Dance Fever
by Florence + the Machine
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 223 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 18 out of 223
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  1. Tavo12
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Best album of the year, and best Florence+Machine album. Cassandra, king, My love and free are masterpieces.
  2. CharlieGray
    May 13, 2022
    10
    an absolutely mesmerizing album from start to finish, she has outdone herself
  3. Howbig
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The Queen Of Peace is back! She never disappoints and she delivers yet another album with concept, cohesion and acclaim.
  4. Peracchi
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly the band's best album, from start to finish it doesn't even have a bad song.
  5. ashleykizis
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Dance Fever is a horror movie wrapped in the beauty of spring. It's an album of resurrection and rebirth, but also vampires. 'Morning Elvis' is devastatingly beautiful, and 'Dream Girl Evil' is the epitome of sexual desire and fragile masculinity. "The Bomb" is a shockingly country track, but it WORKS! "Daffodil" is an explosion of spring, the "Mother" of the album. "Cassandra" andDance Fever is a horror movie wrapped in the beauty of spring. It's an album of resurrection and rebirth, but also vampires. 'Morning Elvis' is devastatingly beautiful, and 'Dream Girl Evil' is the epitome of sexual desire and fragile masculinity. "The Bomb" is a shockingly country track, but it WORKS! "Daffodil" is an explosion of spring, the "Mother" of the album. "Cassandra" and "Choreomania" are also incredible tracks as well. There isn't a single bad song on this album, everything flows perfectly together. And "KIng", "Free", and "My Love" are some of the strongest singles to come from the band. "Girls Against God" makes me nostalgic for something I didn't even experience, making me wish to shout out to the sky in grief and fury but also for the beauty. "Heaven is Here" is experimental and fun to chant along with. "Back in Town" is a beautiful ballad as well. But seriously, there isn't a single bad song on this album. The strongest work to come from Florence yet.… Expand
  6. demoninabirdcag
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Quite possibly the best Florence + The Machine album. And considering they already dropped absolute masterpieces like How Big How Blue How Beautiful and Ceremonials this is truly saying something. Tracks like Cassandra, Daffodil, Dream Girl Evil and King take the known ingredients of a perfect Florence + The Machine song and develop them further into entirely new, yet completely fittingQuite possibly the best Florence + The Machine album. And considering they already dropped absolute masterpieces like How Big How Blue How Beautiful and Ceremonials this is truly saying something. Tracks like Cassandra, Daffodil, Dream Girl Evil and King take the known ingredients of a perfect Florence + The Machine song and develop them further into entirely new, yet completely fitting directions. The titles listed above are my personal highlights but I would rather call them personal favorites amongst an album full of special songs. Dance Fever is like ever past FATM album in one and then some. From theme, to music, to lyrics, to visuals...Absolute triumph.… Expand
  7. tcl
    May 15, 2022
    10
    It's no surprise that an artist like Florence to be able to outdo herself release -after-release. Dance Fever is one of her most authentic album to date. I am not afraid to put this side-by-side the magnum opus How Big How Blue How Beautiful.
    Highlights from the project: King, Choreomania, My Love, Restraint, The Bomb, Morning Elvis, Daffodil & Back In Town
  8. Cypressus10
    May 13, 2022
    10
    a masterpiece, I was not disappointed at all, I was waiting for such sounds
  9. Tomkk
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The album is so fantastic! The lyrics of the album are the deepest of Florence!
  10. Tontu
    May 14, 2022
    10
    At times absolutely feral, at times quiet but stinging, Dance Fever is a self-contained masterpiece of an album that makes me want to cry, jump for joy and bite someone in close succession. It feels cinematic with the universe of sound it contains. Dance Fever is clearly a younger sibling of Lungs, Ceremonials, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, and High as Hope, with echoes of each, but itAt times absolutely feral, at times quiet but stinging, Dance Fever is a self-contained masterpiece of an album that makes me want to cry, jump for joy and bite someone in close succession. It feels cinematic with the universe of sound it contains. Dance Fever is clearly a younger sibling of Lungs, Ceremonials, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, and High as Hope, with echoes of each, but it is also an entity of its own, with songs that never lead where you expect, building up like a storm.
