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Björk - Vespertine album

Björk - Vespertine album

  • Performer: Björk
  • Genre: Electronic
  • Title: Vespertine
  • Released: 2015
  • Style: Experimental
  • Country: UK
  • MP3 version size: 1370 mb
  • FLAC version size: 1521 mb
  • Other: AUD MP4 DMF AC3 VOC RA ADX
  • Rating: 4.8
  • Votes: 409

Description

This is Björk's most introvert album and I find it simply breathtaking. Авторы текста и музыки.

Björk performing Vespertine.

Vespertine is the fifth studio album by Björk, released on August 27, 2001.

Vespertine is the fourth studio album by Icelandic recording artist Björk. It was released on 27 August 2001 in the United Kingdom by One Little Indian Records and in the United States by Elektra Entertainment. Production on the album began during the filming of Dancer in the Dark, which was characterized by conflict between her and director Lars von Trier. Vespertine's sound reflected Björk's newly found interest in the music of artists such as Opiate and Console, who were also enlisted as producers.

Vespertine was an autobiographical concept album about an episode of intimacy in the singer's life. Yet the team of Jan Dvořák, Peter Häublein, and Roman Vinuesa who adapted Björk's music for the Orchestra of Nationaltheater Mannheim faced serious challenges.

Björk is the only studio album by Icelandic singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir as a child singer, released on 18 December 1977 by Fálkinn. In 1976, Björk appeared on Icelandic radio singing "I Love to Love" through the music school she attended, which led her to a record deal and the release, with the help of stepfather Sævar, of her first solo album in 1977.

And what's a Björk album without the ambush? Trending Now. Lil Nas X Rates Horses, Twitter, and Prom. That said, Vespertine has more than just a handful of charms. The record is gorgeously orchestrated with the Icelander's neon string sections, chiming music boxes, and intricately arranged background Björks. Its production, though never truly groundbreaking, is always beautifully executed with washes of harp, organic synthsounds and majestic, dreamlike effects. Björk hasn't lost her ability to create forested sonic otherworlds, or to achieve an overwhelmingly full sound while maintaining an air of wide, open space.

Björk’s Vespertine, released in August 2001, may be the first (and last) album written for the Napster age. With her fifth studio release, and coming off the expansive, futuristic Homogenic, Björk set out to make an intimate album of micro-beats and minimalist production. She would create 80% of the Vespertine instrumentals herself, while the lyrics moved toward exploring greater depths of sex,love, and hibernation. At the finishing stages of Vespertine, Björk sent tracks to virtuoso producers Thomas Knak and Matmos.

Открывайте новую музыку каждый день. Лента с персональными рекомендациями и музыкальными новинками, радио, подборки на любой вкус, удобное управление своей коллекцией. Миллионы композиций бесплатно и в хорошем качестве.

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1 Hidden Place
Producer, Written By – Björk
A2 Cocoon
Producer, Written By – Björk, Thomas Knak
A3 It's Not Up To You
Producer, Written By – Björk
B1 Undo
Producer – BjörkWritten By – Björk, Thomas Knak
B2 Pagan Poetry
Producer, Written By – Björk
B3 Frosti
Producer, Written By – Björk
C1 Aurora
Producer, Written By – Björk
C2 An Echo, A Stain
Producer – BjörkWritten By – Björk, Guy Sigsworth
C3 Sun In My Mouth
Producer – BjörkWritten By – Björk, Guy Sigsworth
D1 Heirloom
Producer, Written By – BjörkWritten By, Producer – Martin Console
D2 Harm Of Will
Producer, Written By – BjörkWritten By – Guy Sigsworth, Harmony Korine
D3 Unison
Producer, Written By – Björk

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – One Little Indian Ltd.
  • Copyright (c) – Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – One Little Indian Ltd.
  • Licensed To – One Little Indian Ltd.
  • Licensed To – Polydor Ltd.

Notes

180g Heavy Vinyl Pressing. Glossy gatefold sleeve. Includes printed inner sleeves.

Unison misspelt as "Unisona" on back cover.

The copyright in the sound recordings owned by Björk Overseas Ltd. under licence to One Little Indian Records and is exclusively licensed to Polydor, Ltd. for the world excluding the UK, North America and Iceland.

℗ 2001 Björk Overseas Ltd/One Little Indian Ltd.
© 2001 Björk Overseas Ltd/One Little Indian Ltd.

Thomas Knak appears courtesy of Hobby Industries.
Matthew Herbert appears courtesy of Magic and Accident.
Matmos appear courtesy of Matador Records.
Console is part of Payola

[C3]: The lines from < I will wade out till my thighs Are steeped in burning flowers >
© 1925, 1953 © 1991 by the trustees for the E.E. Cummings Trust.
© 1976 by George James Firmage.
from: Complete Poems: 1940-1962 by E.E. Cummings.
Edited by George J. Firmage.
Used by permission of Liverlight Publishing Corporation.

