Hi, i never really listened to music based podcasts before, since most never really ever speak to me, but this one spoke to me immediately when i watched the first episode. Listening to you two ramble about music is really fun and chill 💜 Would love to hear you two talk about Quadeca's "I Didn't Mean To Haunt You" sometime, one of my favorite records ever and one of few that are able to make me cry. Such a beautiful and heartbreaking musical piece that is very underrated and honestly deserves so much more recognition
As soon as Astrid said that there were a lot of guest composers/musicians on the album the quirks I noticed made a lot of sense. As someone new to Bjork, the way moods of the tracks flip flopped between gritty, emotional, industrial-sounding pop like Army of Me and Enjoy, to symphonic, poetic narratives like Hyperballad and Isobel kept me fixated. But on the second listen, even with the eclectic mix of styles, It's easy to pick out the recurring themes like Isolation, guilt and loneliness that she sings about, because her VOICE oh my god... I should've been put on to Bjork so much sooner. Also, DO NOT listen to Army of Me while stoned! I was so scared I thought I was about to meet the army of Bjork...
My range of music that I listen to has always felt kinda small, so I'd like to thank you both for giving me new music to listen to. Your commentary is a huge help because I don't feel like I'm going into an album blind/have some context to enrich the experience. I'm looking forward to more episodes!
For the longest time, the only exposure I ever had of Bjork was through Spike Jonze’s video of “It’s Oh So Quiet”, it serving as the finale of a DVD retrospective on his iconic and insanely creative video output from the late 90’s/early 00’s that I must have watched dozens of times. In a collection already as eclectic as that DVD, Bjork’s big band cover struck so fondly as a breathtaking cooldown and one that, in spite of its simplicity compared to The Pharcyde’s reverse-movement “Drop” or the cross-city golf journey of Dinosaur Jr’s “Feel the Pain”, stayed memorable in its lively tribute to Classic Hollywood musicals and lovely in its bright laundromat setting that spools into the street for a transcendent crane shot. Despite me loving that video, for whatever reason I never followed up on the rest of her career, and even when acquiring a copy of Vespertine, that album just stayed on the shelf as I continued to explore much more noisy anti-pop music. Fast forward to now, at the near-peak of my “Bjork Discovery obsession” on the impetus of hearing a snippet of “Pagan Poetry” and curiosity in reading Emily Mackey’s book on “Homogenic” and I absolutely fell in love with her initial splash in music, Debut being such a fun, catchy dive into art pop and trip-hop and Post being such a radical, fierce album that grabs your attention with the full range of her voice, from the muscle of “Army of Me” to the majestic serenity of “Hyperballad”, and electro-alternative instrumentals that feel so ahead of their time while also being unafraid to dive inward towards the history of music (especially with “I Miss You” being such an evocative blend of electronic and jazz music that feels like an extension of her smooth jazz collaboration as a part of “Gling-Glo”). Hearing you two touch on the romantic and isolated side of Bjork’s lyrics really added another layer to this album I absolutely loved listening to again in preparation and really cements why, even with an album as phenomenal as Homogenic, this is the album I like to come back to often. Adding to the album cover discussion, a lot of the props surrounding Bjork that get lost in the haze are items that belonged to her personally, imported from Iceland in order to emphasize the themes of isolation that recur throughout the album, and her dress is a sly humorous reflection of that core idea being modeled on a post office envelope, as if preparing to send herself back to Iceland as a means of escaping from the newfound fame she’s received. There’s a book I bought awhile back that collects 100 really inspired album covers and details the design aspects and reflections from the cover artists that was written by Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson (AKA two former members of Hipgnosis, the GOATs of album covers), and it’s a great read given how often venerated classics and complete unknowns get compiled on the pure basis of how eye-catching the artwork is, with Post being the most modern at the time of its release, the eccentric blend of Pinks/Oranges/Blues really suggesting the madcap genre-blending, the demure yet vulnerable facial expression on Bjork, I love this album cover so much and it’s easily my favorite of hers (though Volta’s a close second if only because it gives me a good idea of what my next Halloween costume will be).
