Post (Björk album)
Post is the second studio album by Icelandic singer Björk, released on 12 June 1995. It followed her debut album, Debut (1993), and presents a bolder, more extroverted set of songs that blend electronic and dance influences with ambient, jazz, industrial, and experimental textures. Björk produced the record herself with the help of collaborators including Nellee Hooper, Graham Massey (808 State), Tricky, and Howie B. She wrote many of the songs after moving to London, aiming to capture the pace and mood of city life.
Musically, Post is known for its eclectic mix. It weaves together techno, trip hop, IDM, and house with more organic touches, using a wide range of real and electronic instruments. The album has been described as art pop and avant-pop, with Björk often speaking through a wide emotional palette and adopting multiple sonic personas. The title “Post” signals a move “after” Debut and also alludes to mail, reflecting Björk’s wish to communicate with friends and family as she settled into a new life in England.
The cover art shows Björk in Piccadilly Circus, London, wearing a large Tyvek airmail jacket designed by Hussein Chalayan and photographed by Stéphane Sednaoui. The packaging, created by Me Company, reinforces themes of communication and connection.
Post was issued by One Little Indian in the UK and Elektra in the US and Canada, with Polydor handling Australia and Japan and releasing a European edition. A companion book, Post by Björk and poet Sjón, appeared in 1995 as well, offering interviews and insights into the making of the album and its European tour.
Six singles were released from Post. The lead single “Army of Me” (April 1995) became a hit in several countries; its video, directed by Michel Gondry, depicts Björk driving a giant vehicle in a cyberpunk setting. The second single, “Isobel” (August 1995), also had a Gondry video. “It’s Oh So Quiet” (November 1995) became Björk’s most commercially successful single, with Spike Jonze directing a colorful, Busby Berkeley–style video. “Hyperballad” (February 1996) followed, with a Gondry video that visualizes the song’s dreamlike, game-like journey. “Possibly Maybe” (October 1996) and “I Miss You” (February 1997) rounded out the set, each accompanied by distinctive videos. The “Possibly Maybe” clip, directed by Sednaoui, uses striking lighting and theatrical staging, while the “I Miss You” video, animated by John Kricfalusi, faced censorship on MTV for its bold imagery.
A remix album, Telegram, appeared in 1996, offering new takes on several Post songs plus a new track, “My Spine,” created with Evelyn Glennie. The project extended Post’s momentum and showcased Björk’s interest in collaborative experimentation.
Reception and impact were strong. Critics praised Post for its ambition, eclecticism, and bold personality, noting its timeless quality and its influence on art-pop and electronic music. It reached the top ten in many countries, including Australia, the UK, and across Europe, and performed well in the United States, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard 200. The album was certified platinum in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, and gold in Sweden and New Zealand.
Post helped establish Björk as a fearless innovator who could fuse pop accessibility with avant-garde experimentation. Its videos became influential touchstones in the development of music video as an art form, and its blend of synthetic and organic textures continued to shape her later work on Homogenic (1997) and beyond. Over the years, Post has been celebrated as one of the most important albums of the mid-1990s and a landmark in art pop and electronic-influenced music.
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