Okay so it is truly a crime against all that is good in pop music that we have yet to do a proper post for Ellie Goulding on C&B. Now is nearly the perfect time to right this wrong, as Ellie has just released Bright Lights the re-release of her debut album Lights.(think Lady Gaga’s The Fame and The Fame Monster). The re-release has brought us 6 new tracks from the British “It Girl” of 2010. These new tracks build on an already amazing debut album for an artist that has a very rare and great talent; she is able to merge two very different genres with her music, and do it exceedingly well. Her voice evokes the soul and grace of some of the best folk singers and is paired with brilliant electro-pop crafted by Starsmith. When a lot of pop can seem formulaic and contrived Ellie feels honest and guided by her own desires. Not something a debut album from a pop singer often produces.

So to better introduce everyone (though I am sure it is a bit over due at this point) to Ellie here are a few our favorites from Lights and the lead off single from Bright Lights.

“Starry Eyed” – I instantly fell in love with this song and the end of summer 2009. Ellie’s textured voice over the crisp synths of Starsmith produce something really special.

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‘Under The Sheets‘ – The flip of ‘Starry Eyed’, Ellie’s voice is crisp and smooth over more textured, pulsing synths. There is something beautifully bittersweet about this song. During her latest tour in the U.K. she had the amazing act Bright Light Bright Light opening for her, and he crafted the remix below for the song. (yes I am giving you all a remix, but BLBL is one worth listening to)

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‘Lights’

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‘Guns and Horse’

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‘Your Song’ – When you take on a classic by Sir Elton John, you had better be sure you know what you are doing. And Ellie clearly is able to take a classic of this caliber and create something all her own.

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