Debut

Favourites: Human Behaviour Venus as a Boy There’s More to Life Than This 6.8/10

Another one of those albums that were played during dinners all the time. It was definitely groundbreaking, although I wouldn't call it pleasant. Not something I would listen to a lot anymore, but just right every now and then.

Previously rated: Vespertine (2/5) Vulnicura (1/5) Medúlla (1/5) ********************* OK, she looks cute on this album cover, but oh do I dread listening to yet another of her albums. Here we go... Despite her weird vocal style, this is actually not half bad. Good beats and unique sounding instrumental sounds. This is her best by far. She just got weirder and less listenable as she went on I guess.

Weird but enjoyable

She has an absolutely wonderful voice, and there were a couple if tracks here I did really enjoy, but i may respect this more than I like it. In terms of being a 90's pop albums, it's one of the best I've heard, but that's because I don't like 90's pop. It's definitely interesting, which is more than a lot of the albums on here can claim. If i could give it a 7 i would.

horny as fuck

Holy overrated. Still quite good and enjoyable.

Refreshing, experimental pop in a good way. Kinda Yoko Ono but better.

Sounds like you just popped an ecstasy during the encore of an electronika show and are now wandering the city going through the sights and sounds. Almost a little too weird, but the beautiful audio brings me back in.

she has an asthma attack on the microphone for half the tracks

Really cool album. Dope soundscapes.

3- I've listened to this 3 times and I still can't decide if I love it or hate it

Honestly, would have rated higher if enjoyed this music more! If I could I'd give it a 3.5 because this album was really well made but it's just not for me. All the songs fit well, they have a clear vibe and style, and they Bjork's style is really unique! She samples cool stuff like pots and pans, and makes really catchy beats with it, though I think her vocals fall just a little flat. Enjoyable for a listen or a dance to, favorite track was crying. Fun take on a sad emotion with a piano lick that makes me feel like death!

I really liked the sounds. will need to relisten for an overview of the lyrics but the anchor song really does feel boat-like.

I’ll call this experimental music. Meh

Not a bad album, a bit odd and not quite up my street ordinarily but still a fairly pleasant listen.

My second of Bjork's 4 albums on this list, not a fan, but this is her debut, so maybe there is something a little more raw in there that will resonate with me... Well, that hour was the longest week of my life. I can see the appeal of Bjork in this album, but I will be happy if I never hear her music again (which if I complete this list will not be the case). Her voice is grating, there is no tempo, rhythm, or beat to her music - it is jazz that was brought up in the cold dark winters of Iceland, hung out with Kraftwerks, took ice plunges in the North Atlantic all while smoking salvia. I can appreciate the uniqueness of her music and style and can see why people like her, but this aint for me. I will grade it on it originality and avant garde approach. Side note, the next 2 Bjork songs that Spotify played after the album, were actually pretty solid. 5.2/10 138/1001

43/1001 :: Björk - Debut Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ➖ Rating: 7.5 Fav Tracks: Venus as a Boy, Big Time Sensuality This is a really interesting album. I’ve heard songs from it but never sat and listened to the whole thing. To me Björk is a true artist. She comes at these songs from a totally different plane. Totally unique and I applaud that. Couple of songs on here I was like “holy shit this is amazing” and other songs were just not my speed. I was jamming to them but maybe a little too club for me. Good chance I won’t revisit this again but again this is why I love this exercise. It’s a must listen.

Dad- 4 Mom- 4 Mike- NA Lori- 5 Michael-7.5 Miles-5 Cole- 6.5 Avg- 5.33

Bjork's first post-Sugarcubes album...it's OK, a bit of its time.

Okay listen. Her voice did not annoy me as much as I thought it was.

Reminds me of my time in Iceland. A lot more poppy than I thought it would be

Another Björk album. Why so many? She really isn’t that good. So original. So unique. Might be a hot take, but I don’t think anything she’s doing is that innovative. Quite annoying. Quite boring. Quite uninterested if I’m being honest. Not the worst thing I’ve heard, just cannot comprehend the hype. 3/5

It was ok, expected more. 3/5

First listen

I like it

2.6 - Much prefered her other stuff, her voice really is something you need to push past to like I think

I’ve never listened to Bjork. Really enjoyed the music. Her voice was cool at times and at times gave me a headache. Overall a cool album.

Really enjoyed the music and instrumentals. Def some songs I'd circle back to!

I recognize that this had a lot of varied and interesting sounds throughout, but this was a little too weird and out there for my personal taste.

Very good

I have never been a big fan. I think Bjork has an interesting voice, and I like the style of the music, but somehow it just doesn't line up well in my ears. Very talented, but not a favorite of mine.

I was in college when this album dropped. I listened to it a fair amount, but haven't heard it in many years until now. I think I had forgotten what an overall strong album this is. It's not something I want to put on all of the time… I would definitely need to be in the right mood for this one, but there's no doubt that Björk was a trendsetter, and if this is an incredibly strong debut album. Is her voice a little bit weird? Yes, but pleasantly weird, if that's a thing.

Just like with the Sugar Cubes, I appreciate Björk for than I actually like her music. She's a singular artist across the board—her voice, her art, her personality, all of it. There's no mistaking her. It's just not my thing on an album level. I'll pop "Big Time Sensuality" on a playlist & be good. (That said, I started listening to 1995's Post after this one finished.)

Bjork is great. Fascinated to learn she put out an album when she was 11. I did love the last song, and Human Behavior was definitely an MTV staple of yesteryear, but chilling out to an album of Bjork just makes me nervous, bro.

not bad i liked this more than the other bjork album i got on here but still not my thing

This is my 3rd bjork album from the project and it’s definitely the best one, but I think I just don’t really like bjork

björk just not 4 me

It was alright. Simpsons: No

I can definitely hear how this album and Bjork's sound pushed the genre in some new ways. There is definitely a depth and a real artistic creativity you can hear through the whole album. She blends jazz, ambience and melodic vocals with dance music that definitely sounds like the time and place this album is from. I do get a little tired of some of the more techno inspired stuff which feels like is meant to be listened to in a sweaty dance club more that on a casual Friday morning walk with a cup of coffee- my chosen setting. Lots of intrigue and lots of respect with a few jams but a good chunk of this album isn't really my style.

It's funny to get Debut right when I'm getting more into 90s downtempo/dance stuff currently, this era of Bjork's fits that sort of vibe to a tee and I was hoping that I'd enjoy Debut more than I had before, it's among those albums of hers I kinda neglect, not because it's a bad album but it doesn't stand out nearly as much as what she did only a few years later. This album feels like an authentic debut to the world from its most whimsical pop-star, but it's not entirely fully what I and most people think of Bjork when they see her name. It's her and some electronic or dance beats (mostly 90s house) but they are also kinda weird and cooky all the same, you aren't really gonna get a Human Behavior or Venus as a Boy out of too many people, which is what makes her so unique, but at the same time it's not quite AS distinct as some of the ideas from Post or Homogenic which just are just so unique production wise and cohesive sonically, while here you may have a house song, or a little electronic thing, or a vocal jazz thing, it's all those things but it can feel at odds with itself. I love some songs off of this album, but I don't think I'll be coming back to it again anytime soon, but it is an interesting look at how Bjork started and many seeds of where she would go from here.

