Reviews (page 6 of 9)
Disappointing background music. Mostly did not involve me at all.
Not as good as bjork's first album, and grates the ears after a while. Not harmonious at all.
I had heard her name, but not her music, so thoroughly enjoyed listening to the album and her beautiful voice!
who up bjorkin it rn
Always liked bjork and her unique sound, sort of a you either love her or hate her with the type of music she produces. 3.2
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.
Much better than I thought it was going to be. She is a little annoying in her weirdness after a while though. 3.5
I like some Björk but jeez, I simply didn't get on with this at all.
Vespertine is like Kid A’s fraternal twin. They are same but very different. It’s very based on beats but still beautifully atmospheric. Requires a headphones listen. 7.8/10
A bit artsy for me, but good background music. I will give Bjork more of a chance with their other albums. Good overall though.
Enjoyed this one. Pretty good!
Bjork is interesting but not something I'd revisit.
So weird
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.
Mehhhh. I have yet to enjoy Bjork I think. I appreciate the experimentalism but that’s about it. I didn’t hate it at least
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.
Took a look at global reviews— people seem divided on her music. In my humble opinion, she's trying to create an avant-garde, misunderstood artist persona, when reality, it's an attempt to cover up her lack of talent (her work suffers nonetheless.)
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
I can’t stand this. I don’t know why people like this music?
Another beautiful album, great production, unique almost alien sound
A beautiful, organic, lush, warm, lovely hug of an album.
the average listener often feels that björk's music is surreal, strange and even alien. the icelantic musician's experimental songs have sparked discussions about music as a whole and how it is deconstructed as an art form. david attenborough has perfectly summed up how I feel about the artist; björk's music isn't simply background music that you can just turn on, to fully enjoy her music you need to sit down, think, and analyze every word and note. and this album really does make you think, with thought-provoking sonnets in uncommon cadences, ambient soundscapes and sparkling bell instruments, calling this album a raw musical exhibition barely even gives it enough credit. wow.
Don't get it and didn't like anything about this. Pretty much my review from the other from this person. ND hockey had a great player named Anders Bjork. Have a friend, who's band is called Suburban, Travis Bjork. His band is better than this person.
2.5 There’s a lot of really cool instrumentation and production going on with this album, but for the most part, this just didn’t really speak to me. In fact, I found myself growing bored during my listen, which is apparently sacrilege given what people have to say about this album online - I’ve seen people describe it as having moved them to tears, redefined love, changed what music could be, and hell, it’s even the 20th highest rated album on rateyourmusic.com. Sorry, just not getting it. I mean, I can definitely see what would draw people to it and can acknowledge there’s quite a bit of musical ambition to be found here, but it’s not really imparting much upon me other than a passing “Neat.” Part of me wonders if I’m just listening in the wrong season - the wintery vibes here are very strong. For an album mostly about love and sex, I felt more prompted to go out and make a snowman. I digress, not overly impressed, but willing to acknowledge that’s probably just a me thing.
I found this boring. Last few songs picked up a bit but still weren’t anything I would ever want to listen to again. If it was a bit more upbeat I could see it being good chillstep type music to study to. 2/10
Never did “get” a Bjork. Guess I still don’t.
Ich mag Björk noch immer nicht. Langweilig.
This album was a pleasant and interesting journey, I loved the production of it. Very unique sound.
Just not really my thing
I liked Hidden Place and Heirloom, the rest of the album was okay.
It was bjork
Clearly made with a lot of care but the whole aesthetic just isn’t my thing.
I can’t get past Bjork’s voice. Music is interesting but her voice doesn’t work for me.
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.
I was definitely waiting for this one to be over. None of these songs drew me in at all. They all sound very similar and that sound doesn't do it for me. It's minimalist ethereal-pop backing with Björk singing, and that's a little boring. It wasn't bad, but it was too long and boring enough for me that I've got to give it a 4/10.
I liked it lot... it's weird in a good way.. Her voice is almost mesmerizing. not one for dancing to at a party for sure... but I willlisten to this again.. I get the feeling I will hear something different each time.
Weird but not bad
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 didn't hate it and I expected to. It's a solid 3. I'll listen again but won't seek it out.
