New Björk Single

Hey All,

While I am the first to admit that Björk doesn't always do it for me, I will say that some of her songs are really great. Songs like Joga, It's Oh So Quiet, Big Time Senstuality, Bachelorette and Hunter are truly unique, smart and listenable. For the most part though, I find that her music is a little too "out there" for me.

I am not sure whether to class her latest effort Earth Intruders as one of her greats or one best left in orbit.
Admittedly, I was intrigued that she was working with Timbaland, as her contingency is far more alternative than people like me who often enjoy more mainstream beats. Was this going to be her "selling out" record? I had to find out. I bought the track on iTunes and have been listening to it on and off for about a week. I will say it grows on you!



Hearing her abstract vocals colliding with Timabland's beats can be jarring on the first half dozen listens. But the more you hear the song, the better the beats are and the song takes on its own life. Almost two different composostions, the music and the lyrics often fight for dominance. Yet, when they do mesh, they do so perfectly - as in the chorus where the sings "We are the earth intruders / We are the sharpshooters / Flock of parachuters / Necessary voodoo".

She hasn't done anything as dancey in over a decade and I won't be surprised if it cracks the top twenty on the dance charts when the inevitable mixes are released. Do I think she has sold out? I am not sure. Her lyrics still are strong, oddly poetic and meaningful and at the same time, in classic Björk style, teetering on the insane and nonsensical. Also, this music is probably a true testament to Timbaland's ability to craft a danceable song. When working with Nelly Furtado and Justin, he can be assured of recreating his formulaic success of a decent vocal combined with mainstream beats. Here, with Björk, he is forced to work in the constrains of her eccentricity and the result is engaging.

Make sure and check out her single on iTunes and let us know what you think!

Talk to you later,
Johnny