Monday 5th January 2015 by Alexandra Pollard | Photos by WENN

7 things we want from Florence + The Machine's new album

What we're hoping for from the much-anticipated third LP

Orchestral elements: There's a reason why Florence + The Machine's music has been included on such a plethora of film and TV soundtracks. She manages to lace an intricate pop sensibility over a huge orchestral spectacle. The result is beautifully cinematic. Ceremonials included a harp, bells, piano, viola, cello, violin and the one-woman power choir that is Florence Welch.

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About 57 years after the release of the brilliant Ceremonials (or four years, whatever), a new Florence + The Machine album is finally reported to be nearly finished.

That's the good news. The frustrating news is that the details Florence Welch has given about the third LP are as follows: "I don't know what to say. I'm actually really excited." So, nothing.

While we wait impatiently for the first signs of new music from Florence + The Machine, here are 7 things we really want from the third album.