Decent. Interesting beats

Pretty good.

Pleasant but not super memorable.

Its Bjork, so its ethereal and weird and eclectic and pretty good.

Całkiem fajne. Takie różnorodne. Mocne 3

Good

It’s good but not my cup of tea

Okay. She gets weirder on future releases. Not sure if that is a good thing or not.

assustadoramente, isso tocava na minha casa quando eu era criança nada melhor do que memórias de uma infância nem um pouco saudável DITO ISSO anos 90 no talo, mas num é ruim não

Cool Dance bops. Feels like being in an Icelandic Igloo Speakeasy

I always thought that Matt and Bowen on Las Cultch had a lot of reverence for Bjork but couldn't understand it with the other album that we got. This one makes more sense with the more euro dance pop genre. I had fun

Still don’t like her singing but this dance music was more enjoyable than the whiney other one we had.

It's oke. Too alt for me.

I just don't get Björk, this is fine, but towards the end I was very ready for it to be over, it just a bit much for a morning listen

The 3rd Bjork album. And my favorite so far. What a wide variety of sounds in this album. Very pleasant

ITS a good album, but the pronunciation is sometimes terrible

Not a huge fan but interesting and original

A truly unique album that’s all over the place and yet it seemingly flows very well together. Hearing lots of pop, synth pop, electronic, jazz, etc. I loved the jazzier parts of the album, but not too big on the club music part of it. I can see people jamming this at a club back in the 90s and having a good time. Overall I enjoyed listening to this album, but likely would not revisit. I’m curious to see if I can pick up on a song or two out in the wild.

Weird. But like, good weird.

This is a very interesting/ unique album with the way it tries to blend a variety of styles. Initial thoughts: I respect it and honestly purely for how stand out it is the actual first listen was more fun than other albums that I'd say are better. Unfortunately I just didn't really mesh well with most of it, often feeling here voice didn't suit the songs very well. There were a few songs that I enjoyed and might come back to but overall I didn't like it that much. After flicking back through: now that I've heard it all coming back to previous tracks is giving me much more enjoyment, maybe because the album is so different I just needed time to adjust. I still don't think this is too great, I'm not going to be itching to listen again any time soon but it is pretty good. Human Behaviour - Weird, not in the best of ways but a pretty good way, liked her voice a decent bit. Like the guitar that comes in for the final instrumental section too. Crying - I think I prefer this, I really like the synth and her vocals here, especially at the end - even with the music cutting out. Venus As a Boy - this just doesn't work for me, the vocals feel like they're at odds with the instrumental in a way that doesn't work - it does have moments which sound beautiful but in general not great. I re-listened to this and its actually better than I was giving it credit for, I actually like this quite a lot. There Is More to Life Than This - the music cutting out was nice, again I like the way she uses her voice, it's interesting. I also like the sentiment of this song but not so much the way it sounds. I just don't like how the music sounds much. Like Someone In Love - a slow song, unexpected, although I don't know what to expect with this album. Can't say I love it, another case of her voice seeming out of place at times given the instrumental. Boring at times. Big Time Sensuality - a much more fun song, vocals work well here. One Day - decent, kinda like the baby sounds in the background at times. In general though its too long, it got boring. Aeroplane - I like the instrumental, makes me think of a jungle. Don't love the song overall though. Come to Me - I liked quite a bit of this. Violently Happy - enjoyed the repetition of baby but not much more to say honestly. The Anchor Song - love the horns, this song is actually decent, not one to come back to necessarily. Play Dead - such an epic song, really like what she is doing here, this is the highlight of the album for me - her vocals are so powerful and the instrumental complements it perfectly. Best - Human Behavior, Crying, Venus As a Boy, Big Time Sensuality, Play Dead Worst - Like Someone In Love, One Day, Aeroplane, Violently Happy

Her voice is a bit annoying/grating, but the songs overall are not bad.

decent

What noise does an Icelandic dog make? Björk Björk. Anyway, this is day 3 in a row of having wildly different female artists, and all 3 of them have been tremendously enjoyable. This is the first of 5 Björk albums I’ve rolled, and it’s a great start. She just sounds very unique and friendly, and anything even remotely electronic is typically going to get high praise from me. I think this is the third day in a row stating that a unique album is pretty refreshing compared to the mediocre or generic kind of sound some albums provide, and this is definitely very unique. My favorite songs on this album are “Human Behavior”, “There Is More to Life Than This”, and “Play Dead.” Curious to hear the evolution of her musical style over time. I am entirely unfamiliar with Björk, and I’ve heard her later albums are quite different than this one. Luckily I started with her first solo album here. Björk Björk.

OK

not my cup of tea. Her voice has no meat to it and I find it annoying after awhile

Some very cool and original songs. A few misses that sound a bit dated but a great sounding album overall

Neutral

Chill vibes from Björk

I am not a fan of most music with dance beats, but her voice makes the album. I did not like Sugar Cubes, but man I dig her solo vibe.

It is interesting and unique, love the innovation but not something I want to listen to all the time.

Not my favourite, i probably won't listen to it again, but the atmosphere is really good

Favorite track: Big Time Sensuality Good groove, and I like the weirdness, but not much stuck with me.

Must have been a simpler time when sample libraries were much smaller.

Musically it's really great and good for background while working. Vocally this is not it for me.

3.7

She is always a bit out there but this was good

Listened when it came out. Twice I think. But no desperate need to listen again

Not as bad as I anticipated. Voice has range just not the genre for me.

Surprisingly good melodies.

not a bjork fan by any means, but this album must have been the next new thing when it came out. such a variety of sounds and styles put together!

Not bad.....not that great but i didn't hate it.

Very dreamlike, in a number of different ways. Not my favorite overall (i think the minimalism just doesn't catch me), but an intriguing album

I like some songs a lot - they have a classic sound, but others are forgettable. 3/5 #musicsky #albumsky #musicchallenge

I've listened to this before and liked it but have never loved any Bjork I have listened to despite everything about my music taste pointing towards me having her as one of my fav artists. It's strange! I feel like it's weird to be lukewarm on Bjork but here we are. Maybe the issue is I need to listen on my "jetto blaster" Fav song: Venus as a Boy tbh :pray emoji:

Much vibier than I had given Björk’s other work credit for! I first became aware of her circa 2007 when I was in my “rip music off my friends’ older brothers’ laptops” era, but I never really connected with Björk as an artist until now. The Debut album is full of passion, much more emotional than the other early-90s Euro dance stuff I’ve listened to. I enjoyed it.

A couple songs were bops, but not a huge fan overall. Influential for sure, and you can see where some later artists were inspired, but don’t think I would listen again

not really my thing but I actually enjoyed some things about it. the music was varied and interesting. I wouldn't listen to the album all the way through, but it was interesting for this project.

Strong Debut album, a bit experimental which I would expect no less from Bjork. The singles are the highlights and Human Behavior is on my favorite lists from this time period.

I'm not that familiar with specific Bjork songs, but this album was exactly what I expected.

