Debut

Björk grabs your hand and says “Follow me”. She leads you through The City (which city? Any city. All cities), pausing here and there, at house parties, city gardens, rooftops, office blocks, to show you the essence of that place. She takes you into a closet and whispers into your ear, there’s more to life than this. Every place she shows you has its own unique sound, but the guide is always indisputably Björk; writhing and shapeshifting and impossible to pin down, but in the act of taking you on this tour of The City, you realise through the sights she’s shown you, the things she’s pointed out, that she’s revealed more of herself than any direct confessional would give you.

Fell in love with Bjork when I first saw the Michel Gondry video for "Human Behavior" on MTV when I was 13 years old. She is a true artist who is practically a genre of her own. She bravely follows her eccentric vision wherever it leads her. I have nothing but respect for her and nearly everything she does. Some of the sounds on this album are a bit dated now but man this shit was cutting edge at the time. This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her sonic explorations. Listen to the live version of this album to see a radical reinterpretation of these songs and the true capabilities of her songwriting.

So this is just straight-up as good as everyone says it is. Björk's voice is iconic, of course, but I'd never listened to a full project and therefore had never heard the pure range. I don't mind albums that veer all over the place, style-wise, but it's usually a rather personal enjoyment. The transitions between songs here are just objectively good, even when they are between crooning and live-recorded club tracks.

Brilliant. Can’t think of many better DEBUTS

For those who weren't there at the time, it's a little difficult describing how fresh and simply "out there" Björk's *Debut* felt when it came out in 1993. The difficulty is twofold: first, even though the former Sugarcube member drew heavily on the budding UK dance and electro scene for her early sonic explorations, that idiosyncratic voice of hers and its oh-so-Icelandic mannerisms were so powerful, so unique, that they could transcend any of the clichés picked out of her toy box to build the different soundscapes of her first solo effort. It's a voice everyone is familiar with now, whether you're a fan or not. But *at the time*, it was just something unheard of, even if you were a little aware of the Sugarcubes somehow. And it didn't even matter if some discrete parts of this first album already sounded somewhat *dated*, perhaps willingly, as with those tongue-in-cheek UK-club-scene inspired titles such as "Crying", "Big Time Sensuality" or "Violently Happy"--not to mention that naked cover of the cheesy Broadway novelty standard "Like Someone In Love", with only a simple harp to support Björk's extravagant ad-libs recorded in one take (small blunders included). The sheer originality of that voice, its harmonic instincts, along with its crystal-clear, youthful, Lolitaesque timbre--all of this could break through any wall, champagne glass or heart in the close vicinity. And just as importantly, that voice could sell any sort of music it chose as a backdrop, as long as the latter was decently written. So, in a way, it didn't really matter who Björk made this album with, even though Nellee Hooper did an excellent job co-writing half of the tunes and arranging all of them--his production chops here fortunately drawing more from an overall Massive Attack-level of quality than any of that hackneyed stuff he was responsible for in Soul II Soul. The Sugarcubes had just been a training run for Björk. Now she was embracing a promising future, being free to choose her collaborators as she saw fit for whatever was on her mind. Speaking of the future... The *other* difficulty when it comes to a retrospective take of *Debut* is to try to ignore everything that came after so as to assess it on its own terms. It's a near-impossible task. *Post*, *Homogenic* and *Vespertine* were genres of their own, the moments Björk burned her ships behind her for good so as to never turn back (if one of those albums is missing in this list of 1001 albums, it's just a crime). Those records are so striking and wonderful that *Debut* is a litlle pale in comparison, as flashy and eccentric as it first looked when it came out. Still, a large taste of the good things to come is still present in this record, and, unsurprisingly, those songs are the ones holding out better today. "Human Behaviour" is a quirky existential hit, as if Björk was a toddler playing with a Swiss clock, winding and rewinding it until the right joyful noise comes out. And I could listen to that bouncy timbal-sort-of-sound pattern for years, just as I could listen to Talvin Singh's lush, strings-and-tabla arrangements in "Venus As A Boy" for decades. This deceptively simple and tender song about an androgynous lover, one of Björk's greatest tunes, indeed marks a turning point where, for the first time ever, maybe, so-called "world music" was not used as a conceptual gimmick, but as a fresh, spontaneous impulse to fully embrace the sounds of this small blue planet, as varied as those sounds are. Björk is truly the first "global" artist to ever become a superstar. And more than any PR plan or conceptual blurb attached to what she was doing, this philosophy was translated into the music first and foremost.  For all its minor shortcomings, *Debut* is actually a very rare case in music history, one where an artist manages to push the enveloppe while still retaining their spontanity. The results of this rare combination are both playful and organic. "One Day", for instance, expertly uses a William Orbit style of ambient techno to paint the picture of an elated, wide-eyed messiah dreaming about a hopeful future. The song *is* naive, there's no arguing about that. And yet, it never makes you want to snarl or smirk, so enticing it is. Utopia is in our hands, you just need to believe in it. As for "Aeroplanes" and "The Anchor Song", they channel decades of jazz flourishes into their fabric and turn them into mere children's games, as easy on the ear as they are evocative on the mind. "The Anchor Song", in particular, is a miniature masterpiece, its barebones horn section displaying a minimalistic poetry that is all more fitting given the subject matter: Björk can only feel at home while bathing in an ocean, a paradox for many, but not for the romantic she is at heart. Maybe for certain cynical types out there, this sounds a trifle like a Sublime101 course. But it's a lesson the Icelandic songwriter will refine again and again in the future, starting with "Hyperballad" on the next record. It all starts there, with this track. And even before that, *Debut* remains a fountain of youth and potentialities, even today. *Here* is the deep lesson that makes the album an essential listen for both young and old souls of this world. Births, beginnings, eclosions, take-offs--you name them--have rarely felt any better than on this one. [Number of albums left to review or just listen to: 989 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 4 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 5 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (as I think many others are more important): 3]

