Vulnicura
Björk · 2015
58 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music
A haunting exploration of heartbreak, where orchestral arrangements intertwine with raw electronic textures.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- haunting emotional depth exploration patient unfolding of heartbreak immersive headphone listening experience
- Context
- By the time 'Vulnicura' was released in January 2015, Björk had established herself as a pioneering artist in experimental music, following her acclaimed album 'Biophilia' from 2011. This album marks her emotional and artistic response to a personal breakup, showcasing a deeply introspective phase in her career that continues to evolve her signature sound.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, avant-garde music
Vulnicura is an album by Björk, released in 2015. A haunting exploration of heartbreak, where orchestral arrangements intertwine with raw electronic textures. 'Vulnicura' received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its raw emotional depth and innovative production techniques. It debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200, making it Björk's highest-charting album in the U.S. to date, and solidified her influence in the alternative and avant-garde music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vulnicura sound like?
A haunting exploration of heartbreak, where orchestral arrangements intertwine with raw electronic textures. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes Vulnicura by Björk notable?
'Vulnicura' received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its raw emotional depth and innovative production techniques. It debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200, making it Björk's highest-charting album in the U.S. to date, and solidified her influence in the alternative and avant-garde music scenes. By the time 'Vulnicura' was released in January 2015, Björk had established herself as a pioneering artist in experimental music, following her acclaimed album 'Biophilia' from 2011. This album marks her emotional and artistic response to a personal breakup, showcasing a deeply introspective phase in her career that continues to evolve her signature sound.
Who is Vulnicura for?
Vulnicura works well if you're into haunting emotional depth exploration, patient unfolding of heartbreak and immersive headphone listening experience.
How many songs are on Vulnicura?
Vulnicura has 9 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stonemilker Standout 6:49
- 2 Lionsong Standout 6:08
- 3 History of Touches 3:00
- 4 Black Lake Standout 10:08
- 5 Family 8:02
- 6 Notget 6:26
- 7 Atom Dance 8:09
- 8 Mouth Mantra 6:09
- 9 Quicksand 3:45
Release Date
January 20, 2015
Artist Origin
Iceland
Runtime
58 min 36 sec
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