Vespertine is a softer, more effeminate sibling of homogenic. Don't get me wrong I'd give vespertine a 9/10 but it's almost a little bit too twee at times for me to consider it her masterpiece. There are too many songs for one, I think she could've easily cut 2 of the more weaker songs out without compromising the narrative. Homogenic is perfect because of its simplicity! Its simply strings, beats, and voice and all those elements are in striking contrast to one another in the most stunning and unique way which almost became a genre all by itself. Nothing sounded anything like it at the time and although it's had a profound influence on music till this day, nothing has sounded anything like it since. I can't say the same for vespertine, those mircobeats were quite trendy even before vespertine was released. I think she took on too many ideas, too many instrumental combinations and too many songs, which is fine and it works beautifully, but less is more and that's the difference between a brilliant album and a masterpiece. Plus homogenic has aged spectacularly well, better than any other album from the 90s.
@@feli6277 I feel like vespertine is more subtle and experimental for hardcore bjork fans to indulge and go down a rabbit hole, but realistically homogenic is the iconic big album for bjork. I can't even name a big song on vespertine, its almost like the whole album is a big weird song.
@@threedeemelodies Vespertine is pretty bloated and gets boring really fast, riddled with sameness, and the feeling that you've heard these songs before. The music here lacks a major component of Björk's past works : creativity. It's predictable, it lacks substance, but it's nicely coated. It's an album for the new fans, for the masses, for the American market, for people like you.
björk's 'homogenic' , ! ... "classical strings + techno electronica beats , with a hint of anger . both a punch to the gut , 🤜 and a fist in the air.” ✊ 🇮🇸 🇪🇦 🇬🇧 🎼 🎻 🎤 🎧 🎚️
I've listened to Bjork since 1987 and have absorbed a lot of material about her haha. One of my favorites. I remember an interview with her where she talked about how impactful the raw, Icelandic environment was to her. She described going on hikes alone as a young girl and having to sing so loudly over the wind and ambient noises just to hear herself that she was able to explore a wide range of sound without fear of judgement. So when you mention, "sing like no one is watching", she really did just that!
Great reaction again man. There's an alternative version of All Is Full Of Love that she released alongside the music video. It was more radio/MTV friendly. Worth checking it out at least. Also, TWO Bjork albums before we get "( )" by Sigur Rós? Bruh. At least they were great Bjork albums 😋
All Is Full of Love really closes the album perfectly and it comes after Pluto. It was the calm AFTER the storm which also essentially became the start of Vespertine.
Björk is one of my OG faves. Saw her live once in New York and once in Costa Rica. Thanks for another brilliant reaction 🌟 I'm still rooting for Fever Ray by Fever Ray 🖤
I saw her at Virgin Megastore in Union Square back in the early 00s. I could barely believe my eyes. Sadly, I haven't seen her perform live, but maybe one day she'll decide Florida is worthy of a visit 😭
I can't believe you didn't like Pluto very much, it's one of their best songs and, above all, its place on the tracklist seems very coherent to me, since everything was built up to that moment of total explosion and then calm came (All is full of love) which serves as an introduction to Vespertine. It is surely a song that will grow on you over time. Anyway I really like the way you express yourself and talk about the production of the songs, even your analysis of the lyrics are quite accurate and interesting.
Oh the joy that brings me whenever i watch UA-cam reactors hearing Pluto for the first time. Idc if they like it or not it's always a treat for me HAHAHA
It’s going back and forth from Homogenic, Vespertine and Vulnicura for me depending on my mood. My 3 favourite Björk albums. Great reaction, thank you❤
The "underwater drums" behind most of the songs in this album are altered live recordings around volcanos. She is always so unique with her soundscapes behind each and every album.
All this dude did for me was make me want to listen to the album again. It was a starkiller of an album. Bjork murdered the concept of beats and vocal medley...I don't know what mop head had to say, I tuned out half way through...
Definitely my favorite Bjork album. It's the first one I ever heard back in the 90s and to this day, I keep it in constant rotation. "Joga" is by far my favorite track. My favorite lyrics, though, are from "Hunter" where she says "I thought I could organize freedom. How Scandinavian of me." That is just so cheeky, and I love it!
