Higher than Heaven
by Ellie Goulding
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    Goulding’s spectacularly tremulous vibrato, raw mid-range and fluttery high notes imprint unique character on everything she sings. It’s a voice that can make even her “least personal” record sound very personal indeed.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    ‘Higher Than Heaven’ may not be strictly personal, but it definitely sounds like an album crafted with care, skill and no small amount of flair.
  3. AllMusic
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    While it may not cull from her deep well of personal experiences, Heaven still ends up being one of the most immediate and compulsively listenable efforts in her catalog.
  5. PopMatters
    Apr 19, 2023
    70
    She’s distinct enough of a vocalist that even if some of the songs start to bleed into each other or sound a bit monotonous, her charisma and talents shine through, making even the most rote of Higher Than Heaven sound pretty special.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 7, 2023
    70
    Higher Than Heaven is pure candy floss in the best way – little substance, but the sugar rush is so immaculate it ends up not mattering.
  7. Clash Music
    Apr 7, 2023
    70
    ‘Higher Than Heaven’ is a pitch perfect return. Following her excellent 00s channelling Calvin Harris link-up ‘Miracle’, Ellie Goulding is on her best form since those epochal blog era bops in the 2010s… and we are here for it.
  8. musicOMH.com
    Apr 7, 2023
    60
    This is an album full of club bangers – anyone who prefers the ballads like Love Me Like You Do and How Long Will I Love You may be disappointed. Fans of decent dance-pop anthems though will be more than satisfied.

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 3 out of 53
  1. leogarcia132002
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    1. Midnight Dreams 10
    2. Cure for Love 10
    3. By The End of The Night 10 4. Like a Saviour 9 5. Love Goes On 7 6. Easy Lover 8 6. Higher Than    1. Midnight Dreams 10
    2. Cure for Love 10
    3. By The End of The Night 10
    4. Like a Saviour 9
    5. Love Goes On 7
    6. Easy Lover 8
    6. Higher Than Heaven 10
    7. Let It Die 10
    8. Waiting for it 10
    9. Just For You 8
    10. How Long 9
    11. Temptation 7
    12. Intuition 8
    13. Tastes Like You 9
    14. Better Man 9
    14. Al by myself 8    … Full Review »
  2. wojtekk
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Even that's her "least personal" album, it's still pampered and amazing project. It's buttoned up the last button. Ellie with this compehesiveEven that's her "least personal" album, it's still pampered and amazing project. It's buttoned up the last button. Ellie with this compehesive album takes her fans on a party free off troubles. Dancefloors should get ready as they soon will meet new Ellie.… Full Review »
  3. seanpaul
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I always thought Ellie's music was quite average, but this album proved otherwise snd turned me into a fan, Higher Than Heaven sounds expensive, fresh, and its very samey in a great way. Great album from front to back, i like almost every song.… Full Review »
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