Debut

Sempre quis ouvir algo da Björk, mas a gente acaba as vezes sempre procastinando coisas simples da vida, e com essa minha meta consegui ouvir pela primeira vez um álbum completo da artitas, foi um bom álbum, mas acho que não me pegou tanto, destaco a música Venus as a Boy, gostei bastante da sonoridade.

I liked this, but something feels very rough around the edges about it. Everything from the instrumentals to her uncharacteristically uncontrolled vocals are just very debut album. Shes definitely done better since. Favorites: Venus As A Boy, There’s More to Life Than This, The Anchor Song

3/5

Catchy

Really weird album. Didn't like the beginning but parts grew on me. Specifically the harp piece. The changing point was when she sang and it sounded like she was in a house party, very intriguing stylistic choice!

0/13 bekannt 6/10 Beste Songs: human behavior, big time sensuality, crying

Fun album with a standout voice. She would only get more interesting with each follow up.

She is funky and I get why people like her, just not for me

Fun, different, liked the DJ vibe and the vibe of the last song

This was fun, funky, and very unique! 3.5

Edgy

I liked the beats but I simply cannot get over Björk's voice. I can't take her seriously, unfortunately. Favorite Track: Big Time Sensuality

Likes: Human Behavior, Big Time Sensuality First time Bjork listener. I was expecting it to be more weird. I liked it for rhe most part, will revisit!

From soft ballads to industrial influences, jazz, and dance tunes, this album covers a lot of ground! Björk’s voice is all her own and these compositions are pretty weird and whimsical (in a good way). It’s like the pop music you might invent for a futuristic sci-fi movie, except it actually happened here on earth in the early 90s. What a time to be alive! If anything, I think the dance songs have aged the worst - “Big Time Sensuality” the worst and “Violently Happy” slightly less bad. Both still enjoyable, but they definitely stand out. This is a solid 3.5, but missing that extra something that gets it to 4 star “save this record for later” status. For now.

The instrumentals are very fun. I feel like this is an album that I will grow to appreciate each listen.

Kinda weird lol some are definitely misses but some are alright to listen to. 3

Not her best work, but still some bangers

Actually bought “Human Behaviour” single when it came out (& I prefer the single remix to the album version). I do find a whole album of Bjork a hard listen.

A groovy electric funk with a side of hooting and hollering. There was some good moments within most of the songs. I appreciated the creativity, against the grain feel to Björk but I don't really feel strongly for any of the songs on here. Saved (2/11) - Crying - Venus as a Boy (Already knew and had saved) HM: (Both have some parts I really loved but don't care for the full song) - There's more to Life Than This - Live Version - Like Someone in Love

This album is far less experimental than Vulnicura (which I listened to and rated two days ago), though she has always been willing to take creative risks. Her song writing is excellent at portraying relatable emotions and experiences. Just not my favorite. I want to sing along with the music. I do have to give this album credit for being unique and interesting. I really appreciated the harp in Like Someone in Love. I have to admit- listening to two Bjork albums in a row has given me a greater appreciation for her work.

Eh, it was okay.

Bjork Bjork's voice feels light yet firm in their declarations. I can't really describe their sound except that it feels like a whole bunch of emotions infused into singular entities. As you listen to each song, you'll discover that there feels like a million sounds making up one cohesive piece. I enjoyed consuming this as an artistic, singular experience. Songs transitioned from feeling like a futuristic dance party to feeling like we were smack gob in the middle of a fairy tale to feeling like we were at a nude music festival (all of which I've never experienced). On a less sophisticated note, they have to be the founder of the cursive singing movement because the Lorde and Halsey flashbacks I got listening were insane.

Estic molt contenta q m'hagi sortit aquest àlbum pq porto temps volent escoltar la Björk, però mai m'hi he posat enserio, aixi q ara es la oportunitat perfecta. De fet, el tenim en cd a casa, això és genial. A la meva jo de fa quatre anys li hagués encantat aquest àlbum, em dona vibes d mitski una micona.