This feels completely unique, which is one of the best qualities an album can have. The range of influences is so wide there's bits of pop, electronica and jazz. Some of the tracks are avant-garde ballards and some sound like house tracks written by poncey art students. All the different elements are all linked by Björk's really distinctive voice, which provides a nice consistency to the album. I can see some people turned off by her vocals but once I got used to them I found them very enjoyable. I will listen to this again.

She bust her pussy trying to belt out some of these songs. Fair play to her, I bet she's still bleeding. I know I am.

I love her. She connects with me on a visceral level, beyond what can be put in words. So raw and honest. Comforted me when I was having a major crisis, and though it’s a long time past, the connection lingers. Just so grateful for what she gifts to the world

Truly what separates Björk from the pack is her haunting vocal quality and endless soundscapes. It feels comfortably Claustrophobic in the way the most people talk about space.

What an unbelievable energy right from the start and boy does it carry through the album. It's hard to believe this album came out in 1993; it holds up incredibly well. That's due in equal parts to Bjork's voice, the wonderful instrumentals, and the interesting variety between songs.

I adore this album. I've never heard anything like it; it was so different and probably the only taste breaker I've listened to that I actually enjoyed. Bjork is able to fuse genres like nobody's business and make something entirely new: something of the Bjork genre. As an album, this record flows beautifully, with a perfect slow song to end this wild trip. Bjork!

Classic, but Post is better. Human behaviour bops!

Wow. This album is so, so good!!! I grew up thinking Bjork was some weirdo (and she is!) but appreciate the artistry and new sounds so much more now! This one is going into my rotation.

On this album you’ll find: - Escapism - Vivid songwriting - A huge amount of originality - Beautiful vocal performances - Elements of house music One of my favorites.

Easily one of my top 50 albums. The quirkiness and uniqueness of Björk has always set them apart from other artists. Been a fan of this album from the very first listen.

Gosh dang do I love this. Each song is so well crafted and incorporates different aspects of electronica, jazz, hip-hop, and world music. Such a interesting and entertaining listen. 9/10

I know Bjork is idolised but to me this is an extended play of irritating noise that's akin to nails on a blackboard

I've always been a fan of Björk. Not a huge one, but I loved Post as a teen, and later Medúlla and Vespertine. How genius is There's More To Life Than This where the music cuts out? So, so cool. I obviously already knew Human Behaviour and Venus As A Boy, but this whole record is great and each song stands up on its own merit. Favourite tracks: Human Behaviour, Venus As A Boy, Aeroplane, The Anchor Song, Play Dead.

So flipping good. Brought me back to my student days. I’d forgotten how great every song on this album is.

