Dance Fever
by Florence + the Machine
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 223 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 197 out of 223
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 223
  3. Negative: 18 out of 223
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  1. Estaneck
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Florence never disappoints dance fever is an impeccable work of art from start to finish an album too perfect from start to finish, I can't get tired of listening and loving it more and more every day.
  2. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    6
    Eu amo muito algumas tracks porém outras além de não ser memoráveis, soam muito parecidas umas com as outras...
  3. jorsian
    Feb 16, 2023
    7
    This record is reminiscent of Ceremonials. She really embraces the witch archetype and imagery of chanting, spells and witchcraft come to mind as do the photos released during the album campaign. There is a haunting quality to many of the tracks that hark back to the track Seven Devils. At times it can feel gimmicky or as if she is trying to convince us of a certain narrative for herself -This record is reminiscent of Ceremonials. She really embraces the witch archetype and imagery of chanting, spells and witchcraft come to mind as do the photos released during the album campaign. There is a haunting quality to many of the tracks that hark back to the track Seven Devils. At times it can feel gimmicky or as if she is trying to convince us of a certain narrative for herself - as if she is playing a character. It seems that Florence took much more artistic liberty and sought to experiment with different sounds and techniques. Although there is a wider range of flavour here some of it works and some doesn't, and overall it does not sound as intricate, perfected or sure of itself as her prior records. All in all this is a solid contribution by Florence + The Machine but does not quite hold up to the first three albums in my opinion.… Expand
  4. gamesarefun6402
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    This is an awesome album, and would be my pick for best of 2022. It's fun, angry, sarcastic, sad, and everything in between. During a time in which many people have lacked social interaction, this album offers a number of fun, heart pumping dance tracks that --much as the album title suggests-- are impossible to not dance to. At the same time, it offers some deeper tracks that examineThis is an awesome album, and would be my pick for best of 2022. It's fun, angry, sarcastic, sad, and everything in between. During a time in which many people have lacked social interaction, this album offers a number of fun, heart pumping dance tracks that --much as the album title suggests-- are impossible to not dance to. At the same time, it offers some deeper tracks that examine themes such as womanhood, unwanted attention/obsession, and one's internal struggle between desiring to be loved while also fearing being in and being loved. Dance Fever accomplishes all of this while remaining very cohesive as an album and offering tons of relistening value.

    So good, and easily one of F+TM's best.    … Expand
  5. Shaban98
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This is Flo and Co best work so far. Every single track feels like a detail of a very massive art piece and you can't enjoy the full experience without it being there. Even the Deluxe versions and the remixes fell like a part if the journey, only complimenting to the sentiment of what the ginger witch and her coven wanted to get through.
  6. dreamgirl3vil
    May 13, 2022
    10
    "The album has a narrative that is expertly showcased, uses horror tropes I’ve not heard used in music in a way like this before, has some of the best production I’ve heard this year and uses music in a way that is thought-provoking and wonderfully executed, well enough to make you cry and to leave a lasting impression for a very long time. If in years, this album isn’t looked upon as"The album has a narrative that is expertly showcased, uses horror tropes I’ve not heard used in music in a way like this before, has some of the best production I’ve heard this year and uses music in a way that is thought-provoking and wonderfully executed, well enough to make you cry and to leave a lasting impression for a very long time. If in years, this album isn’t looked upon as historic, I will be mind blown, as, genuinely, this is one of the greatest albums of the 2020’s so far, maybe of the 2000s and maybe even, one of the greatest albums of all time. “Dance Fever” shows the world that Florence + The Machine is one of the best bands of all time, and maybe now this album’s out, when I say that they are, I’ll get agreement instead of looks of confusion."… Expand
  7. Fkbo_x
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, como tudo que Florence se propõe a fazer. Free and king are the best tracks!
  8. rilshore
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Dance Fever is in my top 3 Florence albums- mixed in with How Big and Lungs.
  9. 0987
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Florence never disappoints. As I said, it took me years to get into her music, even bought Ceremonials and How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful; for this one I had high expectations. And as usual, never disappointed with Florence. My ultimate favourite: My Love.
  10. hausoflilluis
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    **** it, Florence + The Machine. I knew this album was going to surprise me, as the band always does, but I didn't think the change would be extreme. They have provided an impeccable job in multiple points: musical composition, lyrical composition, production, performance, aesthetic, etc. There is an arduous effort to overcome artistically, even if they are modest, moreover, so that**** it, Florence + The Machine. I knew this album was going to surprise me, as the band always does, but I didn't think the change would be extreme. They have provided an impeccable job in multiple points: musical composition, lyrical composition, production, performance, aesthetic, etc. There is an arduous effort to overcome artistically, even if they are modest, moreover, so that listeners can see music as medicine, as it happened with Florence. I'm in tears.

