Florence and the Machine - Ceremonials

[Zaxxon]

Just listening to it now, so far, absolutely the best modern album of the past few years IMO.

Her voice is so unbelievably powerful, What the Water Gave Me, moves me to tears of happiness, it's so euphoric.

I prefer the female voice in music, and the only other album that I can compare this to is Hounds of Love.

Every song so far is stunning, beautifull and pretty much perfect.

[JonnyFive]

I loved 'Lungs', so will get this later on

[Marvindodgers]

Picked up the new album last night and only managed to listen to the first 5 songs before some friends came over. However, from what I've heard so far it is fantastic. They have managed to create an enormous sound with everything and the kitchen sink going on in there and her massive voice carries over the lot! Fantastic, I can't wait to listen to the rest of the album and I think it will have to be at high volume as well!!

[dxg]

Really? I had it on in the background while working last night, and only 4 or 5 songs managed to grab my attention. It's not that great. But the download is only £4 on amazon right now (need I say more)?

[Gaspode]

I must give it a go. I have to say that so far, I have been pretty disappointed, I wanted to like them but to be honest they haven't really grabbed me.

[R6dug]

dxg said:

Really? I had it on in the background while working last night, and only 4 or 5 songs managed to grab my attention. It's not that great. But the download is only £4 on amazon right now (need I say more)?

deffo worth £4!! having a listen now and enjoying it.

[dxg]

R6dug said:

dxg said:

Really? I had it on in the background while working last night, and only 4 or 5 songs managed to grab my attention. It's not that great. But the download is only £4 on amazon right now (need I say more)?

deffo worth £4!! having a listen now and enjoying it.

Seven Devils does have a certain quality to it, but the rest's just not sticking for me.

[Kinky]

Looks like I need the paperbag smiley

I guess I'm alone in saying that FatM do absolutely nothing for me. I find them dull and boring and just don't get them at all.

I know we all have our likes and dislikes and we'd all never agree on anything. And this is me at the unpopular end of the scale

Back on topic now

[SC7]

You're not alone, I think her voice/style is horrendous.

[FaineantFreddy]

[Big_Kahuna]

FaineantFreddy said:

+100000!

[FaineantFreddy]

This is my name for her:



On Jools the other night she continued living up to her name I would say.

[Zaxxon]

Still loving her voice. Stong, versatile and sensual when it needs to be.

Best singer of the past 17 years.

[Kays vRS]

I'll be getting this tomorrow I think. I thought 'Lungs' was excellent; not one bad track.

[FaineantFreddy]

Zaxxon said:

Still loving her voice. Stong, versatile and sensual when it needs to be.

Best singer of the past 17 years.

Eh? Are you being ironic? You are honestly saying that Florence whatsherface is the best vocalist you have heard in 17 years?

And why 17?

I'm very worried about you...

[dxg]

I still recall her festival performances the summer before last. Completely out of tune.

At Glastonbury, the contrast between her and Bat for Lashes who produced a recording-perfect vocal time after time, was astounding.

[Mojooo]

FaineantFreddy said:

Zaxxon said:

Still loving her voice. Stong, versatile and sensual when it needs to be.

Best singer of the past 17 years.

Eh? Are you being ironic? You are honestly saying that Florence whatsherface is the best vocalist you have heard in 17 years?

And why 17?

I'm very worried about you...

Blatantly on crack.

[Zaxxon]

No, not on crack and Kurt Cobain died 17 years ago, he in my opinion was the best vocalist of that time, as shown in the MTV Unplugged session.

[Zaxxon]

Number 1 album.

Yep, her voice must be st.

[NBTBRV8]

She has a brilliant voice, but I prefer her earlier stuff.