Is Surrounded a good place to start with Björk?

Yes, Surrounded is recommended as a starting point for new Björk listeners. An ethereal blend of avant-garde electronics and lush orchestration that invites listeners into Björk's unique sonic universe. By the release of 'Surrounded' in 2006, Björk was already an established artist, having released critically acclaimed albums like 'Post' and 'Vespertine'. This album came shortly after her foray into film with 'Dancer in the Dark', showcasing her continual evolution as a musician and visual artist, while also marking her experimentation with surround sound mixes.

Who is Surrounded for?

Surrounded works well if you're into ethereal vocals for deep listening, immersive soundscapes for introspection and lush textures during quiet moments.

How many songs are on Surrounded?

Surrounded has 181 tracks, running approximately 773 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Surrounded

Björk · 2006

773 min · 181 tracks · alternative rock

An ethereal blend of avant-garde electronics and lush orchestration that invites listeners into Björk's unique sonic universe.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Human Behaviour Start here — This track exemplifies Björk's ability to merge introspective lyrics with complex rhythms, making it a standout introduction to her distinct style.
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Pagan Poetry — The haunting melody combined with evocative storytelling encapsulates Björk's emotional depth and lyrical prowess, making it a signature piece in her discography.
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Hyper‐Ballad — This track's exploration of routine and existential reflection paired with dynamic production showcases Björk's innovative approach to songwriting and arrangement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

ethereal vocals for deep listening
immersive soundscapes for introspection
lush textures during quiet moments
extended tracks for patient exploration
vivid emotional arcs throughout

Maybe skip if you

seeking quick, catchy tunes
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A compilation of remastered work that showcases Björk's sound but isn't a primary entry point.
Themes: ethereal landscapes· personal evolution
Career context: By the release of 'Surrounded' in 2006, Björk was already an established artist, having released critically acclaimed albums like 'Post' and 'Vespertine'. This album came shortly after her foray into film with 'Dancer in the Dark', showcasing her continual evolution as a musician and visual artist, while also marking her experimentation with surround sound mixes.
Stylistic neighbors: FKA twigs· Arca· Kate Bush

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Human Behaviour Start here 4:12
2 Crying 4:50
3 Venus as a Boy 4:42
4 There’s More to Life Than This (recorded live at the Milk Bar toilets) 3:21
5 Like Someone in Love 4:33
6 Big Time Sensuality 3:56
7 One Day 5:24
8 Aeroplane 3:54
9 Come to Me 4:55
10 Violently Happy 4:59
11 The Anchor Song 3:40
12 Play Dead 3:56

Disc 2

1 Human Behaviour (5.1 mix) 4:10
2 Crying (5.1 mix) 4:52
3 Venus as a Boy (5.1 mix) 4:42
4 There’s More to Life Than This (recorded live at the Milk Bar toilets) (5.1 mix) 3:21
5 Like Someone in Love (5.1 mix) 4:33
6 Big Time Sensuality (5.1 mix) 3:56
7 One Day (5.1 mix) 5:22
8 Aeroplane (5.1 mix) 3:56
9 Come to Me (5.1 mix) 4:55
10 Violently Happy (5.1 mix) 4:59
11 The Anchor Song (5.1 mix) 3:31
12 Play Dead (5.1 mix) 3:56
13 Human Behaviour Start here 4:18
14 Venus as a Boy 4:44
15 Play Dead 3:50
16 Big Time Sensuality 4:55
17 Violently Happy 3:31

Disc 3

1 Army of Me 3:54
2 Hyper‐Ballad 5:21
3 The Modern Things 4:10
4 It’s Oh So Quiet 3:38
5 Enjoy 3:56
6 You’ve Been Flirting Again 2:29
7 Isobel 5:47
8 Possibly Maybe 5:06
9 I Miss You 4:03
10 Cover Me 2:06
11 Headphones 5:40

Disc 4

1 Army of Me (5.1 mix) 3:54
2 Hyper‐Ballad (5.1 mix) 5:22
3 The Modern Things (5.1 mix) 4:10
4 It’s Oh So Quiet (5.1 mix) 3:39
5 Enjoy (5.1 mix) 3:57
6 You’ve Been Flirting Again (5.1 mix) 2:30
7 Isobel (5.1 mix) 5:47
8 Possibly Maybe (5.1 mix) 5:07
9 I Miss You (5.1 mix) 4:04
10 Cover Me (5.1 mix) 2:06
11 Headphones (5.1 mix) 5:40
12 Army of Me 4:27
13 Isobel 4:16
14 It’s Oh So Quiet 4:00
15 Hyper‐Ballad 4:00
16 Possibly Maybe 5:13
17 I Miss You 4:02

