Bjork - Joga (1997) Vinyl 12" Single • Homogenic, Remix

Catalog Number:

212TP12P2

Musical Styles:

1990s, Ambient & Lounge, Breakbeat, Dance & Clubsound, Dance Pop, Drum 'n' Bass/Jungle, Electro, Electronic Music, Electropop, Indie Rock, Pop Rock, Synth-Pop, Trip Hop

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Import from UK. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); "MADE IN ENGLAND STICKER" near bottom-right on back. Inner-sleeve is original (poly-lined paper). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along side-edges; some wear to corners. Top opening shows signs of use with divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Joga (Alec Empire "Empire State Of Emergency" Remix)
2. Joga (Alec Empire "The Destroyer" Remix)
3. Joga (Alec Empire "The Planet Of Ice" Remix)

About The Record:

Joga, by Bjork, was released as the lead single from her Homogenic to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising her powerful vocal performance, as well as the track's composition and overall production. An electronica song, Jóga fuses these elements with baroque and classical styles. The track's sound was partially inspired by Icelandic music, containing what have been described as "volcanic beats". Lyrically, the piece is an ode to Björk's native land and her best friend, while containing subtexts relating to the state of emergency. Commercially, the song was a moderate success, but peaked at No. 1 in Björk's native Iceland.