Lungs
by Florence + the Machine
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2009
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    It may be breathtaking in places, but Flossie's Lungs are just a bit too full of bluster.
  2. Mojo
    60
    This is a brave, bold, inevitably flawed record from the kind of talent we should be esctastically happy to have around. [Aug 2009, p.92]
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  3. Uncut
    60
    Too often a limited voice and over-egged arrangements strain to little effect. [Aug 2009, p.94]
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  5. No Ripcord
    60
    These songs probably sound otherworldly when played live, but the over-laden stylization actually fills Lungs with unnecessary fat.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Most Discussed Album of 2009
9
#9 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 511 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 463 out of 511
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 511
  3. Negative: 39 out of 511
  1. [Anonymous]
    Oct 20, 2009
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. JoyTheWizard
    Feb 2, 2013
    10
    Florence has an absolutely amazing voice! It surprises me that people actually like the junk on the modern pop radios. Justin Bieber? Please,Florence has an absolutely amazing voice! It surprises me that people actually like the junk on the modern pop radios. Justin Bieber? Please, Florence The Machine is what people should be listening to. The touching songs in this album just make you happy.… Full Review »
  3. maraxusofk
    Mar 20, 2012
    10
    Amazing album. Blending a mix of nu folk and nordic pop, Florence delievers an amazing album. The plentiful use of harps and bangles helpsAmazing album. Blending a mix of nu folk and nordic pop, Florence delievers an amazing album. The plentiful use of harps and bangles helps create a luxurious melody that one can listen to repeatedly without it growing tired. Florence also dares to use multiple styles to further demonstrate the scale and creativity of her voice. Very impressive album.… Full Review »
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