Florence and the Machine Songs Ranked

Florence and the Machine (stylized as Florence + the Machine) are an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2007, consisting of vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, guitarist Rob Ackroyd, harpist Tom Monger, and a collaboration of other musicians. The band’s music received praise across the media, especially from the BBC, which played a large part in their rise to prominence by promoting Florence and the Machine as part of BBC Introducing. At the 2009 Brit Awards, they received the Brit Awards “Critics’ Choice” award. The band’s music is renowned for its dramatic and eccentric production, as well as Welch’s powerful vocal performances. Florence and the Machine’s sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul. Lungs won the Brit Award for Best British Album in 2010. Florence and the Machine have been nominated for six Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album. Additionally, the band performed at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Here are all of Florence and the Machine songs ranked.

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20. Drumming Song (Lungs, 2009)

“Inspiring, riveting, I love everything about this song and its irresistible beat. It gets stuck in my head so often, and I love more every time. Go Florence!”

19. Breath of Life (Ceremonials, 2011)

“I truly don’t understand how this isn’t number one! This song is amazing and powerful and it has such a lovely sound. The minute I hear her vocals with the heavy drums and all the backings I get goosebumps! Honestly, this songs sounds like she’s on her way to tear down someone’s castle (besides seven devils of course) and it really should be further up top”

18. Kiss with a Fist (Lungs, 2009)

“Truly powerful and amazing. It simply flows out and fits together perfectly. There is so much energy at certain parts and the vocals sound wonderful with a haunted kinda sound. The was mesmerized the first time I heard this song and it definitely is one of my most favorite songs from florence and the machine!”

17. Over the Love (The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film, 2013)

“The best song by Florence and the machine by far! Absolutely number 1! It is the perfect soundtrack! So emotional and powerful! The vocals are out of this world! I cannot believe what high notes can reach! Also, the lyrics are great! I can see the green light I can see it in your eyes is my favorite line… Finally, that song has the most epic ending! Cry and cry and cry over, love you! Congrats to Florence + The Machine… Amazing job…”

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16. Only If for a Night (Ceremonials, 2011)

“Though perhaps not quite as anthemic as “Shake It Out,” this song possesses an inimitably ethereal, almost surreal quality that all but transcends everything else she’s yet accomplished. There are so many punctuating moments in the song, borne largely of its pacing and unique musical arrangement, that stir a certain shifting of gear-shifting sensation within the listener; she draws you into her quietly lugubrious twilight dreamland in the first few moments of the song, when suddenly the colors of that melancholy painting slam through the glass and envelop you the moment those gossamer harp notes give way to the driving thump of the percussive beat.”

15. Spectrum (Ceremonials, 2011)

“Excellent song with heavier arena rock and lyrics. It sounds kind of unusual for an ftm song, but it perfectly fits them in the end, expressing a more powerful and shivering aspect of Florence, and satisfying those that wanted something less light than their previous songs. Actually, everybody goes on saying that shake it out, cosmic love, you’ve got the love, dog days are over are their best but I never really liked any of them. I think the three real f+tm masterpieces are spectrum, rabbit heart and what the water gave me. Anyway, keep up the splendid job Flo and you guys!”

14. Bedroom Hymns (Ceremonials, 2011)

“The melody is absolutely amazing with drums and everything. Just awesome, makes your heart race faster and faster. Should be number 1; it’s definitely their best song. Very unique style”

13. Ship to Wreck (How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, 2015)

“This song immediately grabbed me and sucked me in to this new world. Soulful grown up woman voice and wonderful song structure with a tight band cooking along. This is the real deal.”

12. You’ve Got the Love (Lungs, 2009)

“This is the first song that introduced me to her music and I have to say after listening to most of her songs I still see this one as the best. You can feel the emotion she pored into this song. Although most people may not realize it”

11. What Kind of Man (How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, 2015)

“I find it incredibly hard to choose favourite FATM songs, but this is definitely one of them! The power and passion in this song are fantastic, along with the brilliant drums and guitar and her brilliant voice make this song truly amazing”

10. Seven Devils (Ceremonials, 2011)

“This is amazing. Work has definitely gone into this song. I can tell because not only are the lyrics haunting but florence’s voice is haunting as well as the backing track. I think I’ve listened to this song 100 times or 1000.”

9. Howl (Lungs, 2009)

“This is a powerful, mysterious, ethereal song that makes me think of storms. It speaks of love that turns obsessive, dangerous even; I especially love the line “I hunt for you with bloody feet across the hallow’d ground” because it implies that she is so consumed with her lover that she does not care if she’s hurt. The soul poured into this song is heartrending.”

8. Between Two Lungs (Lungs, 2009)

“I love every single one of them its like “The Curse of Florence and The Machine” which entails loving every song she has ever sang but Between Tow Lungs is one of the first of her songs I heard and I love it because of that and the syncopation is, I think, one of the most amazing things she’s done so far”

7. No Light, No Light (Ceremonials, 2011)

“Just wow. This is such an amazingly beautiful song. The second time I heard the song I couldn’t help but obsess with it! “No light, no light! In your bright blue eyes. I never knew daylight could be so violent” Just amazingly beautiful. Congratulations Florence and the machine on a superb song.”

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6. Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Lungs, 2009)

“The instrumentals and her amazing voice, plus the meaning of the song, make it an epic song… Like all her songs. This is the best though, because no matter how much I listen to Flo or this song and no matter what I go through, this song always is a pleasure to listen to a million times.”

5. What the Water Gave Me (Ceremonials, 2011)

“Transcendently epic. A powerhouse of a song, and completely magnificent. The harps, guitars, and gospel choir are all typical of Florence and are part of its brilliance. A majestic song!”

4. Cosmic Love (Lungs, 2009)

“Most of Florence’s songs are great but this? This HAS to be first, come on! Shake it out is really nice, I like it a lot but I really don’t think it deserves to be first while there’s better songs like cosmic love. Like most Florence and the machine songs, it gets better and better as it goes on. Love love love! So beautiful!”

3. Dog Days are Over (Lungs, 2009)

“When I first heard this song after hearing it off and on throughout my life in the past. It seriously caught my attention. But more recently, I have taken the time to watch her perform this song on stage. I wish I could have been there in 2010! I was completely awestruck! This song regardless of what anyone believes or not is to say the least an absolutely thrilling experience. I don’t know about anyone else, but it made me cry and gave me THE CHILLS! I would seriously recommend it to anyone! “

2. Never Let Me Go (Ceremonials, 2011)

“This was the song that completely enchanted me and made me in love with Florence. I felt chills and such power in her voice, such an artist like Florence is truly rare to find. The melody and meaning just flows inside of you and keeps you wanting more. Just breathless!”

1. Shake It Out (Ceremonials, 2011)

“This one really speaks to me and I think many people can relate with it as well! It has powerful vocals and I love how it slowly gets faster at a great pace. I could listen to this over and over again constantly. And I actually have! Still not tired of it”