Solar Fields 4,163 Posted November 24, 2017 I finally listened to the album in full and... I really hope it will grow on me. Arisen My Senses is such a misleading opener. It’s so incredible and bright and bombastic. And then the rest of the album is just.... meandering and all over the place imo. And what the heck happened with Losss? The beat only matches for 30 seconds out of the 7 minutes. But I’m sure it will grow on me because I already like it more than some of my first listens of her other albums. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hundred Dollar Bill 21,803 Posted November 25, 2017 I feel like the first half or the album really drags aside from Blissing Me. I do like Utopia, it’s a beautiful album, but I’m a little underwhelmed overall. Vulnicura had some stronger tracks in general.. she needs to refocus on those good melodies that I know she’s capable of writing! Half of Utopia is just lacking a solid song structure. The songs, while gorgeous, seem to wander around aimlessly. My initial favorites would have to be... Loss, Claimstaker, Future Forever 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triangles19 2,454 Posted November 25, 2017 I finally got my digipack copy !I LOVE the album. I'm happy to consider that the Björk I like is really still here (I didn't liked the Vulnicura era). The brightness of Utopia is so warm and full of humanity. My faves are : Features Creatures (this one is pure gold) Body Memory What a wonderful awnser to Black Lake Saint Claimstaker Utopia The only track I like less than the others is Courtship 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June Gloom 1,787 Posted November 25, 2017 i still need to get the flac (im listening to the low quality leak because the links people were passing either downloaded extremely slowly or got flagged as viruses for me ) but is it really clearer than the cd rip leak? i noticed the gate seemed really overly loud compared to the version i purchased when it was first released. 0 Quote Got a devil on my back as a tribute to my mother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coney Island King 25,991 Posted November 25, 2017 She needs to get the fuck away from Arca. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triangles19 2,454 Posted November 25, 2017 She needs to get the fuck away from Arca. Hell no ! Utopia is a masterpiece 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solar Fields 4,163 Posted November 25, 2017 She needs to get the fuck away from Arca. Sadly, I kind of agree with this. I love them individually and their friendship together is so cute but his instrumentals just don’t fit with her songs. It was perfect on Vulnicura when he came in towards the end and added smaller things, but imo it’s too disjointed on Utopia. I don’t mean to be a hater because I love Bjork and I love Arca, but I strongly feel that they can do much better than this. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bekim 2,576 Posted November 25, 2017 Finna give this a try. Blissing me was HORRIBLE 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBoss 13,477 Posted November 25, 2017 I finally listened to the album in full and... I really hope it will grow on me. Arisen My Senses is such a misleading opener. It’s so incredible and bright and bombastic. And then the rest of the album is just.... meandering and all over the place imo. And what the heck happened with Losss? The beat only matches for 30 seconds out of the 7 minutes. But I’m sure it will grow on me because I already like it more than some of my first listens of her other albums. This! I love the melody in Loss, but the beats are so annoying and out of place, it really sounds like Homogenic but they are all over the place . 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparkleJumpropeNoose 8,750 Posted November 25, 2017 utopia's so good but does anyone else dislike the cover she chose for the album 2 Quote CAUSE BACK IN SCHOOL WE ARE THE LEADERS OF IT ALL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solar Fields 4,163 Posted November 25, 2017 Imo so far Great: Arisen My Senses Blissing Me Good/Decent: The Gate Body Memory Courtship Tabula Rasa Meh: Utopia Features Creatures Losss Claimstaker Saint Not My Cup of Tea: Sue Me Paradisia Future Forever 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pluto 1,580 Posted November 25, 2017 i still need to get the flac (im listening to the low quality leak because the links people were passing either downloaded extremely slowly or got flagged as viruses for me ) but is it really clearer than the cd rip leak? i noticed the gate seemed really overly loud compared to the version i purchased when it was first released. The leak definitely had something weird quality wise, the actual version sounds much better. 2 Quote karma drawn up in lines / baby it's a freebie you sure look deprived Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyonewithoutyou 1,929 Posted November 25, 2017 Amazing: Arisen My Senses Blissing Me Courtship Good: The Gate Claimstaker Future Forever Losss Sue Me Meh: Utopia Features Creatures Saint (instrumental on point, vocals are annoying) Paradisia Tabula Rasa (was really excited for this one, was very disappointed) Ew: Body Memory (I can't get past the growls) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solar Fields 4,163 Posted November 25, 2017 Arisen My Senses is one of her best songs ever wow 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bekim 2,576 Posted November 26, 2017 Please find me a link omg! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coney Island King 25,991 Posted November 26, 2017 Hell no ! Utopia is a masterpiece 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June Gloom 1,787 Posted November 26, 2017 listening to the flac quality version now, i've had the cd rip on loop since it leaked but im glad im finally getting to hear it in a decent quality. (hopefully my cd actually ships soon ) blissing me is probably my favorite track at least for now. it's getting stuck in my head often and i love the lyrics even if they may be basic or cheesy, i hope i can experience the things the song is expressing sometime soon unrelated to utopia, can someone send me Altantic? it's the only track i think i'm missing from debut 1 Quote Got a devil on my back as a tribute to my mother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvcx 3,644 Posted November 26, 2017 Best: Loss Sue Me Courtship Arisen My Senses Utopia Tabula RasaClaimstaker Good: The Gate Body Memory Features Creatures ParadisaBlissing Me Meh: Saint (instrumental in the beginning is very nice tho) Future Forever 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,091 Posted November 26, 2017 Sadly, I kind of agree with this. anyone with a good brain and pair of ears thinks the same bjork + mark bell = perfection even in the most crazy and experimental moments bjork + arca = a bunch of senseless and stupid instrumentals 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,091 Posted November 26, 2017 utopia's so good but does anyone else dislike the cover she chose for the album that cover is ridiculous and her explanation of the "concept" is the most randomic, pretentious and hipster thing i've ever read in years and i've read the lyrics of the new Arcade Fire album an hiroshima-esque atrocity people say shes being her but its obvious that Arca is influencing her and not in a good way. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites