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| 1164.1 | | VYGER::RENNISONM | Spherical - and in the plural | Fri Jul 23 1993 16:42 | 7 |
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Bjork is (was?) lead singer with Iceland's finest The Sugarcubes.
Plenty of older stuff to listen to if you're interested.
Mark.
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| 1164.2 | spiders in her pocket | WOTVAX::FIDDLERM | Who's gonna pay for my crashed car | Fri Jul 23 1993 16:48 | 4 |
| The new Bjork lp is really good, sort of like the Sugarcubes at their
best, wall worth checking out.
Mikef
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| 1164.3 | | KRAKAR::WARWICK | Can't you just... ? | Fri Jul 23 1993 17:43 | 7 |
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I've liked the couple of tracks that I've heard, but I'm a bit worried
that her voice, which is initially interesting, might end up grating.
Is this likely ? I did get very close to buying the album anyway the
other day.
Trevor
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| 1164.4 | | WOTVAX::FIDDLERM | Who's gonna pay for my crashed car | Fri Jul 23 1993 17:50 | 4 |
| Trevor - its not grated on me, but I'm used to it, having been a SC fan
since 87 or so.
Mikef
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| 1164.5 | was that Bjork? | GRANMA::FDEADY | it's hard to get release | Sat Jul 24 1993 22:30 | 12 |
| The video for "Human Behavior" is quite different. It seems as though
there is a "giant teddy bear" running around in the woods. I saw it
late at night, but I hadn't been drinking. The girl in the video looks
about 16-18 years old, is that "Bjork"? The CD is on my "buy" list, is
the current song typical of the rest of the disc? This "group" strikes
me like "Belly" did when they first came out with "Feed the Tree".
There must be something about young female singers that catches my
"ear." ;*)
"...definitely, definitely, definitely, definitely...."
fred deady
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| 1164.6 | She's on 'The Beat' tonight | FORTY2::ASH | Grahame Ash @REO | Mon Jul 26 1993 13:49 | 0 |
| 1164.7 | not girls | SWAM2::BERZER_VI | Queen of Trash | Mon Jul 26 1993 21:03 | 5 |
| Bjork is 28-yrs-old. And yes she is the woman in the video.
And I think Tanya Donnelly is at least the same age, probably older.
-Vicki
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| 1164.8 | At last Bjork has got rid of that idiot 'rapper'... | MIACT::RANKINE | | Thu Jul 29 1993 00:53 | 14 |
| Being a moderate fan of the Sugarcubes, Ive got the 'Debut' CD, and am
currently giving it a lot of play at present. I would say try to hear
more of it if you can B4 purchasing it, as there are quite a few styles
of music in there. One question perhaps someone can answer for me
..does anyone know who 1st recorded 'Like someone in Love' (track
5..you know the one "sometimes the things I do astound me) it sounds
to me like a Nat King Cole track... but what do i know ??
Cheers
Paul
ps look out for the new Cocteau Twins album soon, approx 6 weeks, while
we're on the subject of excellent female singers...
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| 1164.9 | Thumbs up for Debut | MIACT::RANKINE | | Thu Jul 29 1993 14:30 | 11 |
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Since writing -1 last night, ive played Debut 3 times, and its a real
grower. As I mentioned earlier there are a few musical styles on the
CD, but nothing too offensive...Im more an indie music person, and dont
particularly like pop/dance/Radio 1 playlist stuff....so its a winner
for me, and an album which I would recommend.
Look out for some limited edition versions which include a songbook,
although this may only be available from CWNN outlets.
Paul
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| 1164.10 | | WOTVAX::FIDDLERM | Who's gonna pay for my crashed car | Thu Jul 29 1993 15:03 | 11 |
| Yes, Debut has to be played a few times, but now I really love it. Its
not just jangly indie pop though, a lot of it you could easily swing
your pants to. I can't remember the name of the producer/co-writer,
but he also works in some famous dance group (err...not Snap, but
something like that).
I got the songbook version, the songbook isn't worth killing for, but
has some good piccies in it. I also think the cover photo is cover of
the year for me.
