Ellie Goulding's Playful Antidote to Personal-Driven Pop and Career Prioritization.
Ellie Goulding's fifth album, "Higher Than Heaven," is a playful departure from personal-driven pop, showcasing her kinetic electropop sound. While some lyrics fall flat, the album is crafted with care, skill, and flair. The lead single, "Easy Lover," co-written with Julia Michaels, is as catchy as past Goulding smashes. The album shimmers with the confidence of a consummate professional, refining Goulding's sound rather than craven trend-chasing.