HawaiianTropic

Don't get me wrong, the few times I have listened to Biophilia I have enjoyed it. But I just find her other albums to be more captivating and exciting for me personally. I don't understand the concepts in any of the Biophilia songs at all, it's a very confusing album for me, and musically, I just naturally find her other albums to be more to my taste. Not trying to bash Biophilia, because it's an interesting record with a nice sound but it just doesn't really hit the spot for me, just as you said about Vulnicura. For me, Vulnicura is one of the most impressive albums I've ever heard and is full of so much emotion and creativity, but obviously we see different things, and that's ok, each to their own, I guess I'd like to hear more about your opinions of Vulnicura. What is it about the album that makes it not as great for you? Just genuinely curious because I think it's fantastic

So apparently Taylor is considering suing Kanye and Kim for recording the phone call without her permission, which is apparently against the law. Can't say I didn't call it!!

Omg I would die if it does, those two are bops™

Maybe an unpopular opinion but I haven't listened to her singing any of the unreleased songs like "Genesis" or "Mwah!" because I'm worried that the studio version will end up being worse. Like, with Melanie Martinez a lot of us listened to the live versions of songs then were slightly disappointed with the album recordings. Plus, I want the studio versions to be REALLY exciting when I hear them for the first time. I don't have a problem with anyone else listening to them, I'm just trying to keep it extra surprising for myself.

After listening to Björk for quite a few months now, I've become familiar with all of the albums and the songs and I feel like I can finally make a reasonable judgment on all the albums. For me, this is my ordering of her albums, from best to worst, although the only ones really set in stone are Vulnicura, Vespertine and Biophilia. All the rest can fluctuate depending on my mood. Also, please note that even the ones on the 'lower' end of the ranking scale are actually great albums in my eyes, they're just not as good as the ones higher up. Vulnicura = Vespertine > Homogenic > Debut > Medúlla > Volta > Post > Biophilia Vulnicura really is her best album (along with Vespertine) because it's such an emotional journey, and I ADORE the way that each track flows perfectly from one another. It really is like a story and it develops as you progress through the songs. My favorites are "Stonemilker", "Lionsong", "Family" and "Black Lake". I especially love the incorporation of strings amongst the odd electronic sounds - it has a really unique production, and although some of the songs were too strange or dark and emotionally draining for me to enjoy at first, I've come to love them with all my heart and think that they're perfect now. The album is full of growers, especially songs like Family and Mouth Mantra, which you will come to love more and more each time you hear them. No other album tops the emotion of Vulnicura, and this is exactly why I love it. I'm glad she came back with this masterpiece after she put out Biophilia, which, how do I put it?... was pretty messy, for lack of a better word. Vespertine is just as perfect in my eyes. It's not as emotional as Vulnicura, in fact, it doesn't even come close, but it's the most beautiful album I've ever heard. In a sense, it reminds me of "Honeymoon" because it's so relaxing and beautiful. This was the first Björk album I listened the whole way through and all I can say is that I'm glad I listened to it, or I might've missed out on hearing all her other albums. "Hidden Place" is a fantastic opener and I love the double meaning that the hidden place concept has - a hidden place with a lover, or hidden place being the mind that we escape to. My other favorites are "Pagan Poetry", which is possibly the most intense and beautiful song I've ever heard; "Cocoon" which has a simple yet relaxing production; the lively "It's Not Up to You" and its angelic choir in the background; as well as "Aurora" which blends sounds of snow with beautiful melodies. Overall, there is not a bad song on the album, even "Frosti" acts as an interesting interlude, and the odd "An Echo, A Stain" has the redeeming quality of such haunting melodies. Homogenic is another fantastic album. The way in which traditional Icelandic instruments have been placed amidst the electronic elements is fantastic. There is a lot of variety on Homogenic: you have more reflective, melodic songs like "Hunter" and "Unravel", as well as pop-ish songs like "Alarm Call" and "Immature" and the chaotic anger of "Pluto". My personal favorites are "Hunter", "Jóga", "Bachelorette", "Unravel" and "Immature", but they're all fantastic. The album cover art is extremely captivating as well and definitely captures the strange but captivating feel of the songs. Debut was one of the few Björk albums that I instantly loved upon first play. A lot of her other albums took a little longer until I really fell in love with them, but with Debut, it was different. Even though the album certainly has more of a "pop" feel to it, there is something so innovative about Björk's voice and the way in which her melodies are composed that keeps you interested and keeps everything so unique. "Human Behaviour", "Crying", "Venus as a Boy" and "Play Dead" are just wonderful songs in every way. Her beautiful cover of "Like Someone In Love" is another mesmerising Björk track. This is an exceptional piece of work and as a debut, I think Björk did an exceptional job! Recently I have fallen in love with Medúlla. I still concur with those who claim it is a "weird" album, because it certainly is odd in some ways, but I think if you give it a few listens, it'll grow on you immensely. Every song is so unique and there are actually some very great songs that you'll end up loving, like "Where Is The Line", "The Pleasure Is All Mine", "Who Is It", "Oceania" and "Triumph Of A Heart". There are also some really beautiful moments like "Desired Constellation" which makes me want to cry, and Björk's take on the traditional Icelandic lullaby "Vökuró" which is probably one of my favorite Björk songs of all time, despite not being able to remember or understand most of the lyrics! The album may be almost fully a cappella but there's still a huge variety of tracks and interesting compositions and melodies that you won't be bored if you keep listening. The other musicians enlisted to beatbox and lend backing vocals have also done an absolutely brilliant job. Volta is another unique concept record. I can understand why opinions on this album tends to vary, with some stating it's her best work yet and others claiming that it's horrible, since it's probably Björk's most "out there" record. It's so different to everything else she's made, but that's part of the reason I've come to really enjoy it. "Earth Intruders" is a fantastic way to start the record, and I especially love those "watery" beats. "Declare Independence" is the biggest bop on the planet, and I love raging to it when I'm super pissed off about something - it's a great way to release all your negative energies. "Innocence", "The Dull Flame of Desire", "Vertebrae by Vertebrae", "I See Who You Are" and "Wanderlust" are also great songs. Overall it's a strange record that you will either love or hate, but it really is an experience to listen to the whole way through. Now, I'm preparing myself to get attacked for saying this, but even though Post is an amazing album, I do think I have to agree on Björk with this one when she said many years ago that she would make better music than Post in the future. Post is nowhere near my favorite Björk album and I think that it's often placed on this invisible pedestal when really, Björk's other works are just as good, if not better. Songs like "Isobel", "Hyper-Ballad", "Modern Things", "I Miss You" and the popular cover of "It's Oh So Quiet" are certainly fantastic without a doubt, but some of the other tracks fall flat in my opinion, and the ending of the record is particularly anticlimactic (not saying they're bad songs, but it's just not the best way to end an album, in my opinion). The cover art is beautiful and creative beyond measure - it is the most captivating cover art I have ever seen in my life. Overall, it's a nice album, but in some ways it feels like a watered down, less exciting version of Debut for me. Finally, I think most of us can agree that Biophilia is trash. Just kidding, it's not that bad at all, it's actually a great album, but compared to her other albums, it's my least favorite and honestly I still haven't really gotten into it much. The only songs that I can really remember as being good were "Crystalline" and possibly "Moon", "Virus" and "Mutual Core". The rest were extremely forgettable and sounded almost identical to me. Haven't really listened to it many times because I find myself getting bored really quickly and thinking about how I could be listening to something much more exciting like Vespertine or even Volta. I don't really understand the concept of Biophilia at all, and I know that it was supposed to have an "educational" component to it, but the album itself is lacking in so many ways. Hopefully I'm not attacked for this opinion either, lol. Overall I think Björk is the most innovative artist I have ever come across and she is probably my second or third favorite artist at this point. I'd love to hear more opinions from y'all about her albums, I love reading about what others have to say about music, and especially since Björk is not the most mainstream artist there are very few places where detailed discussions are being made about her music. Let me know what you think of the albums. Which ones are your faves and which ones do you not care for that much?