    And no we have a demon daddy...    … Expand
  11. Noahb101
    May 14, 2022
    10
    A Florence album made for the hardcore fans, fully developing and expanding the mythic dimensions of her performative voice, the vulnerability of her personal life, and clashing them together into an explosion of absolute raw talent never seen before! Songs that will shock you, make you cry, make you dance (to death), make you scared, enraptured, the works! Recognize genius in thisA Florence album made for the hardcore fans, fully developing and expanding the mythic dimensions of her performative voice, the vulnerability of her personal life, and clashing them together into an explosion of absolute raw talent never seen before! Songs that will shock you, make you cry, make you dance (to death), make you scared, enraptured, the works! Recognize genius in this beautiful album that is a fairytale in 14 songs!… Expand
  12. Liansee
    May 15, 2022
    10
    it's a magical album, it's new, but it maintains an essence already existing in previous albums, it brings to a large extent meaningful and comprehensive elements. I missed hearing something like this, is it strange to say that it's new and somehow brings nostalgia? Dance Fever definitely made it into my top 3 albums of 2022.
  13. LanaSlut
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The whole ablum is nothing short of spectacular and show stopping ...... I'm really in love with the opening track
  14. All_ButTrU4
    May 13, 2022
    7
    Previously Florence records always interested me but could never quite hold my attention for the full album run but this one absolutely does. It's a dynamic heartfelt peice of work that's in constant flux . I was instantly pullled in by the quaint middle ages aesthetics in the cover art,bringing an air of elegance to the record. "King" had been and still is the banger it was intended toPreviously Florence records always interested me but could never quite hold my attention for the full album run but this one absolutely does. It's a dynamic heartfelt peice of work that's in constant flux . I was instantly pullled in by the quaint middle ages aesthetics in the cover art,bringing an air of elegance to the record. "King" had been and still is the banger it was intended to be providing a sonic preview of "dance fever" subtle left turn. Conceived on the forefront of the pandemic it is draped in a claustrophobic solitude and depressive episodes ("sometimes i wonder if i should be medicated/if I'd feel better just lightly sedated/im on fire but im trying not to show it") . This record has a glimmer of Fiona apples fetch the bolt cutters but in the most respectful way. It's my firstly enjoyably consistent record from her and it's so good that if she were to retire this would be a valid send off. Cant wait to fall deeper in love with this as i get more time with it. Would not be surprised if my scores for it grew overtime.… Expand
  15. guth
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Dance Fever perfectly juxtaposes between the conflicting ideas of good and evil. Florence Welch takes us on a journey of beauty and horror in her best album yet. Welch's 5th album is euphoric, spectacular and ahead of its time.
  16. Matheus1228
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Absolutely wonderful! Worthy every minute of your time. Listen in headphones and just focus in music, really good ones!
  17. Jsnlng
    May 13, 2022
    5
    I suppose I was hoping for some more energy in albums such as Lungs or Ceremonials. By the time I finished the album, it had some moderately interesting songs, such as Dream Girl Evil, or Cassandra, but ultimately I was just glad I finished the entire album. This is going to be polarizing, since I don't like either HBHBHB or High as Hope, but it seems like Florence's explosive first albumI suppose I was hoping for some more energy in albums such as Lungs or Ceremonials. By the time I finished the album, it had some moderately interesting songs, such as Dream Girl Evil, or Cassandra, but ultimately I was just glad I finished the entire album. This is going to be polarizing, since I don't like either HBHBHB or High as Hope, but it seems like Florence's explosive first album was her best, and this is a feeble kindling in comparison.… Expand
  18. c0nstant1n
    May 21, 2022
    5
    No Machine=no passion. Florence's voice sounds tired and pale. And I thought High As Hope is a bad album....
  19. RiLitros
    May 13, 2022
    6
    Heaven is Here, My Love and Cassandra are the highlights, nothing overwhelming as the first three albums they released. Even High as Hope is more cohesive and has better melodies all the way long.
  20. bertobellamy
    May 13, 2022
    7
    I think I'll need to listen to it more, but first listening was good. Thought it would be more dancey, but it's ok. There are some terrific songs here, but two or three feel like filler. Anyway, there's no doubt that Florence Welch has grown to be a very mature singer-songwriter that doesn't shy away from writing about personal and mental health problems.
