BJORK - Homogenic LP

Since the release of Post, Bjork had some heavy affairs of the heart (from her tempestuous relationship with Tricky to the well-publicised engagement and subsequent break-up with drum 'n' bass star Goldie) and this album shows it.

The mood and tone is consistently somber. While many prefer the happier, quirkier, musically schizophrenic Bjork of old, this album is gorgeous. The use of strings have a vaguely alien feel. We suspect that there is a bit of Icelandic classical influence, maybe reflecting a bit of yearning Bjork feels for her homeland as she had been living as an expat in London for several years.