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Lungs - Florence + the Machine
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79 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    The debut from Britain's much-fussed-over Florence + the Machine finally hits the States, and Lungs proves they're worth the adoration.
  2. The A.V. Club
    91
    Florence Welch has a penchant for dramatics. But what would be a dubious distinction for most twentysomethings becomes an advantage when paired with Welch's otherworldly vocals and a trio of top-tier British producers who elevate her Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, Lungs, to something that manages to be grandiose, relatable, and incessantly catchy all at the same time.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    It may be breathtaking in places, but Flossie's Lungs are just a bit too full of bluster.

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  1. Osaki_7
    10
    Lungs is a work of art, very beautiful, a true musical reinvention. When I heard this masterpiece of Florence Welch and company, I was amazed at their sound fantastic and with the beautiful voice of the goddess redhead who takes the lead of the band. Each song is unique, you enter a world of fairy tale Gothic and Celtic florence only with his melancholy and euphoria could lead. It is a very remarkable album, Dog Days Are Over is something sublime, brand new, you will not find another song like this, believe me. It is a magical album, absolutely beautiful… Expand
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  2. [Anonymous]
    10
    I've been listening to the songs on this CD since I bought it England this summer and it continues to sound better and better. Florence has a strong and agile voice which she uses to great effect in a variety of genres.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. WiseMarosis
    10
    Every track on this album is great. It's definitely a great buy and I think Florence + The Machine will be around for a while. Go buy this album now!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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