6/10 Best songs: Human Behaviour, Crying, Violently Happy, Play Dead Another album I listened to before! It's such a breath of fresh air, both compared to contemporary albums and music released today. That being said, I don't think I actually like it that much - the slower songs drag and although Bjork treats her voice like an instrument no different from a drum or a guitar, sometimes it just doesn't work.

Okay

Heard of Björk, heard a couple of songs maybe but this is a first album listen for me. I actually really dig it

much more accessible than I was anticipating. And kind of good?

Thoughts before listening: I had a major crush on Bjork at this time in her career. Cute little pixie Icelandic girl with a good voice making cool music....whats not to love. I never actually really listened to her outside of what was on MTV or radio though. I have found her albums on this project to be a bit of a mixed bag although I think so far I have mostly gotten later career albums. I was pleasantly surprised by the Sugarcubes album. I am glad to have a reason to listen to this. Review: "Human Behavior" is a such a cool, weirdo hit song for its era, and I am glad that its kicking off this album. It has a bit of an industrial vibe to the sound but with a lot more organic almost tribal percussion and of course Bjork's always interesting vocals as the star of the show. In general this mix of industrial/techno beats with more organic elements is a common theme throughout this album. My review for the Sugarcubes mentioned that I never generally connected with Bjork's music, and I would say that remains true. While there are certain songs and moments I enjoy, this just isn't the type of music that I gravitate to. Its also a lot more poppy than I was expecting, with the main draw being Bjork's vocals which are at different times playful, whimsical, and ethereal. I respect Bjork as a singular artist producing experimental pop music, but its just not really for me. 3-stars

This album is, actually, good. I've liked listening to it, but I don't know how to feel about it. The overall is not as impressive as how it starts. It kicks off with great songs and a great production, so full of different sounds and... It's something that is all over the album, but at some point I got bored of it. Some songs are very repetitive, others are quite nice. Some had really interesting sounds, others are just not that interesting, for sure. So, I find myself stuck in the middle, with no clear opinion. So, I like it, but not at the extent to really think I would listen to it again in the next few months. Maybe in a year I will have a clearer opinion... or not!

Not my type

Her voice took some getting used to, but by the end I was on board. I enjoyed the songwriting but was mostly a fan of the more upbeat songs with more dance elements

not her best

Surprisingly uninventive. Do not listen to this after Homogenic, Post and Vespertine.

Mixed feelings, didn’t like the beginning much but started vibing the farther in I got

Theres more to life than this ist cool, weil in einer Bar und Toilette aufgenommen, das hört man gut. Sonst teils gut, teils für mich zu jazzig/unryhtmisch.

I like the theatricality of Björk

I was a little worried this would be weird and esoteric, but was surprisingly enjoyable. Bork’s weird singing over some pretty standard 90s rave dance music was enjoyable in the moment. I’m not sure I’d rush back, but if it was on I also wouldn’t mind.

Lil hippy dippy existential. Some songs have more of a beat and melody that I enjoy.

Fun trying to figure bjork out, interesting music.

- Hard to really pin down a genre or style from one song to the next. Which is fun and experimental, but it does make for a strange listening experience. - A lot of the beats and production feel quite dated and don't really appeal to my taste - It's good to have listened to four(!) Björk albums on the list (including the Sugarcubes) but I've taken what I need from them now. Also a bit surprised that there's no 'Post'.

It's an interesting album, definitely, though in the end, mostly it's not for me. Excluding a few tracks that are really good, it mostly sounds the same from track to track. I respect the idea of this album and Bjork as an artist, but in the end, this is a 3/5 for me.

Interesting, nice grooves 3.5

It was okay, not the biggest fan bjørk but it was better than i remembered. 2.9/5

Not what I was expecting at all. Enjoyed the early 90’s pop

I've listened to this a few times before; I really enjoy bjork, but only when i'm in the mood for the oddness.

J’étais persuadée que c’était comme yoko ono, enfin perchée de la même manière… je crois que c’est parce que j’avais du voir des images farfelues de ses clips. Très expérimental, des sonorités interessantes / la voix est vraiment chouette par moment. Mais il y a des morceaux qui me touchent pas du tout, et d’autres je comprends la vibe !

