Volta
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Volta is the sixth studio album of popular Grammy Nominated Electronic Singer, Björk. The album was produced by, "Björk", "Mark Bell", "Timbaland" and "Danja".
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About
The album was released on May 8, 2007 under Wea Records. The album chartered at #9 on The Billboard 200 Albums Chart, #1 on The Top Electronic Albums Chart, #4 on the Top Internet Albums Chart and #1 on Top Digital Albums Chart. It features the singles, "Earth Intruders" which landed at #84 on the US Billboard 200 Singles Chart, "Innocence" which chartered at #9 on The Italian Singles Chart and "Declare Independence". The album spent nine weeks at number one on Billboard's Top Electronic Albums chart and in the first three months of release sold over half a million copies worldwide.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth Intruders | 6:13 |
| 2 | Wanderlust | 5:51 |
| 3 | The Full Flame of Desire | 7:30 |
| 4 | Innocence | 4:27 |
| 5 | I See Who You Are | 4:22 |
| 6 | Vertebrae by Vertebrae | 5:08 |
| 7 | Pneumonia | 5:14 |
| 8 | Hope | 4:02 |
| 9 | Declare Independence | 4:13 |
| 10 | My Juvenile | 4:03 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grammy Awards | Best Alternative Album (Nominated) |
Chart Toppers
| Year | U.S. Billboard 200 | U.S. Billboard Top Electronic Albums | U.S. Billboard Top Internet Albums | U.S. Billboard Top Digital Albums | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Volta |
Credits
Performance Credits
Björk Primary Artist
David Bobroff Brass
Sharon Moe Horn
Toumani Diabate Kora
Susan Panny Horn
Timbaland Keyboards
Brian Chippendale Drums
Chris Corsano Percussion, Drums
Nico Muhly Conductor
Mark Blakkat Bell Synthesizer, Keyboards
Emil Friðfinnsson Brass
Eiríkur Örn Pálsson Brass
Jónas Sen Clavichord
Sigurður Porbergsson Brass
Technical Credits
Pete Davis Programming
Neil Dorfsman Engineer
Ted Jensen Mastering
Vincent Kenis Engineer
Jimmy Douglas Engineer
Timbaland Producer, beats
Andy Manganello Engineer
Damian Taylor Programming, Producer, Engineer, beats, Vocal Programming, Vocal Treatments
Héctor Castillo Engineer
Nico Muhly Adaptation
Mark Blakka Bell Programming, Producer, beats
Trivia
- On June 8, 2007, Björk performed on the contemporary UK music show Later With Jools Holland for the fifth time in her solo career.[53] She performed the songs "Earth Intruders", "The Anchor Song", and "Declare Independence."
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
Excellent album. Rich full songs mixed with bjorks high strung zaniness. If you really like bjork this should be a very satisfying listen. --Autolady006 21:53, 1 June 2008 (PDT)
External Links
Categories: Album | Pop | Electronica | Alternative
