Studio Album · No. 2
Ceremonials Songwriting Credits by Florence and the Machine
Produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford, Charlie Hugall, Ben Roulston, Isabella Summers, Eg White · Engineered by Mark Rankin, Tom Elmhirst, Ted Jensen
Island
Baroque PopArt PopIndie PopNeo Soul
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Florence and the Machine carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Florence and the Machine
0 tracksoutside writers
Florence and the Machine's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1,061,271
Worldwide Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight
All twelve tracks carry Welch's name, and "Breaking Down" is the first song she writes alone. Paul Epworth co-writes seven of them. It is also the first record with no outside song on it at all.
Ceremonials came out on Island in October 2011, entered the UK chart at number one and reached number 6 in America. It sold over a million copies in Britain.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Only If For A Night
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 2 |
Shake It Out
#72
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 3 |
What the Water Gave Me
|
Florence WelchEg White | Florence WelchFrancis White | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 4 |
Never Let Me Go
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 5 |
Breaking Down
|
Florence Welch | Florence Welch | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 6 |
Lover to Lover
|
Florence WelchEg White | Florence WelchFrancis White | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 7 |
No Light, No Light
|
Florence WelchIsabella Summers | Florence WelchIsabella Summers | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 8 |
Seven Devils
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 9 |
Heartlines
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 10 |
Spectrum
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 11 |
All This and Heaven Too
|
Florence WelchIsabella Summers | Florence WelchIsabella Summers | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
| 12 |
Leave My Body
|
Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Florence WelchPaul Epworth | Paul Epworth | Florence and the Machine (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Ceremonials
Who wrote Ceremonials?
Welch on all twelve tracks. Paul Epworth co-wrote seven, Francis White two and Isabella Summers two. "Breaking Down" is hers alone.
How did it sell?
1,061,271 in Britain, where it is certified 3x Platinum.
How high did the singles chart?
"Shake It Out" reached number 72 on the Hot 100. "Spectrum" topped the UK chart without entering it.
Who engineered it?
Mark Rankin engineered it, Tom Elmhirst mixed and Ted Jensen mastered.
Which song did Welch write alone?
"Breaking Down", the fifth track. It is her first solo writing credit.
Who produced it?
Paul Epworth, who also produced Lungs.
How long is the album?
55:58 across twelve tracks, the longest they have made.