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Official Bjork Volta thread...including news, tour info and album reviews (SPOILERS WARNING) We're spread a little too thin. There are like 10 Bjork threads in my current posts list and I've taken it upon myself to propose the idea that we put all of our fammings-out, reviews, new tidbits, concert info and such in one place. If we're lucky, they might even make it a sticky once the album leaks. So please, make it easy on me (and everyone else) and post your hyper-geekness here. I'll do the same. [Edited 4/25/07 13:38pm] | |
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New Music: Bjork: "Innocence" [MySpace] Seems Björk has stepped out of that big-footed bauble-suit for a moment to serve up Volta's first course on her MySpace, and it's got spice. No full-length "Earth Intruders" yet, but we do get snippets of that and two other songs-- "Wanderlust" and "I See Who You Are"-- as well as the whole of "Innocence", posted in conjunction with her just-announced music video contest. The latter tune has our Icelandic enigma leveling extremes, proclaiming "The thrill of fear/ Now greatly enjoyed with courage!" in the crevices of rock'em sock'em beats and pesky synth squelches. It's herky-jerky and relentless, lean and masculine, aggressive and confident-- heck, you half-expect Timbaland to pop up and take 'em to that ethereal bridge. Um, is this Björk's "SexyBack"? Can't wait for her "My Love"... | |
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On the news front, "Earth Intruders" debuted on the Billboard 100 at number 84, making it Björk's highest charting single of all time in the US! Her only other chart entry is "Big Time Sensuality" at number 88. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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And I agree with this review. "Innocence" is so joyous it makes my teeth ache. This is like "I Go Humble" for the Noughties.
Love it! And I know several people are having their wish come true. Looks like that bigfoot statue is going to make its video premier soon. | |
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Moonbeam said: On the news front, "Earth Intruders" debuted on the Billboard 100 at number 84, making it Björk's highest charting single of all time in the US! Her only other chart entry is "Big Time Sensuality" at number 88.
And this is all based on iTunes? I'm still praying for remixes and b-sides on a physical single. | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: On the news front, "Earth Intruders" debuted on the Billboard 100 at number 84, making it Björk's highest charting single of all time in the US! Her only other chart entry is "Big Time Sensuality" at number 88.
And this is all based on iTunes? I'm still praying for remixes and b-sides on a physical single. Yeah, I don't think she's getting big airplay. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: Yeah, I don't think she's getting big airplay.
Her dreams of a "Sexyback" or "Maneater" are dashed. :shucks: | |
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And don't forget to catch her on SNL tomorrow night!
Björk will be the musical guest on an episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Scarlett Johansson, on the 21st of April. Björk has previously visited that show to perform 'Bachelorette' in 1997, and back in 1988 singing 'Motorcrash' and 'Birthday' with The Sugarcubes with host Matthew Broderick
Some info on how to get tickets for it: For stand-by tickets, arrive no later than 7:00am on the morning of the taping under the "NBC Studios" marquee on the 50th St. side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. You may choose a stand-by ticket for either the 8:00pm dress rehearsal or the 11:30pm live show. Only one ticket will be issued per person. Please note that a stand-by ticket does not guarantee admission. | |
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I'm resisting downloading this. It comes out in Oz May 4th. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: I'm resisting downloading this. It comes out in Oz May 4th.
I thought I would too, but my willpower is zip right now. Just get it! | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: I'm resisting downloading this. It comes out in Oz May 4th.
I thought I would too, but my willpower is zip right now. Just get it! Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: Well, it hasn't leaked yet. But you can go to her myspace and hear "Innocence". It's super duper happy! | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: Well, it hasn't leaked yet. But you can go to her myspace and hear "Innocence". It's super duper happy! Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: Just do it. And thank me later. She's offering 'em up! | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: On the news front, "Earth Intruders" debuted on the Billboard 100 at number 84, making it Björk's highest charting single of all time in the US! Her only other chart entry is "Big Time Sensuality" at number 88.
And this is all based on iTunes? I'm still praying for remixes and b-sides on a physical single. i have a feeling it'll be like the last album. no physical single for the first one, and then a couple of remixes for EI will turn up on the Innocence single. "I don't need your forgiveness, cos I've been saved by Jesus, so fuck you." | |
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I'm super-excited about this album. | |
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SNL tomorow night! A happy face, A Thumpin Bass, For A Lovin' Race. PEACE. | |
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Tessa said: GangstaFam said: And this is all based on iTunes? I'm still praying for remixes and b-sides on a physical single. i have a feeling it'll be like the last album. no physical single for the first one, and then a couple of remixes for EI will turn up on the Innocence single. There a world beyond the USA (thank god for that!) It's getting a physical release | |
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MikeMatronik said: Tessa said: i have a feeling it'll be like the last album. no physical single for the first one, and then a couple of remixes for EI will turn up on the Innocence single. There a world beyond the USA (thank god for that!) It's getting a physical release Oceania had no single release even outside the US either. | |
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Dayspring said: MikeMatronik said: There a world beyond the USA (thank god for that!) It's getting a physical release Oceania had no single release even outside the US either. I think one of the "Who Is It" singles actually said "Oceania" on the side. | |
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I guess this isn't working. | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: Well, it hasn't leaked yet. But you can go to her myspace and hear "Innocence". It's super duper happy! Just listened. Wow. She's gonna work me over big time! Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: Just listened. Wow. She's gonna work me over big time!
Cool! So you love it then? | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: Just listened. Wow. She's gonna work me over big time!
Cool! So you love it then? And those other snippets are tantalizing too. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: And those other snippets are tantalizing too.
I haven't played those yet. Not a big fan of snippets. | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: And those other snippets are tantalizing too.
I haven't played those yet. Not a big fan of snippets. One of them sounds like "Cover Me". Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: One of them sounds like "Cover Me".
I think Mike mentioned that. Is it "I See Who You Are"? I knew I was right about the Post vibe! | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: One of them sounds like "Cover Me".
I think Mike mentioned that. Is it "I See Who You Are"? I knew I was right about the Post vibe! So far it seems like Post and Homogenic. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: So far it seems like Post and Homogenic. Are you getting the "I Go Humble" vibe from "Innocence"? | |
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