I listened to Post only because of you. I'm not a person to really cry a lot, but recently I've been trying to be more open to myself about my feelings, and this album got me. 🥲 The way she uses musical harmony, tembro, rhythm, and volume to enhance her words with new meaning is just magical; and thanks to the fact that every song is unique, these techniques don't get old at all.
Great episode once more from you guys! Would be even RADDER if you guys put on some CAR SEAT HEADREST especially their TWIN FANTASY 2018 and maybe dive into the OLDER STUFF like 3 or HOW TO LEAVE TOWN.
I've fallen completely in love with this podcast! The way you dive deep into these albums and the artists behind them is really impacting and beautiful! ❤ Also thank you for introducing me to this album. First time listening to Hyper-Ballad made me cry like a baby. :')
One of my favorite things about the pod is the difference in how they interpret the meaning of songs. When they were talking about Army of Me (I believe), both of them said the meaning was about frustration. Alex took it in a more human nature way of relationships which I’d assume due to him being more familiar with hip hop. Astrid instead took the meaning of frustration in a political way dealing with capitalism, which I believe is because she is more familiar with punk music. Anyways loving the episodes so far and can’t wait to hear more! ❤
But to be on a serious note, I really enjoy these stuff you guys! Please keep this thing up because I finally got something to listen to at work that I find interesting. Keep going! ❤
it would be cool if the rest of sdp got on a pod to talk about their favourite music too! loving the pod so far alex and astrid thanks for sharing some more bangers :3
my music taste is pretty varied yet i still feel that i don't know too many artists.. but the great thing is that now i'll be listening to björk's post
Loving the goofy and fun atmosphere of the pod so far! I love hearing about other people's musical thoughts. If I could recommend an album for the pod it'd be any album from Sematary. (Except for screaming forest lol)
thanks for the introduction to bjork i love possibly maybe at first, i wasn't too used to the rawness of her vocals, but i've grown to like them. they're not perfect, and that's the point :) i've only listened to one other song from the album but it gives me an impression of "unapologetically expressive" , which i find really cool!
I love hearing you your interpretations of albums and listening to the album along with your thoughts on each song. Didn’t think I would like listening to a music podcast but this is really enjoyable 💜
I'd like to see y'all's reaction to something like Swans or Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Both bands are incredible but also can be hard to listen to due to their long song lengths.
Love the album and love the podcast! You two are so chill and fun to listen to, and the albums have been great so far. If I could suggest an album it's gotta be Daft Punk's Discovery, that's one of my favourite albums.
I’m generally not interested in 99% of podcasts, but this one seems to have a lot of charm to it! Definitely interested in any future episodes y’all come out with
i love this podcast so much its one of the best ones ive ever listened to music is one of my favorite things and hearing 2 of my favorite people talk about it really makes my day ❤
How I interpret ‘Hyper-ballad’ is that the Narrator is in this perfect seeming relationship (the mountain top). It’s the kind of stable, safe and great relationship everyone wants, but it’s not really what the narrator wants. They throw away things from this perfect world to feel something more, even if it makes the metaphorical mountain less perfect. They feel guilty for this, but can’t get themselves to stop, so they just do it in secret(doing it in the early morning). They even think about ending things completely (throwing themselves off), wondering if they would be happier in a different situation, or regret throwing it away (“Will my Eyes be closed or open?”). I think it’s about this “perfect relationship” just not being what everyone wants, or that the people that actually have it, might not actually love it as much as you would think. They force themselves to like this, because it’s “beautiful”. It’s the “top of the mountain” and yet they made a habit of throwing parts of the mountain away, because something about it just isn’t for them. Thats just my interpretation and rambling though.
I hope you two keep discussing music some people might not have listened to. I know about Bjork but I've only heard her charting music so before I listen I'm going to have to hear Post. Exciting
Ah! Post definitely charted, I have heard some of these songs! Only realized as I listened to it. Overall I enjoyed it quite a bit, compared to Debut I think the sound has aged really well. I feel like my experience with this album is fogged by both my childhood and the tonal shift that happens after the first three or so songs. So it feels the beginning of Post came from a different universe. Favorite track, not including the first two songs which I have burned into memory, is Possibly Maybe. Although that song feels slightly monotonous instrumentation-wise, those cymbal taps are to die for and obviously vocally its great as well. Looking forward to continuing down her discog
On bjork beating up the reporter, if i remember correctly it was because, that reporter was harassing her and her SON for days, and she asked an inappropriate question to her son, and then bjork beat her up, so bjork endured a lot of shit from that reporter.
