The funkiest moment on a decidedly unfunky album. "Alarm Call" features a squelchy, percussive bassline reminiscent of underground techno. Lyrically, it is a manifesto of radical optimism. "I'm no fucking Buddhist / But this is enlightenment." Björk sings about being "on an alarm call" to save the world. The music video features her riding a speedboat down a tropical river, smiling. It is the release valve for the album's pressure.
Upon its release, Homogenic received widespread critical acclaim. The album was praised for its innovative production, Björk's vocal performance, and its bold and eclectic sound. The album has since been recognized as a classic of the electronic and experimental music genres, and its influence can be heard in the work of artists such as Radiohead, Massive Attack, and Fever Ray. homogenic by bjork
: A short, stark reflection on self-awareness and growth. “I’m not mature / I’ll never learn,” she admits, the strings sawing anxiously as she rejects a false version of herself. The funkiest moment on a decidedly unfunky album