Her BEST album!!! No doubt, she has always created GREAT music and visuals!!!! But Homogenic changed the game!!!!! Radiohead, Missy Elliot, and Christina Aguilera, just to name a few have Praised Bjork and especially Homogenic!!!! So you can see the diversity of Bjork's influence.... she has inspired everyone!!!! From producers, to vocalists, to lyricists, to visual artists, etc..... She has been the template!!!!!!! The reason why she is not "popular" is because if the world knew about all she's done, all of today's people in music would have to admit they have been inspired by Bjork... but they can't say it because they all now, pretend to be "original"
What a great album, sounds so futuristic and ahead of the time, even today! Also, that transition from 5 Years and Immature is wild. And Pluto is fvcking CRAZY!
Some masterpieces you should sprinkle in now and then if possible: Van Morrison - Astral Weeks Glenn Branca - The Ascension Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance Foetus - Nail Sufjan Stevens - Illinois Can - Future Days Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town Red House Painters - Down Colorful Hill Husker Du - Zen Arcade Mercury Rev - Yerself is Steam Animal Collective - Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished (a great remaster just came out!)
This album is one of my absolute favorites, I know she worked very closely with Markus Dravs on it, an audio engineer who did drum beats (including the drums on 5 years, my favorite drums on the albums also!) Here's my narrowed down list of accessible favs from these 2 decades (from an indie and alt-rock fan) 90's Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie... Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin Mr. Bungle - California Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump* Modest Mouse - Lonesome Crowded West Radiohead - OK Computer Built to Spill - Perfect from Now On* Pixies - Doolittle Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea* Pavement - (Any Album) Beulah - When Your Heartstrings Break* 00's Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - (self titled) Gorillaz - Demon Days Arcade Fire - Funeral Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?* Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary* Destroyer - Destroyer's Rubies Evangelicals - The Evening Descends* Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood* Radiohead - In Rainbows Metric - Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it In People
Pluto is the song i use to show Bjork, in spain we like techno so its always a HIT! This is my favourite Bjork album,I like all songs a lot except neon like/immature but for me thare are like 5 10´s. it´s a masterpiece. Hunter, Joga, Unravel, Bachelorette, 5 years, Pluto and All is full of love... BTW check out the single version of AIFOL, its trip hop and the video is very impressive too
Check out Modest Mouse-The Moon and Antarctica. Considered one of the greatest indie rock albums of all time. I think you'll like it based off the other albums you've reacted to on here.
She does a fucking INCREDIBLE live version of Pluto with strings. It gives major Bernard Hermann "Psycho Suite" vibes: ua-cam.com/video/q272jnOB6Ks/v-deo.html
Nice job 👏👏. I would highly recommend listening to the rest of her Discography in chronological order. Her evolution (music/writing/ production/arrangements/ideas) are better appreciated . Imho. This album started to incorporate the early ideas of Micro beats ,that she perfected in Vespertine. This album was inspired by her time living in London and the underground Rave/EDM Scene . She recruited Tricky (from Prodigy) to help her produce this album , which if not mistaken she mainly recorded it in Spain. Joga (Yoga) was inspired by her good friend /Masseuse. Finally just like any Bjork Project , The Album is only half of the Experience. WATCH the music videos for each Album 😉🤯🤯💯💖
hey, i just finished watching your video and i can tell you’re pretty good at focusing on the instrumental elements, so i’d love to recommend you listening to any Depeche Mode album pretty much. you’ve probably already heard of them because of the recent trend with Enjoy The Silence or Never Let Me Down Again, but their whole discography is a gem regarding polyrhythmic techniques, lyrical relevance and strong live performance, so i’d be really excited to see you check out any of their music :) even if you want any specific recommendations, i’ll be glad to help.
Joga should have been the second last song on this album IMO, but also the music video version of all is full of love is actually significantly better than the album version (and it would be cool af if your reacted to it, btw), but yeah apart from that I do believe this is the best Bjork album and one of the greatest albums of all time.
I'd recommend Tools lateralus. Its got great production, amazing instrumentation and also really great lyrics. Plus I don't think you've reacted to a metal album yet so it may be something a bit different as well. Also great video again man. Keep up the good work
@Smags not surprised tbf theyre essentials, if u ever want to listen to more of them imo next best is the bends but a moon shaped pool and hail to thief r close.
