Vulnicura
by Björk
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 21, 2015
    60
    Bjork’s Vulnicura represents a return of sorts to standard song form after the experimental Biophilia, its nine long tracks evoking the emotional confusion following a break-up.... But throughout, Bjork’s own vocals are the stumbling-block.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Jan 20, 2015
    60
    When the singer finally begins to emote dynamically in the album's second half, that's also when Vulnicura's musical foundation comes apart.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best Album of 2015
19
#19 Most Discussed Album of 2015
42
#42 Most Shared Album of 2015

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 619 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 564 out of 619
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 619
  3. Negative: 41 out of 619
  1. thaleslucas
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    And finally Björk is with us again! I'm feeling blessed, just it.

    Here is she with "Vulnicura", a cure of a wound that she had with    And finally Björk is with us again! I'm feeling blessed, just it.

    Here is she with "Vulnicura", a cure of a wound that she had with Matthew... It was sad, but she took it and did songs so amazing and powerful. Her voice could not sound more deep, beautiful and unique while she expresses her pain and disgusts about a love that now is lost.

    Arca and The Haxan Cloak gave to her some exceptional beats on the production, something dark, emotional and classic. It can sound new and old at the same time... It can sound like "Vespertine", so heavenly and pretty.

    Been awhile I haven't seen Björk doing something so personal like this album... I'm in love.

    Favorite tracks: "Stonemilker" and "Black Lake".    … Full Review »
  2. vtlxr
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Vulnicura = cure for wounds

    The sound and the lyrics are uno.. There's a dark feeling running through all that singing and sound...    Vulnicura = cure for wounds

    The sound and the lyrics are uno.. There's a dark feeling running through all that singing and sound... something like **** it, I'm crying, let me cry, it will heal after".. It's a confession...and it's the most sad one that Bjork brought. This album is the opposite of Vespertine... Vespertine: beggining of Love - Vulnicura: the end of love.
    Bjork shared with us her intimacy... and I want to thank her for let me in...    … Full Review »
  3. pedrocanhenha
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Having followed Bjork's career since her seminal "Debut" album in 1993, it's been a fantastic journey to travel along with her as her soundHaving followed Bjork's career since her seminal "Debut" album in 1993, it's been a fantastic journey to travel along with her as her sound has expanded and changed throughout her albums. She remains a fantastic storyteller and sonic creator, unparalleled in her perseverance to maintain her vision, which again is layered differently in this album. Interestingly this is a step forward from the universal sounds from Biophilia, towards a more inwards sound and attitude that is reminiscent of Vespertine, but with the musical lessons and layers that came from the albums released since that fantastic album. It's a rewarding album upon continuous listens, one that always has some detail to reveal. Fantastic!… Full Review »
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