Selmasongs

Ever since her 1993 début Debut, Bjork has been one of the worlds weirdest mainstream singers. She goes through strange obsessions, from spectacular (Post) to achingly pretentious (Drawing Restraint 9). But her 2000 EP Selmasongs soundtrack to the equally wonderful Dancer In The Dark which she starred in. The thunderous 'Overture' is spectacular, dark and sad, only to be matched by the even sadder and darker 'Scatterheart', which despite being wonderful, is better in the film. Sensations of magic are found in 'Cvalda' with Bjork's voice marrying Catherine Deneuve's suprisingly great voice, for the best song on the album. The mellow 'I've Seen It All' is perfect, with Thom Yorke beautifully echoing Bjork. However, creative boundaries are pushed to the limit at '107 steps,' a song entirely about numbers. However, this is forgiven for 'New World' a song so peaceful and graceful, it could be an anti-war anthem. At half an hour, there's not a lot to it, but it is a well made and crafted album.


9/10

Teo