Bjork - Vespertine

ves·per·tine; things flourishing in the evening. Even though I had no clue as to what the title meant, I instantly related to the mood and the magic that is contained in this album. The first time I heard this group of songs I could not stop smiling all night. I woke up the next morning, my jaws still hurting. Even now I hesitate to attempt to review this album, because I feel my words might hinder your own personal experience with it. Album reviews are supposed to be made up of constructive criticism and cleverly worded personal opinion, but what I give you is honest-to-God truth. I do not think that there will ever be another album quite like this one, and no one will ever top this work of art. The only other thing I can give you is a list of words I think of when I listen to this album: beauty, dark, small, closely, breeze, angelic, thunder, clouds, sleep, splendor, joy, hidden, secret, cold, perfect, swell, movement, dreaming, surreal, wonder, bright. I sympathize with those who cannot appreciate art, being a confused artist myself at times. I feel sorry for those who cannot appreciate music in all forms, you are missing out. However, I pity those who will never be able to appreciate Vespertine. I think music is just like finding your true love, you only get one perfect match your entire life. I own other Björk albums, but Vespertine is my perfect match. [www.bjork.com]