B+
The third offering from Florence and the Machine’s long-awaited fifth album is replete with invigorating energy—so much fun, so much air. It is the brightest single yet: starting off gloomy and ending with an illumination, “Free” radiates hope in a way that puts happy tears and smiles on those who can relate to the lyrical content. Here, Welch sheds light on music, how it propels us forward through our tough times, and how once we dance, we are liberated from all the ... read more