Beautiful Lies
Birdy · 2016
52 min · 14 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · indie folk
Ethereal melodies interlace with poignant lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that balances vulnerability and resilience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on March 25, 2016, 'Beautiful Lies' is Birdy's third studio album, following her acclaimed sophomore effort 'Fire Within' from 2013. At this point in her career, Birdy had solidified her identity as a pop artist capable of blending emotional depth with commercial appeal, marking a transition into more mature themes and production styles.
- If you like
- indie pop, indie rock, indie folk
- What next
- Young Heart — Continues the ethereal sound while exploring deeper emotional themes.
Beautiful Lies is an album by Birdy, released in 2016. Ethereal melodies interlace with poignant lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that balances vulnerability and resilience. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating Birdy's growing popularity and resonance with audiences. Critics noted its introspective nature and praised the single 'Keeping Your Head Up' for its uplifting message, contributing to discussions around mental health awareness in pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Beautiful Lies sound like?
Ethereal melodies interlace with poignant lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that balances vulnerability and resilience. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes Beautiful Lies by Birdy notable?
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating Birdy's growing popularity and resonance with audiences. Critics noted its introspective nature and praised the single 'Keeping Your Head Up' for its uplifting message, contributing to discussions around mental health awareness in pop music. Released on March 25, 2016, 'Beautiful Lies' is Birdy's third studio album, following her acclaimed sophomore effort 'Fire Within' from 2013. At this point in her career, Birdy had solidified her identity as a pop artist capable of blending emotional depth with commercial appeal, marking a transition into more mature themes and production styles.
Who is Beautiful Lies for?
Beautiful Lies works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Beautiful Lies?
Beautiful Lies has 14 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Growing Pains 3:48
- 2 Shadow Standout 4:01
- 3 Keeping Your Head Up Standout 3:29
- 4 Deep End 3:28
- 5 Wild Horses Standout 3:05
- 6 Lost It All 3:47
- 7 Silhouette 4:10
- 8 Lifted 4:23
- 9 Take My Heart 4:12
- 10 Hear You Calling 4:01
- 11 Words 3:37
- 12 Save Yourself 3:34
- 13 Unbroken 4:26
- 14 Beautiful Lies 2:50
Release Date
March 25, 2016
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 51 sec
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