NPR: Exclusive First Listen to Björk's "Voltaic," "Brilliant Performances, Equal Parts Music and Magic"

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Björk's Voltaic release, documenting in music and video her two-year Volta tour, is due out on Nonesuch next week. Now, and all week leading up to the event, NPR.org is offering an Exclusive First Listen to the entire Voltaic album of songs recorded live in studio at the tour's start. "Björk's music is complex, mysterious and full of unpredictable sonic textures," says NPR's Bob Boilen. "The brilliant performances on Voltaic make it clear that Björk isn't just a visionary, but also an artist who inspires those around her to create equal parts music and magic, in an effort to bring her vision to life."

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Björk's Voltaic release on LP, CD, DVD, and MP3, documenting in music and video her two-year Volta tour, is due out in the States on Nonesuch next week. Now, and all week leading up to the event, NPR.org is offering an Exclusive First Listen to the entire Voltaic album of songs recorded live in studio at the tour's start. Listen online now at npr.org.

"Björk's music is complex, mysterious and full of unpredictable sonic textures," says NPR's Bob Boilen. "The brilliant performances on Voltaic make it clear that Björk isn't just a visionary, but also an artist who inspires those around her to create equal parts music and magic, in an effort to bring her vision to life."

Boilen says that no matter which version of the album you pick up, you can't go wrong, as "it's a joy to see and hear what Björk has been doing for the past few years—and to share her visionary work."

Read more and give the album a First Listen at npr.org.

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  • Tuesday, June 23, 2009
    NPR: Exclusive First Listen to Björk's "Voltaic," "Brilliant Performances, Equal Parts Music and Magic"

    Björk's Voltaic release on LP, CD, DVD, and MP3, documenting in music and video her two-year Volta tour, is due out in the States on Nonesuch next week. Now, and all week leading up to the event, NPR.org is offering an Exclusive First Listen to the entire Voltaic album of songs recorded live in studio at the tour's start. Listen online now at npr.org.

    "Björk's music is complex, mysterious and full of unpredictable sonic textures," says NPR's Bob Boilen. "The brilliant performances on Voltaic make it clear that Björk isn't just a visionary, but also an artist who inspires those around her to create equal parts music and magic, in an effort to bring her vision to life."

    Boilen says that no matter which version of the album you pick up, you can't go wrong, as "it's a joy to see and hear what Björk has been doing for the past few years—and to share her visionary work."

    Read more and give the album a First Listen at npr.org.

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