Florence + The Machine

King

Well holy sh*t, now this is what you call a comeback. There’s been a Florence sized hole missing from my musical radar for quite some years now, and nothing has even itched the scratch of her ethereal beauty and vibe as of yet. So here I am today, unbelievably happy she has returned to us finally, and with the fantastically dark single King to kick off a new era.

Produced by the literal Jack of all trades Jack Antonoff, the song is a dark and twisted slow burner that erupts into her ... read more

I have never been a Florence and The Machine big fan, but this song has to be one of the most beautiful and emotional songs I've ever heard this year. The commanding drums and Florence's phenomenal vocal performance just gives more power to the touching message of the song. " I'm not a woman, I'm no braid, I am king " will go down as one of my favourite lyrics of the year. My favourite part is in the end when the buildup just explodes, I have been obssessed by this horn line since its ... read more

I have never been a Florence and The Machine big fan, but this song has to be one of the most beautiful and emotional songs I've ever heard this year. The commanding drums and Florence's phenomenal vocal performance just gives more power to the touching message of the song. " I'm not a woman, I'm no braid, I am king " will go down as one of my favourite lyrics of the year. My favourite part is in the end when the buildup just explodes, I have been obssessed by this horn line since its ... read more

King ~ ★★★☆☆