Homogenic

Infobox Album
Name = Homogenic
Type = Album
Artist = Björk

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Released = 23 September 1997
Recorded = El Cortijo Studios, Spain
August 1996–August 1997
Genre = Electronica, experimental rock
Length = 43:31
Label = One Little Indian
Elektra Records
Polydor Records
Producer = Björk
Mark Bell
Guy Sigsworth
Howie B
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:rbxuakjkjm3x link]
*"NME" Rating|4.5|5 September 1997 (p. 54)
*"The A.V. Club" (Mixed) [http://avclub.com/content/node/9375 2002]
*Pitchfork Media (9.9/10) [http://pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/15467/Bj%C3%B6rk_Homogenic 1997]
*"Rolling Stone" Rating|4|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/160171 1997]
*"Slant Magazine" Rating|5|5 [http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=243 2007]
*"Spin" Rating|4.5|5 October 1997 (p. 135)
Last album = "Telegram"
(1996)
This album = "Homogenic"
(1997)
Next album = ""
(2000)
Misc = Singles
Name = Homogenic
Type = album
single 1 = Jóga
single 1 date = September 1997
single 2 = Bachelorette
single 2 date = December 1997
single 3 = Hunter
single 3 date = March 1998
single 4 = Alarm Call
single 4 date = October 1998
single 5 = All Is Full of Love
single 5 date = June 1999

"Homogenic" is the fourth album by Icelandic singer-songwriter and musician Björk, released on 23 September 1997 by One Little Indian and Elektra Records. It was written in collaboration with producer Mark Bell of LFO. It has sold over 1.7 million copies worldwide. It peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart. It was also nominated for Best Alternative Album at the 1998 Grammy Awards while "All Is Full Of Love" was nominated for Best Music Video. The album was re-released in 2006 as a DualDisc including new DTS 96/24 5.1-channel surround sound mixes. The DualDisc also formed part of the "" box set.

Album concept

Björk continually describes "Homogenic" as an extension of her personal feelings. In interviews, she called the album her "most me yet" [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/albums/homogenic/ Homogenic being the most "her" yet] "Homogenic official site" Retrieved 2008-01-27] and "emotionally confrontational." [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/albums/homogenic/ Homogenic vs Vespertine] "Homogenic official site" Retrieved 2008-01-27] Claiming that there are no surprises on "Homogenic", Björk wanted to make a minimalist album with few tools: a string orchestra, vocals, and synthetic beats. [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/albums/homogenic/ Little toys] "Homogenic official site" Retrieved 2008-01-27] She has revealed that the album's name stems from the fact that all of the tracks are relatively similar [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/albums/homogenic/ The title "Homogenic"] "Homogenic official site" Retrieved 2008-01-27] and did not realise that "homogenic" is not actually an English word, referencing English as her second language. In an interview for Oor, Björk said: [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/albums/homogenic/ Icelandic techno] "Homogenic official site" Retrieved 2008-01-27]

Track listing

All tracks by Björk and Mark Bell, unless otherwise noted.

#"Hunter" – 4:15
#"Jóga" (Björk/Sjón) – 5:05
#"Unravel" (Björk/Guy Sigsworth) – 3:17
#"Bachelorette" (Björk/Sjón) – 5:16
#"All Neon Like" – 5:53
#"5 Years" – 4:29
#"Immature" – 3:06
#"Alarm Call" – 4:19
#"Pluto" – 3:19
#"All Is Full of Love" – 4:32

Japanese special edition

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"Jóga" (Howie B. Main Mix) – 5:00
#"Sod Off" – 2:54
#"Immature" (Björk's version) – 2:48
#"So Broken" – 5:59
#"Nature Is Ancient" – 3:39
#"Jóga" (Alec Empire Remix) – 8:44

On the Spanish edition a second CD with "So Broken" was included.

Critical reception

"Homogenic" was extremely well received by critics and the general public alike. Allmusic's Heather Phares gave the record a perfect five-out-of-five star rating, citing it as more emotionally deep than any of her previous work and a "seamless fusion of chilly strings, stuttering, abstract beats, and unique touches like an accordion and glass harmonica." [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:rbxuakjkjm3x Homogenic] "Allmusic" Retrieved 2008-01-27] Writing a review of the album for Pitchfork Media, a website known for its harsh reviews, Ryan Schrieber graded "Homogenic" as an extremely rare 9.9-out-of-10, boldly claiming that Björk has started to re-define what music actually is rather than its sound. [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/15467-homogenic Record reviews - Homogenic] "Pitchfork Media" 2008-01-27] Like most critics, Rolling Stone praised the juxtaposition and contradiction of live strings and synthesised beats, eventually naming it one of the boldest albums of 1997. [http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/160171 Bjork - Homogenic] "Rolling Stone" Retrieved 2008-01-28]

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Charts and certifications

References

External links

* [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/albums/homogenic/ "Homogenic" mini-site]