Look No Further....
J. Farese | 03/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Uber Fabulouse!
Contains all tracks from "It's In Our Hands" Single Pt.1 & 2.
Minus "All Is Full Of Love" Live :(
But this is deffinatly the econ way to go!
Cand go wrong here , as you probably know Bjork's singles usually only have 3 tracks, so this is a B-Sides steal!"
Nice Touch!
Gyakusetsu | Colorado, USA | 08/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an overall awesome song. The remixes are both quite exceptional and the 2 other tracks aren't lacking in any way.
1. It's in Our Hands
A very pleasant song by Björk. Her message to the world is quite moving and the rhythms and fun beats provide a very pleasurable experience for the ears. 5/5
2. It's in Our Hands [Soft Pink Truth Mix]
An electric buzzing fun trip of a song! The way that the vocals have been re-tangled and sped up a bit make for a very different experience from the original song. The destructive ending is also a very fine bonus! 5/5
3. It's in Our Hands [Arcade Mix]
Also quite different from the original version, this mix contains completely new vocals. Björk's performance is actually (in My opinion) quite a bit better than the original recording in that there is much more emotion and exploration of the limits to the song. They are just a little bit slover, so there is more room for her to elaborate on certain phrases. The beats are quite amusing and the end is a bit destructive like the soft pink truth mix. 5/5
4. So Broken [Live]
A nice track overall. The studio version, to Me, goes a little too far in parts, but the live aspect makes for a tamer, more aurally appealing whole.
5. Cocoon [Retangled by Ensemble]
A very tame, easygoing version of the song. The original 'microbeats' of 'Cocoon' still exist in all of their glory, however the sound overall just seems to flow more easily than on 'Vespertine'. The climaxes of sound are quite soft and make for an interesting interpretation of the song. 4.5/5
The fact that the 'All Is Full Of Love' track was not included is a slight disappointment, but this particular pressing makes for a more complete CD. I would highly reccomend this item for even the casual Björk fan."
It's In Our Hands
CloudMachine | Wisconsin | 12/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As always, an amazing set of singles and b-sides from the creative mind of Bjork. This set of tracks is essential for any Bjork lover, and will be a delightful suprise to pretty much any fan of electronic music.
The CD opens with the original version of "It's In Our Hands." I am a huge Bjork fan, and although this is a great track, I will admit that this song was never one of my favourites. The real gold lies in tracks two through five, in my opinion.
The second track jumps in out of no where shortly after the conclusion of the first - Soft Pink Truth has supplied a synth-tastic and grungy electronic interpretation of the original track, which chomps along with a delicious electronic beat. Ultimately the track closes with some amazing voice effects that dance around the continually marching electronics in wonderful manner.
Third is a clunkier and more disjointed electronic remix, but its disjointedness is amazingly effective in emphasizing key vocal points and adding interesting beats and weird sound effects at key moments. This song seems to march along more slowly than the previous, but will no doubt leave you just as impressed and have you bouncing just as much in your chair as the Soft Pink Truth remix.
The fourth track, "So Broken" live, is a great fit for this CD, because Bjork's vocals in this song compliment the vocal style used in "It's In Our Hands" almost perfectly. It sounds almost like a continuation of the song - if it had turned into some sort of amazing Spanish serenade. The music is pretty much entirely acoustic, but it is great acoustic guitar - and the track provides a great new perspective to Bjork's vocal and musical style; a new perspective that will leave you craving more.
Finally, the retanglement of "Cocoon" is no less an accomplishment than any of the previous tracks. The song is presented in a much mellower and smoother form that savors the original microelectronics while adding a whole new dimension of atmospherics and orchestration. This atmospheric feel lends the song a very gentle aura. Although this track was least enjoyed by me from the selections on this CD, it is undoubtedly a great track, and guaranteed to capture the favor of any fans of Bjork's mellower creations.
You won't regret this purchase :)"
Track Listings (5) - Disc #1