More of a 3 1/2 - Got a fright during 'there's more to life than this - live at the milk bar toilets' thought Bjork was in my flat

I liked it. 3 stars

Feels too unfocused to score more than a 3 - but enjoyable

This was good, and would almost certainly score higher is given more time. Not an album to judge on a single listen.

I don’t get the appeal. But then again, I’m not a pissed off, mid-20’s white lesbian.

Exceptional singing, but the songwriting and instrumentation haven't quite caught up.

Quirky and odd just like Bjork!

I’d never listened to this all the way through before. Bjork’s voice is, let’s say, an acquired taste, and isn’t really for me, but I love how varied the songs are stylistically.

Björk is one of those artists I kept hearing about long before I ever really listened—almost a rite of passage in music-nerd spaces. For years it felt like critics reflexively praised her simply because she was avant-garde, the subtext being: it’s unconventional, therefore it’s genius, and if you don’t get it, that’s on you. Coming into her catalog from that angle creates tension: sometimes her work genuinely lands, sometimes it veers into “artsy for art’s sake,” where the aesthetic experimentation feels more performative than organic. Debut sits right in the middle of that push and pull. What is meaningful here—beyond the music itself—is that the album really is a debut in the truest sense. It’s her first fully self-composed solo statement after years of being part of other projects and scenes in Iceland, punk bands, jazz collectives, the Sugarcubes, etc. You can hear someone stepping out with complete agency for the first time, trying on ideas, mixing club music with chamber-pop instincts, and shaping the foundation of the eccentric, fearless career she’d build afterward. Some of it hits squarely for me; some of it feels like she’s pushing the “I’m different” lever a bit too hard. But overall, I enjoy Björk. Even when I’m not fully on board, I’m always interested. She’s one of those artists where I’ll never turn off a track—because even the experiments that don’t land still feel like they come from a place of genuine curiosity.

Habe mich vorher noch gar nicht mit ihr auseinander gesetzt. Tolle Stimme und sehr kreativ. Beim zweiten Mal durchhören hat das Album aber nicht ganz so gezündet, wie ich es erwartet habe.

objectively great, just not my personal taste! 7/10

Fun listen, cool instrumentation.

For a lot of this I was reminded of old Sega genesis video game soundtracks

Very exploratory definitely needs 2 listens. Really love tje vocals some times and feel like theyre too much at others. But the production is very good and you can tell it is all with intent and not just experiementing with nonsense. Need to listen to other bjork i reckon

Bjorn is wierd but I like her vibe.

The pros of this album is that Bjork does have a great voice that she can wield very well with the instrumentals given to her. I don't like some of the instrumentals in this, she likes adding a lot of dissonance in these instrumentals and some DO NOT work unfortunately. I did like the harp track and Come To Me is a fantastic song, but the tracks that didn't work really dampened my mood on this album. 6/10

I just can’t get into her.

7/10 Favourite: Big Time Sensuality Least Favourite: There's More to Life Than This

Previse ekspreimentalno za mene

not even her debut, why is she lying?

she's so magical ✨️

I really like her voice and some of it is quite fun but it’s just not really my thing. Didn’t mind it as a background listen but on a more focused listen there was just a bit too much I didn’t vibe with. Fav song: The Anchor Song Least fav: Violently Happy

would listen to on a walk in nature or long sunny car drive during summer

Slipper nipples

Haven't listened to this in probably 30 years. Like before, it still has some absolute bangers and some stuff I don't really wanna listen to.

On this record Björk and producer Nellee Hooper cook up some decent dance grooves throughout but the many of songs themselves are oddly constructed, seeing as they place complex, detailed vocal melodies against fairly simple and somewhat repetitive chords, with inconsistent results. "Come To Me", "One Day" and "Human Behaviour" do perhaps the best job of getting the balance right, but the further Björk's melodies edge towards the abstract, the less impact the songs have. (The bizarre production choices in the inexplicably recorded-on-location experiment "There Is More To Life Than This" also ruin what could been a winner.)