Pluto is going to grow on you. I promise! It did for me 💀It is one of my favourite Björk songs now
Yes pluto is my fav too but i dig more into her music and i like frosti and aurora its so magical
this is imo is the quintessential bjork album. she found her sound with this record and you can her homogenic’s influence throughout her discography
I like Vespertine more but only by a small margin
Vespertine is a softer, more effeminate sibling of homogenic. Don't get me wrong I'd give vespertine a 9/10 but it's almost a little bit too twee at times for me to consider it her masterpiece. There are too many songs for one, I think she could've easily cut 2 of the more weaker songs out without compromising the narrative. Homogenic is perfect because of its simplicity! Its simply strings, beats, and voice and all those elements are in striking contrast to one another in the most stunning and unique way which almost became a genre all by itself. Nothing sounded anything like it at the time and although it's had a profound influence on music till this day, nothing has sounded anything like it since. I can't say the same for vespertine, those mircobeats were quite trendy even before vespertine was released. I think she took on too many ideas, too many instrumental combinations and too many songs, which is fine and it works beautifully, but less is more and that's the difference between a brilliant album and a masterpiece. Plus homogenic has aged spectacularly well, better than any other album from the 90s.
@@feli6277 I feel like vespertine is more subtle and experimental for hardcore bjork fans to indulge and go down a rabbit hole, but realistically homogenic is the iconic big album for bjork. I can't even name a big song on vespertine, its almost like the whole album is a big weird song.
i’d recommend Vulnicura if you’re gonna do Bjork again. acts as a sister album to Vespertine
vulnicura is definitely one of her best albums
Why everyone love Vespertine omg it's not THAT good compared to the first 3 albums
@@Alix777. debut and post are doodoo compared to Vespertine
@@threedeemelodies Vespertine is pretty bloated and gets boring really fast, riddled with sameness, and the feeling that you've heard these songs before. The music here lacks a major component of Björk's past works : creativity. It's predictable, it lacks substance, but it's nicely coated. It's an album for the new fans, for the masses, for the American market, for people like you.
@@Alix777. you just don’t get it
"is this song about cvm?" yes it is Lmaoooo (give us more Bjork!!)
Sun in my mouth wants a word with you
Love the slowdive cd in the background!
damn the way you interpreted the meaning on 'Unravel' genuinely made me cry lmao that shit HITS
björk's 'homogenic' , ! ... "classical strings + techno electronica beats , with a hint of anger . both a punch to the gut , 🤜 and a fist in the air.” ✊ 🇮🇸 🇪🇦 🇬🇧 🎼 🎻 🎤 🎧 🎚️
I've listened to Bjork since 1987 and have absorbed a lot of material about her haha. One of my favorites. I remember an interview with her where she talked about how impactful the raw, Icelandic environment was to her. She described going on hikes alone as a young girl and having to sing so loudly over the wind and ambient noises just to hear herself that she was able to explore a wide range of sound without fear of judgement. So when you mention, "sing like no one is watching", she really did just that!
Great reaction again man. There's an alternative version of All Is Full Of Love that she released alongside the music video. It was more radio/MTV friendly. Worth checking it out at least. Also, TWO Bjork albums before we get "( )" by Sigur Rós? Bruh. At least they were great Bjork albums 😋
@inblargwethrust8329the music video version is so much better especially the dark beat
@inblargwethrust8329they used the remix bc she thought it worked better on the album
the single version was the original
you really look like ice spice
even the way you talk
You thought I was feelin you ?
All Is Full of Love really closes the album perfectly and it comes after Pluto. It was the calm AFTER the storm which also essentially became the start of Vespertine.
Death cab for cutie did a cover and i like there version more which is suprising as i really like the original
YES!!! My personal favourite Bjork album, glad to see you react to it. Great videos, love from Scotland!
Björk is one of my OG faves. Saw her live once in New York and once in Costa Rica. Thanks for another brilliant reaction 🌟
I'm still rooting for Fever Ray by Fever Ray 🖤
I saw her at Virgin Megastore in Union Square back in the early 00s. I could barely believe my eyes. Sadly, I haven't seen her perform live, but maybe one day she'll decide Florida is worthy of a visit 😭
the first song is about hunting for new creations, musical places where nobody was before.
