@@scratchatrack That would be a great choice, Homogenic was probably the one to turn me on to Björk. Vespertine would also be a worthy choice and I feel like it doesn’t get talked about as much.
Great format, profound knowledge and analysis and quite entertaining, gentlemen. I woudn´t consider myself a Bjork fan. However, this album will remain a remarkable piece of work to study. And now, that you mentioned, that the drum sample in "Army of Me" was taken from "When the Levee Breaks" it totally makes sense to me, even without checking back on the track. The more you know... Subbed. Edit: Boo for scratching Hyperballad ;) Then again, I couldn´t think of one song on the album, I didn´t like. So..a man´s gotta do, what a man´s gotta do...
Thanks so much, we really appreciate it! It's a fun thing for us to do and happy that you enjoyed it. We have a ton of other episodes you might enjoy. Do you have any albums that you would like to hear discussed???
@@scratchatrack My pleasure. You had me thinking for a moment. It would have to be an album, with quite a number of different layers to it, all of them somewhat remarkable. Not easy. I´d go with "13" of Blur. It takes a bit to actually get to the beauty of it. Many find it, I guess somewhat unsettling. That´s mostly the people who loved Blur for being a Hyper-Pop band. Which is exactly the image they wanted to destroy with this album. And they did it beautifully and thoroughly.
@@scratchatrack Thanks for considering it. If you do, please keep in mind that, while they never made it that big in the US, they were huge all over Europe and beyond. It takes guts to come out with an album like that, destroying an image you created over a decade. An image, that at that time had turned into an artistic dead end for them. And once arrived at a dead end, you can just leave the car, you can go reverse or you crush through the dead end with all the consequences it brings. But you might come out a more mature artist and person on the other side.
Very nice and informed analysis, subscribed :). Without bias (although I am a ”Bjorkie”), I can say that she will be remembered as one of the most important artists of the 20eth/21st century. And one of the very few who has four masterpieces in her pocket: Post, Homogenic, Vespertine (and these were IN A ROW!), and her more recent Vulnicura - her ”break-up album”. The last one is currently my favorite. A challenging listen, but worth every genius second. Anyway, good to meet u and good luck with your channel!
@@scratchatrack Homogenic is a monumental album, by any standard (rock lover, electronic lover, classical music lover etc - basically, for a music lover). An aural feast . Her coming into her own as a producer/composer/lyricist/arranger. Also, check out the Pagan Poetry video, from the following album, Vespertine. Actually, check out all her vids :))
Love this album! I guess I'd scratch "Cover Me" although that would mean an awkward transition into "Headphones"... I just can't lose any of the other tracks!
Hyperballad is on my shortlist of best songs of all time. So that hurt. Homogenic is one of my favorite albums of all time. I’d love to see you cover it. Thom Yorke and björk have loads of mutual respect for each other and have worked together a few times most notably duetting on the Oscar nominated song I’ve Seen It All from the Björk movie Dancer in the Dark. Isobel is the second part of a trilogy sandwiched between Human Behaviour and Bachelorette from the album Homogenic. I loved the björk content. Thanks a lot.
I’d scratch Its Oh So Quiet. I think the album would feel complete without it but I’m happy that it’s there. Also, the family tree version is a slightly different mix released on the Family Tree boxset.
I've been trying to find out if any of Bjork's albums are "pure analog". I suspect Debut is, since it was recorded in 1993. Post, from 1995, might well be pure analog. I suspect Homogenic from 1997 isn't. But I can't find any information confirming any of this.
That is a really good question. This was a big point of transition in the industry for sure. Even if albums were recorded Analog the tapes were put into the computer and mixed that way. I think Debut might be the closest she got to "Pure analog".
You need to do Homogenic! (Edit) P.S. I’d love to see FKA twigs - “MAGDALENE” Madonna - “Ray Of Light” Joni Mitchell - “Court And Spark” iamamiwhoami - “Kin” SOPHIE - “Oil Of Every Pearls Un-Insides” My Brightest Diamond - “Bring Me The Workhorse” Sade - “Love Deluxe” Just to mention a few 😅
Just fell into this podcast and been binging these scratch a track videos, y'all have been putting me on to new stuff it's great. Never thought to listin to bjork but this is incredible shit. I live in BC and I've heard you guys ref the great white north are you guys canadian?
@@scratchatrack cool man! Still a newbie here haven't peeped the whole catalogue so forgive me if you guys have done it but i'd love to hear a white pony scratch that track ep. Anyways keep doin these man i'm tunin in!
