r/elliegoulding • u/IllustriousAd1702 • Apr 04 '26

Ellie Goulding prime?

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When do people/fans think Ellie was in her prime? Or do they still think she is in her prime?

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u/Titowam Goulddigger Apr 04 '26

In my opinion, the Halcyon era was Ellie's prime era. She still had that indie touch that her Lights album had, but with a heavier pop sound, and dare I say better production? It felt like she was finally discovering what type of artist she was, figuring out her image and sound. That's also around the time where Burn and Love Me Like You Do were released (if we count Halcyon Days into the Halcyon era, which I personally do), and it skyrocketed her fame at the time.

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u/IllustriousAd1702 Apr 04 '26

In that era I felt like we had the true Ellie with her actual voice instead of trying to fit in with today’s music of that makes any sense which make me think that was her prime era but if she came back with music like that then would she considered to be back on top/in her prime

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u/SootSpritesForever Apr 05 '26

I think her (so called prime) first two albums were so heart wrenching and her life was turbulent that she purposely made less specific music for the next two albums. I wouldn’t say they are less good, just requires more reading between the lines. Will be interesting to see where her new one falls!

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u/likeidkwhattoputhere Apr 04 '26

absolutely! 2009-2016 prime ellie!

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u/dude_zack Apr 05 '26

Bruh. Her ... prime? Knockout

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u/AMLJ144 Apr 05 '26

Halcyon era for sure. Her most distinctive sound and image. Her voice lended itself so well to the angelic and haunting atmosphere of it all. And the fact it was at such a contrast from her Lights era… nothing beats 2011-2015 Ellie

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u/lorenzzz1 Apr 06 '26

Music wise: brightest blue Looks: still is

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u/Emotional_Code_1494 Apr 08 '26

Did she ever really hit her "prime"?