Vespertine

I liked this much more than the other one. Favorite was heirloom

Interesting, yet weirdly soothing. Never heard songs from Björk before, but will listen to more. Amazing voice!

Solid, solid sound. A bit weird, but I mean that in the best way possible.

Very cool and unique. Probably like a 3.75

It's a lush, glitchy ode to deeply falling in love (and Bjork's first album leveraging IDM production styles in a similar vein to Radiohead's Kid A and Madonna's Ray of Light). Inspired by her Matthew Barney honeymoon period and one bookend to her eventual breakup album Vulnicura, one would think with my tastes this would be my favorite Bjork record, but it really isn't, unfortunately. It felt like some of the sharp, powerful edges of Post and Homogenic were sanded down, and the gentle, delicate textures and amorous vocals, while gorgeous, lack the passion I crave from Bjork in her best songs. Still an amazing album, with some gorgeous, expressive songs, but not her pinnacle work.

I love the pristine production, everything sounded so clean and defined. Bjork has been a stand out talent for decades. No one comes close to what she does vocally.

It's interesting -- I was into some other artists/bands around this time that were Björk-like, but never really got into her. I like this!

Beautiful music exploring the themes and feelings associated with love

Really enjoyed this!

Rating: 8/10 best songs: hidden place its not up to you undo unison

Just an incredible tapestry of sounds happening here. I kinda wish Björk would release an instrumental version of this.

Muy bueno

Bjork has a consistently surprising voice which is hard to describe. I keep wanting to say “fragile” but it’s actually pretty robust. Weirdly, it’s both. Part of the surprise comes from the way she chooses which notes to sing. Usually once you’ve heard someone sing a verse of a song, you can more or less guess the melody they will sing on the next verse, even with variations. But Bjork will sing one note, then shoot off to another which, while perfectly complimentary (not erratic or kooky) could never have been guessed. Another surprising thing is hearing how she has influenced other artists that I love. On Pagen Poetry, one of my favourite tracks, I can hear bits of Four Tet’s 2003 and Iglooghost’s 2017 records. Both sides of the album are excellent but my favourite is the elaborate, abstract pop songs of the first half. It’s Not Up to You is absolutely essential. It’s quite a journey in the second half riding through the even more abstract and ambient tracks which are then punctuated nicely by Unison at the end.

Really good album. It too me back to the 80’s.

outro dela pior que eu acho a arte dessa capa muito bonita. eh bonito né, bem minimalista e claminho. parece bastante que a bjork é uma dríade, a voz dela é bonita até. ainda acho que ela força pra ser esquisitinha, mas to começando a aceitar que ela pode!

Good ol weird bjork

I want to listen to everything by her by now

A much better Bjork album than our last. We enjoyed this one a lot: all the songs are quite similar, but enjoyable and the album feels cohesive and atmospheric.

So weird. So good.

a simply spectacular experimental album.

This is hard music to understand as sometimes. Björk demands a listen, and an active listen at that. But if you are willing, you are rewarded with little moments of beauty, pain and joy that can be overwhelming.

Not sure how I missed this album. Selma's songs was the last album I listened to by Bjork, was a big fan of her previous 3 albums. I was even listening to Matmos at the time. Anyway this is a fantastic album, flows really well, maybe lacks a peak, but great beats and lyrics, and her voice of course! 4 Heard before? Not really Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/9 (11%) Will I get? Yes (1/9) Recommend: Sure

Good start with Hidden Place. Cocoon has some Kid A vibes. Pretty solid. Will need a re-listen.

This was pretty good, very Bjork as expected, but maybe not as good as some of her other albums. I like aggressive and mad Bjork, but thoughtful and more ethereal Bjork is a good listen as well. Her voice is polarizing, and you'll get that on every album of hers so if you don't like one you're not going to like her other stuff. This album is a continuation of 90's and 2000's trip-hop while sort of bringing it in to modernity and closing out the genre. Her beats aren't nearly as repetitive as some of that genre, and they are different enough to make her stand out even if her voice wasn't already the interesting part. She chose good collaborators on this album, even if I've never heard of any of them by name. I liked this, I'd listen to it again in solitude.

I only know Bjork by reputation, and this is a lot less weird than I imagined. The layered ethereal sounds put this a little in left field but there is an orchestral, bigger than pop feel to this.

When it comes to Björk’s more experimental albums, they can be hit or miss, but this is definitely one of her better ones. It’s clearly art pop, but leans more toward the ambient, folktronica side. The production is strong, and while she maintains her experimental edge, she also strikes a good balance by keeping the music enjoyable and grounded.

Good, starts boring it gets better

This album is really a remarkable up from her first. Her voice really works well here WITH the music imo. It doesn't quite hit as hard after the first 5 songs, but even then it's really good stuff. Could've been a 5 for me if it kept going that way, but what's there isn't bad.

I already know the haters are crowding in, so let it be said: Fuck the haters. This is masterful stuff - cold, glitchy, sensual art pop from one of the most unique voices in music. My personal favourite of her albums that I've heard thus far is Homogenic, but this one is nearly there.

I think this is a really good album and strikes a good balance of her unique voice while also giving the backing instrumental some time to shine. It would be a 4 but I think it is about two or three songs too long and could use more variety. An interesting journey. EDIT: Nah, after putting my headphones on this was a magical ride through the spirit realm. It's a 4.

I like a bit of Bjork, always different.

Was not what I expected but was good

It's Not Up To You kinda blew my mind, what a beautifully dreamy song, and I really loved the lyrics. I love her writing throughout the album too, and she creates such an ethereal yet deeply emotional atmosphere that it feels like you've landed on some magical Bjork moon. This was pretty special.

It’s a beautiful album, but I’m not a Bjork fan to appreciate it fully.

This is a very good album from Bjork, but not the one that should be on this list. "Debut", "Post", and "Life's Too Good" (from her earlier band, The Sugarcubes) are better examples of her "eccentric but oddly danceable" style. My personal favorite is the "Post" remix collection, "Telegram". This album is too accessible and sterile to be considered her "must listen". Add a half-star because this album was released in America on my 30th birthday. For some extra Bjork-y fun, check out Helmet's thundering cover of "Army of Me."

4 саундтрека для фильма из 5

Alright I enjoyed this, even more than the last Bjork album I got, but also am aware that maybe we don’t need 4 different Bjork albums on this list!!! Variety fucking please!!

Björk, oh Björk... You learn to get familiar with her throughout this list of albums. This is the third album of hers that I've gotten (fourth if we count her former band The Sugarcubes). Despite everything though, I've never been...disappointed after listening to any of her works. They're always interesting. This might be Björk's best work (that I've heard so far). It's more cohesive, intimate and ethereal, especially due to the production and recording. Björk's unique voice quite literally speaks for itself, but arrangements here include the harp, strings, music boxes, and various "microbeats" such as the sound of shuffling cards and footsteps in the snow. It all makes for a simultaneously unsettling, yet tranquil chamber of sound.

kinda have a weird view of Björk, on one hand she’s great, and has a lot of excellent work, but on the other, some of her music gets plain weird, not always in a good way. This album starts out kinda weird I wasn’t super into the first two songs but “It’s Not Up To You” was excellent. “Undo”, “Pagan Poetry”, and “Aurora” were also very good. Honestly I enjoyed the vast majority outside the first two tracks, though it’s not my favorite of Björk’s work.

