![]() The pitter-patter of the programming by Thomas Knak echoes the flutters of the heart, albeit in a static-like sort of way. “Cocoon” is one of Bjork’s most direct love songs. Along with Björk’s signature voice, she invited a choir of singers and they lend an otherworldly tone to the song. ![]() In “Hidden Place,” (a wonderful choice of a first single) Björk expertly captures the unsure feeling of being loved: “ through the warmest cord of care/ your love was sent to me/ I’m not sure what to do with it/ or where to put it.” Musically, “Hidden Place” is sublime with a glitchy melodic loop and an underlying deep sub-bass throughout. ![]() Above all though, Vespertine seems to be an album of Björk falling in love. Perhaps it was her experience playing a different character in “Dancer in the Dark” that caused Björk to examine herself in such a profound way. Vespertine is the sound of a woman in her thirties, coming into her own and looking inward for inspiration.Ĭompared with the lavish orchestrations of Homogenic and the electronic punkish quality of Post, Vespertine is quiet and introspective. As the years have passed and I, in turn, have matured, I have come to appreciate this album more and more. Vespertine would not be that album, at least not at that time. ![]() I was absolutely in love with Homogenic and I eagerly awaited the next release, hoping for that instant satisfaction I got with previous releases. In retrospect, I don’t think I ever gave Vespertine a fair chance. ![]()
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