What is Biophilia? The literal translation from Greek is “love to nature”, and I always thought there’s nothing else behind this word. Until I googled for the term (I use Ecosia actually) and it showed me the definition:

The biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia (1984)

I have no doubt that Björk absolutely adheres to this hypothesis, considering how much love she expresses towards nature, and how nature-centered her latest ablums are. And her 7th LP is no exception. She usually focuses on a certain element, certain aspect of nature and searches the connections between it and our everyday feelings and emotions. Here she explores the theme of space: how birth of stars and planets is similar to the birth of feelings between human beings. And how love can be as hard as moving tectonic plates, and as hot as magma.

And they say back then our universe was a cold black egg Until the god inside burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know

These are the lines from the Cosmogony song, one of the most interesting on the album lyrically. In the verses, Björk explores the origins of the universe and mentions different theories and myths. Looking at the cover, you can come up with one more hypothesis—what if Björk is the origin of the Universe as we know it?

Björk herself looks like a red nebula:

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Her face reflects deep tranquility and motherly love, and she is surrounded by her children—stars and constellations. In her hands she holds a whimsical and shiny small harp (appreciate if you know and share in the comments the exact name of this instrument), and a mineral resembling a heart—yet another symbol of love.

It’s an absolute amazing cover, and I wouldn’t wonder if for someone it’s her best album art. But i got himself into this thankless task, and should out one masterpiece over the other guided by “vibes”.

And they tell me it’s 8/10 and 6th place.