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At the end of 2009, Florence and the Machine released a special 4-disc deluxe edition of their debut album, Lungs.  The bonus tracks include acoustic versions, remixes, and live performances of the songs from the debut album.  Florence’s powerful voice shines on these acoustic tracks.  ”Hurricane Drunk” is the 6th single from the album and will be released on March 22, 2010 with the acoustic version included.  Not included in the deluxe re-release was Florence’s cover of Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love.”  It’s a pretty amazing version of the hit song from ‘86 and certainly not what I was expecting when I first learned of it.  These are truly great, beautiful songs.

MP3: Florence and the Machine – “Hurricane Drunk (Acoustic Version)”

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MP3: Florence and the Machine – “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Acoustic Version)”

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Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (November 2009)

MP3: Florence and the Machine – “Addicted To Love (Robert Palmer)”

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There are a lot of great artists and albums that I haven’t posted anything about yet.  I guess that’s why I wasn’t really surprised when I realized that I hadn’t posted anything about Lungs by Florence and the Machine, one of the best albums of 2009.  Lungs was originally released in early July.  That’s when a friend handed me the album and told me how amazing it was.  For the first couple of weeks, I didn’t really agree with him but then I started hearing what he was talking about.  The album’s sound- wild and loud, almost punk type energy set to the soft chiming of harps- slowly grew on me and soon I fell in love with it.  It’s an incredibly beautiful and melodic alt rock album filled with powerful, unescapably attractive music.  Guys are usually asked if they prefer blondes or brunettes, but you can’t forget redheads.

MP3: Florence and the Machine – “Cosmic Love” (Download)

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MP3: Florence and the Machine – “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)” (Download)

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Lungs (July 2009)

I’ve wanted to share these songs for a while now but I didn’t have too much to say about them all.  I think they’re all awesome remixes and covers of great tracks but check them out and decide for yourself…

The xx – “You’ve Got The Love” (Florence and the Machine) (Download)

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Washed Out – “Feel It All Around (Toro y Moi Remix)” (Download)

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Taken By Trees – “My Boys” (Animal Collective) (Download)

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Florence and the Machine – “Drumming Song (Boy 8-bit Remix)” (Download)

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Phoenix – “Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)” (Download)

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Dr. Fox’s Old Timey String Band – “Kids” (MGMT) (Download)

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Mayer Hawthorne – “Green Eyed Love (Waajeed Remix)” (Download)

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