This album makes me sleepy and annoyed at the same time. I appreciate it for what it is, but i dont like this type of art.
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.
It's sexy but all of the songs sound the same.
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.
YIPPY highlights: hidden place, it’s not up to you, pagan poetry, aurora (jun 11 2024)
One of, if not the most, tender, intimate, whole, and blissful musical experiences in the twenty first century.
I was taken on a musical journey. Maybe not one I would have wanted to go on normally, but a journey nevertheless.
I had always written björk off as too arty/out there/high brow for my taste. Not sure if this album is reflective overall but it was good. Several songs caught me by surprise in a good way
Sad that she seemed to abandoned the tranc-y Ibiza style here. Good stuff though.
Love this album.
3rd Bjork album on the list. And it's a third 4/5. She is very consistent, has her style, original style.
Mega bipolart
So good!
Funky Bjork
Another level
Il 5 più veloce di tutti i tempi, amo Björk e Vespertine è forse il mio album preferito di sempre, è perfetto. Tra i fan è considerato il suo capolavoro e sono d'accordo al 100%, è irripetibile. Ogni volta che lo ascolto è un'esperienza sensazionale, passare dall'arrapatura iniziale al travagliato riconoscimento dei propri sentimenti in Pagan Poetry per poi chiudere in un epica proclamazione d'amore e devozione con Unison...Arte. Amo l'arpa, amo i carillon e i tintinnii, amo i cori (cazzo raga che cori), la strumentazione dell'album è incantevole, fatata, trascendentale, cosmica, tutte cose che adoro. Non ho assolutamente nulla di negativo da dire, grazie di esistere B-jörk, non vedo l’ora che tu esca di nuovo
Id probably like it more once I knew it, but I can't get there.
Rating: 8.5/10 Beautiful and experimental, first half is particularly strong.
I have been trying to like Björk for decades but she just sounds like the LP is randomly going at the wrong speed, and overall either soporific like this album or too discordant for my taste. This would probably be a 2.5 as there were one or two songs I might revisit later, but not my cup of tea.
Very strange, but strangely moving. I imagine this is just what Iceland sounds like.
Superb album - lush and endlessly interesting. Unique voice and a unique talent.
I've always loved Bjork's unique blend of sensuality, sadness, anger, and experimentation. This album has it all and some.
Beautiful. Hard to even quantify or find words to describe this album - At its most simple definition it is a pure representation of Love. 5/5
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
Incantevole. Björk è una ninfa che vive in un bosco innevato, non me lo spiego altrimenti.
Il 5 più veloce di tutti i tempi, amo Björk e Vespertine è forse il mio album preferito di sempre, è perfetto. Tra i fan è considerato il suo capolavoro e sono d’accordo al 100%, è irripetibile. Ogni volta che lo ascolto è un’esperienza sensazionale, passare dall’arrapatura iniziale al travagliato riconoscimento dei propri sentimenti in Pagan Poetry per poi chiudere in un epica proclamazione d’amore e devozione con Unison…Arte. Amo l’arpa, amo i carillon e i tintinnii, amo i cori (cazzo raga che cori), la strumentazione dell’album è incantevole, fatata, trascendentale, cosmica, tutte cose che adoro. Non ho assolutamente nulla di negativo da dire, grazie di esistere B-jörk, non vedo l’ora che tu esca di nuovo.
Just wonderful. Bjork's music and voice transports me to a different world.
I really liked her song "Human Behaviour" back in the day...but this album is a little bit out there.
Never heard this before. This album might become my new go-to when I want to get a lot of things done in a day. Because listening to this 55 minute album felt like 4 hours. Forgettable.
Never listed to this (or any Bjork album) before. It sounds like there's a lot of depth here but it's hard to get into with on the first listen. Bjork's vocal style isn't really for me either, which makes it challenging.
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
I've heard heard people call Billie Eilish boring. They've clearly never listened to a Bjork album. Boy I can't wait for the next one...
Of course I know Björk but not this album. I never was a true fan (for some reason I viscerally hate "It' Oh So Quiet"), mostly because of the Marmite vocals that can border on vocal acrobatics to my ears. BUT I not so in this album, which I liked. All songs are good (I like the last one best I think), atmospheric, and this album definitely has a place among the 1001.
