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Florence Welch, better known alongside her band as Florence + The Machine, confidently announces her arrival on Lungs. With several strong singles taking up a fair portion of this debut release, it's clear that Welch is as much a pop writer as she is a left-field artist, despite the early influence of punk and grunge on her life. Musically, these influences are tempered by an admiration for soul and contemporary indie. Welch also received the Critics' Choice award at the Brits in 2009, usually a sign of big things to come. Includes the singles "You've Got The Love" and "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)".
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since the beginning of the year, you’ll be aware of Florence and the Machine. Before even releasing an album, the first lady and her revolving band have been championed by BBC Introducing, invited to play Glastonbury and support Blur at Hyde Park, and won the Critic's Choice Award at this year’s BRITs. Now they're being tipped for Mercury Prize glory. How can an album possibly live up to the pressure of all that expectation? I don't quite know… but it does by the gallon.
Florence Welch's distinctive voice intertwines beautifully with harps, strings and drums as she sings her inimitable 'soul inspired indie' and 'Tim Burton-style fairytales'. The gothic pop of Lungs has been excellently produced by a crack team - Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Jack Penate, Maximo Park), James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Klaxons, Last Shadow Puppets) and Steve Mackey (Pulp, M.I.A.).
There's so much brilliant stuff it's difficult to know where to begin. The soaring crescendo of new single Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up), the achingly beautiful Howl and a breathtaking cover of The Source classic You Got The Love. Drumming is a fabulous nail-on-the-head song about what it feels like to be in love.
There are touches of Mama Cass on happy clappy debut single Dogs Days Are Over and at the other end of the energy scale, the twinkly loveliness of Hurricane Drunk. The low points are few – perhaps that I'm Not Calling You A Liar falls a bit flat between choruses, and the lyrics to Girl With One Eye are closer to disturbing than kooky. But mostly it's sheer gleeful bliss listening to Lungs.
Florence says music is, ''at best a kind of magic that lifts you up and takes you somewhere else''. With vocals building from breathy almost-nothings to soaring, arching crescendos and the accompanying harps, strings, hopes and dreams, this album takes you somewhere you'll never want to come back from. When news gets out that she writes her best stuff, ''when drunk or hungover'', Florence's transition from unknown to British classic will be complete. --Sophie Bruce
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By G. Brookes
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first discovered Florence and the Machine whilst watching the Glastonbury 2009 highlight's on the Red Button (too muddy for me these day's) and also when they guested on "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross". On the strength of these appearances I went ahead and purchased Lungs completely on impulse. I'm so glad that I did..... Lungs is a terrific album. There are a variety of tracks here which show a great versality and diversity of styles. Florence and the Machine are way out there but still keep their feet both firmly on the ground..... Outstanding!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, well, well, what a year it has been for the band! I have to say "Lungs" is one of my ,if not, the most listened album this year. Then when I saw this boxset on sale I had to pre-order it as a christmas present for myself, although it's november. Theres 4 disc: Lungs (debut album), Live at Abby Road, Remixes+Covers and Rarities, Dvd with live songs. All disc have a fair amount of tracks. However, I was disappointed that that the XX remix of 'you've got the love' has been taken off the third disc as it is shown on the item picture as being the 1st track. The Dvd is very good quality, sound and picture, I think it may have been filmed in hd camera as it is very sharp.
Not only is the music content impressive the product design is great. It's presented in a book form with pages photos and written work etc. The price does come across as a bit heft but it is well worth it. This would be an ideal present for a fan of the band or for yourself.
Not only is the music content impressive the product design is great. It's presented in a book form with pages photos and written work etc. The price does come across as a bit heft but it is well worth it. This would be an ideal present for a fan of the band or for yourself.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a review for the vinyl edition of Florence and the Machine Lungs album. It's now a couple of months since I've had this album and I still don't tire listening to it. The Gatefold Vinyl presentation is first class - photography on both inner and outer cover tremendous plus photography on both sides of the sleeve insert makes this a fine addition to my vinyl collection. Nice touch on side 1 and side 2 of the record being labelled "in" and "out" - you won't get that on any other format like CD and definitely not on a digital download! Sound quality of the tracks is first rate played on a quality turntable and noticed that same track listings as in CD release so nothing added or lost.
Florench Welch's fine vocals and energy like a fusion of Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux - can't wait to see her perform live in Dec 2009 Glasgow.
Great to see new artists releasing their material on Vinyl. Just ordered Bat for Lashes "Two Suns" also on Vinyl and hoping that it will be of the same standard as Florence and The Machine's album. Keep it up for us vinyl collectors who still like to physically hold and cherish their music collection. Vinyl still rules for presentation of Album artwork, lyrics you can read on bigger fonts and of course the sound quality on a properly produced album such as this.
Florench Welch's fine vocals and energy like a fusion of Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux - can't wait to see her perform live in Dec 2009 Glasgow.
Great to see new artists releasing their material on Vinyl. Just ordered Bat for Lashes "Two Suns" also on Vinyl and hoping that it will be of the same standard as Florence and The Machine's album. Keep it up for us vinyl collectors who still like to physically hold and cherish their music collection. Vinyl still rules for presentation of Album artwork, lyrics you can read on bigger fonts and of course the sound quality on a properly produced album such as this.
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Love it!
I had to buy this album a second time as I wore out my original CD from playing it too much!
Published 2 days ago by Tania Weaver
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Love it!!!
I love this album - it is always on in my house. Highly recommended to anyone. Good quality price too.
Published 26 days ago by Elaine Wood
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Lungs by Florence + The Machine
Firstly, if you don't already own Lungs then stop reading reviews or hesitating on buying it and just order it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by TAYLORSWIFT
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Florence- LUNGS
Slightly disappointed with this CD but this could be change once it's played more. Given time it may be as good if not better than Ceremonials
Published 1 month ago by george battersby
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Perfect disc
This is one of my favourite discs, because the first one is Ceremonials. The quality of the vinyl is amazing and the option to download the files is perfect.
Published 1 month ago by Leopoldo
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Alles perfekt. Danke.
CD in einem perfekten Zustand erhalten. Schnelle und korrekte Abwicklung der Bestellung. Alles prima und deshalb gibt es 5 Sterne.
Published 2 months ago by Jörg Metzner
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This is a good listen and it is a good value for money, it is worth the buy. recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by Alex Ferns
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good listenening!
enjoyed so much. will be buying more! good strong songs. bought after reading other reviews. so glad i did. buy it!
Published 3 months ago by kim smith
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lungs
I love the album and I was listening it for days when I recieved it. I recommand it for everyone
Published 3 months ago by Monika Sas
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Brilliant CD
Brilliant CD. Definitely worth a puchase. Florence Welsh has a excellent voice. The CD has good content. Most tracks really good.
Published 4 months ago by Paula Barraclough
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