this was on of the first albums i fell in love with!! was only around seven when i first listened to it! my dad was a huge bjork fan and love the review hope to see more bjork for the future :3
Good video, and love being able to hear you guys talk about music without any distractions! If I could give any recommendations for albums/ mixtapes in the future, I’d definitely say either anything Mac Miller (Faces or Circles) or Cheat Codes by Black Thought and Danger Mouse.
You guys should try “The Dead Brothers”! Their lead singer passed away about 2 years ago now which ended the bands activity. But their music is amazing to listen to it’s so good.
When it comes to 90s records, I'm curious to know what you two think about Mezzanine by Massive Attack or Moon Safari by Air. I haven't been able to find a record that have knocked those two out of full album session listenings but I'll be tuning in to find that big new rush of a feeling. Oh and uhhhh cool set btw :^)
Day 3 of asking y'all to check out Firewater, Cop Shoot Cop, Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of The Dog, and Chris Cornell solo works. Loved the vid, keep it up.
Woah, Astro and Mika??? How has this never happened before? I mean, REALLY, how have neither of these two individuals been im a podcast together already?
If you guys are looking for some new albums to look at I really recommend Ooh Rap I Ya by George Clanton. It's a bit of neo-psychedelia and electronic. Really think yall would like it :) Swans also has a new record out last year that would be super cool to see on the podcast
If you guys are wanting suggestions, PLEEEEAAAAASE listen to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. They are the most creative band on the market rn and almost every album (25 of them) is completely different!!!!
this is the bjorkest episode of the podcast yet
so true
Hi, i never really listened to music based podcasts before, since most never really ever speak to me, but this one spoke to me immediately when i watched the first episode. Listening to you two ramble about music is really fun and chill 💜
Would love to hear you two talk about Quadeca's "I Didn't Mean To Haunt You" sometime, one of my favorite records ever and one of few that are able to make me cry. Such a beautiful and heartbreaking musical piece that is very underrated and honestly deserves so much more recognition
agree, i like both this podcast and quad too and hearing them talk about that album would be a blast
YEAAAAAAAAAAAA that albums so good. one of my favorites as well, would love to see some other people talk about it.
alex actually killed someone and went to court for it, don't keep your guard down
i entirely agree, also i really just like how it's still pretty lighthearted even when they talk about mature and serious themes
Feels like something they would like to analyze
As soon as Astrid said that there were a lot of guest composers/musicians on the album the quirks I noticed made a lot of sense. As someone new to Bjork, the way moods of the tracks flip flopped between gritty, emotional, industrial-sounding pop like Army of Me and Enjoy, to symphonic, poetic narratives like Hyperballad and Isobel kept me fixated. But on the second listen, even with the eclectic mix of styles, It's easy to pick out the recurring themes like Isolation, guilt and loneliness that she sings about, because her VOICE oh my god... I should've been put on to Bjork so much sooner.
Also, DO NOT listen to Army of Me while stoned! I was so scared I thought I was about to meet the army of Bjork...
The army of bjork is coming for you
this podcast never fails to musicpost my day
My range of music that I listen to has always felt kinda small, so I'd like to thank you both for giving me new music to listen to. Your commentary is a huge help because I don't feel like I'm going into an album blind/have some context to enrich the experience. I'm looking forward to more episodes!
Can't wait for the death grips episode
the WHAT!
@@sent-_-gu gu gu gu GUILLOTINE!!!!
I don't even care about music I just like listening to this
For the longest time, the only exposure I ever had of Bjork was through Spike Jonze’s video of “It’s Oh So Quiet”, it serving as the finale of a DVD retrospective on his iconic and insanely creative video output from the late 90’s/early 00’s that I must have watched dozens of times. In a collection already as eclectic as that DVD, Bjork’s big band cover struck so fondly as a breathtaking cooldown and one that, in spite of its simplicity compared to The Pharcyde’s reverse-movement “Drop” or the cross-city golf journey of Dinosaur Jr’s “Feel the Pain”, stayed memorable in its lively tribute to Classic Hollywood musicals and lovely in its bright laundromat setting that spools into the street for a transcendent crane shot. Despite me loving that video, for whatever reason I never followed up on the rest of her career, and even when acquiring a copy of Vespertine, that album just stayed on the shelf as I continued to explore much more noisy anti-pop music.