About a week ago. When was the last time you listened to Summertime Sadness?

Great idea! Hopefully people will contribute to this and discuss new music as more and more comes out. Btw, nice icon, I thought I was you at first and got confused!

Omg why does this sound so beautiful!!

Surprised this wasn't Taylor's response tbh...

Preach it!!

Such a good interview. So glad that she's finally starting to feel happy about her life. It's nice to hear her saying things like "I also have a fulfilling life apart from music" and that happiness inspires her. It's so heartwarming to hear that from her. But oh boy Lana please find someone other than Rick Nowels. I know you love working with him, and that's fine, but at least get someone else to get involved in the music too, like with BTD/UV, where Rick was still a big part of the writing, but others just added that extra something to the music. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Honeymoon, but I don't think we're ready for HM 2.0 - and with Rick, I can't help but feel like that's exactly what we're gonna get. Hopefully she comes through on her next album though!

exactly! it's so pointless and if anything it's just going to affect her negatively because the reality is that most of us are impatient when it comes to waiting for new music.

Would somebody be able to PM me or link me to Vulnicura Live? I can't find it on iTunes

Wow, how did you even find all these dates?!! Good job!

These are beautiful! Thank you so much, now I don't have to worry about having to look at a messy cover art every time I open iTunes. Might even print out one of these and replace the official picture when I get my physical album (if they haven't already replaced it) tbh.

ummmmm let's be real, never... When was the last time you listened to Honeymoon all the way (NO skipping anything, even the good sis DLMBM!)

All I can say about that Yayo performance...

What a complete mess. Ain't nobody gonna wait another year to buy an album with songs that are three years old AND an ugly cover art. This girl is over

What is wrong with people? When you are in the presence of a QUEEN you do not boo her or fall asleep. omg

omg lol I never exercise but I was randomly just running around the kitchen table while I was waiting for my pizza to hurry the fuck up in the oven, so about 10 minutes ago When was the last time you ate potatoes?

I understand not everyone will like Troye's music, or anyone's music for that matter. But at least be respectful when you have a negative opinion about someone/something. And for the record, Allie X didn't even write half of the album, so wyd??

I am shocked! She's wearing some pretty shoes for once!

I certainly agree with that first statement, but that's not Troye's fault. If people buy his music, what is he supposed to do? Say, "oh sorry everyone I'm gonna stop making music because there's other people more talented than me"? I don't see how he's done anything wrong here - he's just making music and people are buying it. Good on him for pursuing his dreams and making a living out of something he loves. Also, I don't understand how him being a gay white kid makes the situation any worse? Honestly, if you don't like his music just move on. Why even bother making such rude comments? And at least if you're going to criticise someone, explain why you're criticising them (in other words, why you don't like Troye's music), instead of just resorting to name-calling and swearing... I'm not saying that you have to like his music, I totally get everyone has different tastes, but you look really immature right now. Although, I shouldn't be surprised knowing your history of presumptuous posts.

I hope so!!

You know, I was really sad that she got rid of her blonde hairstyle, but I've got to say, if she's intending to channel this UV style into her next album, I think I'll forgive her.