A review by rcluff44
Useless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry by Florence Welch

5.0

A collection of the lyrics of Florence + The Machine’s songs, organized by album. The final section of the book is Welch’s poetry. There are photos and scans of handwritten lyrics and drawings throughout. This is truly a treasure trove of a book.

It was a delight to read the lyrics of songs I’ve been singing since I was 14 (nearly 10 years now!) and to see how Welch’s style has evolved from album to album. Even with this growth, she’s never abandoned the ethereal voice that typifies her work. I would definitely recommend this to lovers of poetry and music.