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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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Deformografy wrote:
our love in a ball of yarn <3<3<3<3<3 i love this song so much
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XStatic_Process wrote:
this song makes me feel like im flying.
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Johnisfaster wrote:
sexy alien!
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Lewishalo wrote:
Just noticed that this song really fits in well with Christmas. When that warm organ sound comes in the end, you can just imagine little kids opening their presents by the fire. Maybe I'm just weird.
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limbonite_08 wrote:
<3 <3 <3
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dazmusic wrote:
love bjork :)
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SegalovicH wrote:
So good. so damm good.
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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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