Is Post a good place to start with Björk?

Yes, Post is recommended as a starting point for new Björk listeners. An eclectic blend of electronic textures, orchestral arrangements, and Björk's ethereal vocals creates a vivid sonic landscape. Post was Björk's second solo album, released in 1995 following her successful debut, Debut. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from the alternative rock scene to establishing herself as a groundbreaking solo artist, blending various genres with innovative production techniques.

Post works well if you're into kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration, dynamic shifts between tracks and vibrant energy for late nights.

How many songs are on Post?

Post has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Post

Björk · 1995

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

An eclectic blend of electronic textures, orchestral arrangements, and Björk's ethereal vocals creates a vivid sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Army of Me Start here — This track features driving percussion and assertive lyrics about resilience, showcasing Björk's ability to fuse personal themes with powerful beats.
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Hyper‐Ballad — With its intricate layering of sounds and introspective lyrics about routine and existential reflection, this song epitomizes Björk's distinctive storytelling style.
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It’s Oh So Quiet — A playful cover that juxtaposes quiet moments with explosive instrumentation, highlighting Björk's theatrical vocal delivery and her knack for reinterpreting classics.
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Isobel — The haunting melodies and rich atmospheric production capture a sense of longing and connection to nature, representative of Björk's artistic vision.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

79 /100

Summit

Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

Björk's 'Post' blends eclectic sounds and strong songwriting, establishing her unique voice in music.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements alongside electronic beats, such as in 'Isobel' and 'Cover Me', creating a rich textural contrast.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 9/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
dynamic shifts between tracks
vibrant energy for late nights
emotional depth with orchestral elements

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, uniform sounds
seek instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Björk's reputation with critical acclaim and commercial success.
Career context: Post was Björk's second solo album, released in 1995 following her successful debut, Debut. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from the alternative rock scene to establishing herself as a groundbreaking solo artist, blending various genres with innovative production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors: FKA twigs· Arca· Kate Bush