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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.
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  • Homogenic
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  • Family Tree (Cd6 Greatest Hits)
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  • lrreplaceable_

    I can't even listen to this song often because it's just too perfect [3]

    last week

  • matlin1

    I can't even listen to this song often because it's just too perfect [2] Everytime, when i listen to this song, i cry.

    12 days ago

  • alecruzross

    :)

    15 days ago

  • rrrrrmmmmm

    I can't even listen to this song often because it's just too perfect

    last month

  • PulledToBits

    best song on universe. period.

    March 2012

  • Juliallen

    My favorite!

    March 2012

  • shobhnaguerin

    Will there ever again be a song as complete as this?

    March 2012

  • Dakota3131

    probably the most romantic lyrics I've ever heard *-* while you are away, my heart comes undone ♥

    February 2012

  • BILLTHEBEARD

    Such a blissful delight. Just love being enveloped in this one!

    February 2012

  • Robo-Alaska

    Wistful, longing, and utterly beautiful. Homogenic is her masterpiece, and this is the best song on that masterpiece.

    January 2012

  • silasyang

    Yes, a gift to man kind indeed.

    January 2012

  • deadybyebaby

    while you are awayyyy my heart combs undone. Such a sweet song and the play toy piano sounds are a nice touch too.

    January 2012

  • obscurecendo

    i'm floating

    December 2011

  • E-mirror

    So deep. [2]

    December 2011

  • marina__

    So deep.

    December 2011

  • Damita_Stev

    This song is perfection, it really hits me. Dayum.

    December 2011

  • Myrkur-fe

    She is sooo perfect! I love her!

    November 2011

  • pedruxbitch

    All time favorite ♥

    November 2011

  • icannot

    tugging at my soul

    November 2011

  • bluemushrooms

    probably one of the deepest love songs i've ever heard

    November 2011
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