Kebeism

Recorded in just three days in September 1990, this remains Björk's best selling album in Iceland, by a factor of 5. It sold 40,000 copies in Iceland, which was 1 copy per 6 people, and more than 1 album for every 2 households in 1990. Truly massive.

And it's easy to hear why. Piano, jazz standards sung in Icelandic, Björk's incredible vocals... What's not to like?! It has that universal 'mum' appeal, but without being corny.

Easily the pre-Björk, ... read more

Again, pretty similar to the two previous records, but a little more tasteful than both. Einar is dialled right down and Björk is belting from the off. This makes it more listenable than Here Today... but less engaging than Life's Too Good.

Overall, a decent and mostly accessible post punk album, with elements of the 90s baggy sound. It's ok, but it seems Sugarcubes had reached their natural conclusion and it was the right time for Björk to move on.

More of the same, but less interesting and more irritating. Einar is turned up to 11. Simultaneously zaney and samey. Not for me.

An unexpected 80s post punk, jangle pop hit, selling a million copies. The British music press, in particular, loved this.

It's easy to see why. This is a fun, varied and interesting record, deliberately designed as a parody of 80s bubblegum pop. As a result it is catchy and quite funny.

Adding to the humour is the contrast between the ethereal, unique, incredible vocals of Björk Guðmundsdóttir, and the deranged talk singing of Einar Örn Benediktsson, the latter of ... read more