Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) cover

Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)

Florence + the Machine · 2009

16 min · 3 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal vocals soar above intricate arrangements, blending baroque pop with indie rock in a mesmerizing, atmospheric soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (album version) — This track showcases Florence Welch's powerful vocal delivery intertwined with rich instrumentation, establishing the album's dramatic tone and emotional depth.
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    Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Jamie T’s Lionheart mix) — The remix adds a rhythmic twist that highlights the song's versatility, offering a fresh perspective on the original while maintaining its core energy.
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    Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Leo Zero remix) — This extended remix transforms the song into an immersive experience, showcasing how electronic elements can enhance its ethereal qualities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong composition and craft but is less cohesive due to its remixes.

What we noticed

  • The album version features a dynamic build-up, starting with a soft instrumental introduction that crescendos into powerful choruses.
  • The Jamie T’s Lionheart mix introduces a more rhythmic, electronic beat while maintaining the original's melodic structure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single marked the start of mainstream success for the artist.
Career context
Released as the lead single from their debut album, 'Lungs', in June 2009, Florence + the Machine was on the brink of mainstream success. The band had gained attention through early performances and the track's release marked a significant moment in their ascent to prominence within the UK music scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (album version) 3:52
  • 2 Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Jamie T’s Lionheart mix) 4:48
  • 3 Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Leo Zero remix) 8:03

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