Gling-Gló cover

Gling-Gló

Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar · 1990

51 min · 16 tracks · jazz

A whimsical blend of jazz-inflected pop and traditional Icelandic folk, infused with Björk's enchanting vocals.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Gling-Gló' marked Björk's first solo album after her time with the Sugarcubes. This debut showcased her transition from band member to a unique solo artist, setting the stage for her eclectic musical exploration. It highlighted her ability to merge genres and cultural influences, paving the way for her future innovative work.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Albert Mangelsdorff

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for lighthearted moments
  • steady pacing for reflective listening
  • enchanting vocals that invite daydreaming
  • short tracks for breaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer long, sprawling compositions

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gling Gló 2:42
  • 2 Luktar‐Gvendur 4:03
  • 3 Kata rokkar 2:58
  • 4 Pabbi minn 2:42
  • 5 Brestir og brak 3:21
  • 6 Ástartöfrar 2:46
  • 7 Bella símamær 2:40
  • 8 Litli tónlistarmaðurinn 3:25
  • 9 Það sést ekki sætari mey 4:03
  • 10 Bílavísur 2:40
  • 11 Tondeleyo 3:33
  • 12 Ég veit ei hvað skal segja 3:05
  • 13 Í dansi með þér 2:28
  • 14 Börnin við Tjörnina 2:50
  • 15 Ruby Baby 4:06
  • 16 I Can’t Help Loving That Man 3:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata