Lungs

Florence and the Machine is my new favourite thing. While I express an undying love of the classic musicians, I love me a bit of new music. What makes Lungs, the debut album of Florence and the Machine, so good? So many things. The fact that Florence Welch has a beautiful voice that doesn't sound like just another Top 40 pop tart; the catchy and well written songs that have taken the music scene by storm and maybe it's the awesome album cover which demonstrates that even in this era of iTunes that musicians can still make seriously crazy artwork.

"You've Got the Love" is one of the most popular tracks which shows off the gorgeous voice of Florence Welch. The remix version "You've Got the Dirtee Love" (which is a collaboration with Dizzee Rascal) is also available.
My personal favourite is "Dog Days are Over" which has become popular as a soundtrack song for shows such as Gossip Girl and was covered by the Glee Cast (a true marker of success). The song sounds different but distinctive and has great depth. The song is vocalised with passion, as is evident in many of Florence and the Machine's songs.
"Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up)" is another great addition to the album. It's sound would not be out of place in an Alice in Wonderland movie. The chorus has beautiful harmony which gives the song a gorgeous, sugar sweet sound.

I can't wait for the next release from Florence and the Machine, as their songs are beautiful, distinctive and become hits among lovers of all kinds of music. I urge you to listen to this album, you will not be disappointed if you're looking for something different.
Dannielle :)