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Rating: THE REVIEW
"Medúlla" was announced as Bjork's most dangerous album due to the choice of using solely voices as its musical foundation, a radical turn from those pop edens like "Debut" (one of the most important albums of the '90s), "Post" (more heterogeneous than "Debut" and still a masterpiece), and "Homogenic" (all Aphex Twin-like beats and breathtaking strings), and after the cinematic turn and "Vespertine," a cult album: a spiral of beauty forming Bjork's most intimate album, but that's not the case: "Medúlla" is not a mere experiment, it's poetry.
How can one resist the simple, direct, and bare opening of a splendid "The Pleasure Is All Mine," irresistible vocal beats and "oooh... oooh"... a great song, how can one not get goosebumps listening to the apex of the album: the first masterpiece single "Oceania," presented at the 2004 Athens Olympics: a melody that seems to come from another planet, feverish beats and the ever-present and thrilling voice of the Icelandic woman. How can one not feel transported by a "piece with guts" like "Where Is The Line?", one of the singer's angriest pieces: with a rock-like style and the guest star, namely the leader of Faith No More. Stop, "Medúlla" is an album to have, not as an object to discuss with friends to appear intellectual and trendy, but a record to listen to, to love, composed of simply unique and incredible songs, showcasing the immense talent of this woman: besides the three already mentioned, just remember "Mouth's Cradle," universal-pop that captures everyone, strangely not chosen as a single, "Who Is It," a very catchy and cheerful piece that puts you in a good mood, "Triumph Of A Heart," a vocal frenzy accompanied by one of the most beautiful videos in music history.
Be wary of rumors, "Medúlla" is not at all despicable, it is the artistic peak of this small great Icelandic woman.
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Summary by Bot
Bjork's Medúlla stands out as a vocal-centric album that transcends mere experimentation, delivering poetic and emotional songs. The album blends unique vocal beats and powerful melodies, showcased in tracks like "Oceania" and "Where Is The Line." It represents the artistic pinnacle of Bjork's diverse discography. Rather than a trendy talking point, Medúlla is a record to truly listen to and love.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
06 Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right) (03:57)
Read lyrics10 Sonnets/Unrealities XI (01:59)
12 Mouth's Cradle (03:59)
15 Komið (02:00)
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir is an Icelandic singer, songwriter and producer known for her solo work since the early 1990s (after earlier projects including the Sugarcubes). She is noted for vocal experimentation, genre-defying albums and inventive live shows.40 Reviews
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