If you're an intensive fan of pop music, then you've probably been looking forward to Foxes' debut album for a while now. It's only taken the British songstress a handful of singles and two features to reach international superstardom, and with over one-million plays on each of her music videos, there's no doubt that she's ready for the mainstream. We don't always adore all massively popular music, but we're happy to say that Foxes is definitely going to be a step in the right direction for the genre's sustained proliferation, just like another young lady that you might know (Lorde). So make sure you take a good listen to Glorious before its mass overplay, just as we saw with Pure Heroine. Foxes kicks off the album the right way with "Talking to Ghosts", a work that can only accurately be described as electro-pop perfection. Foxes' vocals are absolutely on point, but the song's flawless production is what makes it so outstanding; powerful piano chords, enthralling percussion, and a chilling vocal tune are the most apparent elements in it. With that said, the production on the piece might sound a bit different than the rest of the album, because for this track alone, Foxes somehow managed to assemble music legends Trevor Horne and Steve Howe, both of whom were members of the massively successful progressive rock band, Yes (that's something that we don't see every day). On another note, "Night Owls Early Birds" is a slightly brighter measure, with a chorus that will stick with you for hours, and even more seamless instrumentation: brilliantly optimistic piano keys, subtle synths, upbeat percussion, and plenty of minuscule vocal touches to polish the effort. The final new offering that immediately stands out to us is "Echo", another bright song featuring fresh strings, delicate keys, and a drum kit. The chorus branches off into a euphoric array of synths and electronic nuances, amounting to yet another pristine work of pop. Fans of the genre here expressed can finally rejoice with Glorious, an album that falls nowhere short of its name. It touches on all the right artistic notes, and it's inevitable transition into the mainstream will be smooth and well-received. The only kicker here is that, unless you're in the UK, Spain, Singapore, or Germany, you can't buy the album at this time (we have no idea why this is the case). Individuals in the aforementioned countries can purchase Glorious on iTunes HERE, however, and that they should definitely do. Here's hoping it actually becomes worldwide sooner rather than later, though.
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