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Today's album of the day

Debut by Björk (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 1993.
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Björk discography rank: 4 (out of 30 listed on BEA)
1993 rank: 5
1990s rank: 62
Overall rank: 324
Average rating: 80/100 (from 1063 votes).



Tracks:
1. Human Behaviour
2. Crying
3. Venus As A Boy
4. There's More To Life Than This
5. Like Someone In Love
6. Big Time Sensuality
7. One Day
8. Aeroplane
9. Come To Me
10. Violently Happy
11. The Anchor Song

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Top voted comments:

"My first Bjork experience, I've played this maybe 4-5 times over the past year. Was not a big fan of the vocals initially, but her delivery and tone have really grown on me with repeated listens.

Biggest problem I still have with this one are the several tracks with heavy dance/house beats. Feels like some standard "club" music and it's not really my cup of tea. However, she does make some interesting stylistic choices here and there on those tracks to make them tolerable and even enjoyable at moments for me. I'm in the minority in that Big Time Sensuality was a low point for me.

Joining in the herd on Venus as a Boy - that track is fantastic. My favorite section of the album though was the string of One Day->Aeroplane->Come to Me. Overall there is a nice diversity of styles here and I like the flow from track to track even if not every track was a win for me.

Though I tend to prefer dark, brooding, depressive themes, I really dig the positive vibes on this one. There is a childlike innocence and energy here that gives power to the messaging on tracks like Human Behavior, One Day, and Come to Me. I read that Bjork had actually written some of this material as a kid/teen. I don't feel like it's a corporate motivational speaker selling me cliches. More like a good friend who really believes in me.

Also somehow I've come to rather enjoy the Anchor Song.

All said, a solid album that has potential as a grower for me over time. Excited to explore more of her discography when I eventually find the time."
- JoeyBones1986 (Rating: 80/100)
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"Most magical and inspired album. Being Bjork in 1993 must have been a wonderful place to be."
- stangetzaway (Rating: 95/100)
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[HoldenM]

Still my favorite album of hers.

Track picks
1. Human Behaviour
2. Crying
3. Venus As A Boy
5. Like Someone In Love
11. The Anchor Song
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Inversion Verses
https://thesplitinfinitives1.bandcamp.com/album/inversion-verses