Lungs

With a sound that defies categorisation Florence and the Machine have produced what is arguably the album of the year. I bought this on the strength of...See more » With a sound that defies categorisation Florence and the Machine have produced what is arguably the album of the year. I bought this on the strength of recommendation only and I'm so glad I did. I've hardly stopped playing it since I received it. Typically Flo starts quietly and builds to an overwhelming harmonic crescendo. The only sightly flawed track is a 'Kiss With a Fist', which along with the questionable message sounds like a total imitation of the White Stripes. Despite this it is stll hard to dislike it given the humour of the lyrics.The influence of PJ Harvey as well as Siouxsie and the Banshees is heard, but this Gothic sound is all Florence Welch's. You won't regret buying this.See less »