Disc 5

1 Hunter 4:15
2 Jóga 5:05
3 Unravel 3:17
4 Bachelorette 5:16
5 All Neon Like 5:52
6 5 Years 4:29
7 Immature 3:06
8 Alarm Call 4:19
9 Pluto 3:19
10 All Is Full of Love 4:32

Disc 6

1 Hunter (5.1 mix) 4:15
2 Jóga (5.1 mix) 5:05
3 Unravel (5.1 mix) 3:22
4 Bachelorette (5.1 mix) 5:13
5 All Neon Like (5.1 mix) 5:53
6 5 Years (5.1 mix) 4:29
7 Immature (5.1 mix) 3:06
8 Alarm Call (5.1 mix) 4:20
9 Pluto (5.1 mix) 3:19
10 All Is Full of Love (5.1 mix) 4:33
11 Jóga 3:13
12 Bachelorette 5:18
13 Hunter 3:40
14 Alarm Call 3:44
15 All Is Full of Love 4:09

Disc 7

1 Overture 3:38
2 Cvalda 4:48
3 I’ve Seen It All 5:29
4 Scatterheart 6:39
5 In the Musicals 4:41
6 107 Steps 2:36
7 New World 4:21

Disc 8

1 Overture (5.1 mix) 3:38
2 Cvalda (5.1 mix) 4:48
3 I’ve Seen It All (5.1 mix) 5:29
4 Scatterheart (5.1 mix) 6:40
5 In the Musicals (5.1 mix) 4:41
6 107 Steps (5.1 mix) 2:36
7 New World (5.1 mix) 4:21

Disc 9

1 Hidden Place 5:28
2 Cocoon 4:28
3 It’s Not Up to You 5:08
4 Undo 5:38
5 Pagan Poetry 5:14
6 Frosti 1:41
7 Aurora 4:39
8 An Echo, a Stain 4:04
9 Sun in My Mouth 2:40
10 Heirloom 5:12
11 Harm of Will 4:36
12 Unison 6:45

Disc 10

1 Hidden Place (5.1 mix) 5:29
2 Cocoon (5.1 mix) 4:28
3 It’s Not Up to You (5.1 mix) 5:09
4 Undo (5.1 mix) 5:38
5 Pagan Poetry (5.1 mix) 5:15
6 Frosti (5.1 mix) 1:41
7 Aurora (5.1 mix) 4:39
8 An Echo, a Stain (5.1 mix) 4:04
9 Sun in My Mouth (5.1 mix) 2:40
10 Heirloom (5.1 mix) 5:12
11 Harm of Will (5.1 mix) 4:37
12 Unison (5.1 mix) 6:48
13 Hidden Place 4:24
14 Pagan Poetry 4:03
15 Cocoon 4:25
16 It’s in Our Hands 4:13
17 Nature Is Ancient 4:14

Disc 11

1 Pleasure Is All Mine 3:26
2 Show Me Forgiveness 1:23
3 Where Is the Line 4:41
4 Vökuró 3:14
5 Öll birtan 1:52
6 Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right) 3:57
7 Submarine 3:13
8 Desired Constellation 4:55
9 Oceania 3:24
10 Sonnets/Unrealities XI 1:59
11 Ancestors 4:08
12 Mouth’s Cradle 3:59
13 Miðvikudags 1:24
14 Triumph of a Heart 4:04

Disc 12

1 Pleasure Is All Mine (5.1 mix) 3:27
2 Show Me Forgiveness (5.1 mix) 1:24
3 Where Is the Line (5.1 mix) 4:41
4 Vökuró (5.1 mix) 3:14
5 Öll birtan (5.1 mix) 1:52
6 Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right) (5.1 mix) 3:57
7 Submarine (5.1 mix) 3:14
8 Desired Constellation (5.1 mix) 4:56
9 Oceania (5.1 mix) 3:25
10 Sonnets/Unrealities XI (5.1 mix) 2:00
11 Ancestors (5.1 mix) 4:08
12 Mouth’s Cradle (5.1 mix) 4:00
13 Miðvikudags (5.1 mix) 1:25
14 Triumph of a Heart (5.1 mix) 4:04
15 Oceania 3:31
16 Who Is It 3:55
17 Triumph of a Heart 5:25
18 Desired Constellation 4:55
19 Where Is the Line 4:40