[D3]: Contains a sample from Aero Deck, a track on the >Systemisch< album by Oval on Thrill Jockey Records. Thanks to Markus & Bettina.

All songs published by Universal Music, except:
[D2]: Harmony Korine, copyright control.
[B1, A2]: Thomas Knak, copyright control.
[D1]: Martin Console, published by Flirt 99 Music Publishing.
[D2, C2]: Guy Sigsworth, published by Universal Music

Studios
El Cortijo, San Pedro, Spain.
Magic Shop, New York, USA. Thanks to Steve Rosenthal.
Astoria, New York, USA.
Avatar, New York, USA.
Sear Sound, New York, USA. Thanks to Walter Sear.
Thule Studios, Reykjavik, Iceland. Thanks to Finn, Snorry and Thule.
Greenhouse Studios, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Quad Studios, New York, USA.
Looking Glass Studios, New York, USA. Thanks to Kara Biloff
The Loft on Lafayette Street, New York, USA.

Music Box recorded at Bygosh Music Recording Studios

Strings and Choir
Recorded at Air Lyndhurst Studios.

Made in the EC

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 5 016958 046019
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): TPLP101 TΛ BF90200-01 A1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): TPLP101 TC BF90200-01 B1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C): TPLP101 BF90200-02 C1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D): TPLP101 BF90200-02 D1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (VARIANT 1 Runout Side A): LP101 TΛ BF90200-01 A1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (VARIANT 1 Runout Side B): TPLP101 TC BF90200-01 B1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (VARIANT 1 Runout Side C): LP101 VA BF90200-02 C1 MCD
  • Matrix / Runout (VARIANT 1 Runout Side D): LP101 BF90200-02 D1 VX MCD
  • Label Code (Label Side A): TPLP.A
  • Label Code (Label Side B): TPLP.B
  • Label Code (Label Side C): TPLP.C
  • Label Code (Label Side D): TPLP.D

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
TPLP101CD Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album) One Little Indian TPLP101CD UK 2001
589000-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album, RE) Polydor, Universal Music Russia 589000-9 Russia Unknown
589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Björk Vespertine ‎(2xLP, Album) Polydor, Universal International 589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Japan 2001
none Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Unofficial) Not On Label (Björk) none Europe Unknown
62653-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(DVD-A, Album, Multichannel, Sup) Elektra 62653-9 US 2001

Tracklist

CD-1 It's Not Up To You 5:09
CD-2 Cocoon 4:29
CD-3 Hidden Place 5:29
CD-4 Undo 5:38
CD-5 Pagan Poetry 5:15
CD-6 Harm Of Will 4:37
VHS Hidden Place 4:22

Notes

UK promotional 31x22 cm white box with round sticker on it.

The common edition of the boxset contains:
1. Six Songs From Vespertine 6-track sampler CD (TPLP101CDP)
2. Hidden Place VHS video.
3. Vespertine T-Shirt with print on both sides.
4. Colour photo with Bjork in swan dress (26x20cm)
5. Three-page biography (A4 size).
6. Round sticker (d=9cm) and "With Compliments" slip.

May have additional media and promotional goodies thrown in:
- Additional 332TP7CD Hidden Place single.
- 1-page press info.

Also a rarer box release available with 12-track CDR promo as main media item.

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
none Björk Selections From 'Vespertine' ‎(CDr, Promo, Smplr) Elektra none US 2001
vesp 1 Björk Six Songs From Vespertine ‎(CD, Promo, Smplr) Polydor vesp 1 Europe 2001
none Bjork* Untitled ‎(CDr, Smplr) Polydor, Zeitgeist none Germany 2001
none Björk Vespertine Assets ‎(CD-ROM, Promo) Elektra none USA & Canada 2001
none Bjork* 6 Tracks ‎(CDr, Smplr) One Little Indian, Masterpiece none UK 2001

