Illenium’s Discography Album by Album – ‘Fallen Embers’

It is no surprise that Illenium is one of my favorite artists of all time (check here for all my reasons why), and one of the biggest reasons is his expansive discography. Every album is a work of art and worth celebrating. In this series, I will break down each of his full-length albums; get your tissues ready because with Illenium, it’s a fact that you will need them.

Illenium – Fallen Embers – Released in 2021

When Illenium released his fourth full-length album, Fallen Embers, expectations were at an all-time high. He had just played his first Trilogy show in Las Vegas, a huge event showcasing his first three albums, and the world was waiting to see what was next. This album marked a new beginning for Illenium, and he absolutely lived up to all expectations. As expected, this album was packed full of incredible vocals and soul-touching lyrics, accompanied by dynamic drops that showcased Illenium’s versatility. In my opinion, this album brought the future bass scene into its modern era, blending the old future bass synths with heavier melodic bass notes, all while maintaining a beautiful vibe that wasn’t too light or too heavy. This album is an emotional rollercoaster and stands out with huge collaborations across the board.

Illenium starts this album off with a collaboration with superstar Tori Kelly, and “Blame Myself” rocked any listener’s world with its vocals and emotional drop. Other songs showcased collaborations from superstars such as Slander, Matt Maeson, and Iann Dior, proving that Illenium’s skill can be seamlessly fused with other styles. His collaboration with Excision, “In My Mind,” is a true standout, featuring a wonderful future bass first drop and a devastating bass drop as a counterpart, giving the song insane depth. Other standout tracks include “Nightlight” and “Sideways,” two emotional songs that give words to complex feelings. Illenium ended this album with a true tear-jerker, “Brave Soul,” which is one of the best songs in existence, in my opinion, due to how the vocals truly tell a journey, and the emotional movement from the first verse to the second verse showcases a personal journey through grief.

Illenium proved with this album that he is timeless. Even though his sound was evolving, it still maintained the incredible production that Illenium is known for. This album is a work of art, and you can hear it in the second set of his livestream from Denver Trilogy, a dedicated Ascend and Fallen Embers set. Illenium is a gift to humanity, and here’s to hoping it never ends.

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