Compared to the Bjork album 1001 sent us, this one jumps around a lot more. There are quite a few house tracks, which surprised me, I guess I had dropped out of the club scene pre-93. Anyway, I think they've held up well. Bringing in Oliver Reed to do the saxophone arrangements on Aeroplane and the Anchor Song was very brave - and refreshing, as I was tiring of the electro beats by the end of the album. The jazz-standard cover, on the other hand, demonstrates that her voice works best with her own (weird) material. Speaking of her own material, Venus as a Boy is just an epic track - the production, her voice and lyrics come together perfectly. Human Behaviour is up there too. A great debut.

What an incredible debut from a totally unique and groundbreaking artist. There was never anything like Bjork before, and there will never be another Bjork

Fairly significant problems with tempo and a too-frequent langourous drift that fails to deepen mood the longer it goes undermine the themes of empowerment and big time sensuality. But I was pleasantly surprised by the sense of wholeness and frequently tickled by witty musical punctuation drawn from an ambitious range of instruments. So while I don't doubt her intelligence concerning human behaviour, I'm less convinced by her ability to turn it into music that fully engages me in between the puctuation. Makes sense that it's on the list though. No quibbles from me.

yes

Great album, still holds up today in my opinion

A great debut, but quite a bit outshined by her other works

Ailishin pilli.. Hehehe... Billy.. vai... Hehheh.... Billy ailiiishi... hehehe 1990-luvun, vuoden 3.. 1993.... billi.... Hehhe.. EI OLE EI OLE! EI OLE AILISH BILLY!!! BJÖRK grrrr! ääni tosi hyvä monessa biisisssä!! tyttöpoika!!!! Tomboy!!!! hyvä björk sano grr!!! Ei.. ei ole totta.. Björk on herkkä.. kullannuppu.. MUTTA PASKAA MUSIIKKIA MISSÄÄN EI OLE MITÄÄN SYVYYTTÄ RANDOM SOITATUSTA KOKO HARAKAN TUOTANTO!!! Toisaalta 1903.. ei ollu ennen kuultu tällästä sillon.... Aika uus juttu Eräs henkilö kuvaili albumia tällä sanalla: "Lolitaesque-timbre" jonka ensimmäine sana (se sana joka ei tarkota suomeksi sointiväriä) tarkoittaa Precociously sexually alluring Precociously tarkoittaa: (of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual. Jos piilottelet björkin kuuntelemistasi olet kaappipedo. Jos et, olet avoin asian suhteen. Hehe. Ei naurata. Oikeestan noiden sanojen jälkeen ymmärrän tän albumin paremmin. Oli kiva että oli erilaisia biisejä... hehe samaahan ei jaksa toistamiseen pötköttää kallon ääni keskukseen uudestaan..... Niikun blind tsännel... hehe... Radiosta kalloon koputtaa.. en avaa.. saatanalle ovea.. Human behavior alussa islantilainen aksentti tyttölauleskelee.. "Theres more to life than this.." siisti sirrytää toiseen tilaan.. björk puhuu.. taas kuuntelijalle.. Milk barissa basso pömpyttää harmonisilla taajuuksilla enemmän kuin missö niiden pitäis pömpyttää.. aritistisena keinona toimiva.. HAUSKA! Violently happy paras biisi, kaikki mikä björkissä on kivaa on kivan pop pömpötyksen takana eikä oo nii artistinen, vaan björk nöpön ääni paistattelee islanti aksentillaan..kannattaakohan suomalaisen täältä.. ralli........... Vika biisihkö liian artistinen meikäkorvaan.. ei ihan nappaa.. Björk tyyline lopetus.. peppi pitkätossu tulee mieleen.. tyttö tehny.. Kolme mietin kuuntelemisen jäkivaiheessa.. vaikka ekojen biisien jälkeen.. nelostakin.. olis voinu jopa.. olisin halunnu uskoa.. EI VAIHDETA sitä kolmos juttua nyt jälkijöpinöillä... Se numero tulee tunnetilasta jonka albumi, ei biisit saivat aikaan. Tämä tuotti 3/5 arvosta. Upea teos. Mutta myös paskaa!

I just couldn't get behind this to be honest, and I really wanted to like it. It was just too much noise, not enough music.

WHYYYY?!?!? I am really questioning Robert Dimery and has judgment of music. How can Harry Belfonte not be on this entire list. The artist left off for this utter crap is beyond my comprehension. BORK is a joke. The Prodigy is a joke. Blur having three albums on the list is a joke and a crime. His Wiki page said that he worked at Time Out and Vogue. He is from the Untied Kingdom and doesn't have any known musical talent. This book needs a massive overhaul.