Very interesting listen. I think this might be a grower and will listen again.
one of the greatest to ever do it
Still not a fan of her vocal performance. But I liked this album more than the sugar cubes.
Her best album probably
Good album. Bjork is really talented.
I'd rather have vinegar pour into a wound than listen to that again. 1 star
Awful.
Great Bjork record. Can't say much more than that! 4/5
Love this album. Probably overall my favorite Bjork album, even if it's a little samey. It just shimmers. 5/5
I prefer Post and Homogenic, but this still deserves to be part of Björk’s trilogy, really good stuff. B+
An interesting, often pretty album that would reward repeated patient listening. I'm not sure I'll revisit, but I'm glad I've heard it. Highlights: It's Not up to You, Pagan Poetry, Frosti, Unison
Bjork will always be one of those artists I just cannot get into. Much like Die Antwoord, the music does nothing for me and I feel like I'm just not getting it. However, I did find this album a little more listenable than I thought I would. Pagan Poetry wasnt bad and Hidden Place was about the same, but they couldnt save the whole album for me.
Beautifully produced. Weird interesting melodies. But I didn’t really like it a whole lot. Pagan Poetry was a high point!
Breathtaking album that is the one and only Bjork. This album withstands the tests of time, and is mysterious and wonderful.
Björk loopt als een psychotisch kind met aardig dik accent wat te ijlen en daar omheen speelt wat triphop en ambient-achtige muziek. Als een Nederlandse artiest met een dergelijk accent een Engels album zou afleveren zou hij/ zij kapot gemaakt worden op X (het voormalige Twitter), maar bij Björk vinden we dat gaaf. Ik vind het heel lastig om te beslissen wat ik hier nou van vind. Technisch zit het goed in elkaar en het heeft zeker sfeer, maar al het gehijg en hoog gejammer heeft ook iets belachelijks. Het heeft ook iets wat me doet denken aan Joni Mitchell: Dat halverwege een woord uit het niets besluiten om 3 stappen de hoogte in te gaan, of de muziek het nou toe laat of niet. Ik denk dat dit voor mij erover is. Zo'n track als Cocoon vind ik zeker mooi, maar het album als geheel is me iets te kunst- en eigenzinnig. Vanaf track 9 had ik zin om te zeggen dat ze nu maar even lekker rustig in de hoek moet gaan kleuren. De productie verdient een dikke 5 en het is wat mij betreft 100% terecht dat dit album in deze lijst staat, maar qua persoonlijk luistergenot kan ik maximaal een 3 geven op een goede dag.
✅✅✅
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.
https://youtu.be/khM0EIAFbFI?feature=shared
Samey and iritating after a while, starts off OK but can't listen to the whole album
Dreamy ad etherial. I like Bjork - she always gets lumped in with "weird" music, but this is pretty good.
Some good compositions, but Bjork’s singing distracts from the music. This is the third or fourth album I’ve listened to and overall just can’t enjoy them. 2/5.
2 - No me gusta su estilo de gritos y gemidos.
The emotion was palpable and so so so beautiful. Relaxing yet invigorating. Strangley I loved every second of it. Definitely going to listen again
What a pile of garbage. I can’t imagine the mood or venue where someone would choose to listen to this.
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.
Art pop. Ni fu ni fa.
Beautiful album.
not my style
Great, bit samey
This was OK but began to sound the same. Quite mellow for what I was doing as I listened so an average 3*
Give me nails on a chalkboard next time...
As always. Like nothing you've ever heard before. Arresting and wonderful.
Not a big fan of bjorks whiney vocals...but the arrangements and tunes were pretty good. 1.5 but I'll give a generous 2
I liked this far more than I expected given the freaky deaky nature of Bork. Some awesome groovy tunes but it’s really hard to get past her voice which I figure is probably a dealbreaker for a lot of people.
Wow, finally a Bjork album. I've never knowingly listened to Bjork and considering her reputation, wasn't sure what to expect. It ended up being less experimental than I was expecting. I inadvertently listened to the tracks out of order. They all sounded a little same-same but overall I would say I liked this, and it was nowhere near as avant garde as some of the reviews make it seem. More of a 3.5. I'm looking forward to her other albums on the list now.
