The answer is a resounding yes. Dismissing the largely redundant remix of "Joga" by Howie B., each bonus track is worthy of the _Homogenic_ name. Alec Empire's remix of "Joga" elevates the bass and percussion of the original song to a panicky yet pleasing level, while Bjoerk's own a capella remix of "Immature" lends a subtle simplicity to the track that meshes well with the minimalist yet powerful lyrics. While two of the three new songs, "Sod Off" and "Nature is Ancient," border on the coy and thus seem slightly out of place on the album, "So Broken" harkens back to the powerful intimacy displayed on previous tracks in the "main" album, and elevates the "expanded" album to required purchasing on its own. With its morose flamenco guitar backdrop and Bjoerk's haunting delivery of painfully tragic verse, "So Broken" proves the depth of Bjoerk's ability to deconstruct the more intricate and layered sound found on the other tracks, and still create an unforgettable, utterly heart-rendering song.

For Bjoerk's most devout fans, this purchase is a no-brainer. But even for those who don't follow Bjoerk so closely, or even those who are new to her most unique style of music, the extra tracks on this release merit purchase above, or in conjunction with, the American release. Bjoerk is music's best kept secret, and it's time she gets let out of the bag.


Homogenic   July 6, 2000
Jefferson Shaw (Hongkong)
3 out of 31 found this review helpful

This disc is very scary. It is very special in this bore musicworld. Pops' dead.