Born out of a potentially fatal health scare, Florence Welch’s sixth album Everybody Scream offers catharsis and evolution.
In 2022, Florence Welch’s Dance Fever tour was derailed when she suffered a potentially fatal health scare. Since then, she’s recovered and collaborated with other artists, making appearances on Taylor Swift’s Florida!!! and The Weeknd’s Reflections Laughing.
Everybody Scream is a result of her work alongside Idles guitarist Mark Bowen, and it marks both a re-statement of her unique sound and a gentle step forward.
sometimes my body seems so alien to me, she sings on Kraken, reflecting on her medical worries.
The album features a mix of old and new, with tracks like You Can Have It All and the title track reminiscent of her debut album Lungs. Other songs, such as One Of The Greats, Witch Dance, and Buckle, showcase an artist broadening her horizons.
Author summary: Florence Welch's sixth album offers catharsis and evolution after a health scare.