Florence + the Machine’s Ceremonials is such a gorgeous follow-up to Lungs, and the band definitely continues in the right direction. The entire collective has an innate ability to write music that can capture the strongest emotions or evoke a sense of excitement and glee. While tracks like “Shake It Out” and “Spectrum” take a more pop-centric approach, they still maintain an immersive sound that is common throughout their entire discography. On the contrary, songs like “What the Water Gave Me” and “Seven Devil” build from almost nothing into pieces that fully utilize each member of the ensemble.
It seems like the entire band proudly use their talents to make Ceremonials a phenomenal record. With that being said, none of them seem to try and outshine other members. They work together entirely as a unit that focuses more on songwriting abilities than technicality. In addition, Florence Welch’s voice is breathtakingly stunning, and her mesmerizing vocals add so much texture to the band’s style. Her incredible aptitude lands her as easily being my second favorite Florence in the entertainment industry, right after Florence Pugh (I mean, have you seen Midsommar?).
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