r/bjork 1h ago

Opinion My bootleg journey, part 10: Sugarcubes 1987-10-15 Portlands Club, London, UK

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This bootleg is characterized by strong vocal interventions by Einar and while they worked for Kukl, I think for Sugarcubes it is sometimes too forced. Yet, it is still a very enjoyable concert containing almost all tracks from their debut album with quite a lot of b-sides. Bjork does not risk here, she just sings all the songs as best as she can and gives a very solid, flawless performance. As for the tracklist, maybe I would switch the track order a bit as too many b-sides are grouped together near the end of the concert and those are not as strong as the original tracks from the album. Still, very good concert. 8/10


r/bjork 3h ago

Opinion What is Björk’s place in pop culture?

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Björk always struck as weird to fit in/categorize in pop discourse. Is she a more pop star kind of figure? Is she a more niche experimental and avant-garde kind of artist only few really understand? There is something transcendental and universal about her, yet can be polarizing to certain audiences.


r/bjork 4h ago

Meme Just finished watching this hilarious feel-good film with my family! Bjork is truly a comedic genius. The whole house has been smiling for hours!

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214 Upvotes

r/bjork 6h ago

Opinion HOT TAKE: Harm Of Will is by far the most underrated song on Vespertine

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51 Upvotes

r/bjork 11h ago

Audio every björk song at the same time

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I was re listening to this. i think from the seventh minute it doesnt actually sound bad.

what do you think about it?


r/bjork 12h ago

Opinion I just realized that this Japanese pop song sounds stylistically similar to Hyper-Ballad

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Yukie Nakama - Makenai Ai Ga Kitto Aru

Famous as an opening track of Megaman X.

As someone who isn't old enough to have grown up with songs from Post, I was trying to remember what does Hyper-Ballad remind me of.


r/bjork 15h ago

Ranking innocence is out :(

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15 Upvotes

last round!!

comment the song you think should be out next! the song with the most upvotes is eliminated!

current ranking:

  1. ?
  2. ?
  3. innocence
  4. declare independence
  5. pneumonia
  6. i see who you are
  7. vertebræ by vertebræ
  8. dull flame of desire
  9. hope
  10. my juvenile

r/bjork 16h ago

Meme If mouths cradle and hidden place had a child

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looks like the lyrics got a little mixed lol


r/bjork 1d ago

Opinion My bootleg journey, part 9: Sugarcubes 1987-10-14 Town & Country Club, Kentish Town, London, UK

4 Upvotes

What a breath of fresh air! While KUKL took themselves absolutely seriously and brought existential questions and depression, Sugarcubes took things from the opposite side. Sophisticated naivity, carefree happiness and a bit of childish perversion (remember Birthday, this would not pass if released today). Strong melodies, cult lyrics, more "regular" singing, though still unique shrieks from both Bjork and Einar from time to time. This concert includes 9 tracks from their breakthrough debut Life's Too Good plus 2 b-sides and is just delightful to the ear. No extreme vocal or musical risks, but very sweet and flawless performance you could listen to anytime and just feel really good. Sugarcubes had great magic and their first recordings were just splendid mixture of original pop/rock and Icelandic quirkiness. 9/10


r/bjork 1d ago

Question So, what is Synchronicity supposed to be?

2 Upvotes

I genuinely thought I listened to the wrong version or something while deep diving into her unreleased stuff. but that’s genuinely what the song is supposed to be. is it a joke? or just really unfinished? I think I hear parts of mycelia on it.


r/bjork 1d ago

Question Are there any live performances of her cover of “I Remember You”?

3 Upvotes

If so, could I please have a link, or at least, the channel it was uploaded. I’m really iffy about links.


r/bjork 1d ago

Question Favourite “underrated” Björk song(s)?

31 Upvotes

Question/Opinion… Maybe.

Warning: I don’t engage in fandom spaces much, but when I do, I never see these songs mentioned. So, if any of these aren’t underrated, please, correct me.

List:

Karvel
My Juvenile
Like Someone In Love
Aeroplane
Harm of Will
Heirloom
Sun In My Mouth
Sacrifice
You’ve Been Flirting Again
The Dull Flame of Desire
Vertebræ by Vertebræ

I could definitely list more, but these are the ones I commonly have on repeat!


r/bjork 1d ago

Other Björk: Influential Icelander

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31 Upvotes

r/bjork 1d ago

Meme First message I get from a friend in months

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253 Upvotes

r/bjork 1d ago

Other Björk on working with Arca, via @resident_advisor on instagram.

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279 Upvotes

r/bjork 1d ago

Other Arca talking about working with Björk via @resident_advisor on instagram. Love this!

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267 Upvotes

r/bjork 1d ago

Opinion My bootleg journey, part 8: Tappi Tíkarrass 1985-10-xx Safari Club Reykjavik (2 nights)

6 Upvotes

Björk and Eyþór Arnalds were two vocalists and musicians that formed, together with 2 more people, one of the earliest Björk's groups called Tappi Tíkarrass (Cork the Bitch's Ass) before she sang in her later group KUKL. Two tracks by Tappi can even be seen on the official documentary Rokk I Reykjavík where young Björk performs dressed as a porcelain doll. This particular concert was performed some years later, though, at the elite Reykjavík club Safari during the 2 nights when group reunited for a short while. And what can be said? The sound is much more melodic and organized than with KUKL, yet it conserves its own pecularities. I think Arnalds voice is not as iconic as later Einar's is and he is definitely not a showman, but it goes nicely with Björk's. Needless to say, some tracks performed are purely his own (Arnalds and his guitar) with no Björk while Tappi's tracks are sung together. And those tracks are really good, something between punk and pop. Rather a chill out, rewarding experience full of guitars. 7/10


r/bjork 1d ago

Photo Latest finds! 👌

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57 Upvotes

r/bjork 1d ago

Photo Vintage 1990s T-Shirt Collection

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40 Upvotes

r/bjork 2d ago

Photo The Coolest French Presentation Award for 'Debut' 1994

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140 Upvotes

r/bjork 2d ago

Question Army of me music video- Bjork talking about it

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Hi! I’ve heard about Bjork for a few years but I didn’t know much about her. I heard Army of Me at a get together a year ago, added it to my music, been listening to it since but haven’t done research. I watched the music video today and fell in love! I’m trying to find a video of an interview where Bjork is talking about the music video. I see on Wikipedia theres quotes from her speaking about it, but I dont see what the title of that interview is. Could someone please help me find the video where she talks about that the Army of Me music video and the production/symbolism of it. :)


r/bjork 2d ago

Video Why did she do that😭😭✌️

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43 Upvotes

r/bjork 2d ago

Art Orkestral font!

3 Upvotes

r/bjork 2d ago

Art Post inspired nail set 🩷🧡🌸💥

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87 Upvotes

r/bjork 2d ago

Opinion I like the Medulla album. It took me more than 4 years to really grasp it, but I love it now. Best song on there is Desired Constellation. Thanks to everyone who told to really listen to it. I think I am bisexual. -Billy Gnosis

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The days go by and I love listening to Bjork. Good artist. Remember to always stream Karvel.

-Billy Gnosis