Too far out for me
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.
It's Bjork
Hidden Place Cocoon Pagan Poetry Sun In My Mouth
too weird
Björk still not doing it for me. I found this to be incredibly boring and annoying. Whispering in my ear for about an hour.
Bjork’s sound just really is not for me. Thought this droned on a bit
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
Meh
Best Bjork by a long shot fo sho 👌
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.
Enjoyable album. I don't think I've ever listened to an entire Bjork album. Musically I really liked it. Lo-fi beats and almost ambient music makes me wish there was a vocal free version. I would listen to it while working if there was.
Hypnotic. Confident. Wonderfully dissident. Thoroughly enjoyed this music.
IRRITATING VOICE Deliberately irritating tracks Couldnt finish Wish I could give it -3
очень воздушная, почти прозрачная музыка алкоальбом: чистейшая чача
Младшая (или старшая?) сестра PJ Harvey. Ну вот не могу избавиться от сравнения с Let England Shake
I joined this journey hoping to expose myself to some new music choices. THIS IS NOT IT!
I'm sorry, I just don't get the fuss about Bjork. It all feels a bit 'Emperors New Clothes' to me. Whilst listening I had a read of the wikipedia page for this album, fuck me, how did it get all these awards and recognitions? Maybe it's me, this wouldn't be the first highly-rated album that I've considered to be utter wank. Anyway, I can only rate based on what I think, and it gets 1 star (I didn't make it all the way through, had 2 tracks left when I finished reading the wikipedia article and felt it very unlikely that they would make me do a 180 on my feelings about this album, after 10 tracks of horse piss!
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 don't know about this. Really liked the Sugarcubes, but find it hard to get into Björk's solo work. I do enjoy the experimental qualities to it. The blending of electronics and what sounds like field samples to create textures is very nice. Her voice is VERY unique, and despite it fitting the music quite well, I find that all together it’s just easy to dismiss as lovely background noise. Nothing really pulls me in. There’s no beat. There’s no groove. There’s no hook. I have huge artistic respect for her taking this approach but it’s just not anything that appeals to me.
I enjoy this. 4/5
Nope.
Das hat mit Musik nichts zu tun. Langweiliges Gedudel ohne Melodie und Rhythmus!
That’s another one from my Queen
The haters are weird. This was delightful 3.5
The whole Björk albums are just tiring.
Better
bjonk
One and a half songs into the album and it's a big NO from me. I don't get why this is on the list. 0.5 at best
This is a prime example of an album being more than the songs on it. There is not a single song on this album that I would listen to individually, but as an album experience it was amazing and I immediately wanted to play it again.
This is a decent little ambient album, but Bjork's voice/inflection bugs me. If I don't focus on it, the album is decent though. Best Songs: It's Not up to You, Pagan Poetry, Unison Worst Songs: Sun in My Mouth
Have to say off the bat that I've never really liked Bjork's vocal style. It's obviously unique and quite enchanting, but only digestible in small portions. I appreciate the weird and unpredictable, I love the high end production, but this still ends up being barely listenable
Ok
idk tbh
Gentle bjork
Softest bjork album.
Ich liebe Björk. Ich bin ein großer Fan von Björk. Auch wenn mir nicht immer alles gefällt von ihr oder sofort ins Ohr geht. Doch dieses Album ist so gefühlvoll, intensiv, atemberaubend, voller Intimität und Sex. Wie sie die elektronischen Instrumente mit Harfe, Spieluhren, Knistern vermischt, zeugt von soviel Feingefühl und Liebe, dass es einem den Atem nimmt vor Begeisterung. Ja, dann ist da noch der fantastische Chor, der so gekonnt und unaufdringlich zum Einsatz kommt. Eine feenhafte, wunderschöne Ohrenweide. Mir kommen die Tränen. Verspertine.
Some strong songs and overall cool moments, but unfortunately that doesn't cut it for a perfect album. Pretty cool, though!
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
Not for me. Really interesting sound, but not something I enjoyed listening to. Got about halfway through the album, finishing it would have felt like homework.