Another one…

Björk is weird.. but I’m not mad at it… it was like a fun game of what genre is coming next! There’s something about her voice that just makes it work.

It's good.

haunting chill angry vibe. songs kinda long and dont really develop much. 3.5/5

Not bad, not amazing

A big nostalgia hit. I listened a lot when first came out but not really returned since. Big Time Sensuality remains a banger but the singles do not really do much for me anymore . The anchor song is great.

It’s alright, but there is still soo much that isn’t for me. Better than some other of her albums, though.

Human Behaviour - It's okay? I don't mind it. Reminiscent of Gorillaz's debut. 6/10 Crying - Now this I dislike. Very odd sounding, eerie almost. But I just can't get behind the piano or her vocals. 4/10 Venus As A Boy - Ew... 1/10 There's More to Life Than This (Live at the Milk Bar Toilets) - Why is it live? Also, why is there just... no substance... 2/10 Someone In Love - I like the harp I guess? 5/10 Big Time Sensuality - Almost hilariously bad. 1/10 One Day - MID 3/10 Aeroplane - ??? 1/10 Come To Me - I like this one actually. 6/10 Violently Happy - Unironically? I give up. 2/10 The Anchor Song 0/10

I really like Human Behavior. Not real big on the rest, although it does have its charm. Another album where I wish I could give half stars. It’s definitely not deserving of 4, but I could see my way to give 3.5.

I adore Björk but this album is definitely showing its age these days. She’s at her best when she drops the house production and focuses on the electronic torch songs, with “Like Someone in Love” or “The Anchor Song”. It’s good but not great, and given what she would do on Post and Homogenic, it feels odd to put this one at the top of the list.

Ok. Didn’t listen much. No bangers (even for Bjork).

Eh

I've never listened to this album (35). Ahead of its time.

Oh man..

Avant garde. Moves between melodic and rockish. OK.

This feels like the quintessential middle-aged white mom album. She's got a nice voice and an interesting sound. Not great, not terrible.

Listened one before will listen again. Remember enjoying it for the most part. Listened again and definitely a cool album but not something i attach to enough to revisit often. Would be interest to check out more of the discog though

A lot of mixed feelings here. I enjoy many of the off beat compositions and Bjork’s quirkiness, but it goes a little awry in some places. The best parts shine bright though. Venus as a Boy was written about me, actually

At the time Bjork was just too quirky for me so I never listened to her properly outside of the singles she had at the time. A year later Oasis would release their debut and music and my teenage years would be changed forever. Anything without guitars was ruled out without giving it a chance. Listening to this 32 years later(!) I really enjoyed it in parts. The dance tunes are by far superior (violently happy) to the slow jazz like ones (anchor song). I’d like to think my horizons have broadened as I’ve gotten older but some albums on this list have really tested that theory. Thankfully this isn’t one of them.

Best Track - "Big Time Sensuality"

Bjork’s debut is a beautiful collection of different styles. All of which are highlighted by her natural pop sensibilities and her unique vocal delivery. That being said, I will probably not be revisiting this one any time soon. Bjork’s music is a lot like Beck’s music for me… a lot of amazing things going on but none of them speak to me.

I’ve always thought of Bjork as the Icelandic equivalent of Yoko Ono. And maybe that holds true with the Icelandic equivalent of John Lennon. But I actually found this album a bit more listenable than a lot of Ono’s work, so maybe I was wrong about her. 3.5* rounding down due to the absolute unlikelihood that I would seek this out for a second listen.

I’m more tolerant of the strangeness of this album now than I was when it came out my first year of college. Bjork is a Picasso in the music industry.

6/10 I don't like Bjork, ok. However, I can admit when something is good - as this is

Ещё один загадочный арт-поп Björk в списке.

It had some good moments, and some grating moments. The album cover was captivating. Some of the songs were interesting. But it felt more interesting than good.

Earv ass album

For some reason, Björk just doesn't click with me. My head gets it, but my heart doesn't.

Better a second time around

Experimental, fun and very 90s in places.

