FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE - HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL

Florence Welch has one of those voices like Cher or Madonna - you just know it as soon as you hear it. And if it could be summed up in one word? Drama. It's that dramatic impact and sense of occasion that helped the band's previous tracks, such as Dog Days Are Over, make an instant and lasting impression. And they've done it again. Ship To Wreck has hit written all over it, while the title track could be a theme tune to the latest Hollywood blockbuster. And just try not to bop your head to Queen Of Peace - you can easily imagine festival crowds pulsing in waves to its beat. Delilah feels very much in keeping with the band's typical sound and begs you to sing along. Long And Lost brings calm with its soothing yet catchy chorus, and Third Eye strikes a retro feel. There's variety - but it's the same great music Welch and her band are known for. 8/10 Catherine Wylie