Oh hi there everyone! I’m Addie, and I’ll be here now and then to fill you in on the newest album that I’m currently obsessed with, and whether it’s worth buying or not. This is my first one, so give me a little credit for not having to write academically for a change! I’ll give you the low down on what my favorite tracks are and how you can check them out. Sometimes they might not be released the same week as I write about them, but sometimes it takes a little while to become obsessed with an album.
So this week, I’m a little late on the album of the week, but it’s definitely one of my favorite albums of 2012.
Album worth buying is: Halcyon by Ellie Goulding (Deluxe)
With a electronic, pop vibe, Goulding’s most recent album is an insanely good mix of slow songs and fast, upbeat songs and ballads. Her voice stands out against the synthesizers that back her up. Goulding’s amazing range from extremely high notes to the lowest of low makes the listener wonder if she has any vocal limits. Here’s a break down of the three top songs that made it to my list:
So this week, I’m a little late on the album of the week, but it’s definitely one of my favorite albums of 2012.
Album worth buying is: Halcyon by Ellie Goulding (Deluxe)
With a electronic, pop vibe, Goulding’s most recent album is an insanely good mix of slow songs and fast, upbeat songs and ballads. Her voice stands out against the synthesizers that back her up. Goulding’s amazing range from extremely high notes to the lowest of low makes the listener wonder if she has any vocal limits. Here’s a break down of the three top songs that made it to my list:
My Blood:
Probably my 2nd favorite track on the album, the lyrics on this track tell a story and are strangely creative. Definitely tweet worthy. Check it out:
“Alarms will ring for eternity / the waves will break every chain on me / my bones will bleach / my flesh will flee / so help my lifeless frame to breathe”
Personally, the chorus is my favorite part, when she gets up into the upper part of her vocal range, a place where I can’t even get close to. Her backup vocals also harmonize with her here, which is just plain cool.
Probably my 2nd favorite track on the album, the lyrics on this track tell a story and are strangely creative. Definitely tweet worthy. Check it out:
“Alarms will ring for eternity / the waves will break every chain on me / my bones will bleach / my flesh will flee / so help my lifeless frame to breathe”
Personally, the chorus is my favorite part, when she gets up into the upper part of her vocal range, a place where I can’t even get close to. Her backup vocals also harmonize with her here, which is just plain cool.
Figure 8:
Okay, Big Time Rush fans. I realize that Logan Henderson tweeted about this song a couple weeks back, but I have to say, the man has some good music taste. This song is my absolute favorite. The intense beginning vocals in the intro had drawn me in in the first 20 seconds, somehow reminding me of the House theme song. But not really. Anyway, the lyrics in this song are fantastic, while the beat in the back is just plain amazing. The dubstep/synthesizer mix part towards the end definitely makes this song worth listening to.
Okay, Big Time Rush fans. I realize that Logan Henderson tweeted about this song a couple weeks back, but I have to say, the man has some good music taste. This song is my absolute favorite. The intense beginning vocals in the intro had drawn me in in the first 20 seconds, somehow reminding me of the House theme song. But not really. Anyway, the lyrics in this song are fantastic, while the beat in the back is just plain amazing. The dubstep/synthesizer mix part towards the end definitely makes this song worth listening to.
Hanging On (edit) or Hanging On (feat. Tinie Tempah)
This song easily has the best beginning on the entire album. Goulding recorded over herself and harmonized with her, causing there to be practically 10 layers of her voice laid over each other. This one has the dubstep feel to it just like Figure 8, but is much slower, like a mix between ballad and pump-up song. This is one of those songs that you cant even describe with words, so just check it out yourself. This one even has an amazing video.
If you’re a fan of rap, check out the Tinie Tempah version:
This song easily has the best beginning on the entire album. Goulding recorded over herself and harmonized with her, causing there to be practically 10 layers of her voice laid over each other. This one has the dubstep feel to it just like Figure 8, but is much slower, like a mix between ballad and pump-up song. This is one of those songs that you cant even describe with words, so just check it out yourself. This one even has an amazing video.
If you’re a fan of rap, check out the Tinie Tempah version:
If not, check out the edit:
Album Ranking: 9 / 10
There’s a couple of tracks that I choose to skip, but most people like the album all the way through. If you enjoy singing in the car, while your doing your homework or even cleaning the kitchen, this is your new jam. If you can sing that high that is.
Definitely one to buy now, if you haven’t already checked it out.
Catch me again soon with my next album or song of the week and don’t forget to hit up my twitter (@AddieLeeWhelan) or @HitZoneOnline about your album of the week and what you think of Goulding’s latest success!
Addie
There’s a couple of tracks that I choose to skip, but most people like the album all the way through. If you enjoy singing in the car, while your doing your homework or even cleaning the kitchen, this is your new jam. If you can sing that high that is.
Definitely one to buy now, if you haven’t already checked it out.
Catch me again soon with my next album or song of the week and don’t forget to hit up my twitter (@AddieLeeWhelan) or @HitZoneOnline about your album of the week and what you think of Goulding’s latest success!
Addie