De l’électro qui s’éloigne du dance en vogue à l’époque, aux accents merveilleux et grinçants, presque comme un univers de conte

Not familiar with this album. I liked her early solo work but then Bjork appeared to completely fall of my radar. Really enjoyed this album - its not the easiest or most immediate record to get into - but really rewarding by the 3rd listen. Will defn listen again. Favourite track : Aurora.

I hear quite a lot of commonality with the contemporaneous 'Kid A', released the same year (especially 'Cocoon'). Delicate yet powerful vocal; cinematic in scope; unsettling shifts; electronic beats and synths. 'Heirloom' in particular has a melody which reveals itself evermore upon repeated listens. Although 'Hidden Place' is a gloriously immediate track to open, with it's epic Bond theme strings. There are some really divine moments here but by golly do you need patience. Vespertine feels a long album and not one that necessarily justifies its length. But, as always, many moments of greatness here.

I don't listen to Bjork much, but when I do I really enjoy it

How perfect! I've been in a huge Björk mood recently and for the longest time this has been my favorite record of hers. I'm not sure if it's still my favorite since I've been really into Homogenic recently (which somehow isn't on this list) but this is at least a close second. Vespertine is a beautiful record with a sound that feels like it doesn't belong to Earth. "It's Not up to You" is a contender for best Björk song. Favorite track: It's Not up to You 4.5/5

After Björk’s first 2 albums, I kind of fell out of listening to her full albums and only really know her singles at that point. Seeing this album on here let me finally experience Vespertine, and I have to say it was great! Had a fun time this morning checking it out. 4.25 / 5

Interesting sound design overall, it's pretty well thought. I enjoyed this one, it's weird, trippy and fun.

Very Good.

Lovely chill plinky-plonky tunes from my favourite Icelandic princess. Not as fun as Post but still good

I do enjoy me some Bjork

- echt nice, war irgendwie richtig geil zum Tunneln und irgendwie einfach stimmungsvoll 4/5

ok wait i actually liked this a lot. go off bjork

what a unique, cool, and ethereal-sounding album! i know bjork's voice is... divisive... but i think it works well here. adding the lyrics and electronic/orchestral instrumentation results in a neat final product that's very out-there compared with most of the albums on this list. i wouldn't want to listen to this all the time, but it evokes a very cool and specific mood. favorites: hidden place, cocoon, pagan poetry, unison

Hidden Place sets the tone for this album and sets it pretty strong. Vespertine is an album that needs your attention, the layers to this are wonderful and Bjork is a fantastic voice. Really interesting swim here. 4 stars

Not bad. I enjoyed this, but the vocal work stayed too similar throughout. Instrumentals were pretty good though.

A unique and sensitive album where she uses her voice as a singular instrument, discordant and beautiful. Points deducted for the 90s synthetic drum tracks.

While I've been exposed to the Bjorkiverse through Michel Gondry's music videos and her occasional run-ins with Thom Yorke, I've never been interested in checking out Bjork's music. The only thing of hers that sticks out in my memory is the music video for "Human Behaviour" largely due to how unbelievably shit the song was. Although this list definitely has some eyebrow-raisers, it's ultimately been a blessing with how it has loosened the gigantic stick up my music-listening ass. This is pretty close to what my ideal electronic album sounds like. It carefully tiptoes the line between being minimal and overly-busy with some good, deliberate musical choices. It's hard to grade the electronic sounds, though the harps, music boxes and other "chimey" sounds are top-notch, suit the electronic music and work well in establishing a pensive, meditative atmosphere. I feel like I'm frozen in time while listening to these songs, which is one of my favourite sensations when listening to music and also one of the rarest. The overall style of this album reminds me a great deal of the rest sublevel music from Pikmin 2 (youtu.be/YYXYniooums), which is one of my favourite ambient/electronic tunes. It's not a perfect comparison because the compositions on this album are a lot busier and more "otherworldly", but both works carry the same avant-garde spirit and general sound. 4. There aren't any moments on this album that I dislike, even if I'm not sold on the vocals. While I presently wish that someone would cut Bjork's microphone, it's likely that I will come around to her voice. Miho Hattori's vocals are an equally acquired taste and yet she belongs to one of my favourite bands.

i think it's really easy to hate bjork because her music is unconventional. i actually think it's quite fascinating. her production is always top notch, and this album is no exception. her voice is as faeish and haunting as usual. i think out of all of her albums i've heard so far, this one feels maybe the most accessible? all that said, a continuing problem i have with bjork is the replayability. i think her music is quite interesting, but also i don't know that i would ever go out of my way to actively listen to this stuff on my own time.

“It’s not meant to be a struggle out there.” This album feels like an insulated soundscape. It sounds like new love and the creation of a private, internal world. It reflects the deep understanding of yourself that can emerge when you’re beside someone you love. There are so many secrets, subtle details, and a strong sense of possibility woven throughout. I really enjoyed listening to it.

4.5 stars I already knew this album and it was a pleasure to revisit it. This is such a cohesive and beautiful work. Dreamy, chiming instrumentals are the perfect accompaniment to Bjork’s ethereal vocals. This sounds mellower than some of her other albums but no less raw. She sings about romance with a feral sexual energy. Apparently “vespertine” means “of the evening” - perfect. This is a record to listen to at twilight.

3.5

An interesting listen for sure, very good musically but not something to come back to

This took me to a Hidden Place and had a nice Aurora radiating out of it. Felt like I was in a Cocoon.

Has some really cool elements but didn’t work as well for me as Debut (which is the only other Bjork I’ve heard). I think her style of singing just doesn’t work as well with the chill lo-fi feel.

Today’s album confirms that I really need to give Fossora another listen. I really disliked it when it came out, but I’ve since listened to loads of other Björk music and loved it all. Today is no exception too. If anything, it’s more easy-listening that I’ve come to expect, with nothing too crazy going on here. But the vocals and the composition remain beautiful and heavenly. I’m unlikely to pick this as my favourite Björk album, but it’s still a bloody good one.

One of Björk's most hauntingly heartbreaking albums (could this be her Kid A?), Vespertine is fairytale-like in its delicate dynamism, and it sounds absolutely incredible on a good pair of headphones.