Mikef
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| 1164.11 | very plesant | GRANMA::FDEADY | definitely, definitely no logic | Tue Aug 03 1993 00:07 | 10 |
| Well, I finally got Bjork's Debut CD. It sounds GREAT. "Human Behavior"
is not even in the top 3 songs on the CD. I find the various song mixes
very pleasant. Bjork's voice is rich and easy on the ears, not grating
in the least. I think Bjork may be a leading candidate for "New Artist
of the Year." I wish I could get the songbook, it appears as though it
is not available in the States. :^(
a fan,
fred deady
wbc::deady
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| 1164.12 | | AYOV16::SROBERTSON | | Tue Aug 03 1993 09:35 | 6 |
| Saw her on telly the other night - The Beat - and she did two numbers -
both very good - sorry can't remember the name of them.
Stuart,
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| 1164.13 | More coming ?? | MIACT::RANKINE | | Fri Aug 13 1993 00:22 | 7 |
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I think`I read that BJOrk has an EP out soon with remixes by various
people of a couple of tracks from Debut. Ill try to read the MM from a
few weeks back to see if theres any more details.
Cheers
paul
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| 1164.14 | Nice postcard.... | MIACT::RANKINE | | Fri Aug 20 1993 11:16 | 18 |
| In my Debut CD there was a reply paid postcard if I wanted to receive
any further Bjork info, so I sent it away. Got a postcard back from
them saying the following :
"On Monday 23rd August the new single 'Venus as a Boy' will be released
on 7inch, MC and 2 x CD's. The single features versions of the album
track plus new workings of 'Theres more to life than this' and
'Violently Happy'. The 2nd Cd is a Mick Hucknall interpretation of
'Venus' alongside 3 previously unavailable tracks, all packaged in a
poster pack."
The new version of 'Theres more to life' does not include the recorded
live in the toilets bit. Im almost sure ill get the 2 CD pack, as
Venus is one of my favourite tracks on the Debut album, but Im not so
sure about owning anything by that little git, Hucknall. Nothing like
a bit of prejudice on a Friday morning...
Paul
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| 1164.15 | | JURA::PELAZ::MACFADYEN | wrong side of the road | Fri Aug 20 1993 12:03 | 7 |
| Same card came with the vinyl lp. I kept it. A similar card came with the
Orb's 'uf orb'. I kept that.
Obviously I'm a marketing man's nightmare.
Rod
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| 1164.16 | 3 CD's.... | GRANMA::FDEADY | Just One Victory | Fri Aug 20 1993 17:07 | 7 |
| Bjork Songbook version, new Debut mixes, you UK fans are lucky!
I've called Warner/Elecktra records and they know nothing about
them in the US. There HAS to be more to life than this...
fred deady
wbc::deady
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| 1164.17 | Yeah but you get all the Aerosmith goodies...:-) | MIACT::RANKINE | | Fri Aug 20 1993 18:03 | 20 |
| Fred,
Usually a UK release date is some 2-3 weeks earlier than its US
availability date (and vice-versa for US based bands..megastars
excepted), unless you wanna buy imports !!. I would suspect that the
release of the mixes is dependant on how many sales Bjork has made in
the US. If you are having a problem getting the mixes, or they dont
release it over there, let me know and I can get it/them for you and
send them over. Remember that UK prices for CD's is much higher than
US prices..probably UK prices are similar to imported prices in the
States. On average a CD is �13, approx $18-19. Yes we are being
ripped off, and there are investigations from consumer watchdogs about
alledged price fixing, but thats the prices at present. I usually go
to a small retailer (The Left Legged Pineapple) who is part of a chain
of independants (THe chain with No Name) where the indie labels give
preference to for any specials editions etc, and who keep prices down
eg CD's are less than �11...Ive seen some stores selling CD's for
�14.99 !!
Paul
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| 1164.18 | Questionable added value note.. | MIACT::RANKINE | | Fri Sep 10 1993 12:35 | 13 |
| Well I finally got the 2CD remix set.
