Björk

[the ocean 67,601]

21 minutes ago, vrtvie said:

Some tracks on both are weaker to me simply.

 

this makes literally no logical sense

 

like not only are those 2 albums completely flaw free imo but even the b-sides the LEFTOVERS shit on several peoples’ works

 

i mean you’re entitled to your opinion but at the same time be aware of your audience 

 

no offense

[vrtvie 2,264]

18 minutes ago, avenue said:

 

this makes literally no logical sense

 

like not only are those 2 albums completely flaw free imo but even the b-sides the LEFTOVERS shit on several peoples’ works

 

i mean you’re entitled to your opinion but at the same time be aware of your audience 

 

no offense

 

There's no such a thing as flawfree album. Some people may love it from start to finish, some may not even like a single track on it. I just imagined a dimension where these two's strongest tracks are combined into one, that's it; ESPECIALLY because in my opinion they share a lot both sonically and aesthestically, and I've already seen many people say Unravel fits Vespertine. I did not mean that some tracks are actually "bad".

[Glitter Boy 16,558]

Well to me Homogenic and Vespertine, as impressive as they are (and part of my Björk Top 3 along with Vulnicura), are not in the same vein even if some songs could've belonged to the other project. But I'll add both to a playlist and play shuffle just for fun, let's see what happens

[June Gloom 1,787]

honestly while we're on the subject, her run from Homogenic, through Vespertine, Selmasongs, and Medulla is so classic like there is not a single bad song in there.  not even the B sides (hell the Vespertine B sides are incredible like of course Generous Palmstroke, but also Foot Soldier??  Mother Heroic??  classics)  someone leak Who Is It Vespertine Version Already!!!

[the ocean 67,601]

1 minute ago, June Gloom said:

honestly while we're on the subject, her run from Homogenic, through Vespertine, Selmasongs, and Medulla is so classic like there is not a single bad song in there.  not even the B sides (hell the Vespertine B sides are incredible like of course Generous Palmstroke, but also Foot Soldier??  Mother Heroic??  classics)  someone leak Who Is It Vespertine Version Already!!!

 

shout out to the bachelorette single cd

 

the b-sides are top tier

the remixes are top tier

the packaging is top tier

[TheBoss 13,509]

Ancestors.

[Lux Eterna 623]

 

Throat singing is awesome, experimental af

20 minutes ago, TheBoss said:

Ancestors.

 

omg i was thinking about the same song

[the ocean 67,601]

7 hours ago, highme said:

 

Throat singing is awesome, experimental af

 

omg i was thinking about the same song

 

anyone who doesn’t think that this is breathtakingly beautiful needs to get a privilege check

 

it’s definitely not your typical pop music sound, nor is it the most accessible sound in general, but it *means* something truly important and plus it sounds cool so get those q-tips and an attitude adjustment!

[June Gloom 1,787]

honestly Ancestors is one of my favs off Medulla?  not exactly easy listening & i defs get its reputation, but like.  there is something so primal and cathartic about it- i haven't really seen another song that quite captures the energy it exudes.

 

speaking of Medulla- honestly i think it's interesting to compare it and Volta as almost 2 opposite attempts at a more "mainstream" pop influence in her work?  like the hooks on songs like Innocence, Triumph of a Heart, etc. are really accessible melodically but they're presented in such strange arrangements and productions, it's honestly one of my favorite contrasts between any 2 of her albums (altho i don't think Volta is perfect or anything, still a good record)

[the ocean 67,601]

3 minutes ago, June Gloom said:

honestly Ancestors is one of my favs off Medulla?  not exactly easy listening & i defs get its reputation, but like.  there is something so primal and cathartic about it- i haven't really seen another song that quite captures the energy it exudes.

 

speaking of Medulla- honestly i think it's interesting to compare it and Volta as almost 2 opposite attempts at a more "mainstream" pop influence in her work?  like the hooks on songs like Innocence, Triumph of a Heart, etc. are really accessible melodically but they're presented in such strange arrangements and productions, it's honestly one of my favorite contrasts between any 2 of her albums (altho i don't think Volta is perfect or anything, still a good record)

 

yeah björk’s discography is full of pairs

 

debut / post

homogenic / vespertine 

medúlla / volta

vulnicura / utopia

[Furor Poeticus 16,358]

And I foolishly thought we would’ve had a new album by May 

[TheBoss 13,509]

I definetly didn't meant the ancestors post as praise, but hey, there's room for everybody!