Some superb backing tracks separated by screechy nonsense, largely about going for a swim.

Don't really understand Bjork's music - just experimental, really weird stuff. And no, she does not have a great voice, she's just the artsy chick in class that paints and is into horses. 3/10.

I thought I hated Björk. Nope. I loved this and want to listen to more.

Unapologetically inventive.

Not the best Bjork album, but god I love her.

My mind is confused about whether to love or hate her. The album's chaotic and appealing at the same time. It's entirely unique, it's hard to think of any other so distinctive debuts.

björk is like one of those quirky weird artsy girls except her work in engulfed in sincerity. This could have easily gone the route of pretentiousness rather quick. On paper, this probably IS pretentious. And yet, björk delivers an otherworldly gateway with one foot grounded in our reality, like some sort of musical demigod. As someone who is sensitive to certain vocal styles and pitches, her singing doesn't always work for me. There's at least one song on the album that I appreciate much more as a work of art than a piece of entertainment. The music she's working with should not be understated, either. If anything, she weaves her voice between arrangements that perfectly match it. Tracks like Big Time Sensuality and Human Behavior lift her voice with groovy riffs, while others, like Venus is a Boy and Come to Me gently nudge you through an alien landscape. This is a phenomenal debut album that will stick in your head.

Otherworldly.

I mean, who doesn't love Human Behaviour and Big Time Sensuality? There's no one quite like Bjork. Sonically this album is amazing, her voice and presence is amazing and it's always a great listen on a high-quality sound system.

Debut by name, great debut by nature. Bjork is fantastically bonkers and her voice is unique. This album is chock full of belters.

I’ve always wondered if I would like Bjork, if I listened to her. I think her reputation had preceded her and I assumed I wouldn’t. I was pleasantly surprised, it’s well produced dance music for the most part, but heartfelt and sincere. A little abstract but good music.

As soon as I hit play on Bjork’s Debut album, I fell in love with “Human Behaviour,” a hit-song in which her adorable, yet mighty voice hovers flawlessly over a hypnotic, war-like rhythm. The way she paints walls of gibberish vocals throughout the track is also vaguely reminiscent of Elizabeth Fraser’s (Cocteau Twins) signature singing style. The rest of the album is mostly dance/techno music that I found to be average aside from “Venus as a Boy” and “Like Someone in Love,” which we’re more memorable, having more gentle, verdant compositions. I also noticed that the stringed instrument at 0:50 of “Venus as a Boy” has some Indian influence in the way it is played, which may be the reason for my attraction to the song. Dance is one of my least favorite art forms. However, dance music–especially songs similar to the ones found on this album–I do not mind every now and then. I went into this album not knowing what to expect and came out wanting to be friends with Bjork.

When a former punk decides to make art pop with light techno influences. In her debut, she's still becoming familiar with electronic arrangements, and so sounds a bit of its time, but these are still beautiful emotional pieces. Most people can either love or hate her voice, and I'm a member of the former. It's expressive, knowing when to be peaceful or eery, matching the background electronic scenery, and in a lot of ways she uses her voice as an instrument just like one of my favorite artists Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins. There's a lot of shocking avant-garde choices, some obvious as in "There's More to Life" but others subtle all throughout that make her songs stand out and a bit unpredictable. I don't consider them gimmicks. The beautiful harp of "Like Someone in Love" is something I could listen to over and over, and I don't even like New Age music. Some tracks rely a bit too heavily on the techno, which I believe sets back even the stronger tracks, but unfortunately making some of the weaker tracks like "Big Time Sensuality" or "Violently Happy" somewhat forgettable. But overall, there's something interesting in each of the arrangements to keep me engaged for the full 50 minutes. In comparison to her other albums, this one is the least cohesive and most dated as she still tries to move on from punk into her own sound. They don't flow very well, but with so many interesting picks, it doesn't matter too much for the intentions of this album. Looking at it from the perspective of its time, it's a mind-blowing change of place from the predictable pop and techno scenes. Favorites: Crying, Venus as a Boy, One Day, Aeroplane, Come to Me

Know it. Love it. Nice to listen to it twice yesterday!