Classic. 3/5

25/05/2025 Wasn't really a fan of it. Too wishy washy.

I wasn't as struck by this, though I appreciate that for a debut album it is remarkable. I think it is an excellent album, just is not to my personal taste.

This is actually decent. Not my style, I'd say, but not bad. I'd go 6.5/10, so 3/5.

On the fence on this one, I feel like everyone knows her music though

I thought Björk was like smart and innovative, so I found this album a little surprising in how safe it was. Everyone I've ever dated had been a Björk fan, so I've heard a lot of her stuff but without context. Ok, so I asked my wife for her thoughts on the album: "A good bridge between the Sugarcubes and her later stuff, mostly cute but nothing compared to her awe inspiring later work." Can't disagree! I think there's a few good songs on here but overall pretty much just ok.

Objectively, this is a very good collection of songs. Bjork's voice is her own, squeaky, childish at times, playful. She croons and yells and is the constant that holds these songs together. But, for me that is not enough. I like most of the songs, or at least can find something interesting in them but other than Bjork's voice there is little continuity. The songs vary in style from dance to pop standards to experimental noise to another style of dance. As an album it can be jarring. It's like she hasn't decided in which direction to go and so tries them all. I don't know her music that well and perhaps later albums find a definitive direction.

Was hoping to find this better than I remember at the time and to a degree it was. Favourite song was clearly Venus as a Boy if for no other reason than reminding me of one of my favourite films, Leon.

Well compared to the more contemporary and all far too challenging Vulnicura album we’ve already had on the list, accessibility wise this is like listening to Right Said Fred. Actually I quite like albums like this which are an artist trying a few styles which keeps you guessing what’s next. The more elec dance tracks are the winners for me. The more jazz based stuff, which I think is where she heads more in the future, certainly is not. Hit and miss but it’s OK, and definitely feels like a 90s nostalgia trip.

I liked the Electronic tracks the most as well as "The Anchor Song". Overall the album is too discordant and intellectual for me. I think I get what Bjork is putting down, but it's more challenging than I like my tunes.

One a kind genius sprinkles creativity left, right and centre like it's nothing, hopping from jazz club to night club, honking her big old horn of a voice that comes all the from the tips of her toes. It has aged a little bit - especially some of the very early 90s beats - but even the 90s-est, beats-iest track There's More To Life Than This has been produced in a left of centre way, moving between rooms in a noisy bar, that you wouldn't get from anyone else. Can’t wait for her later stuff to pop up.

Okay not terrible but not sure i would ever go out of my way to listen to her again. All i can picture is her dressed like a swan Marv: whyd you take your socks and shoes off Harry: why are you dressed like a chicken

I can see how this was big when it came out, but now it is meh

- Human Behaviour is one of my fave Bjork songs...I didn't realize that it was the first song on her debut album. - I haven't listened to this album in forever, I kinda forgot I enjoyed so much of it. Bjork isn't on many of my playlists, some of her stuff I don't like, but this album is enjoyable to me. - I haven't heard Violently Happy is so long, another song I love.

3 out of 5. There were some fun tracks and I'm starting to see why people enjoy her music.

I don't hate it. It actually started to grow on me by the end. It still sounds incredibly early-90s; perhaps you had to be there (I was 5) to get the most out of it. Might try again one day with a side of MDMA.

There are tracks I'll skip next time, but better than I expected.

point3.

2.5/5

Weird and fun. I like bjork, but not for every playlist

Never listened to Bjork so really didn't know what to expect. This seems to be what you get when you smash Iceland and Eurovision into a person. It was...interesting?

Bien

I just find Bjork okay. It feels like she's trying so hard to push boundaries it's just forced.

Too slow for my tastes. Didn’t complete listening. Better than I expected though. Way more experimental than I expected. Will definitely come back for more

3.5

For me is to nieche

I remember the first time I saw the video for human behaviour. Wasn’t the type of music I was checking for at the time and it grabbed me immediately

This isn't an instance of an artist emerging fully formed, but Bjork is very close to in focus on this album. Compared to her later works I would describe Debut as a little messy and chaotic, but the eccentric production, stunning vocal leaps, and sensual lyrical themes are all here. Great start to her solo catalog

Mostly not for me, but I liked some of the house electronic stuff!

The album can be best described to someone new to it or the artist (me) with just one of the prominent genres which shines through the album, "house pop". This album lives up to the name and gives it more complex and definitive meaning for me. This particular genre and the style to vocal and lyrical showcase isn't something I would pick from a collective of music on my own, but if presented through another agent, I won't mind listening to it in the least. The music is calming and can be classified as "easy going" which I guess describes the genre itself, but in my eyes is the testament to the art and attention behind the project. There are definitely some elements I have discovered here, which I really enjoyed and will look forward to observing in more recent works. This project and the artist have truly bridged the gap I have felt between emotions and intentions put in the production vs lyricism and vocals I have witnessed with the few "modern" works which can be classified as "house pop adjacent". But this being my introduction to the genre, serves as a really solid starting point, but it's only failing in my rating comes from my own limit in taste, maybe with more admiration of more genres of music, when I revisit this album, I will have a greater appreciation for the art behind it. I see it has potential of growing on me more than this first listen. The rating completely based on my current music taste: 6/10 -16 April 2025

Bjork is weird, I had this CD in high school, I think. I have met other Icelandic people and she is pretty weird comparatively. The music is a little off, but unique in a way that is hers and hers alone.

7/10 😜 AHHHhhhHhhhhHHH (bjork voice)

More of an experience than 'listening to music'. Not something I'd have in my normal rotation but I can appreciate the craftsmanship of the album. The amount of sounds used is staggering. Had to check my surroundings a few times to check where the sound was coming from. I wouldn't say one song stood out so it would be hard for me to go back and listen to a single song. Definitely needs multiple listens to appreciate.

I like the way she sings. It's unique and it reminds me a lot of Caroline Polachek. This album was mixed and produced pretty terribly in several songs. You can barely hear the music because it's mixed so low in those songs. I appreciate the variety on this album. It has many different sounds. Honestly I wanted to like this more than I actually did which is a bummer.

I've tried since like 8th grade to enjoy Björk. Its not that I don't think she good or influential or important as an artist. But I really just have a hard time getting into her music. Some sounds remind me of Nico and others of Régine Chassagne from Arcade Fire and then others are totally dance pop. I can see how she's important for a lot of avant garde indie, but I think its really just not my cup of tea.

Stands up well over time

We've had some other Bjork records that were a serious chore to listen to. This one had some grooves and a bit of fun. It had hints of the weirdo stuff that she did later, but it was wrapped in a more pop-oriented exterior and it was easier for me to consume. She's a talented artist for sure.

I didn’t dislike it, and I thought I might. Influenced some female artists I like.

Have on vinyl: No Fav Track: Big Time Sensuality Notes: The cover song is unnecessary.

Some decent stuff mixed in here, though in retrospect the whole Bjork schtick runs a little thin for me. Human Behavior still has that quality that basically put Bjork on the map.

Something that will need a few listens, very eclectic, but I did enjoy it.

