If this had been my first exposure to Björk, I would never have experienced her at her best. This is the album that turned me away from a healthy fanboy view of Björk and made me think of the choices she had made in the balance between innovation and pop sensibility. This was Björk’s first album that sacrificed listenability for artistic expression, for better or for worse (and imho, worse). It was interesting and brilliant and had continuity, yet simultaneously irritating and lacking any sense of repeatability: very few of these were songs I would want to listen to multiple times, or in some cases ever again. It was also the last Björk album I purchased or listened to in full. In contrast with her previous albums, this recording lacked the joy (Debut), playfulness (Post), edginess (Homogenic), and — despite the cover — sensuality (Vespertine) of her previous efforts. Despite all of this, there are some standout moments for me here: Vokuro is haunting and beautiful, and Oceania is a masterpiece in complex vocal orchestration with a refreshing melody. I wish the entire album was as captivating and resilient.
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