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Fossora

Björk · 2022

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

A lush exploration of earthy textures and introspective themes layered with Björk's signature vocal experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective journey through nature
  • earthy textures for deep focus
  • cathartic moments of self-reflection
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude
  • exploration of ancestral themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
earthy textures· interconnectedness of life· lineage and ancestry
Career context
By the time 'Fossora' was released in September 2022, Björk was a seasoned artist with a rich, innovative discography. This album marked her first release since 'Utopia' in 2017, reflecting her ongoing evolution as an avant-garde musician who continually pushes boundaries in sound and style.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Arca· Kate Bush
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Magdalene by FKA twigs — Explores themes of love and loss through rich, layered production and experimental vocal techniques.
Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Intimate reflections on ancestry and connection, with earthy instrumentation and a personal narrative style.
KiCk i by Arca — Merges avant-garde soundscapes with a focus on identity and emotional depth, paralleling Björk's sonic explorations.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Atopos 4:46
  • 2 Ovule 3:38
  • 3 Mycelia 2:00
  • 4 Sorrowful Soil 3:15
  • 5 Ancestress 7:17
  • 6 Fagurt er í Fjörðum 0:44
  • 7 Victimhood 6:57
  • 8 Allow 5:26
  • 9 Fungal City 4:45
  • 10 Trölla‐Gabba 1:57
  • 11 Freefall 4:31
  • 12 Fossora 4:19
  • 13 Her Mother’s House 4:33

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