4.2 - This was really cool, interested to hear more. I feel like the cadence of her voice is a bit jarring but might get easier with more listening

Beautiful, but quite overrated if you ask me. Fave Tracks: Hidden Place, It’s Not Up To You, Unison 3.6/5

Björk: 1 keer 4 sterren, 1 keer 1 ster. Nogal een verschil, dus heel benieuwd wat het deze keer gaat zijn! Daarnaast; hoeveel Björk albums staan hier op joh? Ok, eerste nummer is het meteen duidelijk waar FKA Twigs haar inspiratie vandaan heeft gehaald voor het EUSEXUA album, welke ik echt fantastisch vind. Dat vind ik van het eerste nummer dus ook; moody, duister en een soort van wegzakkende opener? Ik kan het niet helemaal beschrijven, maar ik vind het wel heel vet! Ontzettend trippy album, de productie is vaag en heerlijk trippend met glitchende beats en daar doorheen is continue de stem van Björk. Dit alles mengt zich in een soort angelic, matrix achtig album, ik vind het echt heel vet. Niet alles werkt even goed, en het is dan ook geen perfect album maar dit is absoluut weer 4 sterren waard. FAVO: Hidden Place, Undo, Aurora, An echo a stain, Heirloom, Unison

I’m not entirely certain I enjoyed this album anywhere close to as much as the last Björk album we listened to on this list. This album had a delicate beauty to it, especially compared to the relatively high energy bangers on the last record we listened to. I don’t dislike this album at all, but I had some preconceived notions of Björks music going into this, and I didn’t really get what I was hoping for. Along with the delicateness and softness of this album, there’s a really interesting low fidelity sound throughout, it’s a very cool record sonically. I still the vocal style employed throughout, the uniqueness of her accent and her very specific variety of vocalizations work really well with the music that was produced, and I still enjoyed it a lot. 3.5* will apparently get rounded up this time.

good album, not massive on bjork but probably my favourite of hers

Björk divides opinions and this album is no exception, but personally I like most of what she does, including this album. This album is more ethereal sounding and less pop than some of her earlier albums.

Highlights: Frosti, Undo, An Echo A Stain, Harm of Will. In a nutshell: because the night... Vespertine: "Occuring, relating to or being active at night". This album establishes a vibe and sticks to it. And it is a cinematic experience. You need to be in the right mood to listen a Björk album, especially when she gets experimental. Here we have ethereal sounding choirs, synth use reminiscent of Radiohead's Kid A, a tune you would hear if opening a music box... We don't have many - if any- albums on the list that incorporate modern classical elements. So at the very least we should give Björk and her producers some credit for trying something different. Overall: 7/10 Footnote: Yes, Björk is wearing *that* swan dress from the Oscars on this album cover. The swan illustration veiling the photo was a good choice IMHO.

album original, bonito, é como um gato miando de forma sinconizada e harmonica com os sinos e esquiositez. lindo lindo!

Музыка доводит до эйфории, а вот к звукам исполнительницы еще не привыкла.

Bjork siempre me ha intrigado por ser críptica y experimental con su música, su creatividad no reconoce limites , solo por eso

Good Bjork

The instrumentals and orchestrations are truly one of a kind. They sound angelic and magical. Bjork's voice distracts from the beautiful arrangements because it is difficult to understand due to both her accent as well as her delivery.

Art meets music. Amazing voice. Interesting lyrics and ongoing experiments in sound.

The early-to-mid 2000s are my favourite era of Bjork. Delicate electronica with that signature Bjork weirdness.

A pleasant detour from the usual albums. I wouldn't consistently listen to Bjork but I don't mind being reminded she is out there

This seemed like an odd album - I rather liked the music, but as usual found Bjork's vocals rather difficult to like!

Very chilled and lovely, and lots of interesting stuff going on musically. One of Bjork's best, for me. 4.5☆

Creative and whimsical. I love Bjork

Tyttö osaa olla outo respect!!!!!!! Not like the other girls... I never shake booty never play with barbies never wear pink... always play with bugs

First time listener of Bjork. Heard of her, but never listened. I don’t know if this album is representative of her typical work, but, surprisingly, I enjoyed it. Not a fan of electronic music at all, but the song writing and incredible voice made up for that. She has a beautiful voice and great range. Very emotional tie to the music she is writing. Good album, never got bored.

Ain’t gonna lie, I was worried going into this after the bowl of shite served up with the last Bjork album we received on this list. Turns out this is a masterclass in experimentation. Bjorks sound doesn’t really appeal to me so it’s a max 4 stars, but I’m totally appreciating the creativity and production that underpins this album. A fine body of work.

It’s Not Up To You // Undo // Frosti // Heirloom // Unison

Frosti 10/10

This is really interesting music —orchestral, ethereal— and that voice is … something else. Everything, from the rhythms, synth landscapes, to strings, and vocals is well crafted & intentional. It’s not music i want to listen to every day, but I’m glad I listened to it (at least once) before I died. Rating this a three might suggest I’m ambivalent about it, — I’m not. It’s too engaging. But a four might imply that I “like” this sound and will listen to it a lot — I probably won’t (too much work). I give in — it’s a 4.

You ever get so horny you start layering sting instruments with electronic production? Bjork solidified her place in the Asian-looking but not Asian HOF with this one. I prefer Post but can appreciate the interesting genre combinations on Vespertine. Intimate in a very peculiar way. It's certainly your favorite artist's favorite album, but I'm not your favorite artist. Rating: 8.4 Favorite Song: Frosti

I recognize the inventiveness here. However, not really my bag. But I recognize she’s cooking a bit here. 7.5/10 Favorite Song: It’s Not Up to You

Good meditative music here

Yes! But i also had to repeat the album multiple times, because i kept losing focus. It is very calm, lullaby like and very ART!

Truly not a fan of Bjork’s style. Her singing style is intentionally disjointed, airy, obtuse, untamed, and just odd. However, this album was not nearly as preposterous as her others. It of course strays from the standard song signature and seeks out oddities, but it also contains a fair amount of beauty, a strong musical composition, and singing that coincides more appropriately with the music. I was surprised, but this is still not something I would seek out. I objectively give this album a 4. The last song was a strong ending.

Overall: 8/10 This is a hauntingly gorgeous pop album from the queen of Iceland. My favourite thing about Björk is that her strangeness feels authentic and you're always anticipating her next move (which never ends up being what you expect). The only reason it's not getting a perfect rating is because I don't anticipate this being the type of album that I'm constantly going to be coming back to. Regardless, I love Björk's voice and her mind and I recommend this to everyone. Fav Song: Heirloom Least Fav Song: An Echo a Stain

First time listening to a Björk album end to end! Crystal clear voice and real depth to the arrangements and production come together to create something alien but warm. Great pacing to the tracks, they swell not just in dynamics but (even more so) texture. Love the variety of synth/instrument tones. Listened to this album as the sun went down, perfect match. Favourite tracks: It's Not Up To You, Pagan Poetry, An Echo A Stain, Heirloom, Harm Of Will

Favorite Track: Pagan Poetry

Lempparit: Undo ja Hidden place

Swan dress Bjork rules. One of her more tender albums that I don't throw on too often. That being said, the singles are hard.