Very good but not essential

Litt skeptisk til Björk, men detta va kje så ille egentlig. Samtidig e da kje heilt for meg. Ikkje så fan av 90-tallstrommene/-rytmen

I got a bit burned out on Björk because my brother went through a period of playing nothing but her albums, but revisiting this now it feels really fresh and contemporary for an album released in 1993. She is a singular talent and nothing else sounds like her. It’s interesting that her debut solo album already goes the ground running with her signature sound, I expected her first album to feel more like a Sugarcubes record, but yeah I enjoyed this.

Interesting and enjoyable without feeling like it's being weird just to be weird

Can appreciate how talented she is but idk if it’s for me

Björk has never been an artist I've particularly enjoyed, but this was okay and she can certainly sing. I'm still not really into it though.

This is a bit more accessible then some of the other things I have heard from Bjork. This has it's elements of dance and electronica such as on Human Behaviour and There's More to Life Than This, but it also has more like the soft harp driven Like Someone to Love, and the melodic Come to Me. Overall good.

Kinda weirded out at first, but somehow kinda liked it

Not her best album (Post is, go listen to that one plz). It's not bad. But it's not good. She develops GREAT ideas. I really love the orchestration and the rythms. I'm an avant-garde kinda guy, so I love Bjork's work. It's just this album.... she creates all these potential-high ideas, but she doesn't go anywhere with them. They are just... ideas. 6/10

Pretty good.

I was initially exposed to this album / artist via my sister, and naturally I did not "get it" at first. I think it all clicked after I heard the sophomore album (Post) and then later revisited this one and found a new appreciation for it. I still prefer the later releases in general (Post/Homogenic/Vespertine - what an incredible trio), but it was fun to go back to the beginning with this one.

Never been a big fan of Bjorks songs but listening to the album as a whole changed my perspective. I’d listen to this again.

I know I should like this, but I absolutely hate her affectations.

There was some really good stuff on here and especially the more energetic songs were amazing and really suited her voice. The slower and more relaxed songs didn’t though and just felt a bit boring or annoying at times. I’ll give it 3 stars.

I liked 5 of these songs back in the day, mainly the singles. Bjork punches paps so she gets and extra star.

Björk is very interesting and unique. Her vocal style alone can keep me interested in a song even if I’m not digging the music. So, it’s a bit of a bummer to not like Debut as much as I think I should. I want to like it more, I really do, but I can’t seem to get there. Human Behavior and Come To Me are my favorite tracks. Then there are four songs I like, followed by the rest which are either okay, or I don’t care for at all. (So sophisticated with my explanation) I’ve landed on a 3 for my overall rating. 3/5

Es divertido por momentos. A veces la voz de Bjork me da risa, no se si por su acento o por como exagera la modulación xd (En Aeroplane se nota). Las letras son raras, se entienden pero no me gusta como están armadas.

I really enjoyed her vocals, but the music is a bit dated

Big fan of Björk and the Sugarcubes, I was actually not wowed by this. There were some real winners here (Venus as a boy, Come to me, Anchor Song--a brilliant outro) , I was here for the Weird. I just don't feel like its very cohesive sonically for a debut album. Björk's vocals remain Björk, but the everything else can't decide what it's going for.

i wish i had liked this more…it became background noise

She’s definitely unique. The only thing I’m sure of is that I never want to see dancers in the dark again.

I think I enjoyed this more than I've tended to enjoy her albums. A bunch of cool rhythmic stuff. Kind of like dancey trip hop vibes.

Not sure what to make of Bjork. There's just something so self indulgent there I can't get past. It's definitely an audio experience though. A good one to test the earphones!

I want to like this more than I do. It’s very well-produced and there are some nice sounds. Definitely whimsical. Ooh, saxes on Aeroplane. That was the highlight track. Probably nothing I will return to. Violently Happy reminded me of Suba, who I’ve only heard from this. Ok Anchor Song brings back the sax trio and is good.

I can never tell whether I vibe with bjork or whether she annoys me. I really liked One Day and in general the album, but since I literally never choose to listen to her, i gotta give it a 3/5

For the first time I wish we could rate with halves cuz I think I'd probably give it a three and a half. Hey Jordan, more than I thought I would, but I still don't think I'll be gone back for tomorrow

Although the 90s disco dance sounds abound in this album, there is a lot to appreciate. Foremost is the vocal style that’s jarring, otherworldly and beautiful. This album contains a lot. Jazz, funk, metal, disco. And Bjork carries those banners well and genuinely.

It has hints of future things, but hasn't got really everything together 7/10 Space Ghost(RIP) & Bjork https://youtu.be/tVMPL56mdGg

bjork stars out of bjork

Debut by Björk is a mixed bag. There are definitely some absolutely brilliant hits on this record that show off Björk’s unique flair and innovative style, but honestly, the rest of the album just feels so meh. It never really brings everything together as a cohesive whole. First off, the standout tracks are pure magic. The hits are innovative, with gorgeous production and Björk’s vocals soaring over lush, intricate arrangements that make them unforgettable. When Björk really hits her stride, her voice and the creative beats blend together into moments of absolute brilliance that you just can’t shake off. The production on these tracks is top-notch. rich, layered, and perfectly balanced. proving that Björk isn’t afraid to push boundaries. However, not every song on Debut lives up to that high standard. While the best tracks shine, much of the album feels a bit flat and disjointed in comparison. There are moments where the production, although technically sound, doesn’t capture the same spark, leaving a lot to be desired in terms of emotional engagement. It feels like the album struggles to maintain its momentum, and the overall experience is marred by tracks that just don’t hit the mark. In short, the hits are brilliant, but the filler tracks simply don’t bring the album together, leaving me feeling somewhat underwhelmed by the overall flow. For me, Debut by Björk is a record of highs and lows. The brilliant hits remind you why she’s such an iconic figure in music, yet the weaker tracks make it hard for the album to truly resonate as a complete work. It’s an interesting listen, but not one that I’d say consistently grabs me from start to finish. Overall, it earns a solid 3.4/5 stars in my book. a mixed record that has its shining moments, but ultimately leaves me wanting more cohesion.

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7/10 I’m sorry to those that like Björking it to this album, as great as the most iconic songs on this are, Debut feels like it still isn’t quite there in terms of a “Björk” album. There’s great ideas after great ideas here that were a great foundation for what she would achieve on the next several albums, but unlike the next several albums, this one is really safe, it’s in a comfort zone that works really well if you were looking for a Dance/Pop album to keep you busy for 50 minutes, but I would say most of these songs are just pretty decent Dance songs and not much else. https://imgur.com/a/pctzl6R

The singles from this little corker were ubiquitous in my first year at university. I always thought I sort of heard them rather than listen to them. And having now revisited this album for this exercise it's clear how little I did listen. With 30 years of hindsight and probably a quarter million tunes accreting on top its noteworthy how fresh it remains and how deep the well of musical range has been drawn. It's a charming vibrant and passionately album that doesn't actually need all the usual bjork adjectives of playfulness and diversity. It's a great pop record.

