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Digi; Tracks: Army Of Me 3:54 / Hyper-Ballad 5:21 / The Modern Things 4:10 / It's Oh So Quiet 3:39 / Enjoy 3:57 / You've Been Flirting Again 2:29 / Isobel 5:47 / Possibly Maybe 5:07 / I Miss You 4:04 / Cover Me 2:06 / Headphones 5:40

This Icelandic marvel is such an original that, even after four Sugarcubes albums and a brilliant solo Debut, she remains an acquired taste. "Army of Me" is a turbulent, darkling tune that's almost conventional next to the gloriously eclectic material that follows. Working with Tricky, Soul II Soul/U2 producer Nellee Hooper, and string arranger/one-hit wonder Deodato, Björk looses her helium-fueled voice and surreal wordplay on Gershwinesque pop (the adorable "It's Oh So Quiet"), ambient dub ("Possibly Maybe") and all kinds of fresh dance/pop hybrids ("Enjoy," "Hyper-Ballad," "I Miss You"). Too raw and adventurous for mass success, perhaps, but a more unique, engaging, oddly accessible artist just doesn't exist. --Jeff Bateman