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Post by born on Jun 17, 2020 16:49:29 GMT -5
Yeah, out of the three albums I've heard, Vespertine was the most instant for me. It didn't have a "Hyperballad" but I literally enjoyed every song.
My top 4 is amazing! I had a hard time ranking them.
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Post by bat1990 on Jun 17, 2020 20:58:51 GMT -5
I get goosebumps from some of the harmonies and arrangements on Vespertine. She did THAT before going even further into the avant-garde realm with Medulla and Drawing Restraint 9.
Volta was almost a return to "normal" for Björk. I haven't listened to a full album since that one, but hopefully this rankdown series will lead me through Biophilia, Vulnicura, and Utopia.
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 18, 2020 23:16:55 GMT -5
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 18, 2020 23:24:08 GMT -5
12. "Frosti"
Average = 10.30769 Total Points = 134
Standard Deviation = 2.01596
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 18, 2020 23:38:21 GMT -5
11. "Harm of Will" "He makes his face known to none, for if he is seen, then all will,
and all will know. Know me."
Average = 9.07692 Total Points = 118
Standard Deviation = 3.20056
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 18, 2020 23:47:51 GMT -5
10. "Sun in My Mouth" "With chasteness of sea-girls, will I complete the mystery of my flesh?" Average = 8.90328 Total Points = 116
Standard Deviation = 2.13937
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 18, 2020 23:55:41 GMT -5
9. "An Echo, A Stain" "I'm sorry you saw that. I'm sorry he did it." Average = 8.84615 Total Points = 115
Standard Deviation = 3.23641 (Second-highest)
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 0:05:49 GMT -5
8. "Undo" "It's not meant to be a strife. It's not meant to be a struggle uphill." Average = 7.30769 Total Points = 95
Standard Deviation = 3.30113 (Highest)
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 0:11:07 GMT -5
7. "Heirloom" "I have a recurring dream, every time I lose my voice. I swallow little glowing lights, my mother and son baked for me." Average = 6 Total Points = 78
Standard Deviation = 1.87083 (Lowest)
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 0:32:05 GMT -5
6. "It's Not Up to You" "I can decide what I give, but it's not up to me what I get given." Average = 5.69231 Total Points = 74
Standard Deviation = 2.49615
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2020 0:38:58 GMT -5
perfect top 5 i guess
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 4:44:15 GMT -5
5. "Aurora" "I tumble down on my knees, fill the mouth with snow. The way it melts, I wish to melt into you." Average = 5.53846 Total Points = 72
Standard Deviation = 3.20456
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Post by born on Jun 19, 2020 4:58:58 GMT -5
“Aurora” was a beautiful listen but the other ones grabbed my attention more.
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 5:00:25 GMT -5
4. "Cocoon" "Who would have known that a boy like him Possessed of magical sensitivity, would approach a girl like me?" Average = 5.46154 Total Points = 71
Standard Deviation = 2.72688
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 5:12:52 GMT -5
3. "Unison" "Let's unite tonight. We shouldn't fight." Average = 4.92308 Total Points = 64
Standard Deviation = 2.49871
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Post by born on Jun 19, 2020 5:21:14 GMT -5
Perfect top 3! I know "Pagan Poetry" is a big fan favorite but I'm hoping "Hidden Place" will snatch the crown.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2020 5:43:54 GMT -5
pp for the win
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Post by bat1990 on Jun 19, 2020 7:32:59 GMT -5
*sigh* Predictable Top 2.
IMHO, this is an album where the album tracks are better than the singles
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 11:53:42 GMT -5
2. "Hidden Place" "Through the warmest cord of care, your love was sent to me."
Average = 3.37069 Total Points = 43 Standard Deviation = 2.98286
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 19, 2020 11:54:19 GMT -5
1. "Pagan Poetry" "He makes me want to hand myself over."
Average = 2.69231 Total Points = 35
Standard Deviation = 2.50688
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Post by born on Jun 19, 2020 11:57:41 GMT -5
Those goddamn visuals though!!! Cool winner even though I prefer both #2 and #3 to it. Thank you for hosting!
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Post by bat1990 on Jun 19, 2020 12:04:31 GMT -5
I am excited for this gem from Medúlla. This version is even better than the album version.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2020 12:11:11 GMT -5
yesss
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2020 17:36:15 GMT -5
UGH! As expected, the slower songs all went out at the beginning... UGH!!!!!!! I wish Hidden Place hadn't been so high, I actually thought fans liked it, but not that much.
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 20, 2020 15:22:47 GMT -5
Just a forewarning, I am going to be taking a little hiatus from this before starting the Medúlla rankdown. Life has gotten really hectic, so I'm waiting to see how the next few weeks play out before I pick this up again! Hopefully I can pick it up within the next month or so (and if we're forced to go into another lockdown, I'll definitely have the time), but for right now I just need a few weeks off! Thanks to everyone who has participated so far and I'll see you again soon!
PS, those who aren't familiar with it, you might want to go ahead and start with Medúlla, because it's a hard one to digest the first time. It might take a couple listens!
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