Bjork at her ethereal haunting best - what a great album to sink into and ignore the world! I only really knew the singles from this before, so it was good to listen to the rest of the album for once - will be added to my play later pile for certain

Whoa what. I have never listened to Bjork before and was not ready for this to be this good. Captivating is a good word for it, I think. I really enjoyed this. Several tracks stood out: "Hidden Place," "It's Not up to You," and "Pagan Poetry" were my favorites. It reminded me a lot of elements I love in Radiohead's Kid A.

Very good

her voice is gorgeous and the production is super atmospheric. I couldn't really pick out a standard track as it all blurs and I don't think this is an album I will revisit very much. Still glad I listened. 4

Very nice

Haunting, orchestral, fascinating

Typisch Björk - gar nöd mies. 1 muemer ihre laa: Sie macht unbeirrt ihri Musig. Das Album isch usechoo, wo d No Angels ihri grosse Erfolg gfieret händ.. drum giz äs 4i

This is such a lovely album - really Bjork at her best in my opinion. It's got that glacial ambience to it, and feels very minimalist, while still being interesting. She also sings beautifully on it, which isn't always the case. Despite that minimal, light-touch style, it also has a great warmth. Very nice indeed.

Not my favorite of her albums, but def keeps growing on me with each listen.

3.6 3x

Kuulostaa todella kauniilta. Björkissä mulla särähtääkin aina se, kuinka hän rikkoo kauneuden jollain huudolla (mikä on sinänsä toivottua ja kiinnostavaa), joten tykkään siitä, että tässä hän ei tee sitä. Hieno kokonaisuus, kiinnostavia sanoja ja atmösfääriä.

I enjoyed this. She's incredibly talented.

I’ve listened to this album before and have most of the songs in my playlist. I still listened to it again though and it’s definitely a good album. Hidden Place is probably up there in my favorite songs ever.

I’ll give it to her; the production is fucking immaculate. It’s a goddamn masterclass and second to very few if any. The writing is unique and original. Feels fresh and alive. Lyrics waver between profound and pretentious, much like her vocal choices. Although, in my opinion, it’s more pretentious than anything else. Seriously what the fuck is she doing. It’s annoying and I can’t take it seriously. Honestly confused at how anyone can. I don’t listen to Björk, but I recognize her impact and talent. I know this is good, but I hope to never listen again. 4/5

Beautiful, if you're in the mood. Irritating if you aren't.

Wonderful alternative pop. Ambient mixed with unique beats. Quite fine, but uneven. Some of these tracks are the best in her class, tho.

Sorry but all I could hear during Frosti was Freddy Fazbear coming for me. I love the mystical style of this one and her voice is immaculate. Reminds me of the vocalist from the NieR soundtrack. Favorites were It's Not up to You, Pagan Poetry, and Unison.

Björk is a very fantano/ rym core artist and Vespertine is the most fantano/ rym core Björk album. I actually haven’t heard it till now, I know debut and that’s a really good album. This album is good, but I don’t get the hype for it the best track IMO was the first one then it’s just consistently a bit worse than that. I think it’s a 4/5

3,6

First exposure to Björk as an artist, looking forward to hearing more. I have previously listened to Sigur Ros and this reminded me of that a lot, really ethereal.

part skittering and drifting electronica, part ethereal Bjork - a lovely listen, packed with ideas and melodies

Great Bjork

Another fantastic Björk album but also a sore reminder that Homogenic isn’t on this list for some nonsense reason. Anyhow… Vespertine is very subdued and abstract compared to the more bombastic art pop of Björk’s previous albums. The production is skittering and intricate - it’s incredibly detailed yet somehow gives the impression of being sparse and I don’t know how they pulled that off. Björk’s vocals are divine as always and, while there aren’t as many huge singles as previous records, there are still some standout tracks like Hidden Place, Pagan Poetry, and the closer Unison with its slinking synth line. This seems to be a lot of people’s favourite Björk record and I get it, it just doesn’t keep me quite as hooked as some of her others

Cocoon is very pretty and instrumentally reminds me quite a bit of similar era Radiohead (specifically Treefingers from Kid A). Far from my most careful listen, but I certainly enjoyed this. Other standouts from my listen were Pagan Poetry, Sun in My Mouth (love the bells and harp work), and Heirloom (love the layers of synth at work here). Solid-to-high 4.

I think I definitely liked this freaky Bjork character more than her last album. It is certainly mega weird and most of the time left me strangely confused about what music is. But there were certain times where I was really getting down with the music. Other times where I was very ready for the album to be over. This is a very hard album to rate because I feel like it is either a 2 or a 4 and could be nothing else. But I think I definitely found myself liking it more than not so I will go 4. I am still very confused at this though

Immediate Portishead vibes. Man when trip hop is done well it SLAPS. Haven't really dug into Bjork's disco but really enjoyed the last one we had on here (divisive I know). Frosti is a fun song. Also the transitions on this are top notch. This is so fucking weird I love it. High 4.

Added to my library

4.5

I had heard her name, but not her music, so thoroughly enjoyed listening to the album and her beautiful voice!

Are we sometimes numb to the continued greatness of an artist? For me Vespertine is an album where, at this point in listening to her, Björk continues to be a stellar artist and performer but she's ceased to amaze me. To be clear, the flaw is here with my ear...with the way we take in information, demand novelty and define the terms of success for others in meeting it. Atmosphere, minimalism can be hard roads to turn on to at times for artists when so many hold their own expectations against them. Great record, but four stars because I'm numb and dumb.

This is the most on the nose Bjork at her most Bjork.

Fairy/ impish chaos... Finally not super annoyed at her voice because I listened the whole way through. Definitely want to listen to all her shit now. Easy 4.2

I always feel like I should listen to Björk more... atmospheric and beautiful.

Wow Just like with reading Ulysses, I’m going to need several relistens and cutlery to get to the bottom of this.

Incredibly beautiful and sexy. This album sounds like Radiohead chamber music. It’s so light, so subtly intricate. The first three tracks are probably the best, but the whole album is consistently interesting. Bjork pushes the boundaries in ways no has or can.

I really wanted to like this and then I did! I like her as a person but the first two songs it didn’t click. And then somewhere along the third song I got it. You just get transported

Another beautiful album, great production, unique almost alien sound

This album was a pleasant and interesting journey, I loved the production of it. Very unique sound.

I'm really torn whether to consider this album a gentle, elegant work of art with which Björk, in her naturally weird way, manages re-illuminate intimacy in an innocent yet sensitive light, or whether it's really just 12 pseudo-intellectual electro pop songs stuffed with euphemisms, puns and innuendos about intercourse. It might be both, which I find kind of impressive. To then call it “Vespertine” (something occurring in the evening) leaves me feeling both very clever and very fooled. Good job.

når den var bedst var den helt utrolig. lige på grænsen mellem 4 og 5 tbh

Den mest Björk agtige Björk plade på en eller anden måde. Virkelig mange fede numre og virkelig cool produktion, elsker den her blanding af akustisk og elektronisk

Virkelig anerledes end de andre Björk plader vi har haft. Den her var tilgængelig - Sangene var nogenlunde normalt strukturerede og jeg behøvede ikke høre hendes stemme blive brugt som percussion instrument. I starten virkede det lidt som et Björk x Massive Attack collab.

