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Indisputably among the greatest in rock-and-pop history, Björk’s body of work is defined by seemingly dichotomous traits: It can be enigmatic, as if she is shielding herself behind complexity and disregard for orthodoxy, while at the same time transparent, emotional and deeply affecting. So it is once again with “Utopia” (One Little Indian), her new, exquisite album that is a testament to the wonder and beauty found in the quest for an idyllic life. It arrives on Friday.
To fully appreciate “Utopia” requires a bit of knowledge…