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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.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Arca· Kate Bush
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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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