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.
Björk - immer abwechslungsreich ...nicht immer gut aber viel schönes dabei. Man muss sich reinhören, es zu lassen und es muss zur Stimmung passen. Für Hintergrundgedudel meist zu anstrengend. "Nur" drei Sterne, weil diese "alte" Scheibe mich (noch) nicht anspricht.
Nice.
Decent
Stunning vocal performances that shine brightest when tethered to actual song structure
bekannt.
I think this is my first bjork album since the sugar cubes one and that’s definitely changed how I think of her music because I used to think it was all depressing all the time but now I realize that there’s more to it than that. The production is very Radiohead-esque but the lyrics are more romantic and sexy instead of being about killing yourself or whatever. I still couldn’t fully get into it except for hidden places but this was definitely the most interest album I’ve heard from her.
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.
Warning/Spoiler Alert: There are 2 more Bjork albums in the list of 1001.
Ah...Bjork. Unique to a fault, still...it's listenable...just. I'm not sure why I always expect her to sound like Yoko, but she never does. You go girl.
I believe Billie Eilish awes a lot to this album, so its no coincidence they both came into the world around the same time period. This marks the time where Bjork went full weird, 90s Bjork was at least accessible. 2000s Bjork just went off the deep end sonically.
Didn't quite get it.
relisten. talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
A hauntingly beautiful vocal odyssey
Very good, and an extra star just for being Björk - which takes it to six!! Hidden place, cocoon, and unity were my favourites
Did not enjoy it.
This is all pleasant once you get used to her voice. I would actually prefer this as kind of a chill instrumental record. Not my favorite, but very well done and listenable.
swan swan swan swan swaaAaAaAaAaaanNnNnN SWWWAAAAAAAaaaaaaaannnn Having said/sung/typed that, I’ll repeat what I said for a different Björk album in this project: The world is a better place with Björk in it.
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.
I liked this one more for sure, the songs sounded nicer and the production was great at times. I am still not a fan of her voice, so I wasn’t able to enjoy a lot of the songs.
I feel similarly ab bjork and Joni Mitchell I think. Like I want to get it but I don’t. Ik I gave the Joni Mitchell album a 5 but actually I don’t listen to any of her music and it just makes me think. This album isn’t all bad but it’s just wierd and just the things going on aren’t for me. Idk what gaze/ears bjork is appealing to but it’s not mine. 4.5/10
I guess it was cool artistically. I just didn’t enjoy listening to it that much. Liked the last song though which brings it up. 5.5/10
6/10 - There were some songs that were decent but two that I really liked. Unison and Not Up to You. Overall her voice is not the most good sounding to me which is why its close to the middle but those two songs bring it up a bit.
Super interesting album, the last song was quite good. Not something I would listen to on a daily basis though
alt bitch sent me a Spotify playlist bitch I’m from the hood do I look like I listen to bjonk
Only managed 3 songs. Didn't really like anything about it.
My third Bjork album. Still not a fan. It’s just so whiny sounding. My visiting nephew, who admits to enjoying the occasional Bjork song, is much more generous and calls it “atmospheric “ and “flowy.” I’ll grant that. But it’s still also whiny.
Some interesting songs. Standout songs: Pagan Poetry Heirloom Unison
First time listening to Bjork. Maybe my last time?
my favorite of the bjork albums i’ve had to listen to! unfortunately that’s not a super high bar
A magical universe of sound
Bjork is an incredibly creative songwriter though a lot of what she does goes over my head. Vespertine does have some interesting tracks that scratch both intellectual and primal music itches.
All the songs have such thick texture. I really enjoyed the production of the songs, they all seem kind of simple at the top, but when you really listen you start to see all the complexities of them.
Not my favourite from that time
She’s talented but I really don’t like the music
I feel like I need to brush my teeth again.
Really good background music to sew to! Yet nothing memorable for me
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.
i can see someone really loving this, maybe a chick
Weird, enjoyable album, vintage Björk.
Awful
Super weird and I didn't hate it.