Sorry. Not for me

Listen up B Jork. Ain’t no way no how you’re going to remove my butt, and another thing, Icelandic food is highly overr… there is just one T. I see now, that this is Björk’s debut album, so she wanted to call it “Debut.” I am so used to these records attempting to steal from me, whether time or brain power, that I just assumed that my ass was next. Thankfully, it’s intact and I can sit on it and enjoy what will surely be an adventure through wonderland. Human Behaviour - Attempting to emulate human behaviour. This sounds like the music that plays while the narrator on Weakest Link says “Jimmy was statistically the strongest link as most of his questions were about types of chips while Regis was today’s weakest link, as he would stall for time by asking if they could turn down the studio lights.” You know that music right? Crying - Popular human behaviour, crying, makes an appearance. I like this. Kind of zany. Let’s cut through the SHIT. It’s very zany. Outlandish even. That’s what I’m all about. Cutting to the fucking chase. I don’t pull ANY punches. AAAAHHH. WOOO. Bjork gets me fired the frig up. Venus as a Boy - Bjork sits in a room covered in crumpled up paper. “What if uhh Santa was a girl?” “Ugh no, that’s stupid.” Anyway. We got here. As much as I love gender bending, this song sucks. There’s More to Life Than This - Electro music with odd “live” interludes. This is definitely veering off. Like Someone in Love - Like that, but not really that at all. Are you even listening? Big Time Sensuality - This sounds like how someone would describe a night on the town in if they had just arrived from Iceland and they maybe didn’t have English as their first language. Which is pretty fantastic for a song title. One Day - Just one? This is very very very repetitive. Aeroplane - Alright we’re getting cooler. Back into some odd jazz territory. Of course it’s missing with whatever the hell this album’s genre may be. Come to Me - No. I need an adult. Violently Happy - I don’t know how happy I am with this late stage dance song. The Anchor Song - She’s weird eh? I like it. Good stuff. Impact. That is my cheesy and overblown beginning to the “all-important” final “paragraph.” Björk is unabashedly herself and that is infectious. This doesn’t speak to me on the same deep level that I believe it does for so many, but her individuality does. I can’t hate this, but I can’t love the music aspect of it either. I probably won’t return here, but this eclipses most of the garbage I hear on a daily basis. 2.5-3 HIGHLIGHTS: Crying, Aeroplane, The Anchor Song

hodně abstraktní ale cool

Interesting and way more diverse and talented than I ever gave credit. No one song stood out, a none of them got too weird.

A difficult one to rate. The random wailing can get a bit annoying. However some the underlying music is strong and there are some songs I enjoyed there. Provisionally 3 subject to some a downgrade. I think there is plenty more Bjork and who knows, I might become a fan.

Björk's singing I can see being a bit divisive, but I quite like the underlying music.

Ну очень своеобразная музыка, подходящая только разве что для настроения, когда надоела обычная музыка и хочется чего-то из ряда вон. 5 из 10.

I was immediately grabbed by the music and Bjork's voice. Would this experience of listening to Human Behavior carry on to the subsequent songs? Yes! Crying is a great song too (beautiful album cover!). There are some lesser songs on the album though, despite Bjork's characteristic vocals that carried a few tunes beyond mediocrity.

3 étoiles juste parce que Bjork chante vraiment bien. Pour la musique, c'est 2 étoiles. Pour mon plaisir, c'est dans le négatif.

Un peu mid. La prod est dull.

Huuuuman behaaaaviour (6/10)

Was a very personal album. I admire her vulnerability as an artist. Not my genre.

I like Bjork.

Favorite Track: Like Someone in Love

Worth a listen at least once. Probably won't come back to it.

Ouch - I understand the talent but a bit painful for my ears

Debut is a bold first step into Björk’s solo career, full of personality and experimentation, though not everything hits the mark. Tracks like “Human Behaviour” and “Big Time Sensuality” show off her unique voice and playful approach to pop, blending electronic beats with an eccentric charm that still feels fresh. There is a sense of freedom throughout the album, as if she is testing out ideas and refusing to be boxed into one style. At the same time, the record is uneven. Some songs are captivating, while others fade into the background or feel more like experiments than fully realized pieces. The quirks that make Björk stand out can also make the album harder to connect with from start to finish. Debut is interesting and often exciting, but it feels more like the beginning of a journey than a fully polished statement.