Fast forward to now, at the near-peak of my “Bjork Discovery obsession” on the impetus of hearing a snippet of “Pagan Poetry” and curiosity in reading Emily Mackey’s book on “Homogenic” and I absolutely fell in love with her initial splash in music, Debut being such a fun, catchy dive into art pop and trip-hop and Post being such a radical, fierce album that grabs your attention with the full range of her voice, from the muscle of “Army of Me” to the majestic serenity of “Hyperballad”, and electro-alternative instrumentals that feel so ahead of their time while also being unafraid to dive inward towards the history of music (especially with “I Miss You” being such an evocative blend of electronic and jazz music that feels like an extension of her smooth jazz collaboration as a part of “Gling-Glo”). Hearing you two touch on the romantic and isolated side of Bjork’s lyrics really added another layer to this album I absolutely loved listening to again in preparation and really cements why, even with an album as phenomenal as Homogenic, this is the album I like to come back to often.
Adding to the album cover discussion, a lot of the props surrounding Bjork that get lost in the haze are items that belonged to her personally, imported from Iceland in order to emphasize the themes of isolation that recur throughout the album, and her dress is a sly humorous reflection of that core idea being modeled on a post office envelope, as if preparing to send herself back to Iceland as a means of escaping from the newfound fame she’s received. There’s a book I bought awhile back that collects 100 really inspired album covers and details the design aspects and reflections from the cover artists that was written by Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson (AKA two former members of Hipgnosis, the GOATs of album covers), and it’s a great read given how often venerated classics and complete unknowns get compiled on the pure basis of how eye-catching the artwork is, with Post being the most modern at the time of its release, the eccentric blend of Pinks/Oranges/Blues really suggesting the madcap genre-blending, the demure yet vulnerable facial expression on Bjork, I love this album cover so much and it’s easily my favorite of hers (though Volta’s a close second if only because it gives me a good idea of what my next Halloween costume will be).
Im actually excited to see these goobers make a full fledged podcast on their main interest. And this is a nice podcast. Nice.
I listened to Post only because of you. I'm not a person to really cry a lot, but recently I've been trying to be more open to myself about my feelings, and this album got me. 🥲
The way she uses musical harmony, tembro, rhythm, and volume to enhance her words with new meaning is just magical; and thanks to the fact that every song is unique, these techniques don't get old at all.
YESSSS, PEAK LISTENS TO PEAK!!
You have to do the whole discography now someday
i like bjork
i'm so happy i found this channel, like genuinely i just binged all your content and am so excited for the future here!
Great episode once more from you guys! Would be even RADDER if you guys put on some CAR SEAT HEADREST especially their TWIN FANTASY 2018 and maybe dive into the OLDER STUFF like 3 or HOW TO LEAVE TOWN.
if they are familiar with them twin fantasy or teens of denial would be so cool
or possibly even NERVOUS YOUNG MAN or MONOMANIA
@@monobloom I agree MONOBLOOM I think NERVOUS YOUNG MAN would be GREAT after they cover TWIN FANTASY (BOTH versions) I LOVE this PODCAST
theres no way they wont do car seat headrest
🤢mnoo....
I've fallen completely in love with this podcast! The way you dive deep into these albums and the artists behind them is really impacting and beautiful! ❤
Also thank you for introducing me to this album. First time listening to Hyper-Ballad made me cry like a baby. :')
i have not listened to this album but i like you guys so i will listen to this podcast and be HAPPY.
One of my favorite things about the pod is the difference in how they interpret the meaning of songs. When they were talking about Army of Me (I believe), both of them said the meaning was about frustration. Alex took it in a more human nature way of relationships which I’d assume due to him being more familiar with hip hop. Astrid instead took the meaning of frustration in a political way dealing with capitalism, which I believe is because she is more familiar with punk music. Anyways loving the episodes so far and can’t wait to hear more! ❤
But to be on a serious note, I really enjoy these stuff you guys! Please keep this thing up because I finally got something to listen to at work that I find interesting.
