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About This Track
“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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Shouts
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Robo-Alaska wrote:
Wistful, longing, and utterly beautiful. Homogenic is her masterpiece, and this is the best song on that masterpiece.
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silasyang wrote:
Yes, a gift to man kind indeed.
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deadybyebaby wrote:
while you are awayyyy my heart combs undone. Such a sweet song and the play toy piano sounds are a nice touch too.
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obscurecendo wrote:
i'm floating
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E-mirror wrote:
So deep. [2]
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marina__ wrote:
So deep.
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Damita_Stev wrote:
This song is perfection, it really hits me. Dayum.
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Myrkur-fe wrote:
She is sooo perfect! I love her!
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pedruxbitch wrote:
All time favorite ♥
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icannot wrote:
tugging at my soul
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bluemushrooms wrote:
probably one of the deepest love songs i've ever heard
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theteachesof wrote:
It is full of love
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Hasimere wrote:
gorgeous
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wi-lll wrote:
Wow
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Kleber01z wrote:
♥
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LordMoe wrote:
my favorite song ever
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rufuspig wrote:
just read the lyrics of this song, been listening to it for years and never knew what she was saying. how pretty.
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AlaNio wrote:
he'll never eat TURNIPPSSSSS.
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pedruxbitch wrote:
this song makes me cry so much.
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amonle wrote:
reminds me why this album was so special
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