Florence and the Machine just came out with a new album yesterday, called Ceremonials, but I've been addicted to this song "Shake it Out" for sometime now since they first started playing it on SiriusXM's AltNation. This video came out almost a month ago, and it really depicts the Florence Welch's sort of cool, bizarre elegance. I love the shiny clothes and fancy rooms where it takes place. Not to mention the awkward spinning and dancing, masks, and kooky cinematography of this video.
At the moment, this is one of my favorite driving jams. It's constantly on in my car. I think the reason why I like it is because of it's unique sound from other stuff out right now. I love Florence's sweet yet powerful voice, her many trills, and her wide range. What's also cool about this song is how it reminds me of 80's pop music, which I'm also a big fan of, especially the backing vocals on the chorus. The sound of the line "Shake it out, shake it out, oh woah" is definitely something reminiscent of an old Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Nicks, or the Eurythmics tune. Even with this, Florence still seems very original.
Retro is a big trend right now, but most artists are turning to the 70s or 90s. Also, I don't think that very many artists have voices that match their retro persona. Florence on the other hand, has a voice that is classic. It appeals to both the older crowd and the young and hip as well.
Vocals: 8.5
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