How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Florence + the Machine · 2015
48 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · art rock
A sweeping blend of orchestral arrangements and visceral lyrics that evoke both grandeur and vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with emotional resolution
- grand orchestral moments of vulnerability
- reflective listening for introspective moods
- engaging storytelling through immersive sound
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks instant gratification tracks
- prefers standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2015, Florence + the Machine was firmly established in the music scene, following their critically acclaimed second album, 'Ceremonials' (2011). 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful' marked a significant return after a lengthy hiatus, showcasing a more mature sound and introspective lyrical approach as Florence Welch navigated personal challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Of Monsters and Men· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ship to Wreck 3:54
- 2 What Kind of Man 3:36
- 3 How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful 5:34
- 4 Queen of Peace 5:07
- 5 Various Storms & Saints 4:09
- 6 Delilah 4:53
- 7 Long & Lost 3:15
- 8 Caught 4:24
- 9 Third Eye 4:20
- 10 St. Jude 3:45
- 11 Mother 5:49
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