Moderation (song)

"Moderation"
Single by Florence and the Machine
B-side"Haunted House"
Released24 January 2019 (2019-01-24)
GenreIndie rock
Length3:08
LabelVirgin EMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • James Ford
  • Matthew Daniel Siskin
Florence and the Machine singles chronology
"Patricia"
(2018) 		"Moderation"
(2019) 		"Jenny of Oldstones"
(2019)
Audio video
"Moderation" on YouTube

"Moderation" is a song by British band Florence and the Machine, released as a single on 24 January 2019 through Virgin EMI Records.[1] The digital release includes the B-side "Haunted House". It is the band's first new material since their fourth studio album High as Hope (2018).

Background

"Moderation" was debuted during a concert in early January 2019.[2]

Critical reception

"Moderation" was called a "huge, cinematic stomper with gospel handclaps and a gigantic Florence Welch vocal performance at its center" by Stereogum, while "Haunted House" was described as "restrained" in contrast to "Moderation", as well as "softer and more tender".[2] Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone called the songs "brazen", further writing that "Moderation" is a rumbling piano-driven tune" about Welch confronting a "tepid lover", and "Haunted House" is about Welch "tackling the voices that keep her up late at night over a sparse arrangement that swells into a jittery blend of piano, drums and backing vocals".[3] Consequence of Sound called "Moderation" a "rousing number", while "Haunted House" was labelled "spooky and sad".[4] Billboard said "Moderation" "starts with a bang, a rousing intro", and that "Haunted House" "reveals Welch's somber side, with a tender piano accompanying Welch's lilting voice".[5]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Moderation"
James Ford3:08
2."Haunted House"
  • Welch
  • Matthew Daniel Siskin
Matthew Daniel Siskin1:53
Total length:5:01

Charts

References

  1. ^ Bloom, Madison (24 January 2019). "Florence and the Machine Share 2 New Songs: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b Breihan, Tom (24 January 2019). "Florence + The Machine – 'Moderation' & 'Haunted House'". Stereogum. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  3. ^ Blistein, Jon (24 January 2019). "Florence and the Machine Drops Two Brazen New Songs: 'Moderation,' 'Haunted House'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  4. ^ Schatz, Lake (25 January 2019). "Florence and the Machine unveil new songs 'Haunted House' and 'Moderation': Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  5. ^ Reitman, Shelby (24 January 2019). "Florence + The Machine Debuts Two New Songs: Hear 'Moderation' and 'Haunted House'". Billboard. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  6. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  7. ^ "Florence %2B The Machine – Moderation" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Florence the Machine Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  12. ^ "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.



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