By Nicole Holman

Rating: NEED

Icelandic singer-songwriter and performer Bjork recently released her ninth studio album entitled “Vulnicura”. This multitalented singer produced yet another brilliant album that will certainly leave listeners stunned.

Bjork always experimented with very unique styles in her music, ranging from futuristic hyper-ballads to more up-tempo songs with electronic beats. Simply put: Bjork can do it all. “Vulnicura” was no exception to the list of amazing albums she has already created.
The album received “universal acclaim” according to Metacritic. It was not difficult to see why. The album starts off on a high note with “Stonemilker”, a moving, violin-heavy introduction and it only gets better from there.

One of the most appreciated aspects of Bjork’s work was the way it managed to both convey relatable emotions while also being an experience. There were sounds in “Vulnicura” that one just does not hear on the radio, and it can be refreshing as well as exciting. Despite it already being a work of art, “Vulnicura” managed to relay a sense of personality and even vulnerability to its listeners.

What is perhaps her most emotionally charged album since her 2011 album “Biofilia”, “Vulnicura” addressed Bjork’s personal experiences in her 30 years in the music and art industries. With lyrics such as “my mouth was sewn, I was not heard”, listeners got a sense of the feelings Bjork experienced as fellow artists claimed authorship of her work without her consent. In a recent interview with Pitchfork, Bjork discussed her involvement in the production of many albums that went completely ignored by fellow artists.

Regardless of personal issues occurring during the development of this album, Bjork’s trademark vocals and lyrics remained as expressive and passionate as ever. If you’re a fan of Bjork’s work, or even a new listener, definitely give “Vulnicura” a listen.