Wonderfully ethereal as expected, hoping for more bjork
I remember Bjork from like, the 90s? But this album is 2001, so I'm sure it's going to be all new for me. Oh, I guess the swan dress is from 2001... Maybe I do know something from this album. I like new age stuff, but I think I like a different kind of new age. I should really like this, but there's something that's just a little bit... grating aurally. I think I just don't like her voice.
This maybe harsh but it would be some much more enjoyable without the vocals. Musically it’s immersive but the singing is hurtful to my ears.
Sweet voice, borderline celestial. Makes for interesting sound
not my kind of music unfortunately. Probably good to play during a party when you don't really want a lot of emphasis on the music being played
Bjork is so talented and creative. This is a good one. 5/5
I have a lot of reviews bemoaning formulaic albums so it would be a bit churlish to knock this - a proper avant-garde 21st century album. Maybe would like a bit more song to the song but it's still a lovely listen and self-consciously experimental.
Yeah, was not really into it. Nothing in particular stood out. It wasn't completely terrible, so not gonna give it a 1, so 2 it is.
Pretty inoffensive
Wasn’t looking forward to this, but I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Still not good. Dragged for most of the album. 2 stars.
Not a fan of this type of music!
I hate it
Great! Amazing production and lyrics. I applaud.
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
The 3rd Album in 3 weeks, I just cant stand her voice.it anoys the hell out of me.
Definitiv interessante Sounds, gerade auch für 2001. Außergewöhnliche Künstlerin! Aber wie immer bei Björk etwas anstrengend zu hören.
Need to relisten
Good but weird
Was better than expected
Whimsical, bleepy, atmospheric. A bit too shrill at times. Very well intentioned
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.
Not bad. I give this 3 stars.
This album is stunningly beautiful. Bjork barely rises above a whisper throughout, but it's just a mesmerizing sound. It's layered, a bit fuzzy at times, there's this awesome harp on a lot of the songs. Honestly I'm generally not a huge fan of music where the electronic bit is a big part of it, but this just works so well, and her vocals tie everything together so perfectly. It's builds to such a big sound at various points and just left me wanting more. It's like an awesome mashup of Kate Bush and Joanna Newsome and Mitski and something even better maybe. Her singing style is super unique, it's like it's slightly off-beat, but somehow in a good way. The lyrics are really strong on this one too. A lot about love (and it's pretty sexually explicit at times, but it feels really understated somehow with her singing style). This one kind of blew me away a little bit, I didn't see this coming. I'm definitely a sucker for music that's a bit odd at times, but this was just a perfect combination of a little weird but really gorgeous at the same time. My one complaint is that the sound on "Heirloom" (3rd to last song) just felt a little out of place to me. It's not a huge deal to me, but something about it felt just a little off. The album finishes really strong though, so you forget about it quickly. I'm not sure that I've resonated with the lyrics of a love song quite like I'm feeling for "Unison". It's hard to pick a favorite song since it all comes together so well as a full album. Favorite song: Unison Other: Hidden Place, Cocoon, It's Not Up to You, Undo, Pagan Poetry, Frosti, Aurora, An Echo a Stain, Sun in My Mouth, Harm of Will 2/20/24
cool
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.
Incredible voice, yet another artist I mainly knew from general culture rather than their music until now. Lovely work
Ethereal and amazing but lacking the impact of her earlier albums. Was she being somber or just bored
Tout bonnement insupportable, svp j'en veux pu
Pese a lo rara que esta tía, el disco en general está bien. No es muy estridente y bastante ameno para ponerlo mientras trabajas.
Nothing to write home about. I’m good if I don’t hear them again.
She has good avoice and it fit well with the music, the music just wasn't something I could get into. 2.5/5
Un paisaje sonoro único como sabe crear Björk, pero menos memorable que otras creaciones suyas. 3/5.
I don't love this but Bjork is so elemental as a performer I can't turn away. At least a 3 if not a 3.5.
There's more to admire than like here, to my mind. There are fleeting moments of beauty, and you cannot accuse Björk of ever making safe musical decisions. So Vespertine is interesting, dreamlike, peculiar, uncanny even - but any good? Hard to say. Some decisions, like the hiss 'n' pop electronic rhythms, grate. Others, such as the meshing of disparate-sounding instruments, are inspired. It's a shame Björk sings so much, as her voice is one I've never warmed to. Again, like so much of her artistry, it's a challenge. In the right mood I can see me dishing out a high score - yet in the wrong frame of mind, this can harrow.