The app claims the day to day selection is random and this weekend's two albums validate this as we moved from Ice-T's Original Gangster on Saturday to Björk's Debut on Sunday. I had my 8 year old twins so could spin OG only when they were on another floor. Of course one quietly returned and said "Hey Dad: Why did they say O.G? Those are my initials." My initial response: "You're not an every day type prankster. You're O.G. The original gangster." I then dove to stop the playback before the next "motherfucker" lit up the lyrics. On Sunday, as if the angels made a special delivery, Bjork arrives for my two cherubs and me. Her voice is soothing. Intra-album genre hopping sometimes drives me nuts but on this album it works. I can't say too much about the lyrics since, except when they were simple, they were hard to understand. That actually is a harp on "Like Someone in Love" It's not often that I say "harp" and don't mean harmonica. The tabla playing, courtesy of Talvin Singh in the last minute of Come to Me, is a nice touch. Thanks to 1001 for half the weekend's selections. Enjoying music has a lot to do with what you're in the mood for, so I might have rated Bjork higher than I would next weekend.

Wtf why is Bjork so Bjorky

This is a lesson in why you shouldn't read the less favourable reviews of an album before diving in. Perhaps becuase we are predisposed to focus on the less positive aspects of, well, everything, it was difficult to shake the thoughts of the most negative reviews while listening to this album. In particular the 2 star Rolling Stones review published by Tom Graves on September 2, 1993. After hinting at the public excitement that Bjork had finally broken free of her too-arty-for-the-art-world band, The Sugarcubes, Graves lamented that, "Producer Nellee Hooper has sabotaged a ferociously iconoclastic talent with a phalanx of cheap electronic gimmickry. Björk’s singular skills cry out for genuine band chemistry, and instead she gets Hooper’s Euro art-school schlock — and we do, too." Despite being a long-time fan of Bjork's work, the phrase "cheap electronic gimmickry" stuck with me, along with the other detailed descriptions given for the somewhat mishmash of ideas on the album. There's still a lot to love about this album, and, MUST you hear before you die? Absolutely... If for no other reason that to get a glimpse into what reviewers might say about many popular albums if you strip away an artists current or potential fame. How many positive reviews are written with a hedging-our-bets mentality so that they are not looked upon too unfavourably when the album they're about to give 2 stars ends up becoming a classic?

People pretend to like this for clout

Bjork is as mad as a bag of frogs... but this album is incredibly boring and lack musical talent, its basically just Bjork quirky singing style. Big Time Sensuality is the only track I'd listen to on the album, the rest of it was really not my thing... sooo boring.

Definitely not boring but definitely not for me

Interesting and boring at the same time. Mostly boring

I wanted so badly to like this album, but I just couldn’t get into it. Björk can clearly sing but the songwriting on this is mediocre to bad and the backing tracks sound extremely dated.

Overrated - always has been. A couple of ok moments such as big time sensuality but by and large terrible stuff

Sorry to say, but I don't understand how this noise could possibly be enjoyable for someone to listen to.

just NOT for me.

How sad that the ratings don't go below 1

some woman making noise, I wish she would be oh so quiet..

please stop giving me Bjork albums

LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO!!!!!!!! i love this album. I LOVE this album. The rhythm of "Human Behavior" is such a bangin' way to open an album. HYPE. "Venus As a Boy" is a classic and one of my favorite love songs. The duality of "There's More to Life Than This" - an infectious, super-danceable electronic record about how there's more to life than dancing and parties - is so brilliant and funny. The way it goes into the slow, gentle, jazzy rendition of the standard "Like Someone in Love" is just... *chef's kiss*. The harp on this track is lovely. "One Day" is just an immaculate, shimmering track, it gives me goosebumps. The run of "One Day", "Aeroplane" and "Come to Me" is just... astounding. There is such an incredible synthesis of dance music, house, acid, pop with a strong infusion of jazz and trip hop and world rhythms on this album. Bjork's lyrics are as distinct and creative as her voice. Nothing like it had been done before and nothing really has been since (except her second, equally excellent, album). God bless Bjork, weirdo genius. A timeless, brilliant work of art. 10/10

I love Bjork. Each of her albums are so unique and this one stands out. Each song on this album could be is own album. Even has some surprises! 5/5

Love the variety of sound

I've always liked Björk and initially planned to give this four stars as I think her later material is a bit more coherent. That said, I gave this two fresh listens right now, and am giving it five stars. There's a real quality to each track, though she's a bit all over the place in this record, moreso than later albums.

