Live at Shepherds Bush Empire
Björk · 1998
76 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music
A vibrant showcase of Björk's eclectic style, blending orchestral elements with electronic beats and emotive vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy emotive vocal showcases throughout varied pacing and tempo shifts
- Context
- Released in November 1998, 'Live at Shepherds Bush Empire' captures a pivotal moment in Björk's career following her acclaimed album 'Post.' At this point, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in alternative music, transitioning from her earlier work with The Sugarcubes to a solo career marked by experimentation and artistic boldness.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, avant-garde music
Live at Shepherds Bush Empire is an album by Björk, released in 1998. A vibrant showcase of Björk's eclectic style, blending orchestral elements with electronic beats and emotive vocals. This live album highlights Björk's unique performance style and received significant attention for its inventive arrangements. It showcased her ability to reinterpret studio recordings in a live setting, contributing to her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist and influencing the burgeoning alternative and electronic music scenes of the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at Shepherds Bush Empire sound like?
A vibrant showcase of Björk's eclectic style, blending orchestral elements with electronic beats and emotive vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes Live at Shepherds Bush Empire by Björk notable?
This live album highlights Björk's unique performance style and received significant attention for its inventive arrangements. It showcased her ability to reinterpret studio recordings in a live setting, contributing to her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist and influencing the burgeoning alternative and electronic music scenes of the late '90s. Released in November 1998, 'Live at Shepherds Bush Empire' captures a pivotal moment in Björk's career following her acclaimed album 'Post.' At this point, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in alternative music, transitioning from her earlier work with The Sugarcubes to a solo career marked by experimentation and artistic boldness.
Who is Live at Shepherds Bush Empire for?
Live at Shepherds Bush Empire works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, emotive vocal showcases throughout and varied pacing and tempo shifts.
How many songs are on Live at Shepherds Bush Empire?
Live at Shepherds Bush Empire has 17 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Headphones 3:00
- 2 Army of Me Standout 4:07
- 3 One Day 3:38
- 4 The Modern Things 3:58
- 5 Venus as a Boy 5:01
- 6 You’ve Been Flirting Again 2:39
- 7 Isobel 5:28
- 8 Possibly Maybe 5:43
- 9 I Go Humble 4:02
- 10 Big Time Sensuality Standout 5:13
- 11 Hyperballad Standout 5:04
- 12 Enjoy 3:46
- 13 Human Behaviour 3:33
- 14 Anchor Song 3:18
- 15 I Miss You 3:59
- 16 Crying 4:33
- 17 Violently Happy 9:08
Release Date
November 16, 1998
Artist Origin
Iceland
Runtime
76 min 10 sec
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