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
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