Dance music (and Björk's) was never as fun and unique as in this record.

Debut is one of those records that only gets better each time I listen to it. Even as a fan of ‘90s electronica, I used to have a bit of an issue with this record, but that’s dissipated as I’ve grown more comfortable with art pop throughout my life. Side A is pretty much all consistent bangers, while Side B is more obtuse and experimental. Side A does include a strange, ethereal art pop song in “Venus as a Boy,” and “Violently Happy” brings the club to Side B, but that basic framing is why it took me so long to finally accept Debut as a great record. The length of “One Day” and the limp trip-hop of “Come to Me” still stand out as the biggest low points, but a low point from Björk would be another artist’s career high. I – and everyone else here – would’ve probably chosen Post over Debut as the album that belongs on this list; and I will say for the record, Post is one of the greatest albums I’ve ever heard in my life. But that doesn’t mean Debut is worthless. It’s also an incredible album that blends electronic pop with traditional folk in a way that only Björk could accomplish with pose and finesse. Absolutely a great album that gets better the more you sit with it.

Love!!!

Best Bjork effort.

Love this album 5

Day 61 - Nov 2, 2024 Call me Bangkok with the ways these songs hit. 5/5

ótima voz, ótimo albúm.

Bjork could sing about a garden of roses and it would still sound standoffish and weird in all the best ways. She just has such a colorful aggression in her music that I always tend to forget about and then remember as soon as I press play. There's also this sense of never knowing what is coming next- but not in a cringey "oh this is so random" way more like she is always tinkering and inventing new blends of sounds and doesn't bother with conventions. "Crying" is like Aphex Twin, "There Is More to Life Than This" is a super interesting and at times diagetic new jack swing piece that then transitions into the next song "Like Someone In Love", a beautiful harp jazz ballad.. man this album is incredible. One thing I'd love is for her voice to come up in the mix more. There's times where she is really throwing a lot of energy into her voice for a note or series of notes, but the volume feels just a little bit too much underneath the rest of the band. 3:13 on "Come to Me" comes to mind. We've had a great string of albums in a row here and this continues it. 4.7/5, enough to get the bump up to 5. It's so wonderfully eclectic. I'm really impressed and inspired and wanting to leave my work meetings behind to work on my own music after hearing this again for a second day in a row.

Onverwachtse banger. Dromerige sound, lekkere oldscool poppy trip hop beats. Heel vette stem ook, snap dat dit een iconisch album is.

Love

This is my first exposure to Björk! Omg! I am so pleasantly surprised. Her voice is gorgeous. Add that to the ethereal/electronic dance music throughout the album and I’ll be playing it on repeat.

A phenomenal listen

More Björk! I was pleasantly surprised by this album. It feels more different than Björk’s other work that I’ve listened to. It’s much more accessible and fun to listen to. As per usual, Björk is great on this album. Her singing really helps sell the album. This album is just fun to listen to, its electronic and dance elements are fun and great. Like from most of what I’ve heard from Björk, it can get a bit out there sometimes. I don’t have a problem with that on this album though. The poetic, emotional and abstract lyricism are still prominent from the last Björk album I listened to, which I appreciate. I’ve come to respect Björk and her work, and this helps me respect her more. Her music is good stuff, and I really enjoyed her international debut here. I really recommend this one! I like the other Björk albums I’ve listened to, but this might be my favorite from her so far. I hope to see more from her. She’s really one of a kind!

I remember when the singles were released from this record, it was like nothing I’d heard before. I remember going to The Muses in Rundle Mall and listening to it start to end because I couldn’t afford to buy it. Nellee Hooper production. Björk being Björk. Really enjoyed everything she did from this thru to Medulla.

Passed me by at the time but a great album lots of weird sounds and great ideas. And of course her voice which is fantastic.

This was a HEAVILY rotated album for me in my teenage years. I particularly like "There's More To Life Than This" with the live recording change with her running into another room and the wonderful pronunciation of "ghettoblaster", which I was never quite sure if it was someone's name. I like the mix of electronic, acoustic, ambient, orchestral, dance... I like the way she sings: Instantly recognisable and varied. I understand why this might bug some people (I get annoyed with Bob Dylan for just doing a Bob Dylan impression all the time. I get it.) but this takes me back to being about 15 in my room with a tape deck, bored, doing homework or playing computer games.