@@elijetlife we have not but our good friend loves that album and is pushing us to do it. May have to wait till next year but it will be on the list for sure!
@@scratchatrack btw i had never heard of mr bungle until the disco volante ep...and i thought that mike patton dude was crazy before that. Gunna give california a listin tomorrow 👍
@@scratchatrack yeah, do a chronological order so you don't miss the evolution variable. Homogenic is a very extrovert Icelandic pop warrior album. Then she goes with Vespertine, in which she explores the inner side of sounds, a more quiet, introvert album. Then after those 2 she goes experimental nuts. (In a magical way) Cheers!
She moved to London for the beats because when grunge was the global music style, in the UK trip hop/chemical beats/big beats was developed by bands/ mucisians/producers as Massive Attack, Tricky, Nellee Hooper, Portishead, the Prodigy, Chemical Brother, Underworld. Björk was a part of that scene. I guess it was a European thing but I feel this has been very influencial for all electronic music made upto today. The jacket she is wearing on the album cover for Post is actually inspired on the air-post envelopes, designed by Hussein Calayan😉
@@scratchatrack Yeah, at the moment Vulnicura is my favorite, but Homogenic is very close… My list would be: 1 Vulnicura 2 Homogenic 3 Vespertine 4 Debut 5 Post It depends on my mood which one is number 1 because I like them for different reasons. Debut is nostalgic and was just so exciting and different when it came out. I was 16yo back then and completely into all the bands mentioned above. Grunge was getting a bit mainstream and not that creative while all these English bands were experimenting with electrinics and real instruments. I saw the video of Venus as a boy first, OBSESSED! With each album she released after she was exploring a different sound. Post was for me very much a dance album where I think that Homogenic is just the essence of Björk. Experimenting with electronics and classical instrumentation, poetic lyrics and Icelandic roots. I like dark deep beats so this album is up my street. Vespertine is the opposite but the microbeats and romantic lyrics have a simular impact. Vulnicura is for me much like Homogenic but it is very emotional and brings my to tears so not an everyday thing to listen to. All her other albums are amazing when you listen to them from a musical/conceptual perspective but for me too difficult to listen to. I do sometimes because these projects make Björk stand out from most other artists and elevate her more accessible music. (Wow, this comment is a bit long, sorry guys, just love Björk)
Awesome! We’ve heard a variety of favorites which is the sign of a truly amazing and unique artist. Homogenic seems to be the other top one people refer to. How does that one stack up for you??
@@scratchatrack Homogenic is my other favorite by her! For some reason I still connect with Vespertine more though, I think it's just more cohesive and interesting.
@@scratchatrack I admire Homogenic for its sheer force of innovation and that very rare thing in pop music, of synchronicity of grand vision and execution. But Vespertine is just a personal intimate, unadulterated joy, like a warm fluffy blanket your grandma made for you. In this album, I don’t care much for I Miss You. Not because it’s a bad tune as such but only because it sort of sticks out like a sore thumb here. 😊
@@aureliogj7966 Awesome! Some songs stick out for sure. I feel like Post is so diverse that it seems like all songs stick out. It’s been great getting back into this album again!
Aw man, I think Vulnicura could actually be her best album. It’s not as bombastic as Post, but the songs are layered, lush and moving. It’s at least tied with Post in my reckoning.
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I love Bjorks debut it’s masterpiece from start to finish but Post and Homogenic are her official classics!
Agree with that!! Post is the one that really does it for me. So funny that there are 11 songs on this album and 6 of them have music videos!
Great discussion on one of my fav records! I’d love to hear you two talk about some Kate Bush or PJ Harvey in the future!
Great! Very much appreciated! Many have said the next Bjork album they would like us to discuss is Homogenic. Thoughts???
@@scratchatrack That would be a great choice, Homogenic was probably the one to turn me on to Björk. Vespertine would also be a worthy choice and I feel like it doesn’t get talked about as much.
@@liambest8492 cool, I need to give both some more listens for sure!!
Hell yes, Hounds of Love and To Bring You My Love!
Great format, profound knowledge and analysis and quite entertaining, gentlemen. I woudn´t consider myself a Bjork fan. However, this album will remain a remarkable piece of work to study. And now, that you mentioned, that the drum sample in "Army of Me" was taken from "When the Levee Breaks" it totally makes sense to me, even without checking back on the track. The more you know... Subbed. Edit: Boo for scratching Hyperballad ;) Then again, I couldn´t think of one song on the album, I didn´t like. So..a man´s gotta do, what a man´s gotta do...
