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Ceremonials [+Digital Booklet]

Florence + The MachineMP3 Music
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (343 customer reviews)

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  • This version contains: 12 songs and 1 digital booklet
  • Original Release Date: November 1, 2011
  • Format - Music: MP3, Digital Booklet PDF
  • Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
 
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Product Details

  • Original Release Date: November 1, 2011
  • Release Date: November 1, 2011
  • Label: Universal Records
  • Copyright: (C) 2011 Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited Licensed exclusively to Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Records Inc.
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  • Total Length: 56:00
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  • ASIN: B005XRU62C
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (343 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,820 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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208 of 217 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW. soaring, sweeping, and bittersweet November 1, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Ceremonials is a *really* great album.

When I was a teenager, I used to sit in my bedroom for hours and listen to music. Sometimes I'd draw, sometimes I'd do homework, sometimes I'd read, but listening to music was the primary activity. As I have gotten older, less and less music has inspired me to devote my full attention to it. Now music has become more of an accompaniment to my life, a sort of background thing.

Florence + The Machine changed that- when "Lungs" first came out, it took back my whole attention. Every time I heard it, I found something new. Every few weeks, my favorite parts of the album would change. I'm still listening to it all the time.

Now I feel EXACTLY the same way about "Ceremonials"- I can't stop listening to it, every time I do I hear something new, and several of the songs give me goosebumps. When I'm away from it, I sing the songs to myself and get excited about being able to turn it back on again. It's sort of like a place I want to keep visiting- I know that sounds hokey, but it's been so long since I've felt so excited about music, I am kind of giddy about it.

As a whole, "Ceremonials" is a bit darker than "Lungs"- there's less twinkling of the harp (don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of beautiful harp!), less hopeful whispering about happiness, but in its place are soaring moments of Florence Welch's FULL voice (she's a powerhouse) and range. Wow.

If you liked "Lungs" at all, then I would absolutely recommend "Ceremonials". There's no doubt that Welch is the exception to the rule when it comes to the second album curse- this is the perfect followup to "Lungs" and not only does it sound perfectly right, it also *feels* perfectly right. It's dreamy and bittersweet and sweeping and epic.
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71 of 76 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Worries? None. November 1, 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was almost worried that Florence wouldn't be able to follow up on her absolutely perfect debut, but listening to the album (For the 6th time now) all of my fears have been eradicated. Absolutely stunning vocals and lyrics swell beautifully with dark, haunting, and exciting music, with the instrumentation flowing so perfectly into the songs!

This album easily tops Lungs' stunning sound and expands upon it. If you loved Lungs, you will love this even more, of this I have little doubt.

Only If For A Night - A stunning opener, which starts off softly with 'And I had a dream/about my my old school/and she was there all pink and gold and glittering', and those three lines just leave me feeling nostalgic already, as Florence thinks about her past. The music swells into the wonderful chorus, making this song the perfect opener.

Shake It Out - The second single released thus far, and lots of fun to listen to. A far more 'dancy' tune then some of the others, even with the really dark lyrics. The deep organ sound at the start really carries the song along. 'It's always darkest before the dawn...' Florence calls, as the song picks up, and the song's central thought it revealed, albeit through an exciting tune. Great song.

What the Water Gave Me - The first single, and possiblity my favorite Florence track of all time. The song, at over 5:30 long, is a winding stunner, as Florence croons about drowning herself 'Cuz they took your loved ones, but will return them in exchange for you'. She explains why she must die, and that 'she's a crueler mistress, and a bargain must be made'. Powerful lyrics, powerful vocals, haunting melodies, and amazing music tops my music list for quite awhile.
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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Impressive but not Lungs November 8, 2011
Format:MP3 Music
For years I have always been wary of buying the 2nd album of an artist that I have fallen in love with because usually the 2nd album is a let down in more ways than one so now I rarely purchase the 2nd album after sampling the songs. With Florence + the Machine, I listened to the B-sides and didn't find any song that I liked which was sad since I absolutely LOVED every song on the first album.

So naturally I was expecting not to enjoy Ceremonials and it wasn't until I saw the video for "Shake It Out" and listened to the song that I became excited about the album. I sampled all the songs and noticed that although they were good, they were a bit different but I took the chance and downloaded the album anyway.

I must say that at first, there were only about 2 or 3 songs I liked immediately and they were Bedroom Hymns, No Light No Light, and Shake It Out. The rest of the songs didn't actually hit me until later because while I was listening to the album, I was craving Florence's voice that she belted out in Lungs but in this album, though she sounds magnificent, you don't get to hear her as well. In other words, with Lungs, it was as if Florence led the music but with Ceremonials, it's as if the music is leading Florence.

I've had the album for a week and I must say that I love it just as much as I did Lungs and there are songs that I listen to over and over again. But the only thing that is a let down (and a very small one) is the fact that due to all the instruments and choirs and back-up singers, you don't get to hear that AMAZING SULTRY voice that was the staple in Lungs.

If I had never heard Lungs and had only heard Ceremonials, I would think that Florence Welch was a pretty good singer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go wrong with Florence and the Machine
What a great band and album! I love this album and the sound and quality is excellent too! I'm very happy with this purchase and want to hear more from them!
Published 1 day ago by Bethany Housman
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
From the chilling and moving sounds of "Seven Devils" to the more pop sounds of "Shake it Out" Florence + The Machine has done it again. A Great Album all around...
Published 3 days ago by Scott Cloud
5.0 out of 5 stars For me she is newly discovered and great!
I stumbled upon Florence and the Machines by accident and I'm glad I did. She's a little like Beth Hart without being another Beth Hart. Read more
Published 5 days ago by pantcor66
4.0 out of 5 stars If a fan...a must have
Great tunes, this a good buy for all Florence/The Machine fans. The entire CD is a bargain and gets quite a bit of play time at my house. Read more
Published 5 days ago by OCD-I-Am
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Not as good as Lungs, in my opinion, but still a very good CD. Would recommend to Florence lovers every where.
Published 9 days ago by tmraz
4.0 out of 5 stars Great singer!
Florence is a great singer. Powerful voice and vocal range. You buy this album for the whole album, not just a few songs. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Jessie Ngo
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Florence has such a great voice and I don't think this album does it justice. It is what I would call "overly produced". I like all of it better live. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Eric K. Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album
Really intense album. Not a bad track on this one. Check it out. You won't be dissapointed. Florence has a powerful voice.
Published 12 days ago by Jason A. Wyant
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Album!
I absolutely love this album! Florence and the Machine always make wonderful and breath taking music! I definitely recommend you buy this album!! I love all the songs on here!!!!
Published 15 days ago by Morgan Morey
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful
I tend to favor females authors and male musicians. However, I always make an exception for Florence. Her vocals and lyrics are powerful and evocative.
Published 20 days ago by Viridis73
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