Didn’t really get it.
I think I've finally found a Bjork album that I can tolerate.
It was a new type of music for me. I appreciated its uniqueness
Not my kind of sound at all. Tried to listen to the whole thing but made it 3 songs in before I quit. Appreciate the singers different style and sound, but did not sound good to my ears.
Ethereal, atmospheric
interesting, chill sound. It was fine.
An album that not only exudes its love lyrically, but becomes the pinnacle of this feeling of feeling safe in one's arm via the mixture of strings that make you swoon and synths that make you feel as though you are lifting off, all perfectly illustrated by the album cover. Its sensual, its personal, its even got this tinge of sadness in its coldness, but its the type of freezing that makes you excited for the fireside, window view of falling snow with the love of your love. Every part of this makes me feel an emotion that it captures perfectly. Similar to Radiohead's Kid A, Bjork is so ahead of her contemporaries, that this still sounds light years ahead of any music being created now, and is really its own thing. Sure, perhaps it blends at points, but isn't that what you want out of this sort of album? To be infused with it, rather than a bystander, you are feeling the pure and utter love that Bjork has for her partner, and whilst that tinge of sadness only grows stronger with the knowledge that Vulnicura is about the very person this album is about, but in the moment this is bliss incarnate.
Good atmospheric music
The music was great really high
Bjork takes the weird and turns it up to 11.. I was expecting to dislike this album more than I actually did. Ethereal.
One would have been content on never having to reach a higher bar after crafting some of the most innovative and exciting pop music of the late 90s, reinventing the wheel and ultimately ripping up the rule book in the process. Björk has never been content and thus aimed to reach higher as the 2000s emerged. Vespertine could very well be her best effort, crafting her now trademark expressive musings with the chilly yet no less effective instrumentation that never ceases to lay bare its beauty as Björk's voice swirls around it as though it were snow caught up in the wind. Overall, the best thing one can do with this is to not overthink what's being heard and just surrender.
Before listening I checked the top reviews and found exactly what I expected to find. It got me worked up, I was gonna ramble on about them, but then the music calmed me down. Will leave it for another time. Saw somebody call this album an "adult lullaby", beautiful description. Enchanting voice, cool chill beats, awesome balls. This album is pure sex
high 4
Björk eben. 3-4 Sterne.
This album is a whirlwind of surprisingly congruous ideas, beautifully executed and (at least to me) wildly ahead of their time. Bjork is clearly a master of her craft, which incorporates heavy, ethereal textures and a smooth blend of modern, electric sounds and more "acoustic" ones. These tracks seriously make me want to ascend to the heavens and live the remainder of my life as a mythical air spirit. Best tracks: Cocoon, It's Not Up To You, Undo, Sun in My Mouth
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.
Objectively good, but not really my cup of tea
Every song sounds the same!
Después de Debut, Post y Homogenic esperaba algo a la altura y en su época este disco no me interesó y sigue sin hacerlo hoy. Canta bien, suena bien, pero le falta algo para mí.
I can tell I’m supposed to *love* this, I’m just not there yet. Still pretty damn good. I’ll come back to this. 3.5/5
Bjork is hit-and-miss with me.
Beautiful, ethereal, haunting soundscapes.
Aw uh oh I think "Debut" might be the only Björk that I like... none of her other albums have really grabbed me, and I've listened to quite a few of them now
Not my vibe.
1.5/5. I cannot stand Björk. I like the instrumentals, but her singing is painful.
I just can't get into her voice and her weird infantile fairy thing.
Nah. Kinda gross
Well.. Interesting rather than good
- I hate her voice and I hate her lyrics - At least this has been the least bad Bjork album so yay? - Production was good
- It’s Not up to You might be her best song - or maybe I’m just getting Stockholm syndrome
Not really sure how to rate this one. To me, this is the perfect sad music, but not a daily listen.