    fav tracks: "My Love", "Heaven Is Here", "Choreomania", "Daffodil" & "Dream Girl Evil"
    KEY-TRACK: "Free"    … Expand
  11. joaotekiaware
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    The Dance Fever it's s celebration of life, earth and nature. Florence shows others way of dancing. You can feel the ethereal aurea surrounded by mystery. She's vibrating high and it's beautiful, spirituous and inspiring.
  12. chromaboy95
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    AMAZING, their best work since HBHBHB. Songs like king, my love, girls against god, etc are just the prove that they are back in full power force
  13. poutypanic
    May 15, 2022
    10
    A great mix of the best of both worlds when it comes to florence. Great highs and lows. Really love the cohesiveness of this album.
  14. c0nstant1n
    May 21, 2022
    5
    No Machine=no passion. Florence's voice sounds tired and pale. And I thought High As Hope is a bad album....
  15. alopessants
    May 20, 2022
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album. At first it sounded a little strange but I'm deeply connected with it now. The only caveat was the short ones (Prayer Factory and Restraint) but the set of work is WONDERFUL, TERRIFIC, STUNNING, AMAZING. It totally worth the 4 years waiting. Florence is such a great musician and the band always does a neat job. I cannot be grateful enough.
  16. samuelcar
    May 19, 2022
    10
    This is my first listen to Florence + The Machine (except for Ship To Wreck on the radio), and i was blown by the artistry of this album. The cohesiveness, the conception and the execution are, overall, exceptional.
  17. Khuber116
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful and interesting take on what it’s like to be an artist, to devote your life to it, and what happens when your ability to do your art is taken away (Covid)
  18. alpinho
    May 19, 2022
    10
    A lenda sendo aclamada !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a work of art
  19. Brendonxx
    May 18, 2022
    10
    When i thought 2022 the music world was lost
    Florence Welch presented us with this masterpiece.
  20. thefrayedfiles
    May 17, 2022
    10
    The best Florence and the Machine album to date: encapsulating all the things that made them unique from previous albums (the frantic energy of Lungs, the grandeur of Ceremonials, the vulnerability and aggression of How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful and the intimacy and lyricism of High as Hope), but with a newfound maturity in terms of vocal performance, contents and overall arrangements.The best Florence and the Machine album to date: encapsulating all the things that made them unique from previous albums (the frantic energy of Lungs, the grandeur of Ceremonials, the vulnerability and aggression of How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful and the intimacy and lyricism of High as Hope), but with a newfound maturity in terms of vocal performance, contents and overall arrangements. This is a masterfully crafted albums, at a new high of inspiration, curated in each detail to create a masterpiece for our frantic, dark times: standout tracks are King, Free, Cassandra, Choreomania, Morning Elvis and Dream Girl Evil - but the whole album, with not a single filler, is an explosion of catharsis and creativity, greatness and poetry like only Florence Welch can create.… Expand
  21. Positionsstan
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album literally took my breath away. Everything from the production, her vocal performance, and lyricism is all on point. Her voice is enchanting and just sucks you right into the album with King. Then you just flow right through. This album makes me want to dance!… Expand
  22. lordelorentz
    May 15, 2022
    10
    álbum incrível. mais uma vez ela produz algo fenomenal, com personalidade, toque de qualidade, boa produção, coesão e letras lindas
  23. tcl
    May 15, 2022
    10
    It's no surprise that an artist like Florence to be able to outdo herself release -after-release. Dance Fever is one of her most authentic album to date. I am not afraid to put this side-by-side the magnum opus How Big How Blue How Beautiful.
    Highlights from the project: King, Choreomania, My Love, Restraint, The Bomb, Morning Elvis, Daffodil & Back In Town
  24. Hbhbhbhah
    May 15, 2022
    10
    I'm a long time Florence + The Machine fan. It took me a couple of listens, but I am now hooked on each and every song. The album is a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. This is the most raw and powerful album the band have released so far. Every song is a masterpiece in its own right.
    My top songs are
    King
    Dream Girl Evil
    Cassandra
    Back in Town
    Daffodil
  25. Liansee
    May 15, 2022
    10
    it's a magical album, it's new, but it maintains an essence already existing in previous albums, it brings to a large extent meaningful and comprehensive elements. I missed hearing something like this, is it strange to say that it's new and somehow brings nostalgia? Dance Fever definitely made it into my top 3 albums of 2022.
  26. WaniasDiaz
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "I'll show you what it means to be spared"

    Florence and the Machine return with the euphoric, yet somber and dark 'Dance Fever'. With shakespearian glamour Welch sings about ageing, domesticity and female horror in the most exquisite way.    … Expand
  27. cruzifix
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Simply put, I had full body chills throughout the album and almost cried. PHENOMENAL
  28. byxavier
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Que gran álbum! Estética 10, sonidos 10! Voz 10, producción 10. Sin duda de los mejores álbumes de florence + the machine, una obra maestra que debería obtener más atención por parte del público.
  29. Ygorjacobs
    May 14, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum, muita saudade de ouvir um álbum de qualidade. Eterna louca, bruxa e feiticeira
  30. Noahb101
    May 14, 2022
    10
    A Florence album made for the hardcore fans, fully developing and expanding the mythic dimensions of her performative voice, the vulnerability of her personal life, and clashing them together into an explosion of absolute raw talent never seen before! Songs that will shock you, make you cry, make you dance (to death), make you scared, enraptured, the works! Recognize genius in thisA Florence album made for the hardcore fans, fully developing and expanding the mythic dimensions of her performative voice, the vulnerability of her personal life, and clashing them together into an explosion of absolute raw talent never seen before! Songs that will shock you, make you cry, make you dance (to death), make you scared, enraptured, the works! Recognize genius in this beautiful album that is a fairytale in 14 songs!… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Exclaim
    May 26, 2022
    80
    Welch's powerful vocals shine on this record through anthemic synthpop, baroque pop and folk balladry, as the band experiment with new textures, aligning with the inspiration drawn from the Pre-Raphaelite tradition of embracing contrast within art.
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  2. Mojo
    May 18, 2022
    80
    She's taken a great leap forward at the very moment one was required. [Jul 2022, p.89]
  3. PopMatters
    May 17, 2022
    70
    Dance Fever sounds like Welch’s most conceptual album yet, but in a fashion that allows the most catharsis her work has conjured since “Shake It Out”. Although much more theatrical than the honest but somehow boring High as Hope, this record asks its listener to sit a bit with the noise in our heads that might usually make us so uncomfortable.
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