Florence + The Machine. (Sound Recording). Lungs. New York: Universal Republic, 2009. Standard No. 602517979406.
Summary
Album tracks include: Dog Days Are Over -- Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up) -- I'm Not Calling You a Liar -- Howl -- Kiss With a Fist -- Girl With One Eye -- Drumming Song -- Between Two Lungs -- Cosmic Love -- My Boy Builds Coffins -- Hurricane Drunk -- Blinding -- You've Got the Love
Critical Evaluation
Florence Welch, of Florence + The Machine has an undeniable talent. Many people have never heard of her and her band until recently when they exploded onto the U.S. charts with the song, "Dog Days Are Over", which was featured in the Julia Roberts movie, Eat, Pray, Love. Her music has also been featured in the teen favorites, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and the television show, The Vampire Diaries. Florence's voice has a range that is both moody, dreamy, yet can change to an upbeat growl in an instant. Her lyrics speak of lost love, found love, and hope when confronted with life's obstacles. "Dog Days Are Over" is the most popular track with its upbeat sound backed by pounding drums and great lyrics: "Happiness hit her like a train on a track..." Teenagers and adults looking for music with a bit more substance than the synthesized pop that is all over the radios will love this album.
Reader's Annotation
Florence + The Machine has been big in England for years. Now the eccentric singer and her band bring their big and moody sound to the states.
About the Artist
Florence Welch of the Grammy-nominated Best New Artist Florence + The Machine, grew up in Camberwell, south London, the oldest of three children. One of her earliest musical memories is standing on top of the trunk where her dad kept his vinyl collection, dancing with him to the Rolling Stones. She started singing along to Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield at home, expanded her vocal range with arias. The Machine is made up of a rotating group of musicians.
The album, Lungs, has been within the top 40 in the United Kingdom for 65 consecutive weeks, making it one of the best selling albums of 2009 and 2010 so far.
Genre
Music CD, Indie Rock
Curriculum Ties
N/A
Interest Age
Ages 14+
Challenge Issues
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Why Included in Titles Selected
This is one of my favorite albums at the moment. It is on constant play.
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