  21. 0987
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Florence never disappoints. As I said, it took me years to get into her music, even bought Ceremonials and How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful; for this one I had high expectations. And as usual, never disappointed with Florence. My ultimate favourite: My Love.
  22. cruzifix
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Simply put, I had full body chills throughout the album and almost cried. PHENOMENAL
  23. AndrezaPrado
    May 13, 2022
    10
    O álbum traz tudo o que há de melhor em um disco: letras maravilhosas, produção belíssima cuja instrumentação orgânica nos permite ouvir cada acorde de violão e cada rufar de prato de bateria. Para além disso, o álbum é coeso, tem um storytelling que proporciona uma experiência bem interessante, passando longe do genérico. Sobre os vocais, nem preciso dizer nada! É FLORENCE.
  24. ultrajayson
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Florence always finds a way to elevate her artistry and this album perfectly showcases that.
  25. byxavier
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Que gran álbum! Estética 10, sonidos 10! Voz 10, producción 10. Sin duda de los mejores álbumes de florence + the machine, una obra maestra que debería obtener más atención por parte del público.
  26. thefrayedfiles
    May 17, 2022
    10
    The best Florence and the Machine album to date: encapsulating all the things that made them unique from previous albums (the frantic energy of Lungs, the grandeur of Ceremonials, the vulnerability and aggression of How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful and the intimacy and lyricism of High as Hope), but with a newfound maturity in terms of vocal performance, contents and overall arrangements.The best Florence and the Machine album to date: encapsulating all the things that made them unique from previous albums (the frantic energy of Lungs, the grandeur of Ceremonials, the vulnerability and aggression of How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful and the intimacy and lyricism of High as Hope), but with a newfound maturity in terms of vocal performance, contents and overall arrangements. This is a masterfully crafted albums, at a new high of inspiration, curated in each detail to create a masterpiece for our frantic, dark times: standout tracks are King, Free, Cassandra, Choreomania, Morning Elvis and Dream Girl Evil - but the whole album, with not a single filler, is an explosion of catharsis and creativity, greatness and poetry like only Florence Welch can create.… Expand
  27. PedruMaia
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dance Fever é um álbum confessional que, ao mesmo tempo, da voz a muitas pessoas. Consegue manter unidade sonora do começo ao fim. Florence explora a potência de sua voz como nunca.… Expand
  28. coreywayne
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning album! The production is incredible and the lyrics are beautiful and haunting and at times comedic as well. Possibly their most cohesive effort to date
  29. Ygorjacobs
    May 14, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum, muita saudade de ouvir um álbum de qualidade. Eterna louca, bruxa e feiticeira
  30. lordelorentz
    May 15, 2022
    10
    álbum incrível. mais uma vez ela produz algo fenomenal, com personalidade, toque de qualidade, boa produção, coesão e letras lindas
  31. hausoflilluis
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    **** it, Florence + The Machine. I knew this album was going to surprise me, as the band always does, but I didn't think the change would be extreme. They have provided an impeccable job in multiple points: musical composition, lyrical composition, production, performance, aesthetic, etc. There is an arduous effort to overcome artistically, even if they are modest, moreover, so that**** it, Florence + The Machine. I knew this album was going to surprise me, as the band always does, but I didn't think the change would be extreme. They have provided an impeccable job in multiple points: musical composition, lyrical composition, production, performance, aesthetic, etc. There is an arduous effort to overcome artistically, even if they are modest, moreover, so that listeners can see music as medicine, as it happened with Florence. I'm in tears.

    fav tracks: "My Love", "Heaven Is Here", "Choreomania", "Daffodil" & "Dream Girl Evil"
    KEY-TRACK: "Free"    … Expand
  32. poutypanic
    May 15, 2022
    10
    A great mix of the best of both worlds when it comes to florence. Great highs and lows. Really love the cohesiveness of this album.
  33. Kamoyayo
    May 13, 2022
    10
    "You said that rock and roll is dead
    But is that just because it has not been
    Resurrected in your image?