Homogenic is a CLASSIC 10/10
10:04 when I was teen , listen this moment , I swear , without drugs , I was high ^^ goosebump everywhere .
I can't believe you didn't like Pluto very much, it's one of their best songs and, above all, its place on the tracklist seems very coherent to me, since everything was built up to that moment of total explosion and then calm came (All is full of love) which serves as an introduction to Vespertine. It is surely a song that will grow on you over time.
Anyway I really like the way you express yourself and talk about the production of the songs, even your analysis of the lyrics are quite accurate and interesting.
Oh the joy that brings me whenever i watch UA-cam reactors hearing Pluto for the first time. Idc if they like it or not it's always a treat for me HAHAHA
It’s going back and forth from Homogenic, Vespertine and Vulnicura for me depending on my mood. My 3 favourite Björk albums. Great reaction, thank you❤
Bachelorette is the best song of all time
The "underwater drums" behind most of the songs in this album are altered live recordings around volcanos. She is always so unique with her soundscapes behind each and every album.
His reaction to Pluto is all Björk stans the first time we heard Pluto.
All this dude did for me was make me want to listen to the album again. It was a starkiller of an album. Bjork murdered the concept of beats and vocal medley...I don't know what mop head had to say, I tuned out half way through...
Definitely my favorite Bjork album. It's the first one I ever heard back in the 90s and to this day, I keep it in constant rotation. "Joga" is by far my favorite track. My favorite lyrics, though, are from "Hunter" where she says "I thought I could organize freedom. How Scandinavian of me." That is just so cheeky, and I love it!
I'm digging this channel :)
i need you to listen to the other version of all is full of love please
Love Bjork. 🎉the power of music transcends time and place.
All neon like is my favorite song , and also when she sings it live !
Hunter, Joga, Bachelorette and All Is Full Of Love have wonderful videos, too
Going back to your old vids feels like time travelling back to the 70s
imagine not bumping to Pluto, ugh.
Her BEST album!!! No doubt, she has always created GREAT music and visuals!!!! But Homogenic changed the game!!!!! Radiohead, Missy Elliot, and Christina Aguilera, just to name a few have Praised Bjork and especially Homogenic!!!! So you can see the diversity of Bjork's influence.... she has inspired everyone!!!! From producers, to vocalists, to lyricists, to visual artists, etc..... She has been the template!!!!!!! The reason why she is not "popular" is because if the world knew about all she's done, all of today's people in music would have to admit they have been inspired by Bjork... but they can't say it because they all now, pretend to be "original"
What a great album, sounds so futuristic and ahead of the time, even today! Also, that transition from 5 Years and Immature is wild. And Pluto is fvcking CRAZY!
Excelente reacción 🎉🎉🎉
Some masterpieces you should sprinkle in now and then if possible:
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks
Glenn Branca - The Ascension
Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance
Foetus - Nail
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
Can - Future Days
Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town
Red House Painters - Down Colorful Hill
Husker Du - Zen Arcade
Mercury Rev - Yerself is Steam
Animal Collective - Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished (a great remaster just came out!)
I may be wrong, but I hear a reverse heartbeat in Unravel.
This album is one of my absolute favorites, I know she worked very closely with Markus Dravs on it,
an audio engineer who did drum beats (including the drums on 5 years, my favorite drums on the albums also!)
Here's my narrowed down list of accessible favs from these 2 decades
(from an indie and alt-rock fan)
90's
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie...
Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin
Mr. Bungle - California
Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump*
Modest Mouse - Lonesome Crowded West
Radiohead - OK Computer
Built to Spill - Perfect from Now On*
Pixies - Doolittle
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea*
Pavement - (Any Album)
Beulah - When Your Heartstrings Break*
00's
Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - (self titled)
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Arcade Fire - Funeral
Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?*
Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary*
Destroyer - Destroyer's Rubies
Evangelicals - The Evening Descends*
Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood*
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Metric - Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it In People
LOVED this video! such a fun review!
you should give arca a shot, kick 1 would be the best way to get into her sound, shes close friend with bjork
Unravel is thom Yorks favorite or was at one time. He does a great cover.