I liked this one a good bit more than I expected to. Nothing about the genre in general (or Bjork in particular) appeals to my musical tastes, but somehow this album just kind of works. It's full of melancholy, beautiful in places, and vulnerable.

This record was very interesting. Not really my type of music to listen to regularly but I really enjoyed this record. I didn't know what was going to happen next. I've heard a few other Bjork albums before, nothing really stood out too much. She's definitely unique. At least to me. She has very pretty lyrics. Almost like a tortured poet. Very cool. Hope more of her is on here.

I was taken on a musical journey. Maybe not one I would have wanted to go on normally, but a journey nevertheless.

3rd Bjork album on the list. And it's a third 4/5. She is very consistent, has her style, original style.

Funky Bjork

Another level

Rating: 8.5/10 Beautiful and experimental, first half is particularly strong.

Very strange, but strangely moving. I imagine this is just what Iceland sounds like.

It's intrinsically haunting yet beautiful. Almost post-rock-ish at times with its' distance from standard musical expectation. I can appreciate how much thought and effort were put into making this album in 2001, especially with how contrasting it is with Bjork's typical loud and overwhelming style

cercando di capire che voto dare a questa ninfa delle foreste ho pensato che forse mi manca qualcosa per apprezzarla davvero, magari qualche punto di QI musicale, perchè riconosco il lavoro, il pensiero, la genialità, la cura dei vocals e della produzione e le visuals in generale che davvero ti trasportano in un'altra dimensione, ma non sarebbe mai qualcosa che cercherei attivamente e a tratti è stato per me difficile starle dietro. poi ho pensato che c'è musica e musica, così come c'è letteratura e letteratura. non c'è niente di sbagliato nel voler fruire su base quotidiana di romanzetti rosa, ma allo stesso tempo saper apprezzare capolavori scritti da autori della portata di Pavese o Verga. per me Björk è come Eco, geniale ma non di facile digestione, quindi saranno quattro stelle perchè dargliene meno sarebbe una mancanza di rispetto pari a sputarle in un occhio, ma non saranno cinque. nella vità c'è bisogno di capolavori cervellotici come questo, ma anche di capolavori per cui io non debba usare il 130% del mio cervello per capirli.

MAI mi sarei aspettato di apprezzarlo E invece l’ho apprezzato

Interesting album, chill synths with her Bjork's wispy vocals all over. I like the concept, but it was a bit too long. Stand-out: It's Not Up To You

Great Bjork record. Can't say much more than that! 4/5

I prefer Post and Homogenic, but this still deserves to be part of Björk’s trilogy, really good stuff. B+

✅✅✅

Af því að ég var með Bjarkarfordóma hef ég ekkert hlustað á plöturnar hennar en svo hlusta ég á þessa og hún kemur mér líka svona frábærlega á óvart. Mér fannst mjög gaman og ljúft að hlusta á þessa og set hana örugglega aftur á við tækifæri

Pretty good listen! I think I'm starting to get Bjork's style more so it's easier to connect with her music. I thought this album told some engaging stories and was some of the music of hers I have liked the most so far.

I had never listened to a full Björk album before and was absolutely blown away by this. Her vocals take a minute to get used to, but once I got used to them I was hooked in. The production on this is insanely well done.

I’ve never listened to a Björk album before so I didn’t know what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised. It’s such an interesting sound, but the beats plus powerful, almost haunting vocals, made for a great listening experience. I really enjoyed the album.

Beautiful album.

Great, bit samey

I like the artist and this is a great record on first listen. Not familiar with it, but it feels like a culmination of her earlier work.

This isn't my favorite Bjork album, but like every Bjork album I've heard, it's great and singular and beautiful and weird 4/5

I've never been a fan. But maybe I should be? I liked this. It's weird. But not as weird as her normal stuff? Or maybe I was just in the right mood?

Best Song: Pagan Poetry. Understated in a way that feels like it can explode at any moment. A track beautifully full of tension. Worst Song: Frosti. The gentle, dollhouse style was actually quite pleasant, but a purely instrumental song simply cannot compete with Björk's otherworldly vocals. Overall: Flawless production, a cohesive auditory experience, all built upon Björk's unbelievable vocal ability. Each album of hers that I've come across seems independently revelatory. Her music feels endlessly thoughtful and creative. I may regret not giving this a full 5 stars, my only reasoning is that I wished she expanded and exploded her vocals like she's shown she is capable.

I could say the same thing about this album as I did for the last Bjork album we listened to. Surprised to see this before some of her better-known albums. Still great.

Hypnotic. Confident. Wonderfully dissident. Thoroughly enjoyed this music.

Never listened to Björk before. Soothing, ethereal. Reminds me of Zola Jesus. Not that they're necessarily that close, but if you r enjoy one, it's worth checking the other to change things up.

I enjoy this. 4/5

Better

bjonk

Ok

Gentle bjork

Softest bjork album.

I consider myself a Björk fan, but I must admit I had never listened to this album. Maybe it was because it came out when I was a dumb teenager, focused on sex, drugs and self destruction. In a way I’m glad I’ve discovered it as an adult. Such a beautiful record full of layers and texture.

I don’t know what that was, but it was interesting and moving and beautiful. Nice use of classical instruments/ xylophone solo

Bjork is such an amazing weirdo. I acquired "Medulla" (2004) by happenstance in high school, so that was my blueprint for her particular brand of ethereal, genre-defying music. However, "Vespertine" feels even more complex, innovative, and – sometimes – inaccessible. Although I can understand why this wouldn't be someone's cup of tea, it makes me want to come back to it and discover new layers.

bekannt.

Honestly very mixed reactions about this record. "Verspertine" by "Bjork" has been the crown jewel of many music enthusiasts and has been very highly recommended alike. Considering I had already listened to "Debut" , I expected much improvement from that record . Safe to say not what I had exoected and considering the hype , a bit low in quality. But that does not take away from the fact that it is good in its own right , just not at this time for me.

A hauntingly beautiful vocal odyssey

I was a major Bjorkist in college, but I dropped off before this one came out. It makes me sad because this is prime Bjork, at least as good as Post or Homogenic. A gorgeous marriage of her expressive voice and the bleepy bloopy production, with a modest sprinkling of strings. Beautiful.

I’ve always been fascinated by Björk. I listen to an album of hers every now and again, but I wouldn’t consider myself an active fan. I dig her whole vibe, though. And I enjoyed this a lot. Very beautiful music. Another instance where I’m thankful this project made me listen to an album.

alt bitch sent me a Spotify playlist bitch I’m from the hood do I look like I listen to bjonk

Bjork is someone I have never really dove in to, but just kind of always understood to be great and someone I would like. There were long stretches of this album that I was digging so much and the rest kind of just fit in the background so well. Really excellent album.