I've always loved Human Behavior but it was the only Bjork song I knew. Never thought to explore more. I think I'm an essentially uncurious person. Anyway, turns out I wasn't missing much, as that's the most interesting song on the album. The rest of this is basically standard early 90s Euro dance music with a singer trying to throw us off the scent of banality every so often with the odd unexpected key shift or some dissonant warbling here and there. She seems to be drawing from a melodic palette that often doesn't compute in my head. Occasionally it works, like Big Time Sensuality also. For the most part though, she wants to give us something new, but all I'm getting is a headache. I don't really know how to rate albums that I dislike on the whole but which have two good songs. This is probably closer to a 2.5, but I'll give her a 3 for being different (and attractive)

Definitely unique. Ive been listening to Human Behavior for a long time and would never have guessed it came out in 93 The Anchor Song is definitely my favorite. Bjork has an incredible voice and she brings serious merit to every track. Bass drum work was glorious on this album Outside of Anchor Song, I dont think any track really sticks with me. Theres a little too much variety here. 3 stars and I might dig into other Bjork albums

Not quite as accessible as Mitski but this took me to a similar place. Started out thinking I am really not a Bjork guy, but think Big Time Sensuality is where I was like, hey I could get into this. Such a crazy blend of styles. Still a little too unstructured to come back to often but liked the ride. Just walked by a bumper sticker that said “STOP HONKING. I’m trying to figure out what the Cocteau Twins are saying.” Thanks to this project for helping me understand that joke.

The only things I know about Bjork that her voice is transcendent. She's in one of the hardest-to-watch films you've ever seen. And she went ballistic on some photographer at the Bangkok Airport when the woman got too close to her son. Definitely not uninteresting, like this album.

First song starts off groovy with a nice beat. Sounds quite unusual, yet somewhat ethereal. Mixed feelings about the song. Second song starts haunting, ambient, funky, with extraterrestrial vibes. Somewhat soothing, with a myriad of emotions. Makes me feel conflicted and confused as it progresses. Towards the end, sounds a bit better than before. Third song starts off pretty nice. Relaxing and chill vibes. Not bad. Brian Eno vibes. The only 'comforting' song so far. Fourth song starts off groovy and jazzy, transitioning to house music. Vocals are giving a weird feeling. Fifth song starts off magical with the guitar, comforting jazzy ambience/vibe. Sixth song starts jazzy and funky, house music. Much better than the previous criticized song. Much easier to listen to. Seventh song starts off synthwave, really nice. Vocals are still quite odd to listen to. Melody is nice. Nothing more. Eighth song starts off jazzy and soothing, vocals are weird and make me uncomfortable. Ninth song starts soothing, relaxing and haunting. Melody progression is sustained and by that becomes slightly boring. Tenth song begins nicely. Consistent melody and beat. Could be better. Eleventh and last song starts off nice and jazzy. Overall, pretty good. I'd give a 6/10 rating, and 3 out of 5 stars.

3.5 - not my fave Bjork but she's never not interesting

I'm actually quite surprised that this list has 4 different Bjork's albums. And with the general consensus I can announce - I'm not a fan of her music. It's different, original, as quirky as it can get, but it's just too over the top for me. I appreciate her ideas and courage, but it's not music I will ever enjoy.

Weird and very innovative for 1993. I wanted to like it more than I did. My heart remains open to future Björk. Special shoutout to "There's More to Life Than This (Recorded Live at the Milk Bar Toilets)" for its unusual approach (being recorded live from the Milk Bar toilets).

Alright, something a bit different but 2 days later struggling to remember it

This was good album, I liked this one.

Deliciously bizarre as I knew it would be. Not exactly an easy or pleasant listen, but there is something addicting about her voice and delivery. I'd say my favourites are Violently Happy and Play Dead. Also rate the timpani riff in the first track haha

Bjork has such a unique sound... but her albums sound much the same. What I'd like is to listen to a number of her albums and make a choice at which one I most like. This would probably not be the one. All I can hear is, "yep that's Bjork" without noting much difference between this and other albums of hers. I really love her work on Dancer in the Dark. 3.5/5

Bjork is definitely a true artist but some of her records are a little too all over for me. There's some club songs. There's a song with only harp that's like Joanna Newsom. Definitely worth listening but I think her records only improve on her style "everything and the kitchen sink and the fridge and the garden shed and a bunch of random styles/instruments" methodology from this point forward.

I now see why people still talk about this album 30 years later. This as a proper debut album is beyond insane. It's a couple songs that miss on here, but songs like "Venus as a Boy" and "Come to Me" are very solid tracks that stand the test of time. I have no idea what she was on when she made the hits on this album, but I need some of it.

Original, eclectic, sometimes nonsensical. There is nobody like Björk. Her music reflects her creativity and her unique, poetic mind. I love the clarity and rasp in her voice, they both balance each other out well.

Good, though kinda aimless, so I doubt I would listen to it again.

Quirky is a good word to describe Björk. Mostly dance/electronica/house music that was quirky, but OK to listen to. Human Behaviour and Play Dead stuck out for me. The Anchor Song was unique with the saxophones (I think they were saxophones). I can understand why some would not like this one, but I did not mind listening to it.

I like the voice, but whether the song hits or misses is down to the backing behind it. The clubby techno vibes of songs like big time sensuality work better than the more scaled back and experimental sounds. I took a little diversion into the sugarcubes after listening to this so it made some impact.

Quite a debut. I had no idea Nellee Hooper was involved. What works well is the pace of the album. The running order is perfect, an often over-looked feature these days.

Human Behavior, Venus as a boy and There’s more to life than this was interesting. I enjoyed those. The rest was not bad. Definitely better than Vunicura 1001 album worthy: Yes - 43/75

Björk's vocals - or the music itself - don't resonate often enough for me to love this, but this is undoubtedly singular and when it does strike a cord it strikes a totally unique one.

Yeah. Björk just ain’t for me.

I see the vision. Was a journey. Ultimately a little too out there for me to dig the music

Intriguing.

liked songs: Human Behavior, Aeroplane, Come To Me, Play Dead I really like Björk's voice on this album; there's very heavy Kate Bush influence which works well. The sort of house music underneath, unfortunately, isn't really my thing. I appreciated the more adventurous tracks. 3

Never listened to Bjork. It was weird, in a good way.

Mostly weird and experimental. Some tracks are called music only because an instrument is being played. As someone else commented, the backing tracks can be great. It starts to fall apart when she caterwauls, wails, and croaks the vocals. For all that, it's not as bad as I expected it would be based on her public persona.

For alternativt til tider. Fin stemme! Klagete stemning.

An alright album, a mix of songs I liked and those that I didn't. I liked Aeroplane the most.

Love a bit of jazz, just wasn't completely for me.

Interesting but not to my tastes

Zanimiv ampak ni to zame

• 3/5 • liked it better than I remembered from the original release • I like the overlay of her sensibilities over the house/dance influences

Liked the ending

cool

Elektro Pop with quirky singing style, strange tempo, frequent langourous drift that fails to deepen mood and instead the longer it goes undermine the themes. Still very different to the 400 something albums on the list so far.

Classic Bjork album.

I seem to like the idea of, and the artist Björk, better than her music. I really like her eccentricity and she’s got a great voice. The album starts with the banging Human Behaviour, and that’s the absolute highlight, along with Come to Me. Not too much into clubbing.