    Like if Jesus came back
    But in a beautiful dress
    And all the evangelicals were like
    "Oh, yes"
    "Oh, yes""
  34. Positionsstan
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album literally took my breath away. Everything from the production, her vocal performance, and lyricism is all on point. Her voice is enchanting and just sucks you right into the album with King. Then you just flow right through. This album makes me want to dance!… Expand
  35. Fkbo_x
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, como tudo que Florence se propõe a fazer. Free and king are the best tracks!
  36. Weel_krew
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito e ainda lançado numa sexta-feira 13, fico tão feliz que ela sempre está nos surpreendendo!
  37. WaniasDiaz
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "I'll show you what it means to be spared"

    Florence and the Machine return with the euphoric, yet somber and dark 'Dance Fever'. With shakespearian glamour Welch sings about ageing, domesticity and female horror in the most exquisite way.    … Expand
  38. Estaneck
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Florence never disappoints dance fever is an impeccable work of art from start to finish an album too perfect from start to finish, I can't get tired of listening and loving it more and more every day.
  39. Sunnwyze
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Florence + the machine consegue desenvolver depois de mais de 10 anos de carreira o que seria o seu álbum mais coeso até o momento.
  40. dreamgirl3vil
    May 13, 2022
    10
    "The album has a narrative that is expertly showcased, uses horror tropes I’ve not heard used in music in a way like this before, has some of the best production I’ve heard this year and uses music in a way that is thought-provoking and wonderfully executed, well enough to make you cry and to leave a lasting impression for a very long time. If in years, this album isn’t looked upon as"The album has a narrative that is expertly showcased, uses horror tropes I’ve not heard used in music in a way like this before, has some of the best production I’ve heard this year and uses music in a way that is thought-provoking and wonderfully executed, well enough to make you cry and to leave a lasting impression for a very long time. If in years, this album isn’t looked upon as historic, I will be mind blown, as, genuinely, this is one of the greatest albums of the 2020’s so far, maybe of the 2000s and maybe even, one of the greatest albums of all time. “Dance Fever” shows the world that Florence + The Machine is one of the best bands of all time, and maybe now this album’s out, when I say that they are, I’ll get agreement instead of looks of confusion."… Expand
  41. Exmachinima007
    May 13, 2022
    10
    O melhor album lançado desde Lungs, a expressao sonora é impecável e as letras sao as mais pessoas que florence welch poderia nos oferecer, uma produção que lembra a sonoridade de cada um dos seus trabalhos, os instrumentos de corda de HBHBHB, as palmas e o estilo folk de lungs, os backing vocals de ceremonials e as letras pessoas como High As Hope
  42. thebomb243
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible! "King" is a beautiful opener, with "Free" following up perfectly. "Choreomania" is a haunting dance track and "Back In Town" is a beautiful ballad. "Girls Against God" is sweet and "Dream Girl Evil" is mean. "Cassandra" is an upbeat beauty and "Heaven Is Here" is hauntingly attractive. "Daffodil" runs with the theme of haunting melodies as "My Love" runs into an angelic but also haunting melody. "The Bomb" is a nice relaxing track and "Morning Elvis" ends the album on an angelic note. And "Prayer Factory" and "Restraint" split the album up nicely. Probably Florence's best work to date! Definitely recommend a listen!… Expand
  43. Rehan1
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Florence and the Machine come back again with an incredible album. It is as powerful lyrically as their previous work but it seems like Florence has really honed in to what it truly means for her to be an artist with this album.
  44. Mathoo
    May 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Idk how she does it but she managed to do a recording very different and at the same time very Florence-y! Never disappointed ❤️‍… Expand
  45. Hbhbhbhah
    May 15, 2022
    10
    I'm a long time Florence + The Machine fan. It took me a couple of listens, but I am now hooked on each and every song. The album is a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. This is the most raw and powerful album the band have released so far. Every song is a masterpiece in its own right.
    My top songs are
    King
    Dream Girl Evil
    Cassandra
    Back in Town
    Daffodil
  46. Brendonxx
    May 18, 2022
    10
    When i thought 2022 the music world was lost
    Florence Welch presented us with this masterpiece.
  47. alpinho
    May 19, 2022
    10
    A lenda sendo aclamada !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a work of art
  48. Khuber116
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful and interesting take on what it’s like to be an artist, to devote your life to it, and what happens when your ability to do your art is taken away (Covid)
  49. samuelcar
    May 19, 2022
    10
    This is my first listen to Florence + The Machine (except for Ship To Wreck on the radio), and i was blown by the artistry of this album. The cohesiveness, the conception and the execution are, overall, exceptional.
