photo: Stephen T. Lobosco

Florence + The Machine showed up on my radar about a year ago after I stumbled upon her myspace page. At the time there were only about three tracks up there, all live recordings and a minute and a half demo of “Dog Days” which cut off just as the full band joined in. But it was enough of a glimpse to know that this girl was seriously awesome. She’s got a voice that could blow down a brick house with three little piggies inside and the stage presence to match it. Her lyrics convey a person full of fire. They illustrate a beautiful balance between striving for freedom and the realization that it only comes from the will to fall. Lungs is one of the best albums I’ve heard of 2009. There’s not a a bad track on it. It will fill you with movement. Florence delivers the goods.

+ Florence + The Machine – I’m Not Calling You A Liar [Buy]

+ Florence + The Machine – Kiss With A Fist (Original) [Buy]

+ Florence + The Machine – Postcards From Italy

Purchase Florence’s debut album Lungs here.

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