Tracklist

1 Hidden Place 5:31
2 Cocoon 4:30
3 It's Not Up To You 5:11
4 Undo 5:41
5 Pagan Poetry 5:17
6 Frosti 1:43
7 Aurora 4:41
8 An Echo A Stain 4:06
9 Sun In My Mouth 2:42
10 Heirloom 5:14
11 Harm Of Will 4:39
12 Unison 6:48
Mp3-1
Mp3-1-1 Overture 3:37
Mp3-1-2 Cvalda 4:48
Mp3-1-3 I've Seen It All 5:29
Mp3-1-4 Scatterheart 6:39
Mp3-1-5 In The Musicals 4:40
Mp3-1-6 107 Steps 2:35
Mp3-1-7 New World 4:20
Mp3-2
Mp3-2-1 Gling-Glo 2:42
Mp3-2-2 Luktar-Gvendur 4:03
Mp3-2-3 Kata Rokkar 2:58
Mp3-2-4 Pabbi Minn 2:42
Mp3-2-5 Brestir Og Brak 3:21
Mp3-2-6 Astartofrar 2:46
Mp3-2-7 Bella Simamer 2:40
Mp3-2-8 Litli Tonlistarmadurinn 3:25
Mp3-2-9 Pad Sest Ekki Setari Mey 4:03
Mp3-2-10 Bilavisur 2:40
Mp3-2-11 Tondeleyo 3:33
Mp3-2-12 Eg Veit Ei Hvad Skalsegja 3:05
Mp3-2-13 Í Dansi Með Þér 2:28
Mp3-2-14 Bornin Vid Tjornina 2:50
Mp3-2-15 Ruby Baby 4:06
Mp3-2-16 I Can't Help Loving That Man 3:40
Mp3-3
Mp3-3-1 Hunter 4:15
Mp3-3-2 Jóga 5:05
Mp3-3-3 Unravel 3:21
Mp3-3-4 Bachelorette 5:12
Mp3-3-5 All Neon Like 5:53
Mp3-3-6 5 Years 4:29
Mp3-3-7 Immature 3:06
Mp3-3-8 Alarm Call 4:19
Mp3-3-9 Pluto 3:19
Mp3-3-10 All Is Full Of Love 4:33

Credits

  • Arranged By [Choir] – Björk (tracks: 1, 3, 4), Guy Sigsworth (tracks: 1, 8, 11, 12), Vince Mendoza (tracks: 1, 3, 8, 11)
  • Arranged By [Clavichord] – Guy Sigsworth (tracks: 3)
  • Arranged By [Harp] – Björk (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 12), Zeena Parkins (tracks: 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12)
  • Arranged By [Music Box] – Björk (tracks: 5, 6, 7)
  • Arranged By [Strings] – Björk (tracks: 11), Vince Mendoza (tracks: 3, 4, 8, 9, 12)
  • Bass – Björk (tracks: 1, 5, 7, 9)
  • Producer – Björk, Martin Console (tracks: 10), Thomas Knak (tracks: 2)
  • Written-By – Björk, Guy Sigsworth (tracks: 8, 9, 11), Harmony Korine (tracks: 11), Martin Console (tracks: 10), Thomas Knak (tracks: 2, 4)

Notes

Backcover:
(P) 2001 (C) 2001 FEI FAN Music Entertainment China Ltd.
Manufactured And Printed In China.

Disc:
[p]+[c] 2001 Universal Music Ltd.Marketed by Universal Music Ltd. Hong Kong/ Singapore/Malaysia/Canada

Errors in printed tracklisting:
Mp3-2-12 listed as Tondeleyo (as track 11). Should be Eg Veit Ei Hvad Skalsegja.
Mp3-2-13 listed as Eg Veit Ei Hvad Skalsegja, while it is Í Dansi Með Þér.
The correct names are entered in the Tracklist above.

Released in standard jewel case complete with 12-page vertically oriented booklet.
Enhanced CDplus track contains 128 kbps MP3 files.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout: CD-1275
  • Mould SID Code: ifpi [number scratched out]

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
TPLP101CD Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album) One Little Indian TPLP101CD UK 2001
589000-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album, RE) Polydor, Universal Music Russia 589000-9 Russia Unknown
589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Björk Vespertine ‎(2xLP, Album) Polydor, Universal International 589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Japan 2001
none Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Unofficial) Not On Label (Björk) none Europe Unknown
62653-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(DVD-A, Album, Multichannel, Sup) Elektra 62653-9 US 2001

Tracklist

A1 Hidden Place 5:28
A2 Cocoon 4:28
A3 It's Not Up To You 5:08
A4 Undo 5:38
A5 Pagan Poetry 5:14
A6 Frosti 1:41
B7 Aurora 4:39
B8 An Echo, A Stain 4:04
B9 Sun In My Mouth 2:40
B10 Heirloom 5:11
B11 Harm Of Will 4:36
B12 Unison 6:47

Companies, etc.

  • Record Company – Universal Müzik Yapım Organizasyon San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Copyright (c) – Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Copyright (c) – One Little Indian Ltd.