One CD has 2 mixes of Venus as a boy, a new version of More to
life..its not live in the toilet anymore..and another remix of an album
track..I thought I could remember all of it, but Ive gone blank again.
The other one has a Mick Hucknall mix of Venus..dream edit.. which is
very good, quite laid back, almost dreamy. One track is a black dog
remix (forget which title..useful note this, HUH?). There's also
a Bjork version of Frank Ifields 'I remember you'.
If you like Debut, its worth a look at these.
Paul
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| 1164.19 | Bjork is an earth angel | GRANMA::FDEADY | everything's fine... just fine.. | Wed Oct 13 1993 17:34 | 8 |
| Bjork has just released two singles, "Play Dead" and "Big Time
Sensuality." There appears to be a new ep release as well ;)
However, I don't think it's enough.. I want a Bjork book, a Bjork
calendar, Bjork Magazine, Bjork TV -- 24 hours of Bjork interviews,
Bjork news, Bjork videos... ;-)
fred deady
I'm a big fan
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| 1164.20 | You'll like her, if you like Medussa | ELIS::SCHUURMANS | Life Sucks, And Then You Die | Wed Oct 13 1993 17:45 | 2 |
| What about Bjork herself, do you WANT her, too????
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| 1164.21 | One Day | AYOV11::SROBERTSON | | Wed Oct 13 1993 23:15 | 10 |
| Not surprised Big Time Sensuality is getting released - one of the best
trax - don't recognise Play Dead - that's not on the album is it?
No news of her touring Britain - don't tell me I've missed her.
Saw her at Barrowlands with the Sugarcubes - excellent gig.
Stuart
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| 1164.22 | | WOTVAX::FIDDLERM | Destroying the balance I kept | Thu Oct 14 1993 10:24 | 5 |
| Play Dead is the theme tune from a new movie (Young Americans I
think). its a collaboration with some other chap, and is an orchestral
theme type thingy. Its also outstandingly good.
Mikef
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| 1164.23 | One day Ill wake up, and pay attention | BOOZER::RANKINE | | Tue Oct 19 1993 11:26 | 10 |
| re .21
Stuart,
Im afraid you did miss her, she was touring the Uk about 6 weeks ago.
There was a review for a Bjork remix track in the MM recently, was this
the Play Dead one ???
Paul
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| 1164.24 | Getting better all the time | AYOV16::SROBERTSON | | Tue Oct 19 1993 23:00 | 15 |
| Dam - she would have been excellent - taped three or four songs off of
the beat and she was really good.
Heard Play Dead last night - it's also excellent - I like the way it
builds up to the angry chorus.I can see her singing improving all the
time - she put over a lot of emotion on the song - sign of a good
singer.
The video showed excerpts sp? from the film - anyone know what it's
about - looked promising.
Stuart.
Dam!!!!! wished I'd seen her. :-(
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| 1164.25 | here is the news..... | WOTVAX::STONEG | So hard, finding inspiration.... | Wed Oct 20 1993 14:12 | 11 |
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from today's NME :-
Bjork is planning a Christmas tour of the UK; scheduling a string of
mid-size venues and Universities after returning from a European and
American tour at the beginning of December....
Her next single 'Big time Sensuality' is released on November 22nd.
G.
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| 1164.26 | | AYOV16::SROBERTSON | | Wed Oct 20 1993 23:07 | 2 |
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Excellent - that's one I'll not miss.
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| 1164.27 | | JURA::PELAZ::MACFADYEN | Sing it again Rod | Thu Oct 21 1993 09:51 | 9 |
| > The video showed excerpts sp? from the film - anyone know what it's
> about - looked promising.
It's something to do with drug gangs and cops in sarf-east Lahndan. The
director is only 25 years old.
Rod
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| 1164.28 | | RUTILE::LETCHER | Republic | Thu Oct 21 1993 14:10 | 3 |
| Whaddaya mean, "only"?
Piers
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| 1164.29 | Where's me slippers | JURA::PELAZ::MACFADYEN | | Thu Oct 21 1993 17:44 | 6 |
| That's "only" as in "eight years younger than me".
