What is the best Florence + the Machine album?

Baroque pop fireworks, orchestral grief, stripped-back intimacy, folk horror — Florence Welch has built one of the most theatrical catalogues in indie music. Where do you stand?

1

Lungs

The spectacular 2009 debut launching Florence Welch as a star of baroque pop and indie rock.

2

Ceremonials

The even lusher 2011 follow-up featuring anthems like Shake It Out and Never Let Me Go.

3

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

The raw 2015 album written through heartbreak — more guitar-driven and emotionally direct.

4

High as Hope

The stripped-back 2018 album — introspective and sparse, Florence's most personal lyrics.

5

Dance Fever

The 2022 post-pandemic album blending folk horror and baroque pop with Kate Bush-influenced theatricality.