Dance Fever
by Florence + the Machine
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
User Score
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. 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.
  2. demoninabirdcag
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Quite possibly the best Florence + The Machine album. And considering they already dropped absolute masterpieces like How Big How Blue How Beautiful and Ceremonials this is truly saying something. Tracks like Cassandra, Daffodil, Dream Girl Evil and King take the known ingredients of a perfect Florence + The Machine song and develop them further into entirely new, yet completely fittingQuite possibly the best Florence + The Machine album. And considering they already dropped absolute masterpieces like How Big How Blue How Beautiful and Ceremonials this is truly saying something. Tracks like Cassandra, Daffodil, Dream Girl Evil and King take the known ingredients of a perfect Florence + The Machine song and develop them further into entirely new, yet completely fitting directions. The titles listed above are my personal highlights but I would rather call them personal favorites amongst an album full of special songs. Dance Fever is like ever past FATM album in one and then some. From theme, to music, to lyrics, to visuals...Absolute triumph.… Expand
  3. CharlieGray
    May 13, 2022
    10
    an absolutely mesmerizing album from start to finish, she has outdone herself
  4. cruzifix
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Simply put, I had full body chills throughout the album and almost cried. PHENOMENAL
  5. AndrezaPrado
    May 13, 2022
    10
    O álbum traz tudo o que há de melhor em um disco: letras maravilhosas, produção belíssima cuja instrumentação orgânica nos permite ouvir cada acorde de violão e cada rufar de prato de bateria. Para além disso, o álbum é coeso, tem um storytelling que proporciona uma experiência bem interessante, passando longe do genérico. Sobre os vocais, nem preciso dizer nada! É FLORENCE.
  6. 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
  7. ultrajayson
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Florence always finds a way to elevate her artistry and this album perfectly showcases that.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. PedruMaia
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dance Fever é um álbum confessional que, ao mesmo tempo, da voz a muitas pessoas. Consegue manter unidade sonora do começo ao fim. Florence explora a potência de sua voz como nunca.… Expand
  11. coreywayne
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning album! The production is incredible and the lyrics are beautiful and haunting and at times comedic as well. Possibly their most cohesive effort to date
  12. Ygorjacobs
    May 14, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum, muita saudade de ouvir um álbum de qualidade. Eterna louca, bruxa e feiticeira
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Kamoyayo
    May 13, 2022
    10
    "You said that rock and roll is dead
    But is that just because it has not been
    Resurrected in your image?
    Like if Jesus came back
    But in a beautiful dress
    And all the evangelicals were like
    "Oh, yes"
    "Oh, yes""
  16. 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
  17. Fkbo_x
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, como tudo que Florence se propõe a fazer. Free and king are the best tracks!
  18. Weel_krew
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito e ainda lançado numa sexta-feira 13, fico tão feliz que ela sempre está nos surpreendendo!
  19. LanaSlut
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The whole ablum is nothing short of spectacular and show stopping ...... I'm really in love with the opening track
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. Sunnwyze
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Florence + the machine consegue desenvolver depois de mais de 10 anos de carreira o que seria o seu álbum mais coeso até o momento.
  23. guth
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Dance Fever perfectly juxtaposes between the conflicting ideas of good and evil. Florence Welch takes us on a journey of beauty and horror in her best album yet. Welch's 5th album is euphoric, spectacular and ahead of its time.
  24. 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
  25. Howbig
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The Queen Of Peace is back! She never disappoints and she delivers yet another album with concept, cohesion and acclaim.
  26. Matheus1228
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Absolutely wonderful! Worthy every minute of your time. Listen in headphones and just focus in music, really good ones!
  27. Exmachinima007
    May 13, 2022
    10
    O melhor album lançado desde Lungs, a expressao sonora é impecável e as letras sao as mais pessoas que florence welch poderia nos oferecer, uma produção que lembra a sonoridade de cada um dos seus trabalhos, os instrumentos de corda de HBHBHB, as palmas e o estilo folk de lungs, os backing vocals de ceremonials e as letras pessoas como High As Hope
  28. Peracchi
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly the band's best album, from start to finish it doesn't even have a bad song.
  29. ashleykizis
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Dance Fever is a horror movie wrapped in the beauty of spring. It's an album of resurrection and rebirth, but also vampires. 'Morning Elvis' is devastatingly beautiful, and 'Dream Girl Evil' is the epitome of sexual desire and fragile masculinity. "The Bomb" is a shockingly country track, but it WORKS! "Daffodil" is an explosion of spring, the "Mother" of the album. "Cassandra" andDance Fever is a horror movie wrapped in the beauty of spring. It's an album of resurrection and rebirth, but also vampires. 'Morning Elvis' is devastatingly beautiful, and 'Dream Girl Evil' is the epitome of sexual desire and fragile masculinity. "The Bomb" is a shockingly country track, but it WORKS! "Daffodil" is an explosion of spring, the "Mother" of the album. "Cassandra" and "Choreomania" are also incredible tracks as well. There isn't a single bad song on this album, everything flows perfectly together. And "KIng", "Free", and "My Love" are some of the strongest singles to come from the band. "Girls Against God" makes me nostalgic for something I didn't even experience, making me wish to shout out to the sky in grief and fury but also for the beauty. "Heaven is Here" is experimental and fun to chant along with. "Back in Town" is a beautiful ballad as well. But seriously, there isn't a single bad song on this album. The strongest work to come from Florence yet.… Expand
  30. Tavo12
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Best album of the year, and best Florence+Machine album. Cassandra, king, My love and free are masterpieces.
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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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