Not that I'm age-conscious or anything.
Rod
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| 1164.30 | Bjork's an earth angel | GRANMA::FDEADY | everything's fine... just fine.. | Tue Nov 02 1993 01:08 | 28 |
| Well, Bjork has three "Venus As A Boy" singles out now. Two are from
the UK and one in the 'states. I'll post the tracks below. I'm still
awaiting the "play dead" release and "Big Time Sensuality." Has anyone
heard of a magazine called "Mixmag" or something similar? There is
supposidly a Bjork interview in the current issue, it's not available
in the US however :-{
UK 1
Venus As A Boy (7" dream mix)
Stigdu Mig
Anchor Song (Black Dog Mix)
I Remember You
&
UK 2
Venus As A Boy (Edit)
Venus As A Boy (Mykaell Riley Mix)
There's More To Life Than This (Non Toilet)
Violently Happy (Domestic Mix)
&
US
Venus As A Boy
Stigdu Mix
Human Behavior (The Underworld Remix 110 B.P.M 12:05)
There's More To Life Than This (Non-toilet Mix)
Venus As A Boy (Anglo American Extension)?_
I Remember You
cheers,
fred deady
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| 1164.31 | | AYOV16::SROBERTSON | | Tue Nov 02 1993 22:07 | 8 |
|
The Human Behaiviour remix at 110 b.p.m. sounds - ?interesting?
Have to say the more I listen to the album the more I see it's
going to be looked at as a classic - love it.
Stuart.
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| 1164.32 | | YUPPY::ASHLEYSMITH | been in a daze for days | Wed Nov 03 1993 13:12 | 7 |
| Stuart,
I agree - the album really grows on you the more you listen.
Undoubtedly, one of the albums of the year.
Andy
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| 1164.33 | Why ? | CHEFS::HARRISR | Goosenargh! | Wed Nov 03 1993 14:37 | 6 |
| A few of my friends and myself are trying to work out the allure of
Bjork. It seems to be the musical equivalent of fingernails on
blackboard, yet people like it. Most confusing, still each to his/her
own.
Rich.
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| 1164.34 | Spiders in her pocket | WOTVAX::FIDDLERM | Destroying the balance I kept | Wed Nov 03 1993 14:53 | 4 |
| Bjork - pin up girl of the year for me. Is the Play Dead single in the
charts?
Mikef
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| 1164.35 | sounds like..... | GRANMA::FDEADY | everything's fine... just fine.. | Wed Nov 03 1993 16:24 | 5 |
| "musical equivalent of finger nails on a blackboard" au contraire,(sp)
it is the sound of an angel ;^). She does have a unique voice, I
quite enjoy how she uses it. To each their own. :)
fred deady
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| 1164.36 | | AYOV11::SROBERTSON | | Wed Nov 03 1993 22:19 | 9 |
|
I was dissapointed when my wife said "I can't stand her voice - she
screams and wails" - especially when she likes Cocteau Twins et
all.I played it here last night and almost everyone likes it.
Stuart
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| 1164.37 | | JURA::PELAZ::MACFADYEN | All you have to do is ask | Thu Nov 04 1993 08:02 | 5 |
| Everyone I've played the record to likes it, and some have bought it.
Perhaps her 'alternative' reputation puts some people off?
Rod
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| 1164.38 | A wee pixie with an angelic voice.. | BOOZER::RANKINE | | Wed Nov 10 1993 17:56 | 15 |
| re .36
A wife that like the Cocteau Twins...what a luxury, mine cant stand
them, do you rent her out ??.
Given the commercial success of Bjork recently, and the 'mainstream'
content of Debut, can she still be considered alternative ??
BTW there a good interview with Bjork in the current isssue of The Face.
Also in the same issue of the Face, some B*****d has painted over my
spray paintings on my old school, anyone know any hit men in the
Livingston area ??
Paul
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| 1164.39 | Indecent Proposal | AYOV11::SROBERTSON | | Thu Nov 11 1993 11:45 | 6 |
|
'fraid not - cost you at least a bottle of whisky.
Stuart.
