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“Unravel” is the third song on the album Homogenic by Björk, which was released in 1997.
The song features a prominent example of Björk’s use of a half-singing, half-speaking technique which, according to folklore specialist Njall Sigurdsson, is comparable to that of old Icelandic choir-men.
Structurally, the song is made up of a slowly sweeping melody, strings and distant-sounding electronic beats.
In a 2006 interview with ‘Spin’ magazine, Radiohead singer Thom Yorke named “Unravel” his favourite song ever, adding, “I’m trying to get Radiohead to do a cover because I think it’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.” On November 8, 2007, Radiohead performed a cover of the song as part of their webcast.
A cover of “Unravel” appears on folk rock artist Okkervil River’s split CD “Sham Wedding/Hoax Funeral,” as well as the Japanese import version of alternative rock band Something Corporate’s album “North.”
The Flaming Lips added the song to their album “Late Night Tales: The Flaming Lips,” which is a compilation of artists and songs that have affected and influenced the band.
Adem, a British singer, also included “Unravel” on his 2008 album of covers songs entitled “Takes.”
Anthony Green and Casey Crescenzo performed an acoustic cover of “Unravel” as a part of a 2007 tour featuring Circa Survive and The Dear Hunter.
The song features a prominent example of Björk’s use of a half-singing, half-speaking technique which, according to folklore specialist Njall Sigurdsson, is comparable to that of old Icelandic choir-men.
Structurally, the song is made up of a slowly sweeping melody, strings and distant-sounding electronic beats.
In a 2006 interview with ‘Spin’ magazine, Radiohead singer Thom Yorke named “Unravel” his favourite song ever, adding, “I’m trying to get Radiohead to do a cover because I think it’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.” On November 8, 2007, Radiohead performed a cover of the song as part of their webcast.
A cover of “Unravel” appears on folk rock artist Okkervil River’s split CD “Sham Wedding/Hoax Funeral,” as well as the Japanese import version of alternative rock band Something Corporate’s album “North.”
The Flaming Lips added the song to their album “Late Night Tales: The Flaming Lips,” which is a compilation of artists and songs that have affected and influenced the band.
Adem, a British singer, also included “Unravel” on his 2008 album of covers songs entitled “Takes.”
Anthony Green and Casey Crescenzo performed an acoustic cover of “Unravel” as a part of a 2007 tour featuring Circa Survive and The Dear Hunter.
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cardroia wrote:
adorable !
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Kneelicker wrote:
Possibly my favorite of all time...
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moi_ypt wrote:
2:46 <3
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fishgibz wrote:
classic Bjork...
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Dragontamer78 wrote:
so beautiful ;' ' '}
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Peth_Lince wrote:
I love this song..
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nastoletni_duch wrote:
one of the most beautiful song ever.
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allyatberlin wrote:
Shame on Last.Fm. 1:30 Length!!!
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ha_ti wrote:
a ma zing
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lilou_b wrote:
yeah, not sure why last.fm claims they are full tracks when they all are limited to 1.30!
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HBabylon wrote:
stop posting the same over and over again you smiling fatty
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2ool wrote:
When you come back, we'll have to make new love.
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eXploreDK wrote:
Simply one of the most beautiful Björk tracks out there...
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ohmydaisies wrote:
one of my absolute favourite songs of all time.
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fonsi_ wrote:
Wanna die hearing this song.
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Deformografy wrote:
brilliant!
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vltava11 wrote:
ahhh, the organ at around 2:46 gets me every time
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AlaNio wrote:
@ pixiefastfeet, yeah that works better. he'll never eattttt turnipppp. amazing song though :)
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bleachgeek4973 wrote:
Why doesn't it start at the VERY beginning
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fonsi_ wrote:
The song i wanna hear when I'm dying.
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