BJÖRK

BJÖRK
VOLTA (2007)
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Björk herself defines this effort as kind of a "second 'Post,'"
which is to me about as accurate a description as one could give of this album.
I am fascinated by all the controversy Volta has spawned. On one hand, we get critiques of her overwhelming "poppiness" on this album, and on the other, critiques of her inaccessible "artsiness." Since these two qualities are generally considered polar opposites when it comes to music, it is rather revealing.
There is no way one can call this album more "poppy" than Post, Debut, or even (the critics' darling) Vespertine. Nor more "artsy" than Homogenic, Medulla, Vespertine or Selmasongs.
Personal tastes notwithstanding, no one is in a position to critique any artist's fidelity to their own art.
The bottom line to me is: if you enjoy the variety and rawness that can be found on (particularly) Post, Debut or Homogenic, you'll probably dig this. If you wished for a return to the tempestuous side of Björk following her more placid endeavors on Vespertine, Medulla and Drawing Restraint, you should especially enjoy this work.

1. Earth Intruders
2. Wanderlust
3. The Dull Flame Of Desire
4. Innocence
5. I See Who You Are
6. Vertebrae By Vertebrae
7. Pneumonia
8. Hope
9. Declare Independence
10. My Juvenile

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