2007, May 7

Volta

Apple Spotify Bandcamp Art Pop Electronic 99 Atlantic Records/ATG

NME 4/5 Paste 7.0/10 Evening Standard 5/5 The Independent 3/5 All Music 4/5 Under The Radar 7.0/10 Mojo 4/5 The Observer 4/5 music OMH 4/5 Sputnikmusic 4.0/5 Uncut 8/10

Pitchfork 5.8/10 Far from the accessible pop record it's been touted as, the iconoclastic singer's latest outing rarely revisits the celebratory spirit of its first single, despite welcome guest spots from Timbaland, Antony, Lightning Bolt drummer Brian Chippendale, and Konono No. 1, among others.

A.V. Club B Björk: Volta

Rolling Stone 3.5/5 Check out our album review of Artist's Volta on Rolling Stone.com.

DIY 4/5 ‘Volta’ just continues to prove that Bjork is ace. And while she remains so there’s nothing better to do than just listen.

Gigwise 7/10 With instruments back in the fold and vocals returned to their usual self (No Inuit throat music to be heard here) our favourite Icelandic pixie has returned with her latest offering ‘Volta’.

Slant 3.5/5 What works on Volta will probably endure as long as what (little) worked on Medúlla.

Pop Matters 7/10 Our favorite Icelandic pixie songstress is back with her sixth album. Volta is a grouchy affair, whether burning hot with big beats and booming vocals or

The Guardian 4/5 (One Little Indian)

Hot Press 6.0/10 Initially with Volta all the signs look good. It is clearly the liveliest and most outwards looking record she’s made this decade.