Thanks so much, we really appreciate it! It's a fun thing for us to do and happy that you enjoyed it. We have a ton of other episodes you might enjoy. Do you have any albums that you would like to hear discussed???
@@scratchatrack My pleasure. You had me thinking for a moment. It would have to be an album, with quite a number of different layers to it, all of them somewhat remarkable. Not easy. I´d go with "13" of Blur. It takes a bit to actually get to the beauty of it. Many find it, I guess somewhat unsettling. That´s mostly the people who loved Blur for being a Hyper-Pop band. Which is exactly the image they wanted to destroy with this album. And they did it beautifully and thoroughly.
@@elwray3506 We'll have to give that one a listen and put it on our list!!
@@scratchatrack Thanks for considering it. If you do, please keep in mind that, while they never made it that big in the US, they were huge all over Europe and beyond. It takes guts to come out with an album like that, destroying an image you created over a decade. An image, that at that time had turned into an artistic dead end for them. And once arrived at a dead end, you can just leave the car, you can go reverse or you crush through the dead end with all the consequences it brings. But you might come out a more mature artist and person on the other side.
Very nice and informed analysis, subscribed :). Without bias (although I am a ”Bjorkie”), I can say that she will be remembered as one of the most important artists of the 20eth/21st century. And one of the very few who has four masterpieces in her pocket: Post, Homogenic, Vespertine (and these were IN A ROW!), and her more recent Vulnicura - her ”break-up album”. The last one is currently my favorite. A challenging listen, but worth every genius second. Anyway, good to meet u and good luck with your channel!
Thanks Alex, we appreciate it! Many people have requested us to Homogenic next. What are you thoughts???
@@scratchatrack Homogenic is a monumental album, by any standard (rock lover, electronic lover, classical music lover etc - basically, for a music lover). An aural feast . Her coming into her own as a producer/composer/lyricist/arranger. Also, check out the Pagan Poetry video, from the following album, Vespertine. Actually, check out all her vids :))
Love this album! I guess I'd scratch "Cover Me" although that would mean an awkward transition into "Headphones"... I just can't lose any of the other tracks!
It's such a unique album full of varying genre's that it is tough to scratch!
Hyperballad is on my shortlist of best songs of all time. So that hurt.
Homogenic is one of my favorite albums of all time. I’d love to see you cover it.
Thom Yorke and björk have loads of mutual respect for each other and have worked together a few times most notably duetting on the Oscar nominated song I’ve Seen It All from the Björk movie Dancer in the Dark.
Isobel is the second part of a trilogy sandwiched between Human Behaviour and Bachelorette from the album Homogenic.
I loved the björk content. Thanks a lot.
I’d scratch Its Oh So Quiet. I think the album would feel complete without it but I’m happy that it’s there.
Also, the family tree version is a slightly different mix released on the Family Tree boxset.
Thanks! Hyperballad Scratch hurt me as well. No one is perfect right??:) I forgot she worked with Thom Yorke. I'll have to listen to that again!
@@cdk198127 Very cool about the family tree version and thanks for giving us your Scratch!
I've been trying to find out if any of Bjork's albums are "pure analog". I suspect Debut is, since it was recorded in 1993. Post, from 1995, might well be pure analog. I suspect Homogenic from 1997 isn't. But I can't find any information confirming any of this.
That is a really good question. This was a big point of transition in the industry for sure. Even if albums were recorded Analog the tapes were put into the computer and mixed that way. I think Debut might be the closest she got to "Pure analog".
You need to do Homogenic!
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P.S.
I’d love to see
FKA twigs - “MAGDALENE”
Madonna - “Ray Of Light”
Joni Mitchell - “Court And Spark”
iamamiwhoami - “Kin”
SOPHIE - “Oil Of Every Pearls Un-Insides”
My Brightest Diamond - “Bring Me The Workhorse”
Sade - “Love Deluxe”
Just to mention a few 😅
That seems to be what many people would like to hear. We’ll add it to the list! What track would you scratch off Post??
@@scratchatrack I fully agree, I would totally scratch Cover Me/Headphones
I agree with iamamiwhoami - Kin album
Just fell into this podcast and been binging these scratch a track videos, y'all have been putting me on to new stuff it's great. Never thought to listin to bjork but this is incredible shit. I live in BC and I've heard you guys ref the great white north are you guys canadian?
So glad you found us and enjoy it. Lots more to come! Not Canadian. We grew up in Michigan so pretty close!