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| 1164.40 | As much publicity as Bananarama used to get.... | BRUMMY::RANKINE | | Fri Dec 24 1993 10:52 | 18 |
| re -1
Is the bottle of whisky for the hit man or the wife ??
:-)
radio 1 seems to be giving Bjork a bad time eg Steve Wright, cant say I
find the sketches funny, or am I missing something ?? I actually think
that Bjorks mix of Icelandic/London accent is quite appealing. She (or
the record company) seem to be releasing a hell a lot of re-mixes,
which is very confusing trying to keep up, as well as potentially
leading to media overload and the inevitable backlash.
Have a happy, healthy and peaceful New year
Cheers
paul
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| 1164.41 | a photograph | XSTACY::PATTISON | A rolling stone gets the worm | Thu Apr 28 1994 11:35 | 3 |
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xstacy::public$:[pattison.pics]bjork.jpg
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| 1164.42 | | WOTVAX::FIDDLERM | The sense of being dulls my mind | Thu Apr 28 1994 11:41 | 3 |
| thanks for the ref. Good Cocteaus stuff there also!
M
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| 1164.43 | Live Bj�rk | GRANMA::FDEADY | it takes courage to enjoy it... bj�rk | Mon May 02 1994 15:30 | 8 |
| There's a live bootleg CD of Bjork's Denmark and U.K. shows. It's
available from KTS (Kiss The Stone) in Italy. Bjork puts out quite
a performance. I'm anxiously awaiting a live video release, and
hopefully an East Coast U.S. visit.
cheers,
fred deady
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| 1164.44 | | CHEFS::HARRISR | Baby don't cry | Mon Jul 04 1994 11:39 | 22 |
| <<< MARVIN::DISK$TOOLS:[NOTES$LIBRARY]UK_MUSIC.NOTE;3 >>>
-< The UK Music Conference >-
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CHEFS::HARRISR "Goosenargh!" 6 lines 3-NOV-1993 14:37
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A few of my friends and myself are trying to work out the allure of
Bjork. It seems to be the musical equivalent of fingernails on
blackboard, yet people like it. Most confusing, still each to his/her
own.
Rich.
I take it all back. I really do. I have debut (with Play Dead on it)
and got it for �7.99 from John Menzies.
I wonder if the original Debut CD's without Play Dead on them will
become collectors items in the near future.
Rich.
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| 1164.45 | | AYOV16::SROBERTSON | | Mon Jul 04 1994 14:10 | 4 |
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I would have rather had the cd with play dead on it - excellent
track!
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| 1164.46 | Bjork - Vessel | CHEFS::GEORGEM | Never mind the Sex Pistols, here's the B@||@(|<s | Wed Sep 28 1994 15:31 | 4 |
| Anyone got the new Bjork video? ("Vessel")
I want to buy it, but apparently it's a bit arty. Mind you, I recon
Bjork is sex on a stick, so I'll probably get it anyway.
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| 1164.47 | | MOVIES::VERBIST | Free the Files 11 ! � | Wed Sep 28 1994 15:42 | 8 |
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Nothing to do with videos, but I saw the new single/ep in a shop
today, called something like "all the best remixes for people who
don't but white labels". Suppose it would be interesting for
fans, but aparrently the "Violently Happy" single with n (where
n ~= 7) mixes can get a bit irritating after mix #5.
Guy
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| 1164.48 | | CHEFS::GEORGEM | Never mind the Sex Pistols, here's the B@||@(|<s | Wed Sep 28 1994 15:51 | 2 |
| If that's the one that came out before, it's got about 7/8 remixes which add up
to about 40 minutes of "music".
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| 1164.49 | Bjork's on the Web :) | GRANPA::FDEADY | I am not afraid of your anger... CT's | Mon Nov 14 1994 19:09 | 18 |
| ---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 1994 15:57:29 NST
From: Petur Bjornsson <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: The official Bjork-WWWsite; Web Sense is available, NOW!
Web Sense, the official Bjork-WWWeb site in Iceland has opened.
