Gling‐Gló

Jazz · 1990 · 16 tracks

Gling‐Gló

A delightful detour into acoustic jazz. Backed by a classic piano trio, Björk delivers playful, warm, and entirely acoustic interpretations of Icelandic standards.

Acoustic jazz detour

Clinking piano keys and warm double bass frame a bright, elastic voice singing Icelandic jazz in a smoky

Gling‐Gló · vs · Björk

Piano+3.8σ

The acoustic piano takes center stage as the primary driver of these arrangements, anchoring the songs in a swinging, tactile jazz tradition that bypasses electronic synthesis entirely.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks

01

Gling gló

2:42

02

Luktar‐Gvendur

4:03

03

Kata rokkar

2:59

04

Pabbi minn

2:43

05

Brestir og brak

3:21

06

Ástartöfrar

2:46

07

Bella símamær

2:40

08

Litli tónlistarmaðurinn

3:25

09

Það sést ekki sætari mey

4:03

10

Bílavísur

2:41

11

Tondeleyo

3:33

12

Ég veit ei hvað skal segja

3:06

13

Í dansi með þér

2:28

14

Börnin við tjörnina

2:50

15

Ruby Baby

4:07

16

I Can’t Help Loving That Man

3:40

Moments Worth Waiting For

03Kata rokkarThe rhythm section strips back to a woody upright bass and brushed drums to support the nimble, rapid-fire vocal delivery on 'Kata rokkar'.

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Reviews

Critic Consensus

While critics appreciated the playful charm of Björk’s vocal performance, the album was generally met with a lukewarm response as a pleasant but lightweight endeavor. Some reviewers felt the traditional jazz arrangements were overly formulaic, ultimately constraining the singer's characteristically adventurous style.

Rolling Stone3/ 5 stars

All About Jazz3.5/ 5 stars

AllMusic2.5/ 5 stars

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