Florence + The Machine Cover Tori Amos in New Spotify Singles Session
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Florence + The Machine debuted two tracks this morning, a re-imagined “Hunger” and a cover of Tori Amos’ “Cornflake Girl,” released as Spotify Singles.
The singles, recorded at RAK Studios in London, follow the release of the band’s fourth studio album, High as Hope, back in July of this year. You can check out Paste’s review of the album here.
“Hunger,” the lead single from High as Hope, received a slightly simplified rework in the session while still maintaining its driving rhythm and high energy. In contrast, the “Cornflake Girl” cover lives in an entirely different realm than the original, managing to keep the funky feel of the Amos version while stripping away much of the ‘90s cheese factor. Florence Welch’s chilly vocals bring an air of drama that ups the urgency of the track, brining an intensity not found in the original—Amos herself described the rendition as “powerful.”
Check out the songs via Welch’s announcement below and find the band’s tour dates farther down. You can also revisit our feature on Welch from 2015 here.
Listen to ‘Hunger’ (Live) and our cover of @ToriAmos’ ‘Cornflake Girl’, recorded exclusively for Spotify Singles https://t.co/IRM5nWuM6Apic.twitter.com/7rECwhuQZy
— florence welch (@flo_tweet) 19, 2018
Florence + The Machine Tour Dates:
September
22 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Life Is Beautiful
23 – San Diego, Calif. @ Viejas Arena
25 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Hollywood Bowl
26 – Los Angeles, Calif @ Hollywood Bowl
29 – Dallas, Texas @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
30 – Houston, Texas @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
October
02 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena§
03 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center§
05 – Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
06 – Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
09 – New York, N.Y. @ Barclays Center
12 – Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden
13 – Uncasville, Conn. @ Mohegan Sun Arena
14 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Center
16 – Toronto, Ont. @ Air Canada Centre
19 – Chicago, Ill. @ United Center
20 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Target Center