2008 Woodie Awards
Bjork makes strong return with 'Volta'
Adrian Head
Staff Writer
Issue date: 6/11/07 Section: Entertainment
Icelandic singer Bjork has made an appearance back into the music world with the release of her sixth studio album, "Volta."
The album has been long awaited by fans and casual listeners alike.
The main hype surrounding the release of the album came with the news that Bjork would be working with super-producer of the day, Timbaland.
That bit of information rendered the expectations of the album's content very high.
Although Timbaland is the collaborator most talked about on this album, Bjork worked with many other musicians. She also traveled across the ocean during some of the recording period.
"Volta" touches an array of subject matter, most of which seems to be her feelings about her children, her view on the world, self-determination and perseverance, and even stabs at religion.
She decided to bring about a more cohesive approach to songs that are relatively unrelated in mood and subject matter.
Songs are segued together flawlessly as if listeners are journeying alongside her on her boat.
This is kept going through a nautical theme.
Ship's horns and the sounds of the ocean surrounds us as the songs make transitions into one another.
The first track is the lead-single, "Earth Intruders," a futuristic, fast-paced song about the current state of the world.
It's one of three tracks produced by Timbaland, and the delightfully obnoxious beats give it away.
It's quite a busy song, filled with synths and drumming by Chris Corsano.
This is easily one of the leading songs on the album, due to the dance feel and the general upbeat mood.
In "Wanderlust," we find Bjork singing about her love of traveling.
The mood of this song is nostalgic and explosive all at once. The combination of beats and brass makes the song oddly danceable.
"The Dull Flame of Desire" sounds as grand as the title implies. Bjork sings a love poem with Antony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnson's.
Lightning Bolt's Brian Chippendale also makes an appearance on this track, playing the drums with an intensity that builds up as the song progresses.
The album has been long awaited by fans and casual listeners alike.
The main hype surrounding the release of the album came with the news that Bjork would be working with super-producer of the day, Timbaland.
That bit of information rendered the expectations of the album's content very high.
Although Timbaland is the collaborator most talked about on this album, Bjork worked with many other musicians. She also traveled across the ocean during some of the recording period.
"Volta" touches an array of subject matter, most of which seems to be her feelings about her children, her view on the world, self-determination and perseverance, and even stabs at religion.
She decided to bring about a more cohesive approach to songs that are relatively unrelated in mood and subject matter.
Songs are segued together flawlessly as if listeners are journeying alongside her on her boat.
This is kept going through a nautical theme.
Ship's horns and the sounds of the ocean surrounds us as the songs make transitions into one another.
The first track is the lead-single, "Earth Intruders," a futuristic, fast-paced song about the current state of the world.
It's one of three tracks produced by Timbaland, and the delightfully obnoxious beats give it away.
It's quite a busy song, filled with synths and drumming by Chris Corsano.
This is easily one of the leading songs on the album, due to the dance feel and the general upbeat mood.
In "Wanderlust," we find Bjork singing about her love of traveling.
The mood of this song is nostalgic and explosive all at once. The combination of beats and brass makes the song oddly danceable.
"The Dull Flame of Desire" sounds as grand as the title implies. Bjork sings a love poem with Antony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnson's.
Lightning Bolt's Brian Chippendale also makes an appearance on this track, playing the drums with an intensity that builds up as the song progresses.
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