  50. alopessants
    May 20, 2022
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album. At first it sounded a little strange but I'm deeply connected with it now. The only caveat was the short ones (Prayer Factory and Restraint) but the set of work is WONDERFUL, TERRIFIC, STUNNING, AMAZING. It totally worth the 4 years waiting. Florence is such a great musician and the band always does a neat job. I cannot be grateful enough.
  51. chromaboy95
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    AMAZING, their best work since HBHBHB. Songs like king, my love, girls against god, etc are just the prove that they are back in full power force
  52. joaotekiaware
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    The Dance Fever it's s celebration of life, earth and nature. Florence shows others way of dancing. You can feel the ethereal aurea surrounded by mystery. She's vibrating high and it's beautiful, spirituous and inspiring.
  53. rilshore
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Dance Fever is in my top 3 Florence albums- mixed in with How Big and Lungs.
  54. gamesarefun6402
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    This is an awesome album, and would be my pick for best of 2022. It's fun, angry, sarcastic, sad, and everything in between. During a time in which many people have lacked social interaction, this album offers a number of fun, heart pumping dance tracks that --much as the album title suggests-- are impossible to not dance to. At the same time, it offers some deeper tracks that examineThis is an awesome album, and would be my pick for best of 2022. It's fun, angry, sarcastic, sad, and everything in between. During a time in which many people have lacked social interaction, this album offers a number of fun, heart pumping dance tracks that --much as the album title suggests-- are impossible to not dance to. At the same time, it offers some deeper tracks that examine themes such as womanhood, unwanted attention/obsession, and one's internal struggle between desiring to be loved while also fearing being in and being loved. Dance Fever accomplishes all of this while remaining very cohesive as an album and offering tons of relistening value.

    So good, and easily one of F+TM's best.    … Expand
  55. Shaban98
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This is Flo and Co best work so far. Every single track feels like a detail of a very massive art piece and you can't enjoy the full experience without it being there. Even the Deluxe versions and the remixes fell like a part if the journey, only complimenting to the sentiment of what the ginger witch and her coven wanted to get through.
  56. jorsian
    Feb 16, 2023
    7
    This record is reminiscent of Ceremonials. She really embraces the witch archetype and imagery of chanting, spells and witchcraft come to mind as do the photos released during the album campaign. There is a haunting quality to many of the tracks that hark back to the track Seven Devils. At times it can feel gimmicky or as if she is trying to convince us of a certain narrative for herself -This record is reminiscent of Ceremonials. She really embraces the witch archetype and imagery of chanting, spells and witchcraft come to mind as do the photos released during the album campaign. There is a haunting quality to many of the tracks that hark back to the track Seven Devils. At times it can feel gimmicky or as if she is trying to convince us of a certain narrative for herself - as if she is playing a character. It seems that Florence took much more artistic liberty and sought to experiment with different sounds and techniques. Although there is a wider range of flavour here some of it works and some doesn't, and overall it does not sound as intricate, perfected or sure of itself as her prior records. All in all this is a solid contribution by Florence + The Machine but does not quite hold up to the first three albums in my opinion.… Expand
  57. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    6
    Eu amo muito algumas tracks porém outras além de não ser memoráveis, soam muito parecidas umas com as outras...

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#56 Best Album of 2022
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Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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  1. Exclaim
    May 26, 2022
    80
    Welch's powerful vocals shine on this record through anthemic synthpop, baroque pop and folk balladry, as the band experiment with new textures, aligning with the inspiration drawn from the Pre-Raphaelite tradition of embracing contrast within art.
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  2. Mojo
    May 18, 2022
    80
    She's taken a great leap forward at the very moment one was required. [Jul 2022, p.89]
  3. PopMatters
    May 17, 2022
    70
    Dance Fever sounds like Welch’s most conceptual album yet, but in a fashion that allows the most catharsis her work has conjured since “Shake It Out”. Although much more theatrical than the honest but somehow boring High as Hope, this record asks its listener to sit a bit with the noise in our heads that might usually make us so uncomfortable.
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