM
I was just thinking about the chart run this album had before!
#1 over a year after it’s initial release.
It really managed to become a real long running success
The re release of this however is kinda like a whole new album but I still think this is Ellie at her best.
Especially the standard (pre days) edition.
Posted by: HarryEzra 17th May 2020, 11:05 PM
This album still has held up well in the eyes of fans and general public really and I'm glad to see it *.
Posted by: pippa 18th May 2020, 11:15 PM
This era was her best.
She has got somewhat lost since.
Posted by: Jordan Lee 19th May 2020, 10:09 PM
Joy from this album is
Posted by: Rough_edges 30th September 2022, 11:08 AM
Haylcon Nights out October 12th! 32 tracks covering everything from the era!
Posted by: Rough_edges 30th September 2022, 12:15 PM
Don't Say A Word
My Blood
Anything Could Happen
Only You
Halcyon
Figure 8
Joy
Hanging On
Explosions
I Know You Care
Atlantis
Dead In The Water
I Need Your Love
High for This
The Ending
Ritual
In My City
Without Your Love
Hanging On (Full Length Version)
Lights (Single Version)
Burn
Goodness Gracious
You My Everything
Hearts Without Chains
Stay Awake
Under Control
Flashlight
How Long Will I Love You
Tessellate
Midas Touch
Beating Heart
Posted by: Run_For_Cover 30th September 2022, 12:48 PM
So are they just adding Beating Heart?
Posted by: Jessie Where 30th September 2022, 12:49 PM
'Stay Awake' really should've been a single.
Posted by: Rough_edges 30th September 2022, 12:50 PM
High for This
The Ending
Ritual
In My City
Without Your Love
Midas Touch
Are all currently unavailable on Spotify
Posted by: dannjohn 30th September 2022, 02:07 PM
High For This is actually on Spotify under some weird compliation.
Posted by: dannjohn 30th September 2022, 02:07 PM
So glad to finally have The Ending and In My City on streaming
Posted by: Frawdree 1st October 2022, 08:48 PM
In My City has always been available on Apple Music in the U.K.
Posted by: Bjork 2nd October 2022, 12:03 PM
Lights
Posted by: Juan Carlos 5th October 2022, 04:09 PM
This is the tracklist of Halcyon Nights.
1. "Don't Say A Word"
2. "My Blood"
3. "Anything Could Happen"
4. "Only You"
5. "Halcyon"
6. "Figure 8"
7. "Joy"
8. "Hanging On"
9. "Explosions"
10. "I Know You Care"
11. "Atlantis"
12. "Dead In The Water"
13. "I Need Your Love" (Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding)
14. "Burn"
15. "Goodness Gracious"
16. "You My Everything"
17. "Hearts Without Chains"
18. "Stay Awake" (Ellie Goulding & Madeon)
19. "Under Control"
20. "How Long Will I Love You"
21. "Tessellate"
22. "Ritual"
23. "In My City"
24. "Without Your Love"
25. "Hanging On" (featuring Tinie Tempah)
26. "Midas Touch" (Ellie Goulding & BURNS)
27. "Flashlight" (Ellie Goulding & DJ Fresh)
28. "The Ending"
29. "Beating Heart" (From Divergent soundtrack)
30. "Mirror" (From The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack)
31. "Bittersweet" (From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 soundtrack)
Posted by: Juan Carlos 5th October 2022, 05:05 PM
Halcyon Nights officially announced.