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List Price: $50.98 | | Label: Universal Japan
Salesrank: 763191
Released: April 1, 2008 |
| Our Price: $24.71 |
| Used Price: $68.80 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Homogenic Track Listing:
1. Hunter
2. J�ga - Martin Bj�rk
3. Unravel
4. Bachelorette
5. All Neon Like
6. 5 Years
7. Immature [Mark Bell's Version]
8. Alarm Call
9. Pluto
10. All Is Full of Love [Howie's Version]
Editorial Review:
Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing. Universal. 2008.
Description of Homogenic:
Headline-grabbing personal upheavals turn into introspective surges on Homogenic, the third album by Icelandic singer Björk. Driven inward after a bizarre year accented by a much publicized mail bomb, airport cat fight and brawl between ex-lovers Tricky and Goldie, Björk gets lost in a wash of strings and minimalist techno patterns on her latest outing. The eccentricity and stylistic schizophrenia of Debut and Post have been cast away in favor of darker, more sublime edginess. Filled with songs about paranoia, heartbreak, and lost faith, Homogenic not only showcases more mature themes, but a more uniform mood. Notch that up to Björk's decision to produce the album herself. Aside from a few nominal collaborations with Mark Bell of obscure techno outfit LFO and the Icelandic String Octet, this is the purest representation of the artist's vision. Little did we know that such a quirky personality would have such a bleak world view. Homogenic is almost too heavy to take in sitting, and songs, like the grating "Pluto," are downright unlistenable. But there are moments of inspiration that burn through the dark clouds, particularly on the contemplative "Joga" and the uplifting "Bachelorette." --Aidin Vaziri
Homogenic Reviews:
Her Best 
2009-07-06 - I don't love everything Bjork does, but I love that she does everything. Here is a great example of what an artist can do when she's left alone. And her music is truly a work of art. One never thinks of Bjork as a female artist - she's a creative force and one of the best musical visionaries of all time. I consider this her best work because she covers every conceivable emotion. She apologizes for nothing, demanding from her objects of affection to man up or hit the road. 'Immature' is the best advice ever, while 'All is Full of Love' wonderfully suggests we stop expecting love from 'the sources you've poured yours'. Bjork just wants us to get out of the box, take the plunge, and not be afraid to admit life can and does go on.
All Is Full of Love
2008-11-19 - Approaching the catalog of an artist as prestigious as Bjork is very difficult, and at first glance new listeners would want to stray from Homogenic in exchange for an album where she looks prettier on the cover. But this album is definitely one of her most serious, moving works and should be an eventual purchase for even casual fans. For the record, this is generally argued to be her best album, and although it may not be easy to listen to at first, the album stands out as being great if you can manage to give it a bit of a chance to open up. From the beginning dynamics of Hunter to the final touching words of All Is Full of Love, most everything on this album is very good and melodies are used to their full potential. But while this album pushes Bjork's songwriting ability to impressive lengths, it also expands her vocal finesse to it's most beautiful lengths. Her range and technique are wonderful as usual, but the amount of feeling she puts into her singing is what makes the album truly shine. I think the only problem anyone could ever have with her singing is her distinct Icelandic accent, which to some is wonderful while annoying to others. In any case, Bjork has enough talent to put tingles down even her critics spines. The album's clear highlight and strongest radio song is without a doubt Bachellorette, an unspeakably moving melancholy orchestral explosion. The consistency of this is also surprisingly reliable and the album stays true to it's unique style of icy melodies dotted with electronic touches. It may not be the easiest Bjork album, but if you simply want to go for the throat and nothing more, this will be the one you want to get.
Everyone- please read Vinicio Valencia's review!
2008-11-17 - I love this album, but I don't feel like talking about it; instead, I was looking through what other people think of this album, and I came across the stupidest review I ever read on Amazon. Here it is so you don't have to look for it:
'This artist is really INSANE! If some so-called artists called this music "art" they're really wrong and crazy. I've been listening Bjork's music a lot of times and I couldn't find an answer to his physically disordered mind. This album gives you a clear idea of how A DISORDERED MIND can produce music.
Do not listen this music unless you have no sense of art and human spirit. This is not what european people listen everyday. Don't be fooled by the idea this is art-music. Go somewhere else, like Beethoven or Vivaldi music. Take this CD to trash!'
Wow, I can't say enough about this review, except for really bad grammar skills, and that anyone who thinks Bjork is a guy probably should just stay away from anything that doesn't sound like Nickelback.
Damned good! 
2008-05-20 - This collection of tracks is superb.
Perfection within the very notes and programming.
I love each song on this LP for different reasons.
Each song has it's own personality.
Bjork is the universe....
2007-10-26 - I adore Bjork. Not only is she an amazingly beautiful and beguling woman, but she's one of the greatest musicians working today, and this is one of my favorite albums of hers. This was the first album of hers I got, and I still play the tar out of it. The opening song, Hunter, is filled with tension and beauty, but my favorite song has to be Joga, the 2nd track. The chorus is so powerful and moving, and the string section gives it a really beautiful feel. The final track, All is Full of Love, is wonderful as well. When Bjork sings, that voice penetrates your soul. It gets to you emotionally first, intellectually second. She has such an aura and a magnetism to her that is undeniable. Unfortunately, many in this country think of her in the swan dress at the Oscars (For the record, I love that dress. She looks adorable in it). It's easy to make fun of a real artist like her. She's immensely popular in the rest of the world (and with good reason). She is worth every accolade that has come her way. She is life, love, happiness, and sadness. She is universe...