[EXODUS 9,914]

4 hours ago, avenue said:

 

yeah björk’s discography is full of pairs

 

debut / post

homogenic / vespertine 

medúlla / volta

vulnicura / utopia

 

It's funny because I have always considered post and homogenic a pair. 

 

Post = being far away from home

Homogenic = being back home. 

 

Vespertine = electrónica and microbeats 

Medulla = no instruments at all

 

Volta = we are destroying earth

Biophilla = we are loving earth 

 

Vulnicura = I'm heartbroken 

Utopia = I'm finding love again

 

[Fetiche 1,424]

Does anyone know anything about a ‘less produced’ Utopia that apparently a few people have but has never leaked? I feel like I remember seeing posts about it on some forum and how the album was so much better than the released version.

[Lux Eterna 623]

6 hours ago, avenue said:

 

anyone who doesn’t think that this is breathtakingly beautiful needs to get a privilege check

 

it’s definitely not your typical pop music sound, nor is it the most accessible sound in general, but it *means* something truly important and plus it sounds cool so get those q-tips and an attitude adjustment!

what the fuck are you talking about? i'm only talking good points about this song. dumbass

[house of balloons 12,793]

8 minutes ago, highme said:

what the fuck are you talking about? i'm only talking good points about this song. dumbass

[DeadSeaOfMercury 22,979]

It’s so quiet,

When I was little I heard the lyric “the devil cuts loose” as the dumb cunts lose.

Only like 2 years ago did I realize I was oh so wrong…

I’m deaf.

[Glitter Boy 16,558]

2 hours ago, Moloko Plus said:

Does anyone know anything about a ‘less produced’ Utopia that apparently a few people have but has never leaked? I feel like I remember seeing posts about it on some forum and how the album was so much better than the released version.

I think Björk herself talked about two versions of Utopia, the released one and the other, iirc more organic and shit, and something to do with the live versions (but here I don't know anything as I haven't checked Cornucopia aka the Utopia Tour). She said she was considering releasing the other version but it didn't happen.

2 hours ago, highme said:

what the fuck are you talking about? i'm only talking good points about this song. dumbass

Er, that post was not meant to drag you. It was agreeing with you that that song is beautiful. Read again if you don't believe me... it was meant for anyone who could eventually dislike Ancestors (and I haven't seen any hate to it so far so we're all good).

[EXODUS 9,914]

2 hours ago, Moloko Plus said:

Does anyone know anything about a ‘less produced’ Utopia that apparently a few people have but has never leaked? I feel like I remember seeing posts about it on some forum and how the album was so much better than the released version.

 

26 minutes ago, Glitter Boy said:

I think Björk herself talked about two versions of Utopia, the released one and the other, iirc more organic and shit, and something to do with the live versions (but here I don't know anything as I haven't checked Cornucopia aka the Utopia Tour). She said she was considering releasing the other version but it didn't happen.

 

Correct, there was a "Utopia Flutes" (just like "Vulnicura Strings") planned but it's been 5 years already and nothing. I could blame the pandemic but I don't think that's the case as "Vulnicura Strings" and "Vulnicura Live" were released in 2015 along with the original album. 

 

At this point, I think she has discarded the plans for Utopia Flutes. 

 

As far as I know, there are no demos or early versions of the album in circulation. 

 

A live album for Utopia was also in the cards but nothing happened. As far as I know she has recorded (or even filmed) some "Cornucopia" shows and maybe a Bluray or a live album might be released someday. 

 

Maybe she plans to release the orchestral shows too either on Bluray or Spotify. Let's hope she does because she sounds amazing. 

[fossora 932]

On 5/25/2022 at 3:47 PM, Furor Poeticus said:

And I foolishly thought we would’ve had a new album by May 

Well I was certainly expecting a single at least by May…