Absolutely lovely, arguably Bjork's best album. Rich, nuanced arrangements, gorgeous production. No flaws, although the back half drags a little toward the end. Fave Songs: Frosti, Aurora, Unison, Hidden Place, Cocoon, Undo, Pagan Poetry

Such a simple thing, a voice...yet at the same time it can be evocative, emotive, calming, and yet divisive. 55 minutes well spent. Just wonderful.

Björk always walks that line of being so weird that I want to stop listening, but also so weird that I can’t stop listening. This album in particular has some beautiful production decisions, but it’s not the kind of album I’d throw on again for casual listening.

maybe the most distinctly björk album she’s recorded, for better and for worse. the better is, of course, the precise production and the ethereal vibe of the entire project. the worse is how focused the album is on itself — i may be looking back unfairly, but it feels almost like a parody of itself. still objectively quite good, though.

Pese a lo rara que esta tía, el disco en general está bien. No es muy estridente y bastante ameno para ponerlo mientras trabajas.

Björk eben. 3-4 Sterne.

Björk seems to create music on an existential plane of her own. Vespertine is hauntingly beautiful with its' combination of electronic glitches and harp.

There’s no one quite like Björk on the music scene … And whether you love or hate her, it’s probably for the better. Vespertine is minimalistic in an almost claustrophobic way. I absolutely adore the intimacy. Find me crying “Unison” on public transport near you.

Beautiful, ethereal, haunting soundscapes.

Enjoyable

I get what the fuss was about. Pretty amazing music with “unique” vocals

I think I would have REALLY liked this album if anyone other than Bjork was the singer. The music is fantastic... but her singing just doesn't work for me. Her delivery, timing, and tone is just so off. Still mostly enjoyed it though. 3.5 stars.

Amazing piece of work if you can get the time and peace to give it a real listen.

Last track is astonishingly beautiful

Bjork is someone i never got round to listening to, so was glad when it popped up. Intersting pop some of her lyrics and singing is quite dark but sung with such jollyness. It's her vocals though, she has a great voice and creates great imagery. The music is a bit bonkers but nothing wrong with that.

Lovely stuff. A bit of a weird choice compared to some of her other albums, but she does weird so wonderfully. I spent a happy afternoon LISTenINg to Björk. ####

i like bjork but mostly listen to individual songs rather than entire albums. vespertine is different, though. it’s beautiful, detailed, and intimate, and i appreciate that it’s cohesive. i’ve played it through twice now and it makes me want to be a winter fairy watching the snow fall in my ice palace.

Experimental, ethereal, meandering, creative and unique, this record is everything I imagined a Bjork album would be. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Hidden Place Date listened: 11/01/24

Obviously know Bjork but this was a new album to me and one I enjoyed through twice. She is a mad genius and it’s about of fun to hear her creativity. An influence on many many other musicians. This worked well for background atmospherics and it might just be the time of year but feels frosty, delicate but powerful.

3.5/5

weird and wonderful, 4 stars.

74/100

This is quite something. On the strange side and sometimes icy, but also full of moments of beauty. Layered production, varied sounds. If you can learn to love Bjork’s voice and get past the weird lyrics this is really strong. Best song: Unison

very unique and interesting sound

Felt like a experiencing an extreme depressive episode over and over....I loved it Björk has been a key musician in my teens so no wonder I enjoyed this. Not my favourite album but definitely would listen again

A soulful and personal album from Björk with her most unique batch of songs yet

It's Not up to You is good, dreamy stuff. Pagan Poetry one of the standouts. Love all the sparkly chimes and keys - short instrumental Frosti is beautiful. Sun in My Mouth and Heirloom also. Mix of cinematic soundscapes and tightly produced beats.

4.5

There’s no other artist quite like Björk-whether you consider this a positive or negative depends on you. On Vespertine she delivers a set of supremely bizarre but touching songs about human sexuality and the desire to feel connected.

I generally think of this album as the beginning of the also ran Bjork releases. That is both harsh and incorrect. Vespertine has wonderful and coherent stylistic choices and some pretty handy songwriting. It's no Debut, Post or Homogenic, but it is sure worth a listen.

4.5/5. The swan dress album, I wonder if it ever gets compared to Radiohead’s Kid A. Both records had a certain premonition of a forthcoming digitized world and it’s fully reflected in the sound.

This was really interesting and challenging to listen to, I don't think I know if I like it after the one listen. I appreciated it though.

Wasn’t sure if I’d like this but it’s a good album

4.5/5

I used to listen to Selmasongs often and had no idea she was working on another album at the same time. It has similarities to Selmasongs, exploring themes of simplicity but with a quieter more intimate tone.

Went back and listened to this while I was cooking. I've heard of how amazing Björk is for years but have never taken the dive to listen myself. Loved it.

Nice sound not the mist difficult Bjork to listen too.

Lots of satisfying clicks, pops, and interesting sound textures on this. The first track had me thinking there'd be loads more, so a little bit of a let down but still highly enjoyable.

mellow, quite easy to listen to. Aware of bjork but have not listened to a lot of the work but I did quite enjoy this one.

Dreamy and dramatic and mostly wonderful. “Hidden Place” and “Cocoon” and “It’s Not Up to You” and “Pagan Poetry” are all excellent. And the overall feel is one of elevation. Hard to argue with the quality of something so excellent.

How is it possible that you can hear a smile? That’s the magic of Bjork’s voice. This album sounds like it was made by someone in love. That’s worth a bonus star.

It took 4 tries, but I liked a Bjork record.

lovely chill electronic music with beautiful vocals. sleepy beautiful but not in a bad or boring way.

4.5

4/5. Beautiful and cold, it feels as though she is upset and disappointed. A cold winter alone is the aesthetic. Although some songs run a little long, overall this is a great album. Most likely won't run it often due to the length and sadness surrounding it.

Björk is great and this seems like a fine album. Nothing standing out to grab my attention like her earlier stuff but still a pleasant listen.

8.5/10 excellent album atmosphérique, pensez a du fever ray mais plus soft.

I can feel a spark of magic in this album. It reminds me of The Snow Queen. Lol, I've just realised that Bjork is from Iceland. Coincidence? I don't think so. I have a love-hate relationship with Vespertine. There is a lot of beauty in the album, but also there are some tracks which should be skipped.

I came to appreciate Björk as an artist several times already, but I never quite got to embrace her music. Maybe now I'll actually start listening to her. I absolutely love these shimmering, jingling sounds, but sometimes songs get dull anyway. It's not enough for 5, but I really enjoyed the whole album.

