Moderation (song)

"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 June 2018 album High as Hope.

"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)

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. 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. "Ultratop.be – 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 Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  12. "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
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