Keep going! ❤
Real
YIPPPEE!! loving this podcast so far
it would be cool if the rest of sdp got on a pod to talk about their favourite music too! loving the pod so far alex and astrid thanks for sharing some more bangers :3
cant wait to watch this episode! i sure hope my television dosent explode or anything
Damn, new podcast to recommend. Love this a lot! It's fun to see the video title and go listen to an album before jumping in, very bookclubby
I think this podcast gonna be famous in the future!
my music taste is pretty varied yet i still feel that i don't know too many artists.. but the great thing is that now i'll be listening to björk's post
Should've done the entire episode in a Björk impression to immerse us
Loving the goofy and fun atmosphere of the pod so far! I love hearing about other people's musical thoughts.
If I could recommend an album for the pod it'd be any album from Sematary. (Except for screaming forest lol)
thanks for the introduction to bjork i love possibly maybe
at first, i wasn't too used to the rawness of her vocals, but i've grown to like them. they're not perfect, and that's the point :)
i've only listened to one other song from the album but it gives me an impression of "unapologetically expressive" , which i find really cool!
I love hearing you your interpretations of albums and listening to the album along with your thoughts on each song. Didn’t think I would like listening to a music podcast but this is really enjoyable 💜
been loving this show so far! you two are great!
love love love this podcast so far, hopefully you guys get to vulnicura it’s my fav from bjork ☺️
I straight up just ordered this album on cd the day after listening to your first episode, this is so hype
I'd like to see y'all's reaction to something like Swans or Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Both bands are incredible but also can be hard to listen to due to their long song lengths.
i love when they said " she was so bjork"
then bjorked all over the room
Love the album and love the podcast! You two are so chill and fun to listen to, and the albums have been great so far. If I could suggest an album it's gotta be Daft Punk's Discovery, that's one of my favourite albums.
Me too
I’m generally not interested in 99% of podcasts, but this one seems to have a lot of charm to it! Definitely interested in any future episodes y’all come out with
YEEESSSSSS i love bjonk.. this, vespertine and debut are definitely my favorites from her
i love this podcast so much its one of the best ones ive ever listened to music is one of my favorite things and hearing 2 of my favorite people talk about it really makes my day ❤
Bjonk went crazy on this one
How I interpret ‘Hyper-ballad’ is that the Narrator is in this perfect seeming relationship (the mountain top). It’s the kind of stable, safe and great relationship everyone wants, but it’s not really what the narrator wants.
They throw away things from this perfect world to feel something more, even if it makes the metaphorical mountain less perfect.
They feel guilty for this, but can’t get themselves to stop, so they just do it in secret(doing it in the early morning). They even think about ending things completely (throwing themselves off), wondering if they would be happier in a different situation, or regret throwing it away (“Will my Eyes be closed or open?”).
I think it’s about this “perfect relationship” just not being what everyone wants, or that the people that actually have it, might not actually love it as much as you would think. They force themselves to like this, because it’s “beautiful”. It’s the “top of the mountain” and yet they made a habit of throwing parts of the mountain away, because something about it just isn’t for them.
Thats just my interpretation and rambling though.
i saw her live back in the 2022 it was soooo good
I hope you two keep discussing music some people might not have listened to. I know about Bjork but I've only heard her charting music so before I listen I'm going to have to hear Post. Exciting
Ah! Post definitely charted, I have heard some of these songs! Only realized as I listened to it. Overall I enjoyed it quite a bit, compared to Debut I think the sound has aged really well. I feel like my experience with this album is fogged by both my childhood and the tonal shift that happens after the first three or so songs. So it feels the beginning of Post came from a different universe. Favorite track, not including the first two songs which I have burned into memory, is Possibly Maybe. Although that song feels slightly monotonous instrumentation-wise, those cymbal taps are to die for and obviously vocally its great as well. Looking forward to continuing down her discog
i have all the old bjork albums on cd :3
On bjork beating up the reporter, if i remember correctly it was because, that reporter was harassing her and her SON for days, and she asked an inappropriate question to her son, and then bjork beat her up, so bjork endured a lot of shit from that reporter.
hey astrid your avatar is such goals!
