By the late '90s, Björk's playful, unique world view and singular voice became as confining as they were defining. With its surprising starkness and darkness, 1997's Homogenic shatters her "Icelandic pixie" image. Possibly inspired by her failed relationship with drum'n'bass kingpin Goldie, Björk sheds her more precious aspects, displaying more emotional depth than even her best previous work indicated. Her collaborators -- LFO's Mark Bell, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Post contributor Howie B -- help make this album not only her emotionally bravest work, but her most sonically adventurous as well. A seamless fusion of chilly strings (courtesy of the Icelandic String Octet), stuttering, abstract beats, and unique touches like accordion and glass harmonica, Homogenic alternates between dark, uncompromising songs such as the icy opener, "Hunter," and more soothing fare like the gently percolating "All Neon Like." The noisy, four-on-the-floor catharsis of "Pluto" and the raw vocals and abstract beats of "5 Years" and "Immature" reveal surprising amounts of anger, pain, and strength in the face of heartache. "I dare you to take me on," Björk challenges her lover in "5 Years," and wonders on "Immature," "How could I be so immature/To think he would replace/The missing elements in me?" "Bachelorette," a sweeping, brooding cousin to Post's "Isobel," is possibly Homogenic's saddest, most beautiful moment, giving filmic grandeur to a stormy relationship. Björk lets a little hope shine through on "Jňga," a moving song dedicated to her homeland and her best friend, and the reassuring finale, "All Is Full of Love." "Alarm Call"'s uplifting dance-pop seems out of place with the rest of the album, but as its title implies, Homogenic is her most holistic work. While it might not represent every side of Björk's music, Homogenic displays some of her most impressive heights.
Here are my picks, in order for this Valentine's Day. And yes I have one this year!1) Björk - All is Full of Love2) Unicorn - Apoptygma Berzerk3) White Wedding - Billy Idol4) Beautiful Stranger - Madonna5) We Belong - Pat Benatar6) The Tide is High - Blondie7) Is This Love? - Bob Marley8) I am Stretched on Your Grave - Dead Can Dance9) Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode10) Ninety-Nine - Endless ..
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Hey guys,I am new to the whole 'Mog' thing so thats why my page isn't that good at the moment. Basically i am eclectic so i listen to everything. The only thing i am not that into is screamo music, but if forced i will listen to it =)One of my favorite artists is Cher, which is quite weird for a 15 year old, i know. I was lucky enough to go and see her live on her farewell tour. I haven't been ...
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Here are my picks, in order for this Valentine's Day. And yes I have one this year!1) Björk - All is Full of Love2) Unicorn - Apoptygma Berzerk3) White Wedding - Billy Idol4) Beautiful Stranger - Madonna5) We Belong - Pat Benatar6) The Tide is High - Blondie7) Is This Love? - Bob Marley8) I am Stretched on Your Grave - Dead Can Dance9) Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode10) Ninety-Nine - Endless ..
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A while back, I posted about the latest version of Mixmania which had the theme of "Time." Now, here's the songlist for my Time Mixmania mix:1. Yoko Kanno - "24hours OPEN" (Edited) from Cowboy Bebop: The Movie2. Missy Elliott - "Partytime"3. J. Dilla - "Time: The Donut Of The Heart"4. ? - "Peanut Butter Jelly Time"5. Chambers Brothers - "Time"6. Coldplay - "Clocks"7. Thom Yorke - "The Clock"...
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Hey guys,I am new to the whole 'Mog' thing so thats why my page isn't that good at the moment. Basically i am eclectic so i listen to everything. The only thing i am not that into is screamo music, but if forced i will listen to it =)One of my favorite artists is Cher, which is quite weird for a 15 year old, i know. I was lucky enough to go and see her live on her farewell tour. I haven't been ...
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It would be easy to argue that Homogenic is the best album of the last decade. Every song is a stand out. Every song makes you feel something. Every glitch, evokes a mood. Its all there. In all its bits.
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