Björk - "Crystalline"
There is a certain amount of expectation with Björk these days. While still makes rewarding music, fairing much better than many of her late 1990's contemporaries, at the same time she still hasn't managed to obtain the stylistic unpredictability of that other electronic-infused rock act of the era, Radiohead.
At first listen, "Crystalline", the first official song released off her upcoming album, Biophilia, that same similar feeling that only Björk can produce. Lots of vocal layering, with Björk never failing to show off her range, and basic electronic dance beats. It's your usual Björk song, and wont change any minds who have already given her music listens in the past. For those who have jumped on the Björk train a long time ago, it does offer a welcome surprise. With just 50 seconds left, the song erupts into glorious Aphex Twin-inspired IDM not heard since...well, when was the last time you heard a new Aphex Twin song? This is not a new sound, by any means, but it is one that has fallen by the wayside in recent years due to the rise of dubstep and house and I can't say I haven't missed it. Biophilia comes out September 26th, and as with any Bjork record, it will be an interesting one.
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