FLEETWOOD MAC MENTIONED RAAAAAAAAAAH
this was on of the first albums i fell in love with!! was only around seven when i first listened to it! my dad was a huge bjork fan and love the review hope to see more bjork for the future :3
Good video, and love being able to hear you guys talk about music without any distractions! If I could give any recommendations for albums/ mixtapes in the future, I’d definitely say either anything Mac Miller (Faces or Circles) or Cheat Codes by Black Thought and Danger Mouse.
I really love this podcast. It would be lit if y'all could eventually do an episode on Vespertine by Björk
on this episode of music posting: astrid being björk's biggest fangirl
1:29 wow this is the angriest music podcast I've ever heard
damn dude this is really awesome actually. i feel honored to be here at the start
don't have spotify so i sadly can't support you guys there :(
Already my favorite podcast out, Have you two thought about community album picks or will you two choose them all?
I sure do love bjork and also boosting the algorithm
"I Remember You" in Venus As A Boy is also a recommended listen if you havent heard it.
love this podcast so much !! i think it'd be really cool to see you guys talk about Selfish Machines by Pierce The Veil. keep it up !!
another episode!? So cool!
Do King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard ❤
Was just thinking about bjork, then got recommended this video.
Second episode in and already bjorked out of their minds!
You guys should try “The Dead Brothers”! Their lead singer passed away about 2 years ago now which ended the bands activity. But their music is amazing to listen to it’s so good.
No way ! I literally just listened through the whole album at work this morning.
POSSIBLY MAYYYYBEEEW
When it comes to 90s records, I'm curious to know what you two think about Mezzanine by Massive Attack or Moon Safari by Air. I haven't been able to find a record that have knocked those two out of full album session listenings but I'll be tuning in to find that big new rush of a feeling. Oh and uhhhh cool set btw :^)
Day 3 of asking y'all to check out Firewater, Cop Shoot Cop, Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of The Dog, and Chris Cornell solo works. Loved the vid, keep it up.
hell yes! love Bjork
love björk so much love post!! would love yall to do an episode on debut if u want to do more björk albums!! :D
One of the best albums of the 90s
NEW MUSIC POSTING RAHHHHH
Guess I’m one of the five people that got the reference Astrid made 🤓
This is a good show, ill be a nice addition.
The bjork levels are off tha charts!!
Yesss, Björk time
i hope you guys talk about Elliot Smith sometime....
i loved the part of this podcast where they bjorked.
HOLY PEAK
hey guys
im bjorking my shit rn
sick AVGN reference.
of montreal's 'the sunlandic twins' PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏🙏
GREAT EPISODE! You guys should listen to Dying Fetus' "Make Them Beg For Death" next!! :DDdd
Captain Beefheart and his magic - band trout mask replica pls
I would love a Fleetwood Mac episode!!!
certified music post
this is the opposite of the Sleep Deprived Podcast in the idea that it does not ruin my day :)
U should add gifs and visual of things u mention like album covers and stuff
i lovee hyperballad
Woah, Astro and Mika??? How has this never happened before? I mean, REALLY, how have neither of these two individuals been im a podcast together already?
Finally! Mika eyes
i love post
Can we get an episode about weezer
I can't believe Apandah got banned 💔
If you guys are looking for some new albums to look at I really recommend Ooh Rap I Ya by George Clanton. It's a bit of neo-psychedelia and electronic. Really think yall would like it :)
Swans also has a new record out last year that would be super cool to see on the podcast
If you guys are wanting suggestions, PLEEEEAAAAASE listen to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. They are the most creative band on the market rn and almost every album (25 of them) is completely different!!!!
If you do listen to them, I recommend starting with Nonagon Infinity or I’m in your Mind Fuzz. Both showcase what the band is capable of really well.
love you mika
does Astrid fw death grips
I would love to see you guys reacts to some Blood Incantation or some other metal albums. Geat show so far!
When the music is posting
DO WEEN!
post is my girlypop album homogenic is my I Live In The Woods album. statistically these are the only 2 vibes a girl needs
yayayayayayahayayayayayay