| "Unravel" | ||||
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| Song by Björk from the album Homogenic | ||||
| Genre | Ambient, Electronic, Alternative | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Writer | Björk, Guy Sigsworth | |||
| Composer | Björk | |||
| Homogenic track listing | ||||
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"Unravel" is the third song on the album Homogenic by Björk, which was released in 1997. The song features a prominent example of Björk's use of a half-singing, half-speaking technique which, according to folklore specialist Njall Sigurason, is comparable to that of Old Icelandic choirmen.[1] Structurally, the song is made up of a slowly sweeping melody, saxophones, a church organ, and distant-sounding electronic beats.
Even though "Unravel" was not released as a single, a video was made by LynnFox to promote Björk's Greatest Hits Tour. The video won a silver prize at the 2004 D&AD Awards,[2][3] an event recognizing annual achievements in design and advertising.
In a 2006 interview with Spin magazine, Radiohead singer Thom Yorke named "Unravel" as his favourite song ever, and said, "I'm trying to get Radiohead to do a cover because I think it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard."[4] On November 8, 2007, Yorke performed a cover of the song as part of Radiohead's "Thumbs Down" webcast.
A cover of "Unravel" appears on folk rock artist Okkervil River's split CD Sham Wedding/Hoax Funeral, as well as the Japanese import version of alternative rock band Something Corporate's album North.
The Flaming Lips added the song to their album Late Night Tales: The Flaming Lips, which is a compilation of artists and songs that have affected and influenced the band.
Anthony Green and Casey Crescenzo performed an acoustic cover of "Unravel" as a part of a 2007 tour featuring Circa Survive and The Dear Hunter.
Portuguese guitarist Norberto Lobo recorded a cover of "Unravel" for his 2009 album Pata Lenta.[5]
The Swingle Singers recorded an a cappella arrangement of "Unravel" for their 2009 album Ferris Wheels.
Adem recorded a cover for his album Takes which contained only covers of songs by other artists.