Voltaic [Live]
by Björk
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Jun 30, 2009
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The New York Times
    60
    So let’s file Voltaic, released by Nonesuch a couple of weeks ago, under the category of Things We Didn’t Think We Needed.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    The package itself is labyrinthine in how it houses so many layers of content, but it's too bad that much of the material isn't quite essential, making this a release for die-hards only.
  3. Pitchfork
    52
    This second-hand facelessness runs throughout Volta, which still reads oddly rote and cold with this addendum. Even with its hulking abundance, Voltaïc is flesh without bone.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 49
  3. Negative: 8 out of 49
  1. triangles19
    Jul 24, 2017
    9
    This live versions of her songs are reworked for brass instruments. So some of the songs, like "All is Full of Love", become very warm. AndThis live versions of her songs are reworked for brass instruments. So some of the songs, like "All is Full of Love", become very warm. And the tracklist is coherent, clear and generous.… Full Review »
  2. perUmbram
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    Turmoil! Carnage! Tracks like 'Earth Intruders' and 'Innocence' work much better as live numbers. The in the meantime classic combination ofTurmoil! Carnage! Tracks like 'Earth Intruders' and 'Innocence' work much better as live numbers. The in the meantime classic combination of Hyperballad/Freak Pluto Declare Independence is as powerhouse on the DVD as it is in real life.… Full Review »
  3. ernis_v
    Oct 28, 2013
    7
    Voltaic excludes some of the amazing performances from the visually dazzling Volta Tour like "Who Is It?", "Hyperballad" and "Pluto", butVoltaic excludes some of the amazing performances from the visually dazzling Volta Tour like "Who Is It?", "Hyperballad" and "Pluto", but otherwise offers a harmonic but somewhat lifeless delivery of songs.… Full Review »
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