NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2022 reissue.
Released in August 2001, Vespertine marked a dramatic shift in tone for Björk, following the bold sonic landscapes of Homogenic. Created as a response to the chaos and noise of the outside world, Vespertine turns inward, unfolding as a deeply personal and intricately textured album built on intimacy, sensuality, and sonic nuance.
Co-produced with Matmos, Console, and Opiate, and featuring harpist Zeena Parkins, the album is crafted from delicate sounds—harp, celesta, clavichord, music boxes, and whisper-thin strings—combined with electronically manipulated “microbeats” drawn from tactile sources like shuffling cards and cracking ice. These subtle details create a hushed, almost sacred atmosphere, perfectly in tune with the album’s lyrical focus on private spaces, romantic devotion, and physical connection. The influence of Björk’s relationship with artist Matthew Barney, along with the poetry of E. E. Cummings and Sarah Kane, lends the work an introspective and poetic depth.
Vespertine spawned three singles—“Hidden Place,” “Pagan Poetry,” and “Cocoon”—the latter two of which were deemed too sexually explicit for MTV. To support the album, Björk curated an intimate world tour featuring Matmos, Parkins, and an Inuit choir, with performances held in acoustically rich theaters and concert halls.
Critically acclaimed upon release, Vespertine has since been widely recognized as one of Björk’s finest works. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 and number 8 in the UK, and has been certified gold in multiple countries. Frequently cited in retrospective lists of the best albums of its era, Vespertine endures as a masterclass in restraint, innovation, and emotional honesty.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Hidden Place
A2 Cocoon
A3 It's Not Up To You
B1 Undo
B2 Pagan Poetry
B3 Frosti
C1 Aurora
C2 An Echo, A Stain
C3 Sun In My Mouth
D1 Heirloom
D2 Harm Of Will
D3 Unison