Kinda fun, kinda crazy, but very unique!

3.33

6/10

Both her music and her voice are utterly unique — she has essentially created her own genre, “Björk.” People I know tend to be split between loving her and not at all. Out of her albums, I personally prefer Post because it reflects a slightly darker side of Björk in a meaningful way. I’d give Debut 3/5 and Post 4/5.

maybe 3.5 Björk's influence is undeniable, and some of these tracks don't feel over 30 years old. But man some feel like you try to listen to them and you just can't.

3/5 To me, the whole album sounds like a form of artistic boutique music. Not the worst, but a bit too expressionistic for me. Björk's definitely an aquired taste though, I see why so many people like her music.

Distinctive and engaging. Some of this is good, some a bit dancey.

Très cool, des sonorités que je n'ai pas l'habitude d'écouter. Un mélange étrange de rock et de house.

meh

Eh. Not my jam

Bjork's singular talent shines through, but nearly every track on this album is available in a superior remixed form by the likes of Underworld, Sabres of Paradise and Fluke, which makes this album sound like a demo tape.

Good but not really my thing

Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: Venus is a Boy Second Björk album on the List. There were some notable differences between this and Vespertine; mostly in the production value, but also the was a significant House-genre and maybe even breakbeat influence. I feel like you could put this on at a house party and have people dancing to it. It's not for me, but its quirky, largely original and pretty fresh.

Human Behavior kicks it off, which may be the best song in Bjork's catalogue. This is clearly her best album, and I for one am here for her voice. Definitely deserves the place on the list as the most mainstream experimental artist (if that's possible). 3

Maybe more inspired than being the full realization of that inspiration, the diverse strange and futuristic sounds of the album are exciting, though the songs feel like they're still missing something to fully draw me in Appreciated for its eccentricity nonetheless

Probably should have listened to this first, rather than Crocodiles after the bank holiday weekend when I've been playing catch-up. One had me feeling like i was wearing a soaking wet trench coat and the other had me looking through a glittery kaleidoscope. The Icelandic fairy queen FTW

Not my favourite album by her but IT'S ALRIGHT

She's a good lad thon Bjork, not my favourite album of hers but there are some goodies on here, Play Dead is still a banger. Bjork has a different understanding of tonality than the rest of us, and she's right and we're all wrong.

I’ve never been sure about Bjork, not an artist i dislike just mot someone i would choose to listen to. I dont think this album has swayed me one way or another. You can definitely appreciate the art though as even though i dont think this a great album and artist i can understand why others would.

a bit all over the place, nice singles though

Je peux apprécier quelques fulgurances sur ses meilleures titres, mais sur la longueur elle me laisse à quai. Je comprends le côté unique de sa musique, ce qui nécessite un talent évident, la fraîcheur de ce son, de cette voix et de cette personnalité quand elle a déboulé d’un peu nulle part, mais ça ne me touche pas beaucoup. “Human Behaviour”, “Venus As a Boy” dans les points forts, des virages eurodance un peu sales dans les points faibles (“There’s More To Life Than This”, “Violently Happy”) et des fois de l’entre deux (“Big Time Sensuality”).

I like the concept of an unhinged Icelandic women making strange pop more than I actually like this album. I really like Human Behavior, but I prefer watching the live version from whatever late show in the 90s it was on. I know there's more Bjork on this list so I'll just say 3/5 on this for now.

I was expecting this to be weird, and I wasn’t wrong. At the same time, it was far more digestible than I was expecting. Her singing is unique, and I tipped towards loving rather than hating it. “Come to Me” is my favorite track. The instrumentation in some of these songs is great, and it was close to being a 4, but there’s a little too much 90s European electronica going on at other times (see: “Violently Happy”). 3/5

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.