I'm not mad at it.

3.5

Not as good as I remember, but still great.

So many interesting tidbits here. Not sure it came together for me, though.

Not my favourite Björk. The quiet tracks are nice, but the percussive ones mainly sound dated.

Blind album, know the name and had another album on the list first. I expected so much more since I so many people bring Bjork up, and I was let down. Unbiased rating, honestly a 3. For the hype behind ti's artist and me being let down, I would give it a 1.

I’m honestly torn on this one. Do I like it? Is it irritating? Is it catchy? Is it excessively quirky? The answer seems to be yes, or no, depending on the track. Björk has a way of creating music that’s impossible to ignore—her voice is undeniably unique, and her fusion of electronic beats with organic sounds feels ahead of its time. There’s no denying the boldness of her approach, but at the same time, it’s easy to find myself wondering if it crosses the line into being excessively “quirky.” Some of the tracks really pull me in with their infectious rhythms, while others have a somewhat grating, experimental edge. It’s a challenging listen, not in the sense of being difficult to appreciate, but in navigating whether I’m fully embracing its oddities or finding them a bit much. At the end of the day, I think I’ll settle on a 3/5. It’s an album I respect, but I’m not sure I’m ready to call myself a full-fledged fan just yet. Score: 3/5

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.

Seems cool. Not all great

liked parts, but couldn't really get into it

More like a 7/10.

Interessant musikk. La til to låter på min spilleliste.

This was fun to listen to. Inventive and unique. I especially loved the title, “Violently Happy”

Mélodies sympas mais la voix est trop breathy. Aurora did it better

The music is good, but Icelandic Yoko Ono strikes again.

I think I can remember many beautiful things by Björk. But somehow I can't think of any at the moment. Well, I didn't particularly like the debut album Debut. Björk's voice is great. But I'm not impressed by the music. The piece Violently Happy got on my nerves at the end. 3/5

Very different and strange, but not altogether horrible.

Jazzy, electronic vibes. Not baf

The first two songs were so good I was very hopeful for this album. The first half was solid then it turned into more Bjork bullshit in the second half.

A voz de Björk é intrigante, carregada de uma singularidade que chama a atenção desde o primeiro instante. O álbum, de uma forma geral, é desconcertante: suas sonoridades experimentais e arranjos inusitados quebram qualquer noção de convencionalidade. As melodias são únicas e surpreendem a cada nova faixa, deixando-me em um estado de confusão, como se fosse impossível definir se o que estou ouvindo é bom ou ruim. De alguma forma, sua estranheza é o que mais atrai e desafia, fazendo com que a experiência seja fascinante, mas ao mesmo tempo difícil de categorizar... Dito isso, entendo porque faz parte dos 1001 álbuns para escutar antes de morrer.

Simple and wierd, just how i like Bjork, just can't enjoy it to its full extend, since i felt like i should just relisten to Vespertine

Not as wacky as I was expecting.

3 stars for the 3 songs I liked. Hated the rest

It’s good. Holds up well. Has some great songs. But is definitely an acquired taste.

There are certain albums that you need to be in the right mood for. Today I am in the right mood. Love the voice and the overall quirky feeling

This was an ok album. I was hoping for something a bit deeper but felt is was pretty straightforward euro pop music. I didn’t have time for a second listen so maybe I missed some complexity. 3/5

I liked it! It's not on the same level as the rest of my 4 stars as far as personal enjoyment goes so I had to give it 3 stars. But it's a good album!

I liked this better than Vespertine. Still not really my thing but it was alright.

I don't love Bjork. She's clearly very talented, and this album is varied and interesting, but I'm not sure that it's actually that great

warm, deep, and lustrous - not too many memorable songs, but some lovely vibes and grooves

Beautiful voice. Very choppy singing style where she seems to sing against the beat of the songs instead of with it. In some ways it's hypnotic. In some ways it's abrasive.

Definitely not boring. Always interesting. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Kind of have to be in the mood to listen to Bjork.

I first heard Bjork when she was with The Sugarcubes. Life’s Too Good is a phenomenal album and should be included on this list. There is nothing like her voice and it sounds phenomenal on this album. I most enjoy her upbeat songs like Human Behavior. Good stuff!!

This is my third Björk album to review, after Vespertine (4 stars) and Medúlla (2 stars). I really have no idea what to expect from this album, but I think Björk is incredibly talented, so at least I know I'm going to hear something interesting and unique. As an added bonus, I think this will be something nice to listen to on Election Day here in the states, as I resist the urge to eat my weight in cookies and ice cream to ease my anxiety. I thought this album was pretty good. My opinions of Björk as a musician are still very much positive. This album is 100% her creative vision, and for a debut solo album, she took a lot of stylistic risks, which I applaud. Those risks didn't always pay off for me personally though; I enjoyed the songs that were more heavily influenced by dance music than the songs that were more art pop in their sound. Songs like "Crying" and "Big Time Sensuality" were really fun to bop along too; their melodies were really infectious, and Björk's vocal style gave them a unique sound. "There's More to Life Than This" was my favorite song on the album. I loved the crowd noises, and the way the music would fade in and out was absolutely brilliant. It felt like being taken on a journey, and I loved every minute of it. Songs like "Aeroplane," "Violently Happy," and "Venus as a Boy" weren't really my jam; I think I got so used to the other songs that were driven more by traditional hooks that it was tough to enjoy songs that were a less structured. Still, this was a nice album to listen to, and I'm curious as to how I'll feel about the last Björk album that I'll get to review.

Venus as a Boy and Human Behavior are awesome. The rest is ethereal björk vibes that I would expect. Never really heard the sexual undertones to her songs until I really listened lol

I feel like im traveling in different worlds. Maybe there is like a story through this album but idk. Something about love and wishing to have a child? Dont think ive ever listened to Björk and im guessing she has a spesific singing style? Come to me was probs fav Venus as a Boy also good The last song???

I liked it well enough and suspect it should’ve gotten more of my attention than I was willing to spare.

It was ok

Nice voice, delivery similar to Billy Corgan

Some good beats

All over the place and very much of its time. But it’s a good start. I prefer Post from this period.

I am pretty sure I need to listen to this 5 more times to properly opine. I've tried to get into Bjork over the years, and this was the closest I've been to "getting" it. I can see why people like her, but it still didn't quite blow me away. This rating may change with time, and if nothing else, a closer listen has intrigued me enough to try again soon.

One of those odd albums. Pop but done a lot of different ways. Slow ballads, dance stuff, songs I can’t really describe. Overall I liked it, but probably a little weird to give a raving review.

Odd but good. Didn't really blow me away but enjoyed it all the same.

Okay

I LOVED this at the time, but on reflection it isn’t an amazing piece of work

👍

I respect it, I don’t enjoy it.

