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Vulnicura Live

Björk · 2015

84 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music

An ethereal blend of haunting vocals and orchestral arrangements that capture raw emotional vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting vocals that evoke emotion
  • long, immersive emotional exploration
  • cathartic release through vulnerability
  • intimate live performance atmosphere
  • reflective moments of deep connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Themes
grief and loss· intimate healing· post-breakup reflection
Career context
Released in 2015, 'Vulnicura Live' came after Björk's critically acclaimed studio album 'Vulnicura' from 2015. This live recording showcases her artistic evolution during a period marked by personal upheaval following her breakup with artist Matthew Barney, allowing her to reinterpret the album's themes in an intimate concert setting.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Arca· Kate Bush
Sounds like this from elsewhere
LP1 by FKA twigs — Features a haunting blend of ethereal vocals and experimental production exploring themes of heartbreak.
Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Delivers raw emotional vulnerability through sparse arrangements and reflective lyrics on loss and healing.
The Colour in Anything by James Blake — Combines atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics, echoing themes of grief and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Stonemilker 7:24
  • 2 Lionsong 6:35
  • 3 History of Touches 3:19
  • 4 Black Lake 10:44
  • 5 Family 7:50
  • 6 Notget 5:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Come to Me 5:16
  • 2 Undo 6:10
  • 3 I See Who You Are 3:52
  • 4 All Neon Like 5:53
  • 5 Quicksand 4:04
  • 6 Wanderlust 6:18
  • 7 Mutual Core 4:58
  • 8 Mouth Mantra 6:28

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