4. Björk is one of those artists I have to be in the mood for, but when I am I really enjoy the music.

I've had mixed feelings about Bjork's other albums but this one I quite enjoyed. It was delicate and interesting

Fuck yeah, Bjork. I love the chillout production. That’s my jams and lays a great foundation. And then add in Bjork. Powerful, raw, defiant. Visceral lyrics about family and relationships. They are simple, well-tread subjects; but the odd prism of Bjork’s word choice, emphasis, and singing make it feel raw and new. One thing that jumps out to me in listening is… the lyrics are often describing conventional gender roles: very relational, often hetero, sometimes sexual, submissive, all about the other; or maternal, focused on her son and motherhood, being part of a lineage of mothers. All true to life and rich subjects. But also all very conventional in their way. Nothing very counterculture in there. But the delivery is imbued with such powerful defiance. I associate that style and presentation with rebellion against tradition, and here.. If it’s defiant, I am not sure against whom. Intriguing. Fuck yeah, Bjork. Highlights: Cocoon, Heirloom

Beautiful

A couple songs were definitely a 4-5, but mostly I was neutral on this. The couple really good songs carried it. Her voice was pretty haunting- it made me wish it was raining

bjork is my tom waits? some people can't stand or don't "get" her, and i'm not sure i fully "get" her either, but I can't deny the emotional power of her music for me. she creates musical landscapes that are like impressionist paintings. brava!

fairy in the forest vibes, going around to my daisies and bluebells and checking out which lady bugs are where, the bees are gathering enough pollen but there may be something sinister afoot in the cave nearby

4/5 This was a tricky album to rate. The music and singing is so eclectic and weird it takes some getting used to. However, I feel like with a bit more listening it might be like next favourite album. There were some interesting lyrics that I really enjoyed and some explicit descriptions I really could have done without. The last song made the whole album for me. I have and will revisit this.

I probably need to listen to this a few times to really appreciate it but from one listen and a relatively open mind I liked it. The music being out of the ordinary kept me interested and her singing and lyrical style certainly mark her as unique but this kinda makes it music for certain moods only I think, and so not necessarily a positive... One to marinate much like "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" perhaps, and so given the same (pretty high) score.

Her music is beautiful, wonderfully mixed. I should listen to her more often. This one was very very good

Not my fav of hers, but Pagan Poetry and Hejrloom are just amazing.

So unique and powerful

Not so interesting, but very pleasant and well crafted

O remember I tried to get into Björk when I was young to no avail. I guess I just did not have the mind set at the time. I loved this record today tho! It’s quite amazing! Second chances come even 22 years after.

Art, brilliant, cool, delicate, exposing, fresh, great, heartfelt, icy, juicy, krazy, loopy, magnificent, noteworthy, opinionated, quiet, respected, strange, treasured, umbilical, vesperteeny, wise, xtc, yearning, zestful

Great sound palette. A musical journey.

The first track has me hooked. Hidden place has that 60 james bond vibe so good. Unison the final track is also great. The whole album in otherworldly from beginning to end.

I don’t know HOW I’ve slept on Björk this long. This was lovely. The soft synth + crackle sound on Cocoon is a sound I’ve heard in other Icelandic electronic like Múm, and it’s just one of the most beautiful sounds—I think it must remind me of something because, fuck, that song made me emotional! Anyway starring a few songs and making a note to absolutely fuck with more Björk

I wish I had started listening to bjork years ago, loved it 4.3/5

Why have I never listened to Bjork before this?! Really beautiful sound. Similar to Portishead in a lot of ways. I’ll have to listen to more of her discography. 4/5

Loved Post and Debut, but never really listened to much else from Bjork. This is different to them but still unmistakably her. A lot more electronic and even subtle at times, but never not interesting. It’s mad how popular this quirky, weird music was during a time where the charts were dominated by ultrapolished pop bands. She’s an absolute force. The production background is interesting on this one - she confined herself to only instruments that will still sound good when downloaded (crazy how far tech has come on since then ey?!). Shows though how talented she is. I think this is a belter, going for 4 but I reckon given a few more listens I’d be rating it up there with Post

Just an exceptional album from start to finish. No skips, is in the running for her best album overall. Seriously, I can't sing the album's praises enough. Yet for some reason, I have no idea how many more times I'll revisit it. I wouldn't be surprised if I never listened to it again. On the other hand, I could listen to it non-stop over the next few months, turn into an Icelandic Fairy Princess, deem this the greatest album of all-time, and I wouldn't be shocked at all. That'd be very in character for yours truly.

queeny

Before listening to this album, the only Bjork song I'd ever heard was "Hyperballad," thanks to 60 Songs That Explain the 90's. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to be in for, but I really enjoyed this album. The first half didn't really blow me away that much, but the second half more than made up for it. Even though I didn't enjoy the first half as much, I still thought that the album as a whole was incredibly pleasant to listen to. Bjork's vocals are outstanding, and her ability to arrange beautiful music is on full display here. I can't imagine what it must have been like for people to listen to this album when it came out. Personally, my head would have probably exploded. I imagine that Bjork's work probably influenced some other artists that I really liked: MGMT, Sigur Ros, and Miike Snow. And if she didn't influence them, don't tell me, and just let me believe the lie I invented.

Hanımefendi mistik olmaya çalışmış, başarmış. Diğer tüm müziklerden farklı, muadilini düşünemedim. Enstrüman seçimleri, sesinin tonu ve müziğin yapısı yüzünden buzdan bir mağaradaymış gibi hissettim. (Açık camın önünde otururken dinlediğim için de olabilir) Sardı, güzel şarkılar. Sözleri de kötü değil. (7/10)

Çok ilginçti, bu yüzden Björk'ün eserlerini seviyorum sanırım. Daha önce dinlediğim Medùlla albümünden daha güzeldi, cohesiveness 'ı daha iyiydi ve denediği yeni sesler, enstrümanlar birbirleriyle gayet uyumluydu. Bu şekilde farklı küçük küçük parçaların bir araya getirilip çok değişik müzikler yaratmasına ve bunu yapan kişinin ses renginin de ilginç olmasını gerçekten seviyorum. Kendine has müziklere bayılıyorum ve arkasında yatan yaratıcı,sanatçı ruha da ayrıca saygı duyuyorum sanırım. It's not up to you - genel olarak beat'i güzeldi, arkadaki microbeatler de gayet başarılıydı. An echo a stain - dreamy olması ve arkadaki o insanı sanki göğe yukseliyormus gibi hissettiren müzik çok hoştu. Unison - bitiş için çok hoş olan ve albümün genelini toparlayıp ozetledigini hissettim diyebilirim. Overall : 8/10 <3

An enjoyable, intimate listen.

Great ambience music. Didn’t like it at first but it gre on me.

Pretty good

Ethereal chimes & Björk's beautifully weird voice. This album is much softer than her others, and some of these songs remind me of Icelandic lullabies. I hope we see more of her on this list.

I'm always going to appreciate the tranquil madness that is Bjork.

I definitely enjoyed this album more than I thought that I would. It was very interesting, but also accessible for me...not too avant-garde. After another listen or two, it may have bumped to a 5-star, but I'm just not sure

Beautiful stuff

A beautiful album

It was so…… ethereal. I recognized some songs in it. The songs were so detailed? Like layered and the beats sounded like little pops. Bjork voice is so unique but sometimes it feels like it goes against the beats and instruments.