Bjork is such a talented song-writer. Every song she writes is unique in it's own right. So many interesting beats and timbres. Each song creates a different world encapsulating a myriad of instruments. "Come to Me" invents trip hop before it was a thing. "Like Someone In Love" is straight out of a 1960s movie score. "Big Time Sensuality" is an 80s hit. "Violently Happy" is 90s trance. Pretty sure there was a sea shanty in there somewhere, too. Issue is... I really don't vibe with her voice or vocal melodies. And if that's not right, then I can't fully get into it, as much as I love the instrumental elements of every song. Still couldn't put it lower than a 3 for how revolutionary her sound is and I bet this album alone has inspired countless future producers. 5.5 / 10 TLDR; really impressed, probably won't listen to much of it again.

I much prefer this album to her more recent music. Im gonna sound a like an old fart when I say that her earlier stuff is more accessible to older ears! Her voice is so beautiful, and her music sounds unique, but it's just not my thing. 3 stars

The moody and tense music is good and Bjork certainly brings plenty of drama to the table. It's quite left field unconventional although there's a club friendly sensibility. There's some interesting song titles, although I'll be damned if I can hear her lyrics. The jury is also still hung over how good her vocals are; I personally find her singing style grates to the point it's tediously annoying.

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I listened to this and the words that came to mind were unconventional and dissonance. Bjork is a unique person with a unique singing style. Her timing almost seems off sometimes on what she sings, but it's not. Her note selection sometimes seems to fall a bit outside of the chord structure of the backing music, but all of that serves to keep things interesting. I like the tone of her voice also when it sounds a bit raspy. This is definitely a 90s sounding album. This was my second time listening to it. It didn't blow me away but then it wasn't bad either. Human Behavior and Come To Me were standouts.

I really like her voice I just think the instrumentals are a bit sparse for my taste

good album! i like bjorks stuff, but sometimes its not what i need. 3.5/5

Il y a des albums qui, sans être des chefs-d'oeuvre absolus, ouvrent une brèche vers un univers tellement singulier qu'on leur pardonne volontiers leurs rides et leurs petites faiblesses. "Debut" de Björk, c'est exactement ça, une sorte de baptême du feu, un "Bonjour, je suis là et vous n'avez encore rien vu", lancé à la face d'un monde musical qui, en 1993, ne savait pas trop sur quel pied danser. Remettons-nous dans le contexte, nous sommes en 1993, Kurt Cobain a déjà tout hurlé et s'apprête à tirer sa révérence, laissant le grunge exsangue. De l'autre côté de la Manche, une armée de mecs en anorak commence à nous expliquer que la vie moderne est nulle ("Modern Life is Rubbish" de Blur sort la même année) et que le salut viendra d'une guitare Gretsch et d'une coupe au bol. L'indie rock, mon fond de commerce de l'époque, se regarde un peu le nombril, entre deux riffs lo-fi. Et au milieu de ce foutoir, débarque une Islandaise, pas tout à fait une inconnue pour ceux qui avaient suivi les frasques post-punk des Sugarcubes, mais qui décide de tout plaquer pour s'installer à Londres et s'encanailler avec la scène électronique. Le titre, "Debut", est à la fois une vérité et une petite pirouette. C'est son premier album solo officiel en tant qu'adulte, mais les vrais fétichistes savent qu'elle avait déjà commis un disque à l'âge de 12 ans en 1977, une bizarrerie locale remplie de reprises en islandais. Mais oublions l'anecdote. Ici, c'est une véritable naissance, la mue d'une chanteuse de groupe un peu barrée en une artiste totale, prête à bouffer le monde. Et pour ce faire, elle s'acoquine avec Nellee Hooper, le type qui a façonné le son de Soul II Soul et Massive Attack. Un choix qui n'a rien d'anodin, l'influence du "son de Bristol" est palpable, mais Björk le passe à la moulinette de sa propre excentricité. Le problème, c'est que trente ans plus tard, la production sent parfois la naphtaline. On est en plein dans l'eurodance et la house "bon goût" du début des années 90, avec ses boîtes à rythmes un peu rigides, ses nappes de synthé qui aujourd'hui sonnent comme une vieille compilation Dance Machine. C'est ça, le fameux "coup de vieux" que l'on ressent, c'est un son daté, marqué au fer rouge par son époque. Quand on a connu, comme moi, l'explosion de l'électro plus brute et cérébrale de la fin de la décennie avec des gens comme Aphex Twin ou Underworld, on ne peut s'empêcher de trouver ça un peu propret. Pourtant, malgré ce vernis qui s'est un peu écaillé, l'album tient encore debout. Et il tient debout grâce à une chose : les chansons. Ou plutôt, une poignée de chansons. Car, soyons honnêtes, "Debut" est un disque à deux vitesses. D'un côté, il y a les singles, d'une efficacité redoutable, des missiles pop qui ont squatté les ondes et les clips sur MTV. "Human Behaviour", avec son rythme tribal et son clip génial de Michel Gondry, reste un classique absolu. On y sent toute la folie douce du personnage, cette vision enfantine et animale de l'humanité. "Venus as a Boy", avec ses cordes bollywoodiennes et sa sensualité à fleur de peau, est une merveille de délicatesse. "Big Time Sensuality" et "Violently Happy" sont des bombes pour le dancefloor, des hymnes à la joie un peu hystériques qui, à l'époque, détonnaient franchement. Ces morceaux sont la vitrine, la raison pour laquelle des millions de gens ont découvert cette voix venue d'ailleurs, capable de passer du murmure à l'éruption volcanique en une fraction de seconde. Et puis, il y a le reste, des titres beaucoup plus anecdotiques. "Aeroplane" et ses airs de jazz de salon, la reprise un peu mièvre de "Like Someone in Love"... On sent que l'artiste se cherche, qu'elle explore des pistes qu'elle abandonnera par la suite. C'est le carnet de croquis d'une musicienne en devenir. Elle a elle-même avoué plus tard que cet album était pour elle une sorte de "répétition", une compilation de mélodies écrites pendant son adolescence. C'est touchant de sincérité et ça explique ce côté un peu disparate. Alors, pourquoi ce disque est-il dans cette fameuse liste des "1001 albums" ? Parce qu'il est un document. Le témoignage brut de l'éclosion d'une des artistes les plus importantes et iconoclastes des trente dernières années. C'est l'instant T où une créature musicale unique a décidé de prendre son envol, avec ses maladresses et ses fulgurances. On sent la liberté, l'excitation de la découverte, une forme de naïveté touchante avant qu'elle ne devienne la prêtresse de l'avant-garde sur des albums bien plus maîtrisés comme "Homogenic" ou "Vespertine". Ce n'est pas son meilleur disque, loin de là. C'est un album que j'écoute avec une certaine tendresse, comme on regarde de vieilles photos. On sourit du style vestimentaire, on se souvient de l'époque, mais on ne s'habillerait plus comme ça aujourd'hui. Mon 3 sur 5 est là pour ça : saluer l'importance historique, l'audace, la naissance d'un monstre sacré, tout en admettant que la magie a un peu pâli avec le temps. C'est un disque imparfait, inégal, parfois un peu kitsch, mais il est la première page d'une histoire fascinante. Et rien que pour ça, il reste un album à découvrir, ne serait-ce que pour comprendre d'où vient le volcan.

