Whoops, is Saturday - oh dear! Onwards and upwards!
The addition of Bjork on this blog may be a tad unexpected for you perhaps - indeed - I found it a bit unexpected also!
I find Bjork a positively fascinating creature. She is one of those few truly original artists that are always striving to push the boundaries of their chosen mediums. Her most recent album, 2011's Biophilia, was the world's first app album that allowed users to fully interact with the songs, even being able to create completely new versions of them. Yes, 'app', not 'rap', and as far as I am aware, it is not a feat that has been replicated since.
However, today we are discussing one of Bjork's earlier efforts. 'Army Of Me' is a song taken from Bjork's third album, Post, and album which she described as 'musically promiscuous'. This is an opinion that is most definitely relatable, as Post also contained what is perhaps Bjork's most memorable song, her cover of 'It's Oh So Quiet'. The song is very menacing, laden in dark and foreboding synths, and is easily my favourite Bjork song. Bjork stated that she wrote it with her brother in mind, daring him to improve himself to improve his life. The song was also used in the soundtrack to Zack Snyder's 2011 fantasy film, Sucker Punch, alsongside efforts by Skunk Anansie, Allison Mosshart and actress Emily Browning.
What are your thoughts on Bjork? Do you like 'Army Of Me'? Have you seen Sucker Punch?
