Surrounded

Björk · 2006

773 min · 181 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music

A lush tapestry of electronic textures and orchestral arrangements, woven with Björk's ethereal vocals.

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Why this album works

Best for: ethereal vocals for deep listening immersive soundscapes for introspection lush textures during quiet moments
Context: Released in 2006, 'Surrounded' marks a transitional phase for Björk as she continued to explore complex soundscapes following her acclaimed album 'Vespertine.' This project showcases her growth as an artist, reflecting both personal evolution and experimentation with new production techniques. It also came at a time when Björk was solidifying her position as a leading figure in avant-garde music.
If you like: alternative rock, electronic, avant-garde music

Surrounded is an album by Björk, released in 2006. A lush tapestry of electronic textures and orchestral arrangements, woven with Björk's ethereal vocals. 'Surrounded' is significant for its innovative use of surround sound technology, which garnered attention within the audio engineering community. The album also showcased Björk's unique ability to blend various genres, influencing the art pop scene and earning her critical acclaim across multiple platforms, including nominations for prestigious awards. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surrounded sound like?

A lush tapestry of electronic textures and orchestral arrangements, woven with Björk's ethereal vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.

What makes Surrounded by Björk notable?

'Surrounded' is significant for its innovative use of surround sound technology, which garnered attention within the audio engineering community. The album also showcased Björk's unique ability to blend various genres, influencing the art pop scene and earning her critical acclaim across multiple platforms, including nominations for prestigious awards. Released in 2006, 'Surrounded' marks a transitional phase for Björk as she continued to explore complex soundscapes following her acclaimed album 'Vespertine.' This project showcases her growth as an artist, reflecting both personal evolution and experimentation with new production techniques. It also came at a time when Björk was solidifying her position as a leading figure in avant-garde music.

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.

Tracklist

181 tracks·773:52

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Disc 1

1 Human Behaviour Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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