High as Hope is a marvel when Florence Welch pushes past the boundaries both within herself and in the familiar structure of songs, but falters when stagnating inside those constraints. On songs like “No Choir”, “Big God”, and “June”, she subverts expectations and displays range so that it’s more meaningful when she hits the high note. High as Hope is a bold move for an artist at Welch’s stage, one where the risks pay off, proving that she shouldn’t be afraid of taking more.

An album review by David Sackllah, read by Clint Worthington.

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