What\u2019s up yall! This is Crate n\u2019 Nook, a brand new column dedicated to chill vibes and devious yap sessions. Whether it be about books or music alike, I\u2019ll be writing about my favorite pieces of media so that I can, hopefully, convince you to love ’em just as much as I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What better way to debut this column than to debut with a Debut! Bj\u00f6rk is a critically acclaimed Icelandic singer and song writer who is hailed to this day as an absolute incredible songwriter. To call her anything else less than an impeccable artist would be an understatement. She weaves narratives intertwined with themes of love, lust, longing, and the human emotion together with unique vocals and sound that absolutely no one can compare to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1993, Bj\u00f6rk released her first studio album, her first recording following the breakup of her previous band, the Sugarcubes. She titled the production Debut<\/em>, as this marked her first internationally recognized album which pushed Bj\u00f6rk\u00a0into the spotlight. She found herself free to pursue her own identity as an artist, and made the most upheld the opportunity express her creative storytelling as she pleases. While each song is unique, I\u2019d like to highlight a few that truly stand out as the spotlight of the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Human Behavior,” the opening track on this album, details the confusing nature of the way we act around each other. Bj\u00f6rk\u00a0express that although each action we take has no logic or thought behind it, human interaction can be as necessary as it is both infatuating and addictive. We have no map or compass to help us navigate these behaviors or to even make sense of them, but they come as a core part ultimately just the way we are. \u2018Human Behavior\u2019 creates a foundational tone for the remainder of the album while harmonizing deep narrative elements with an incredibly funky beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Venus as a Boy\u2019, one of my favorite songs of all time. It is one of Bj\u00f6rk\u2019s magnum opus, even on her Debut album! The passion and lust that oozes from this song makes it so enjoyable to listen to. Bj\u00f6rk depicts a longing for a boy who is picture perfect. The boy in the song wholeheartedly believes in beauty to the point where he is consistently compared to Venus, the Romanized version of the Greek god Aphrodite. Bj\u00f6rk, while utilizing the hypnotic resonance of the vibraphone, evokes the same sense of attraction and longing that she is actively demonstrating through her lyrics. Side note, some discourse surrounds certain lyrics after the first verse of the song, that being;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u00d3l lit glatt \u00e1 m\u00e9r;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00d3l engin skil er \u00e1lver\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The lines are from the Icelandic language and when translated, it means \u201cOh, look at me happily. Oh, there is no separation, there is an aluminum plant\u201d. Given the unnatural wordplay, many have assumed this line to be straight gibberish or a simply one of Google\u2019s many translation errors. But I\u2019ve managed to make some sense of the interpretation. The aluminum plant can potentially symbolize an unnatural growth in their relationship. There is only a falsified life taking form through her lust for the \u201cperfect boy\u201d in contrast to an authentic and healthy relationship forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving forward, \u2018Big Time Sensuality\u2019 conveys a sense of newfound sense of excitement. Listening to the song feels like the rush you get when you\u2019re getting ready for a night out on the town. New changes are happening and coming fast. It takes courage but you must accept them with wide open arms. You have to roll the good with the bad while accepting the \u201caftermath of all angles\u201d. Bj\u00f6rk desires for all of her listeners to come at their obstacles headstrong without fear or worry. Of course, this messaging is accompanied by the most upbeat, pop-esk rhythm on the album, further encouraging freedom and a flourishing life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This album is linked to so many of my deepest, most treasured memories. My first drive alone after I got my license, the walk home after my first date ever, my first time on OSU\u2019s grandeurs campus alone, and many, many others. Throughout all my life, this groundbreaking album has been there for me and with it, my appreciation and love for Bj\u00f6rk has grown tremendously. I truly hope you get a chance to listen to this album, or revisit and fall in love with Bj\u00f6rk all over again. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What\u2019s up yall! This is Crate n\u2019 Nook, a brand new column dedicated to chill vibes and devious yap sessions. Whether it be about books or music alike, I\u2019ll be writing about my favorite pieces of media so that I can, hopefully, convince you to love ’em just as much as I do. 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