@@scratchatrack cool man! Still a newbie here haven't peeped the whole catalogue so forgive me if you guys have done it but i'd love to hear a white pony scratch that track ep. Anyways keep doin these man i'm tunin in!
@@elijetlife we have not but our good friend loves that album and is pushing us to do it. May have to wait till next year but it will be on the list for sure!
@@elijetlife YES. White Pony. I’ve been banging this drum since the start
@@scratchatrack btw i had never heard of mr bungle until the disco volante ep...and i thought that mike patton dude was crazy before that. Gunna give california a listin tomorrow 👍
My 2 favorite things in the world; Björk and handsome men.
Hahah, thanks Carlos, we are flattered. Hopefully we can count on you for a sub! Is this your favorite Bjork album??
Vespertine is my fav
@@carlosterrazas8645 Cool! I need to give that some listens. Many people have suggested that we do Homogenic next. What are your thoughts on that??
@@scratchatrack yeah, do a chronological order so you don't miss the evolution variable. Homogenic is a very extrovert Icelandic pop warrior album. Then she goes with Vespertine, in which she explores the inner side of sounds, a more quiet, introvert album. Then after those 2 she goes experimental nuts. (In a magical way) Cheers!
@@carlosterrazas8645 Great, thanks for the input!!
You guys GOTTA do Homogenic.
It’s on the list for sure!!
She moved to London for the beats because when grunge was the global music style, in the UK trip hop/chemical beats/big beats was developed by bands/ mucisians/producers as Massive Attack, Tricky, Nellee Hooper, Portishead, the Prodigy, Chemical Brother, Underworld. Björk was a part of that scene. I guess it was a European thing but I feel this has been very influencial for all electronic music made upto today.
The jacket she is wearing on the album cover for Post is actually inspired on the air-post envelopes, designed by Hussein Calayan😉
Great insight and thanks so much for sharing!! Do you have a favorite Bjork album?
@@scratchatrack Yeah, at the moment Vulnicura is my favorite, but Homogenic is very close…
My list would be:
1 Vulnicura
2 Homogenic
3 Vespertine
4 Debut
5 Post
It depends on my mood which one is number 1 because I like them for different reasons. Debut is nostalgic and was just so exciting and different when it came out. I was 16yo back then and completely into all the bands mentioned above. Grunge was getting a bit mainstream and not that creative while all these English bands were experimenting with electrinics and real instruments. I saw the video of Venus as a boy first, OBSESSED! With each album she released after she was exploring a different sound. Post was for me very much a dance album where I think that Homogenic is just the essence of Björk. Experimenting with electronics and classical instrumentation, poetic lyrics and Icelandic roots. I like dark deep beats so this album is up my street. Vespertine is the opposite but the microbeats and romantic lyrics have a simular impact. Vulnicura is for me much like Homogenic but it is very emotional and brings my to tears so not an everyday thing to listen to. All her other albums are amazing when you listen to them from a musical/conceptual perspective but for me too difficult to listen to. I do sometimes because these projects make Björk stand out from most other artists and elevate her more accessible music. (Wow, this comment is a bit long, sorry guys, just love Björk)
Vespertine is her masterpiece in my opinion. It’s the most cohesive and beautiful album I’ve ever heard ☺️
Awesome! We’ve heard a variety of favorites which is the sign of a truly amazing and unique artist. Homogenic seems to be the other top one people refer to. How does that one stack up for you??
@@scratchatrack Homogenic is my other favorite by her! For some reason I still connect with Vespertine more though, I think it's just more cohesive and interesting.
Björk kind of lost me from Volta onwards but I will always have a soft spot for her and really hope she has another good album in her
What would you say your favorite album of hers is? Also, what track would you Scratch off this album if you haaaad to?
@@scratchatrack I admire Homogenic for its sheer force of innovation and that very rare thing in pop music, of synchronicity of grand vision and execution. But Vespertine is just a personal intimate, unadulterated joy, like a warm fluffy blanket your grandma made for you. In this album, I don’t care much for I Miss You. Not because it’s a bad tune as such but only because it sort of sticks out like a sore thumb here. 😊
@@aureliogj7966 Awesome! Some songs stick out for sure. I feel like Post is so diverse that it seems like all songs stick out. It’s been great getting back into this album again!
Aw man, I think Vulnicura could actually be her best album. It’s not as bombastic as Post, but the songs are layered, lush and moving. It’s at least tied with Post in my reckoning.
Aurelio, funny enough I found out about Björk when Biophilia was released. So I never understood why Volta turned so many people away
"Scratching Post"? Is that her "cat" album?
Ha! No, just have to keep watching:)
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