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Biophilia

Björk · 2011

64 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music

A mesmerizing fusion of organic sounds and electronic textures exploring the intersection of nature and technology.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive exploration of nature
  • thought-provoking sonic landscapes
  • patient unfolding of themes
  • meditative late-night listening
  • dynamic contrasts in sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
organic soundscapes· geological forces· creation myths
Career context
Released on July 19, 2011, 'Biophilia' marked Björk's eighth studio album and followed her acclaimed 2007 release, 'Volta.' At this point in her career, she was deepening her exploration of multimedia art, employing app-based components to enhance the listening experience, which was a first for an album.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Arca· Kate Bush
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Fever Ray by Fever Ray — Explores organic and synthetic sounds, weaving dark themes into immersive soundscapes.
The Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens — Merges orchestral arrangements with electronic elements, reflecting on nature and technology's interplay.
Visions by Grimes — Combines ethereal vocals and layered electronic production, creating a surreal atmosphere of nature and technology.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Moon 5:45
  • 2 Thunderbolt 5:15
  • 3 Crystalline 5:08
  • 4 Cosmogony 5:00
  • 5 Dark Matter 3:22
  • 6 Hollow 5:49
  • 7 Virus 5:26
  • 8 Sacrifice 4:02
  • 9 Mutual Core 5:06
  • 10 Solstice 4:41
  • 11 Hollow (original 7 minutes version) 7:07
  • 12 Dark Matter (with choir & organ) 3:25
  • 13 Náttúra 3:50

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