Appreciate it more than the last time now that I have more music like it in my listening. Still not 5/5.

I always had a soft spot for Bjork, especially in high school and early college. It's been a while since I've listened to one of her albums straight through. It's a solid album but I definitely have to be in a specific mood now to listen to Bjork. This only has a couple of songs that would make my list of favorites but it's still a good one. Really beautiful vocals. Standout Tracks: Hidden Place, Cocoon, Undo, Sun In My Mouth, Unison

Vespertine reminds me so much of the artist Soap&Skin. I first heard Soap&Skin (specifically their tracks Sleep and Spiracle) during an immersive art exhibition for Pipilotti Rist, Pixel Forest. Pixel Forest is one of my most favorite art exhibitions I've seen to date, and Bjork's Vespertine evoked a similar intimate, melancholy, dreamlike ambiance to the music that actually played during the experience. It may not be something that I play on repeat, but it captures such a special, gentle, and meditative mood that I can easily see myself saving this album for a special-occasion listen like a bottle of good wine.

ethereal soft and full of bangers. best tracks: hidden place, pagan poetry, cocoon

I’ve tried to listen to Björk before. I always thought I’d like her because she is unique. Traditionally I feel like she is just “too weird” for me. But this album was palatable. I would absolutely listen again.

I like some of her other albums better, but this is still a good listen. It's quite lovely but feels more like a "I need to be in the mood for this" kind of album. Somewhere between a 3.5 and a 4.

8/10, pretty cool, I wish I'd had better speakers to listen to it on.

"Modern chamber music" is right. Frequently lovely and often engrossing, this is her high watermark.Untroubled by genre expectations and free to do what she wants, Bjork explores the interior frontiers to powerful and moving effect. One finds it quite dramatic and emotionally intense, and admits to liking the record much more now than when it was released. It's perhaps a bit overdetermined (like much of her work), but she pulls it off and the instrumentation (clicky electro microbeats, harps, choirs) and studio soundscapes work better there than elsewhere in her catalogue. “Hidden Place” is good and the “Cocoon” makes one wonder what it would be like to be Matthew Barney for a day. “It’s Not Up to You” and “Pagan Poetry” are the highlights, and “Unison” a very strong end, after a bit of a lull on the previous few cuts. This is an artist creating her own genre so one finds it hard to figure a set of criteria to apply here.

Along with Medúlla, Björk at her absolute best. The attraction of Vespertine is the unexpected (for the time, and tome some degree even now) synthesis of organic and electronic. There's a warmth to the sound (not talking about the voice here – and, interestingly, I think this album showcases Björk's vocal range more effectively than any of her other albums.) I'm not, and I'll never be, a close parser of lyrics. but there is an edgy contentment that runs through this album. Sort of like, "I don't know how I got here, and I'm not sure that it's going to last, but I'll certainly enjoy the moment." Which is a lovely sentiment (assuming I'm not reading too much into the evidence, as it were.

She made good music after that one, but this was her last (and arguably her best) masterpiece. Immensely touching, with a deep, warm and detailed production that makes you go back to it and discover new things after each listen. Vulnicura wishes it was as intimate as this one.

Really great album, probably what Bjork has best to offer.

I was really surprise. Great album, nice vocal + electro music.

Wow! It is without a doubt one of Bjork's finest work. A kind of "gentle Kid A", out-of-this-world electro music accompanied with Bjork's emotional voice and lyrics. Beautiful!

Definitely interesting & different. Like it

Sequencia impressionante para se envolvido pelo triphop.

Really quite lovely. Lots of odd rhythmic experimentation on a John Cage/Aphex Twin kind of vibe. Her voice is more varied than ever. It is a tiny bit muddy at times, but otherwise very lovely.

Always like Bjork records when I put them on. I just don’t put them on often.

Bjork is really on the cutting edge here - this album is unusual, experimental, and understated. I personally prefer the raw emotion of Homogenic but there is no question in my mind that this is an excellent album, deserving of being on this list.

Really liked it. Calm syncopated sounds.

I fell in love with Björk in the late 80's and bought her first three solo albums after the Sugarcubes disbanded, but never really listened to anything after that. I really like this album and Love her voice. Can't wait for more Björk, I'm sure it's coming!

Really intriguing and interesting sonically, and Bjork's strange ebb and flow cadence always fascinates me. I appreciate the sparse-ness of the album, not overloading the senses. Bjork always does something intentionally different which I've always liked. I need to get me one of them goose dresses. Heirloom was a standout track for me. Kinda difficult to give a rating to a Bjork album first listen.

Really good. The vocals are great, and it's very pleasant to listen to. But I'm missing a little edge here and there. Maybe I need to listen a few more times to really appreciate this.

Interesting

She's a lot more musical than SNL celebrity jeopardy would have me believe 4

I've been meaning to get into Björk and even had this album saved already so great excuse to start. She's got a new record coming out soon, too! UPDATE: This was a beautiful album. Very subtle and finely textured. The closing track was especially gorgeous. I'm curious to go back and listen to her work leading up to this and would be interested in a louder, bolder version of her sound.

4.5

Unfassbare Stimme und dichte Atmosphäre. Teilweise sehr experimenteller Sound. Gerne mehr davon!

Not my favourite Bjork album, but her stuff is always enjoyable and fascinating. 4/5

Solid album quite enjoyed it from start to finish

Fascinating stuff though I connect with a lot of these songs on a cerebral level rather than emotionally. But this is only my first time listening and this is so the kind of album that you need to hear a bunch of times before you fully “get it.” The strings on “It’s Not Up to You” add a layer of whimsy that I associate with some of Björk’s music. It’s like she spiked the song with an old movie score. “Undo” is one I can groove to. There’s a skittering, glitchy beat that you can dance to (living room dancing, not club dancing). Ooh her vocals on “Pagan Poetry” get pretty raw. I think it’s awesome that she gives herself the space to explore on these songs. There must have been a lot of interesting vocal takes to choose from for any of these tracks. Her performances feel very immediate and of the moment. Makes me want to watch some live videos of her. Incredible that Björk is the lead producer on most of these songs. They’re really complex and filled with interesting details. (The warped bass sound on “An Echo a Stain” is what made me check the producer credits - it’s a great effect.) And to think all these reactions are just to the music. I didn’t pay much attention to the lyrics on this first listen but given the emotional intensity of her vocals, it’s clear that the subject matter is worth paying attention to as well. Highlights: “Hidden Place,” “It’s Not Up to You,” “Undo,” “Unison” (a playful but also epic closer!)

At times beautiful, unique, haunting, and weird. I really enjoyed it. Lots of thought and care were put into these tracks, and I think in it Bjork shows that she is an evocative singer with a provocative persona that unfortunately at times takes attention away from her music. There's so much going on behind her voice (which herself is an attention-grabber) that I think it warrants multiple listens and I'm excited to add some of these tracks to some of my more-listened-to playlists.