"Biophilia" is not a perfect record, nor is it anywhere near Bjork's best, but it is endlessly compelling nevertheless. Much like Radiohead, Bjork long ago quite caring about making crowd pleasing records, and gave herself over to her muse, wherever that took her. "Biophilia" finds Bjork at her most minimal. Songs often are comprised of one or two instruments and effects and either meander or mesmerize depending on your predisposition toward experimental music.Yet even as a fan of experimental music, the songs that stick out the most are the record's more dynamic pieces like "Crystalline," which sounds like Bjork is fronting Aphex Twin at his peak. Most of the album, though, rewards over repeated close listens. Tracks like "Moon" and "Solstice" may not be immediate, but they expose their beauty over time. "Biophilia" may not please on the first listen, but once you know what you are in for, it will give the listener a lot to explore on a cold winter day when all life seems to have stopped dead in it's tracks.
"Moon"
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