Volumen
Björk · 1999
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop and electronic textures, underscored by Björk's distinctive voice and emotive lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic emotional explorations
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- engaging narratives through sound
- introspective moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, simple tunes
- avoid complex sonic landscapes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Icelandic landscapes· personal narrative· emotional depth
- Career context
- When 'Volumen' was released in January 1999, Björk was riding the wave of her critically acclaimed album 'Homogenic' from the previous year. This compilation marks a transitional phase in her career, showcasing the breadth of her work from her early solo endeavors through to her experimental artistic choices that would define her subsequent projects.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Fever Ray by Fever Ray — Similar blend of dark electronic textures and introspective lyrics that evoke emotional landscapes.Kid A by Radiohead — Shares a vast sonic experimentation with layered production and atmospheric depth, exploring personal themes.Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Combines ethereal vocals with rich, diverse instrumentation and storytelling rooted in nature and emotion.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Human Behaviour 4:16
- 2 Venus as a Boy 4:44
- 3 Play Dead 3:49
- 4 Big Time Sensuality 4:53
- 5 Violently Happy 3:30
- 6 Army of Me 4:25
- 7 Isobel 4:14
- 8 It’s Oh So Quiet 3:57
- 9 Hyperballad 3:55
- 10 Possibly Maybe 5:04
- 11 I Miss You 4:00
- 12 Jóga 3:11
- 13 Bachelorette 5:16
- 14 Hunter 3:29
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