Pluto is the song i use to show Bjork, in spain we like techno so its always a HIT! This is my favourite Bjork album,I like all songs a lot except neon like/immature but for me thare are like 5 10´s. it´s a masterpiece. Hunter, Joga, Unravel, Bachelorette, 5 years, Pluto and All is full of love... BTW check out the single version of AIFOL, its trip hop and the video is very impressive too
Check out Modest Mouse-The Moon and Antarctica. Considered one of the greatest indie rock albums of all time. I think you'll like it based off the other albums you've reacted to on here.
I'm painting a portrait of Björk; currently struggling with the aluminium mesh microphone head in sunset tones.
the electricity of pluto is the preparation for all is full of love.
Awesome reaction again. Björk is a godess! Can you please do more Sigur Rós?❤
You have to listen to the original version of All Is Full Of Love, which is amazing. The album one is a actually a remix.
She does a fucking INCREDIBLE live version of Pluto with strings. It gives major Bernard Hermann "Psycho Suite" vibes: ua-cam.com/video/q272jnOB6Ks/v-deo.html
Homogenic is the best album of bjork . And the cover is perfect :)
Nice job 👏👏. I would highly recommend listening to the rest of her Discography in chronological order. Her evolution (music/writing/ production/arrangements/ideas) are better appreciated . Imho.
This album started to incorporate the early ideas of Micro beats ,that she perfected in Vespertine.
This album was inspired by her time living in London and the underground Rave/EDM Scene . She recruited Tricky (from Prodigy) to help her produce this album , which if not mistaken she mainly recorded it in Spain.
Joga (Yoga) was inspired by her good friend /Masseuse.
Finally just like any Bjork Project , The Album is only half of the Experience. WATCH the music videos for each Album 😉🤯🤯💯💖
YAY MORE BJORK!
Zoomers are so chill, lol. "I'm a fountain of blood, in the shape of a girl" *nods knowingly like its no big deal
Bjork is now 57, I'd love for her and Aurora to do one track together.
Where Bjork really stands out...phraseology.
It's funny that you picked up on the theatrical feel of Bachelorette, as the music video features her in a play.
hey, i just finished watching your video and i can tell you’re pretty good at focusing on the instrumental elements, so i’d love to recommend you listening to any Depeche Mode album pretty much. you’ve probably already heard of them because of the recent trend with Enjoy The Silence or Never Let Me Down Again, but their whole discography is a gem regarding polyrhythmic techniques, lyrical relevance and strong live performance, so i’d be really excited to see you check out any of their music :)
even if you want any specific recommendations, i’ll be glad to help.
Joga should have been the second last song on this album IMO, but also the music video version of all is full of love is actually significantly better than the album version (and it would be cool af if your reacted to it, btw), but yeah apart from that I do believe this is the best Bjork album and one of the greatest albums of all time.
the vers of all is full of love on the album sucks imo 🙈🙈 the one on her greatest hits compilation is far more superior
Yeesh, you're pretty, listening to my fave, and wearing an Outkast shirt. I'm a bit done LOL
I'd recommend Tools lateralus. Its got great production, amazing instrumentation and also really great lyrics. Plus I don't think you've reacted to a metal album yet so it may be something a bit different as well. Also great video again man. Keep up the good work
Pluto, It's specifically not alive because plutos dead
Motion picture soundtrack by radiohead and Unravel sound similar ☝️
9:29 that caught me off ngl😭
очень жду ревью на вольта
I like homogenic more than vespertine too lol
Joga / alex empire remix
Alarmcall / potage du jour remix
All is full of lies / mark bell remix
Bachelorette / mark bell blue remix
Definitely listen to some radiohead, I would say start with either ok computer, in rainbows or kid a
He's gonna die very hard
those are the three albums I know and love by them lol
@Smags not surprised tbf theyre essentials, if u ever want to listen to more of them imo next best is the bends but a moon shaped pool and hail to thief r close.
reachth to her videoes thats is art
RITUAL UNION - LITTLE DRAGON
i like ur shirt
listen radiohead please
Damn, you are MISSING OUT by not listening to the deluxe version of this album. I think So Broken is one of her best songs of all time.
Pls do George Harrison - All Things Must Pass absolute best album of all time
Saying Pluto is the least fave song is CRIMINAL lmao
You look like ice spice lol
Unravel
Promo SM 👇
How unpleasant the cuts are, if you are going to play the entire album, play it in its entirety and we will enjoy it together.
Shhhhh 🤫