Some great tracks

It's Bjork bjork-ing out. Odd, lovely, and interesting. The first three songs are bangers, but then things get a bit spotty. Her voice becomes part of the lush soundscape at times. Highlights: "Human Behaviour" (cool percussive backing track to Bjork's mutters and wails), "Crying" (catchy piano line running through the song), "Venus as a Boy" (almost sounds like gamelan music rhythmically, I like the swooping strings), "Aeroplane" (the swinging horns give it a different flavor) Notable: "There's More to Life Than This" (the part where the music randomly lowers in volumes and her vocals are loud is off-putting)

Liked it, very 2000s/2010s indie teen movie. Probably wouldn’t play it through again but I didn’t mind it while it was on!

Very interesting album, not the best I've heard from bjork

Not my cup of tea really but enjoyed Violently Happy

There is only one Bjork. Some great ones on e here but not every song killed it.

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About half of the album is great, the other half is awful. Favorite song: human behaviour.

I like Bjork, didn't really like the album.

Maybe because I’m not familiar with her work and it’s from a long time ago, I fail to appreciate the hype. But she does have a nice style of alternative music

Sometimes I like Bjork and sometimes I don't. This time I did.

It was alright.

More digestible than the last two. Still weird though.

6/10 - This bjork album really had the energy of bjork sings and then someone in a different room plays whatever they want on an instrument or two and then someone else finds some nature sound to throw in the background. They then submit the music without listening. Like someone in love is the epitome of this. I liked Big Time Sensuality and Play Dead. Somehow Bjork always makes something I like.

She has a great voice, though the child voice on certain songs was not necessary. I enjoyed the variety on the album.

She has a distinct voice and I thought the instruments she used was solid and unexpected

I thought Bjork was more slow, so I was a little surprised of the electric dance beats. I really enjoyed Human Behavior and One day. I was sitting outside on a beautiful day watching the clouds and that was the perfect setting for Venus as a Boy. Overall though, I don't know if I like her voice and vocal style with the techno sound. I love the voice and the sound separately. But I would love the songs with more folk sound to match her voice better. But she really has a beautiful calmness to her music that I appreciate.

En mi opinión, el mejor álbum de Björk. Claramente, estoy equivocado, porque la exitosa experimentación que la artista islándica mostró a lo largo de su carrera es diga de aplausos, y su aporte a la cultura de la música alternativa es innegable. Y a pesar de todo esto; a pesar de que puedo reconocer la grandeza de la artista, debo admitir, que no me puede gustar. No logro disfrutarla. Quizá soy demasiado tonto, pero su música no es para mí. De todas formas, la recomiendo; si es lo tuyo, bien por ti.

dacht dat dit een band was maar prima album hoor

Some good tracks, with the standout being Human Behaviour for me. Will always suffer a bit from a slightly abrasive vocal style, so I can only enjoy it in small doses.

At first, got kind of whimsical/ chill vibes- like i would listen to it on a rainy day to relax. Towards the end some of them gave a disco/dance vibe that i liked

2nd half saved the first half. Favorite Track: Violently Happy

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Not bad, best Icelandic i heard

Part performance art, part dance album. Bjork really did something unique and interesting with this release. I listen to Human Behavior and Venus as a Boy a few times a year when it comes up in my mix.

Different in a good way. The album covered a range of emotions, and the singer matched that powerfully with her voice. I am impressed by how emotive she was.

3/5

I really wanted to like this a lot more than I did. Definitely preferred the Sugercubes' album, but I possibly need to try this again, but on first listen it's pretty repetitive and fairly grating with it.

I very much respect Björk’s work and sound, but I do not enjoy listening to it very much. She has such a unique sound and voice, so I am glad it is made, but it is not something I would revisit. Not to say it is bad, but it is exactly the sort of thing I would listen through and remember without ever feeling the urge to seek out more.

No. 225/1001 Human Behavior 3/5 Crying 3/5 Venus As a Boy 4/5 There's More To Life Than This 2/5 Like Someone In Love 3/5 Big Time Sensuality 2/5 One Day 3/5 Aeroplane 2/5 Come To Me 3/5 Violently Happy 2/5 The Anchor Song 3/5 Average: 2,73 I expected this record to be more experimental. More so it is a whimsical pop album. Didn't have a lot of songs that really excited me.

Idk this one kinda missed the mark for me. I felt about it the same way I’ve felt about other Bjork songs I’ve heard in the past. They’re weird and sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn’t. Some of the tracks here came off as though she was trying a little too hard to be weird. It wasn’t unenjoyable, but I just found it ok. I probably listened through this album 4 or 5 times seeing if maybe it would start to pay off, but it left me feeling about the same each time. Just meh. 3/5

3+ Stars (9/15)

Play Dead, Violently Happy, One Day

i knew her a little from later work, and a little from her time with the sugarcubes, but this is my first proper introduction. i was surprised at big time sensuality - that sound definitely existed in 1993, but it wasn't at all what i would've expected, based on the rest of the album. it was a fun change of pace. her voice is, of course, super interesting, and the fact her accent comes through so strong only adds to that.

Mildly interesting and inventive.

Björk is, and effectively always has been, one of my favourite artists. But this album has always evaded the ability to fully justify that. Yes, the three albums from her that followed this are undeniably excellent (particularly Post and Vespertine, which I believe to both be masterpieces), but Debut is also often lumped in with those releases, albeit to a slightly less exaggerated degree. I can see why, but I just find it dated in a way that for me, someone born over ten years after this album released, doesn't fully click. The synths sound like music you'd hear on a PS1 demo disc. There's More to Life than This, while the shift during the second verse is genuinely a really cool idea and adds very specific imagery that I don't actually hear in very many songs, just sounds kind of dire outside of that. It feels like parody of 90s dance music, but without any irony. There's also something like Anchor Song, and while Björk would go on to make some really beautiful minimalist closing songs on the next few albums, Anchor Song just feels quite empty. All that being said, Human Behaviour and Venus as a Boy are excellent songs that set an early precedent for Björk's talent as a musician and composer. I know I've spoken about things about this album that I dislike more than like about this album, but I do want to make it clear that for the most part, this album is perfectly fine. It's just difficult to talk about "perfectly fine". This album is very clearly overall more good than bad, but as a debut from an artist whose album streak after this would be consistently 9/10s at worst, it does feel underwhelming. 6.5/10

finally listening to bjork LETSGOOOOOO i didnt know her first album was in the 90s i thought she started out in like the 2010s im so uncultured lord mitski and bjork are two different people mitski and bjork are two different people mitski and bjork are two different people mitski and bjork are two different people mitski and bjork are two different people mitski and bjork are two different people mitski and bjork are two different people i love her voice it scratches my brain so good the album is ok but it is too slow for me my favorite song: crying

Much better than her more recent stuff. Listenable!

A bit more electronic-y than I typically enjoy, but I could see this one growing on me if I give it more listens.

Are all Björk albums one long song? This one and the other one we've had felt that way, but it isn't a bad thing. It was weird and mostly enjoyable which is about what I'm after from Björk

Apparently I gave our previous two Björk albums 3's also, which is a real shock to me. I thought I liked this one more than the previous ones and was planning on giving it a 2.5-3, but I guess I just have to do 3 and then this message. The danciest of the tracks were fun. It's still a lot of Björk.