"
Welcome to Bjork's world of "big time sensuality" on
the Internet which, with time will become the website
of the six senses. Yes, there's where sight, hearing,
smell, taste, touch, and intuition will be celebrated
on-line. All in the confusing & human way that makes
a true Web Sense.
"
The WebSense URL:
http://www.centrum.is/bjork/
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| 1164.50 | Post | GRANPA::FDEADY | We'll make great pets... P4P | Thu May 25 1995 17:58 | 5 |
| Has anyone heard the new Bjork release "Post?" Has it been released
in the UK yet?
cheers,
fred deady
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| 1164.51 | | UBOHUB::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Thu May 25 1995 18:04 | 4 |
| I think it is two weeks away yet...
mikef
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| 1164.52 | Post | GRANPA::FDEADY | We'll make great pets... P4P | Wed Jun 14 1995 17:10 | 9 |
| Picked up Bjork's "Post" yesterday -- it's another brilliant one from
the we' one. Quite a variety of styles on the album. I really like
"Enjoy" and "It's Oh So Quite." I hope she lives forever....
cheers,
fred deady
p.s. I think she wrote "I Miss You" for me ;)
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| 1164.53 | | UBOHUB::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Wed Jun 14 1995 17:32 | 6 |
| Hopefully it was picked up today for me...in the fold out card sleeve
with booklet.
Look forward to hearing it tonight.
m
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| 1164.54 | ? | YUPPY::ASHLEYSMITH | ironing the irony board | Wed Jun 21 1995 14:43 | 3 |
| Is anyone going to post 'Post' in the reviews?
Andy
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| 1164.55 | | UBOHUB::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Wed Jun 21 1995 15:01 | 6 |
| re-1
err...I've only played it once (about a week ago), and wasn't excited
enough to play it again...so sorry, I don't have much to say about
it...
Mikef
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| 1164.56 | Four-star effort | GRANPA::FDEADY | We'll make great pets... P4P | Wed Jun 21 1995 20:44 | 24 |
| I've had "Post" for about a week now and like it as much as "Debut."
It's a wide variety of styles and might not appeal to everyone, unless
you're a Bjork fan. Play list and short description below.
1. Army Of Me industrial weakist on CD IMHO
2. Hyper-ballad starts slow and builds up a great song
3. The Modern Things another good song with good vocals
4. It's Oh So Quiet old jazz number THE BEST cut on the CD play it
loud.
5. Enjoy some say it's NIN like, hard beat tied for second best on CD
6. You've Been Flirting Again good slow song
7. Isobel the next single from this CD tied for second, a goodie
8. Possibly Maybe you've heard the legal troubles about this. it's
another good tune.
9. I Miss You heavy song strong beat
10. Cover Me a good "Bjork-ism" song she probably had fun recording
this
11. Headphones another Bjork-ism lyrics and tempo kinda wander around
All-in-all I really like this release. She tries new ideas and builds
on some Debut roots. I'd fancy her more than a hat-stand ;)
cheers,
fred deady
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| 1164.57 | | CHEFS::GEORGEM | Abertawe Riot Squad Elite | Thu Jun 22 1995 12:09 | 3 |
| Totally agree with .56
Nice one.
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| 1164.58 | | ZUR01::ASH | Grahame Ash @RLE | Thu Jun 22 1995 12:38 | 7 |
| <<< Note 1164.56 by GRANPA::FDEADY "We'll make great pets... P4P" >>>
> 8. Possibly Maybe you've heard the legal troubles about this. it's
Legal troubles?
g
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| 1164.59 | She's being sued (again) over illegal sampling | CHEFS::STRATFORDS | Billy No Mates | Thu Jun 22 1995 13:18 | 1 |
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| 1164.60 | a stunning brunette... | GRANPA::FDEADY | I like this resonance, it elevates me. Bjork | Fri Aug 11 1995 19:06 | 7 |
| I've finally had the pleasure of seeing Bjork in concert in Washington
DC. Her performance was incredible, she really seems to enjoy herself,
and she has so much energy. Her band is tight, and talented, and the
accordion player really put on a show.
cheers,
fred deady
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