Search - Björk :: Medúlla

Acrobatic tongues and Gothetic hearts.

Matt Toscani | Wayne, PA United States | 08/29/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Where does someone begin to describe an artist who makes the music they desire to make and at the same time is successful at it? I guess the term would be "Bjork". A name in and of itself. Never repeating the same thing twice, "Medulla" takes us on a vocal layered journey from the pure "Show Me Forgiveness" to the put your foot down "Where Is The Line" and ending with the simple joy of "Triumph Of A Heart". The bonus track "Komi" is worth to have. Putting a reminder in all of us that Bjork, first and foremost, is a voice unlike any other. A natural force where the instrumentations...no matter how grande or simplistic, accompany her work to explore and satisfy. "Medulla" is a vocal album filled with vocal samples and tricks that leads the listener towards alot of anticipation and wonderment. Personal favorite track, "Mouth's Cradle". Medulla's 'ghost is brighter than anyone's...those beams assure me.' What is next for Bjork to create?!?! Well, that is partly the enjoyment of being a 'Bjork listener'...the other half is based on the aspect of how much she has to give and continues to give.

"...when in doubt , give..." And Medulla is a sure testament to that."