Bastards
Björk · 2012
68 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde electronic remixes that reinvents Björk's soundscape with bold experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- bold experimentation with remixes
- intense emotional contrasts throughout
- dynamic pacing with varied lengths
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- electronic experimentation· avant-garde collaborations· dance floor reinvention
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Bastards' is a remix album following Björk's acclaimed 'Biophilia' (2011). At this stage in her career, she was exploring the intersection of technology and music, collaborating with various avant-garde producers to reimagine her work. This album showcases her continual evolution as an artist and willingness to experiment with new sounds.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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LP1 by FKA twigs — Explores avant-garde electronic textures and emotional depth with bold production choices.Xen by Arca — Merges experimental sounds and personal themes, pushing boundaries of electronic music and identity.R Plus Seven by Oneohtrix Point Never — Blends abstract soundscapes with innovative production, creating a surreal listening experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crystalline (Omar Souleyman remix) 6:39
- 2 Virus (Hudson Mohawke Peaches and Guacamol remix) 4:49
- 3 Sacrifice (Death Grips remix) 4:17
- 4 Sacrifice (Matthew Herbert’s Pins and Needles mix edit) 0:37
- 5 Mutual Core (These New Puritans remix featuring Solomon Island Song) 3:54
- 6 Hollow (16‐Bit remix) 6:59
- 7 Mutual Core (Matthew Herbert’s Teutonic Plates mix) 5:05
- 8 Thunderbolt (Death Grips remix) 5:04
- 9 Dark Matter (Alva Noto Remodel) 5:40
- 10 Thunderbolt (Omar Souleyman remix) 7:22
- 11 Solstice (Current Value remix) 6:28
- 12 Moon (The Slips remix) 6:07
- 13 Crystalline (Matthew Herbert remix) 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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