Excelente

If I could only take one artist’s catalog to a desert island, it would be Björk’s. Despite having favorites and least favorites across her 30-plus years as a solo artist, I find everything she’s released to be incredible. Debut embodies a sense of wonder and discovery that transforms everyday life into a fantastical experience. This wonder arises from Björk’s fearless and honest exploration of new musical territory, a hallmark of her work throughout the years. One standout moment for me is the “verse from a bathroom at a club” in “There’s More to Life Than This.” That kind of innovative sound design is a constant in her records. There are no skips on this album for me, making it hard to choose favorites. If I were to introduce a new listener, I’d recommend the singles “Human Behavior,” “Venus as a Boy,” and “Big Time Sensuality.” But these club-centric tracks, along with “Crying,” only scratch the surface of the magic in her repertoire. Songs like “Aeroplane,” “Like Someone in Love,” and “The Anchor Song” showcase her orchestral and jazzy inclinations. “Come to Me” is a trip-hop gem with strings and a vocal performance that perfectly captures the feeling of infatuation, while “Violently Happy” celebrates the manic joy that often accompanies it. Revisiting this album for the millionth time hasn’t revealed anything new—I’ve always known Björk is a creative force like no other. My admiration for her has only grown since 1993 as she continues to explore new worlds. Having attended two of her shows, one at the Fox in Atlanta, and one front row at Roseland Ballroom in NYC, I can say she’s just as captivating and mind blowing live as on her records. Hopefully there’s more of her albums on this list.

Here.We.Go. The Human Behavior music video was my first introduction to Bjork. I was blown away by how cool it was. He voice, too... I had never heard vocals like this, and still haven't. She truly is on a planet by herself. Each album is different and unique. Ever since I heard Bjork for the first time, I had wanted to go to Iceland. I wanted to see what environment could produce this art. I was able to go on my honeymoon. As I drove around ring road, I played her albums and gazed at the scenery. It was constant goosebumps and raised arm hairs. Such beauty, just like Bjork. There's beauty mixed with chaotic jazz in her voice. Every album from her gets a 5 from me. Hard to pick a favorite. I'll give it to Human Behavior, because that is the one that started it, but I also love Like Someone in Love.

This beautiful weirdo. Iceland's own manic pixie dream girl. I was enthralled when this came out; it was so unlike anything else going on at the time. I think my very first Amazon purchase was Gling-Gló, her jazz album with an Icelandic jazz trio; I had worn out Debut and I needed moar! I have a nice memory of going to the Matisse exhibit with my high school art class and listening to this album on my Discman as I walked through the museum, instead of the audio tour headphones they handed out to us. Some of the housey elements do seem of their era, but overall, this album still holds up and remains special to me.

Masterpiece. This album is Bjork at her weirdest, creative, beautiful best.

This is absolutely amazing. I now understand why Mitski is one of the only trendy pop artists I Iike. The influence on modern "experimental" pop is so clear. Can't wait to get more Björk on this list.

just keeps getting better

Beautiful at times.

My favorite Bjork album

This has been a favorite album of mine for a LONG time now. So many great tunes on this one!

What an incredible album from such an incredible artist!

I loved this when it first came out and haven’t listened to it for so so long, which is a shame because it’s still brilliant

Debut by Björk is an exceptional first album that showcases her unique sound and creativity. Songs like "Human Behaviour" and "Venus as a Boy" stand out as timeless pieces. Björk's experimental yet accessible approach makes Debut a must-listen for anyone who appreciates innovative music. I highly recommend it to everyone looking for something fresh and groundbreaking.

I thoroughly.enjoyed this album start to finish. It's going in the rotation for sure

i love it so much

Somehow very of its time and ahead of its time

Love it

Great

I'm going to take this opportunity to educate some people: it's pronounced "Byerk", if I hear one more person say "Byawk" I may just have to end the human race.

Idk if this is an evolution of me or like a de-evolution of Björk and this album is just less quirky than her later ones but I really like this

Gran disco!!! Muy innovador para el momento que salió. Un gusto revisitarlo

Always found Bjork a bit hit and miss in the past and thought her albums were a little all over the shop but really liked this one. Might be time to delve into her back catalog a bit more

Ahh, Debut. I remember when it came out. Loved it then, love it now. Joyful is the best word for this one. It makes me feel happy about the world and that is no mean feat. No brainer 5*

A damn classic. Still my favorite Bjork album to date. Perfection start to finish!