Fallen Embers (album)

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 Illenium
Released	July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)
Recorded	2020–2021
Genre	EDM^[1] future bass^[2] electropop^[1] melodic dubstep^[2] electronic rock^[3] folktronica emo rap
Length	54:23
Label	Warner
Producer	Stephen Aiello Trevor Christensen Jayson DeZuzio Krewella Dabin Lee Jack Leech Nicholas Miller Joe Mulherin Rock Mafia
Illenium chronology
Ascend (2019) Fallen Embers (2021) Illenium (2023)
Singles from Fallen Embers
"Nightlight" Released: August 28, 2020^[4] "Paper Thin" Released: October 22, 2020^[3] "Hearts on Fire" Released: December 25, 2020^[5] "First Time" Released: March 11, 2021 "Sideways" Released: May 6, 2021^[6] "Heavenly Side" Released: July 1, 2021

Critical reception

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

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Blame Myself" (featuring Tori Kelly)	Nicholas Miller Emily Warren Steve Booker	Miller	3:50
2.	"Heavenly Side" (featuring Matt Maeson)	Miller Maeson Jayson DeZuzio Steph Jones	Miller DeZuzio	3:59
3.	"Fragments" (featuring Natalie Taylor)	Alejandra Alberti Gino Borri Matt Zara Natalie Howard Miller Jonathan Howard	Miller	3:29
4.	"Sideways"	David Arkwright Valerie Broussard Jack Leech Miller Benjamin Samama	Leech Miller	4:11
5.	"First Time"	Stephen Aiello Jordan Lutes Miller Michael Olmo	Aiello Miller	2:45
6.	"U & Me"	Miller Alexandra Yatchenko	Miller	3:33
7.	"Nightlight"	Miller Annika Wells	Miller	3:42
8.	"Hearts on Fire"	Miller Dabin Lee Lights Poxleitner-Bokan	Lee Miller	3:56
9.	"Lay It Down"	Derek Andersen Scott Land Miller Cody Tarpley Jahan Yousaf Yasmine Yousaf	Andersen Land Miller J. Yousaf Y. Yousaf	4:24
10.	"Losing Patience"	Miller Joe Mulherin	Miller Mulherin	3:50
11.	"In My Mind"	Jeff Abel Miller Jeff Abel Valentijn Hoogwerf Matthew Steeper Kelly Sweet	Miller Sweet	5:00
12.	"Paper Thin"	Miller Tom DeLonge	Colin Dieden DeLonge Miller Pete Nappi Elijah Noll Aaron Rubin	3:17
13.	"Crazy Times"	Antonina Armato Trevor Christensen Tim James Miller	Armato Christensen James Miller	3:50
14.	"Brave Soul"	Emma Grace Miller	Christensen Grace Miller	4:37
Total length:				54:23

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for Fallen Embers Chart (2021) Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA)^[7] 99 Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[8] 49 US Billboard 200^[9] 49 US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)^[10] 1

Year-end charts 2021 year-end chart performance for Fallen Embers Chart (2021) Position US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)^[11] 25

References

1. Fallen Embers at AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
2. Bonavoglia, Brian (May 7, 2021). "Illenium Connects With Valerie Broussard, & Nurko For "Sideways"". DJ Times. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
3. 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.