I will say it was interesting
Enjoyable
What an absolute waste of my time. I could have baked a pan of brownies, read multiple chapters of a book, or watched a full episode of the sopranos instead of listening to this. There was only one moment in the album that was actually enjoyable, the rest was artsy nothingness. I hate her voice and I hate the instrumentals. Spare me any more of this, please. I’m supposed to be getting culture, not wasting an hour of my day listening to an indie girls voice cracking when she tries to sing high notes. I’m going to score this very low mainly because it put me in a bad mood. Best track: The ending of “Undo”
What is this shite? There is no way to dance to this crap. At least not vertically with your clothes on. And if I was dancing to this horizontally and naked, all I would want to do is finish as fast as I can so I can turn it off, roll over and go to sleep.
Some of it good, some of it skipped
Her voice is addictive, love it.
Interesting but not for me.
Not my style
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
The industrial sounds of the music is ok, not brilliant, but palatable. The lyrics try to be deep but combined with the melody and vocal, just jar. Her vocals though are really off-putting by and the main problem, sounding really forced and contrived. Final verdict: an awful mess.
I quite like the concept of minimalist music and there were some interesting moments but ultimately the album just faded out into the background
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.
Never quite sure what to make of Björk. In isolation some tracks are stunning. As an album I'm not so sure, seems so drift towards the point where it starts to become irritating.
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. ####
While I appreciate there are lots of ideas going on here, I can't help but think it all gets a bit too self-indulgent. Most tracks feel a minute or two too long, or at least that's the point when I start to hover over the skip/next button. 2.5
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.
Haunting and beautiful and amazing, Pagan Poetry is still a song that calls to me and makes me feel everything. So beautiful.
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
Never listened to a Bjork album in my life. Have really liked some of her singles (Play Dead as an example), but always put off by her weirdness, her portrayal by the media and by the dreadful ‘it’s oh so quiet’. This album was a complete revelation. Sure, I still hear some weirdness but either it’s below my gag-reflex trigger point, or I’ve evolved! The album is just beautiful. Her voice is distinctive and is a huge part of her art. And the music behind her voice is incredible on here. Fantastic arrangements with a wide range of instruments with a lovely flow from track to track, creating a hypnotic dreamy mood. Listening to this an experience and I bloody loved it.
I've always wanted to like Bjork as she is so cool. I quite liked The Sugarcubes, but when she hit the big time with 'Post' and that song, I went right off the thought of bothering to listen to her ever again. So 29 years later, for me and 6 years after that song, here we are. Nothing seems to have changed much, the same vocal affectations going on, the best I can say about it is that it is harmless and inoffensive, which is a massive antidote to yesterday's B.I.G. This just wafts along on its own fluffy little way. On first listen there seems to be no particular standout tracks as they seem to merge into some sort of homogeneous mass. Maybe on repeated listens there would be a separation into distinctive songs, so it may be worth playing this several times just to find out. A low 2 for the time being.
I don't get Bjork.
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.
Not my favorite. Not even a little bit.
When I saw the name i thought that this was an immediate 1 but the beat makers and producers saves this one, mute Björk and this could actually be a nice Electronica album. So i would go listen to Bonobo instead which beats are similar. I guess i went in with the expectation of your average "Art Pop" artist and was expecting more harsh random noises, annoying vocal techniques and leaning heavy on "you just don't understand art". but i guess they toned it down a bit. the worst tracks seems to be the most popular on spotify "Pagan Poetry" The instrumental version of this album would might have been a 3-4
Until starting this project, I hadn't heard much Björk. I'm finding that I'm continuously wowed by this woman's music. Very absorbing, dynamic, and in places, intense. The second half feels like it floats (but not aimlessly) along a bit before coming to a strong close. It only askes for deeper listening.
Could not get through an album faster Hate her voice
On Vespertine (which means something that occurs in the evening - think just prior to nocturnal) someone locked a sexually frustrated Bjork in a tool shed, where she proceeds to make typical Bjork noises while banging and clacking every tool she can find. Towards the end it feels as if all the noise was cathartic for her, and there is a certain sense of satisfaction and completion as the album draws to a close. The producers took the resulting recording and accented it nicely with some atmospheric strings. The album does have an 'evening' vibe to it I suppose. Two vespertine bats out of five. 🦇🦇
3.5/5