British pop sensation Ellie Goulding has entered the world of true pop stardom. After a two-year absence, she has returned to the music scene with her new album, Delirium, showing a new side of the versatile songstress.

With set expectations, I sat down and listened to Delirium, knowing that Ellie Goulding is a rather open-minded singer and songwriter. Her incredibly unique vocal style skyrocketed her to fame with hit singles from her previous albums such as “Lights” and “Burn.” The lively and energetic texture of her music stays consistent throughout her new album, as well as the general themes of romance, friendship and partying.

While Goulding’s debut album had hints of folk music, Delirium is strictly pop. This album begins with a short, non-lyrical introduction that easily flows into the first track, “Aftertaste.” It is a shame that there is so much busy instrumentation in songs like “Don’t Panic” and “We Can’t Move To This,” because it overshadows her genuinely beautiful voice. Additionally, the whistling and extra noise in “Keep On Dancin'” is overdone and ineffective, not to mention unnecessary. The songs from Delirium unmentioned are quite similar to those described above: repetitive and full of activity.

For the most part, the only songs from Goulding’s new album that received any attention were her hit singles “Love Me Like You Do” and “On My Mind,” which were released prior to the rest of the album. The individual songs on Delirium are fine pieces of work by themselves, but tend to blend together as a whole album. Though this album was somewhat of a letdown, Ellie Goulding still remains a true talent.

Favorite track: “Something In The Way You Move”

Least favorite track: “Around U”

Rating: 5/10