Credits

  • Arranged By [Choir] – Björk (tracks: A1, A3, A4), Guy Sigsworth (tracks: A1, B8, B11, B12), Vince Mendoza (tracks: A1, A3, B8, B11)
  • Arranged By [Clavichord] – Guy Sigsworth (tracks: A3)
  • Arranged By [Harp] – Björk (tracks: A3, A5, B7, B12), Zeena Parkins (tracks: A3, A4, A5, B8, B9, B12)
  • Arranged By [Music Box] – Björk (tracks: A5, A6, B7)
  • Arranged By [Strings] – Björk (tracks: B11), Vince Mendoza (tracks: A3, A4, B8, B9, B12)
  • Bass [Bassline] – Björk (tracks: A1, A5, B7, B9)
  • Producer – Björk, Martin Console (tracks: B10), Thomas Knak (tracks: A2)
  • Written-By – Björk, Guy Sigsworth (tracks: B8, B9, B11), Harmony Korine (tracks: B11), Martin Console (tracks: B10), Thomas Knak (tracks: A2, A4)

Notes

"RAKS master of music" on original seal

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
TPLP101CD Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album) One Little Indian TPLP101CD UK 2001
589000-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album, RE) Polydor, Universal Music Russia 589000-9 Russia Unknown
589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Björk Vespertine ‎(2xLP, Album) Polydor, Universal International 589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Japan 2001
none Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Unofficial) Not On Label (Björk) none Europe Unknown
62653-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(DVD-A, Album, Multichannel, Sup) Elektra 62653-9 US 2001

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1 Aurora
A2 Blueprint
A3 New
A4 Crave
A5 Hidden Place
A6 Our Hands
B7 Harm Of Will
B8 Mouth
B9 Sun In
B10 Undo
B11 Unison
B12 Crave (Odd Duck Mix feat. Matmos)
Featuring – Matmos

Notes

"New album 2001"
All rights reserved. c&p 2001.

Track A2 is "Pagan Poetry".
Track A3 is "Heirloom".
Track A4 is "An Echo, A Stain".
Track A5 is "Hidden Place" in a much shorter version.
Track A6 is "It's In Our Hands".
Track B8 is "Cocoon".
Track B9 is "Sun In My Mouth".
Track B12 is "An Echo, A Stain" remixed.

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
TPLP101CD Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album) One Little Indian TPLP101CD UK 2001
589000-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Album, RE) Polydor, Universal Music Russia 589000-9 Russia Unknown
589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Björk Vespertine ‎(2xLP, Album) Polydor, Universal International 589 000-1, UIJP-1001/2 Japan 2001
none Björk Vespertine ‎(CD, Unofficial) Not On Label (Björk) none Europe Unknown
62653-9 Björk Vespertine ‎(DVD-A, Album, Multichannel, Sup) Elektra 62653-9 US 2001

Video

Comments

Tygrarad Tygrarad
I don't know what these people are on below me but this press is terrible, it is probably my worst sounding new vinyl record I ownI can barely listen to it, her voice is muffled and can hurt my ears at points because it is so distorted and harshtrust me its not my set up, do not buy the records off her site I got vespertine, debut, post, and homogenic and they all sound bad, I'm really mad because i really wanted these on vinylthe recordings on Spotify sound much better
Flamehammer Flamehammer
btw my speakers are the Klipsch rp600m and i use the lp120
Perongafa Perongafa
Very solid pressing of this very good album. Very good dynamics and good separation. Does not come with a download card. Highly recommended.
Άνουβις Άνουβις
Can someone verify that a download code is included? My Post and Homogenic LPs didn't come with one, and they're both One Little Indian represses.
Milleynti Milleynti
Mine had a download code, as did Post and Homogenic.
Mikale Mikale
My copy was purchased last month and did not include a download card.
Rich Vulture Rich Vulture
No download code for this album either. Hope that helps.
Mr_Jeйson Mr_Jeйson
Does anybody know if this edition comes with an mp3 download code?
Wizer Wizer
it does. everything One Little Indian puts out comes with a free download.
Meztisho Meztisho
I haven't heard any of the other "Vespertine" pressings, but this one is phenomenal: no surface noise, no pops, no clicks, no distortion whatsoever. One of the cleanest records in my entire library, the cover photo is beautifully remastered, the packaging is thick and lush, the inner prints are marvelous and hold the records in the most perfect sturdy way. One Hell of a repress!
Velellan Velellan
Unlike the 2015 coloured reissue, this is not cut from the DMM stampers (There is no mention of 'DMM' anywhere in the runout grooves). It sounds pretty good for the most part.The packaging is great, the gatefold sleeve is glossy and the printed inner sleeves uncoated stock.
Hulbine Hulbine
Just double checked and mine definitely isn't - the white version has quite a bit more dead wax than this pressing as well.
BroWelm BroWelm
My black vinyl version says DMM in the runouts. I don't think I have the 2013 version, as my vinyl feels like it's 180g and that one is supposed to be normal weight vinyl. My runout info matches the 2013 reissue.