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Born: Nov 21, 1965 in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Genre: Other, Pop/Rock, Classical
Biography: Björk first came to prominence as one of the lead vocalists of the avant pop Icelandic sextet the Sugarcubes, but when she launched a solo career after the group's 1992 demise, she quickly eclipsed her old band's popularity. Instead of following in the Sugarcubes' arty guitar rock pretensions, Björk ...Read full biography
Debut
Debut
Released: 1993
Label: Elektra Records
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Freed from the Sugarcubes' confines, Björk takes her voice and creativity to new heights on Debut, her first work after the group's breakup. With producer Nellee Hooper's help, she moves in an elegantly ...Read full review
Homogenic
Homogenic
Released: 1997
Label: Elektra Records
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By the late '90s, Björk's playful, unique world view and singular voice became as confining as they were defining. With its surprising starkness and darkness, 1997's Homogenic shatters her "Icelandic pixie" ...Read full review
More Bjork albums: Main Albums (20), Compilations (54), Singles & EPs (129), DVD/Video (44)
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