Fallen Embers is the fourth studio album by American DJ, music producer, and musician Illenium, released on July 15, 2021, through Warner Records.

Fallen Embers
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
Recorded2020–2021
Genre
Length54:23
LabelWarner
Producer
Illenium chronology
Ascend
(2019)
Fallen Embers
(2021)
Illenium
(2023)
Singles from Fallen Embers
  1. "Nightlight"
    Released: August 28, 2020[4]
  2. "Paper Thin"
    Released: October 22, 2020[3]
  3. "Hearts on Fire"
    Released: December 25, 2020[5]
  4. "First Time"
    Released: March 11, 2021
  5. "Sideways"
    Released: May 6, 2021[6]
  6. "Heavenly Side"
    Released: July 1, 2021

Critical reception

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In a mixed to positive review, Neil Yeung gave the album three stars out of five, saying "the lack of big builds and huge drops aside, the LP is emotionally engaging, often soothing, and — if this was a live set — ideal for resting and catching one's breath."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Blame Myself" (with Tori Kelly)
  • Miller
3:50
2."Heavenly Side" (with Matt Maeson)
  • Miller
  • Maeson
  • Jayson DeZuzio
  • Steph Jones
  • Miller
  • DeZuzio
3:59
3."Fragments" (with Natalie Taylor)
  • Alejandra Alberti
  • Gino Borri
  • Matt Zara
  • Natalie Howard
  • Miller
  • Jonathan Howard
Miller3:29
4."Sideways" (with Valerie Broussard & NURKO)
  • Leech
  • Miller
4:11
5."First Time" (with Iann Dior)
  • Aiello
  • Miller
2:45
6."U & Me" (with Sasha Alex Sloan)Miller3:33
7."Nightlight" (with Annika Wells)
  • Miller
  • Wells
Miller3:42
8."Hearts on Fire" (with Dabin & Lights)
  • Lee
  • Miller
3:56
9."Lay It Down" (with Slander & Krewella)
  • Andersen
  • Land
  • Miller
  • J. Yousaf
  • Y. Yousaf
4:24
10."Losing Patience" (with Nothing,Nowhere)
  • Miller
  • Mulherin
3:50
11."In My Mind" (with Excision & Haliene)
  • Miller
  • Abel
5:00
12."Paper Thin" (with Tom DeLonge & Angels & Airwaves)
  • Miller
  • DeLonge
  • Colin Dieden
  • DeLonge
  • Miller
  • Pete Nappi
  • Elijah Noll
  • Aaron Rubin
3:17
13."Crazy Times" (with Said the Sky & Rock Mafia)
  • Armato
  • Christensen
  • James
  • Miller
3:50
14."Brave Soul" (with Emma Grace)
  • Grace
  • Miller
  • Christensen
  • Grace
  • Miller
4:37
Total length:54:23

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Fallen Embers at AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Bonavoglia, Brian (May 7, 2021). "Illenium Connects With Valerie Broussard, & Nurko For "Sideways"". DJ Times. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Mortensa, Mala (October 23, 2020). "Hear Tom Delonge Bring Pop-Punk Nostalgia To EDM On Illenium's "Paper Thin"". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Kupfer, Rachel (August 28, 2020). "Get a First Look Into Illenium's Upcoming Album with New single "Nightlight" [Interview]". weraveyou.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  5. ^ Kupfer, Rachel (December 25, 2020). "ILLENIUM, Dabin, and Lights Sleigh Christmas With New Collab "Hearts On Fire"". edm.com. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Bonavoglia, Brian (May 7, 2021). "Illenium Connects With Valerie Broussard, & Nurko For "Sideways"". DJ Times. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Illenium – Fallen Embers". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Illenium Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Illenium Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "Illenium Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.