Björk

The literally named Inner or Deep Part of an Animal or Plant Structure serves as a video companion piece to Björk's fascinating album Medúlla, which was crafted out of nothing but vocals, vocal samples, and the odd keyboard or two. The DVD consists mainly of the making-of video clips available on Björk's website, www.bjork.com, and features interviews and impromptu performances from Medúlla contributors like Japanese beatbox artist Dokaka, as well as footage of recording the album in the studio and at different locations -- including London, Reykjavík, New York City, and Brazil -- with the Inuit throat singer Tagaq, Rahzel, and several of the other artists involved in making the album. In-between are interviews with Björk, conducted mostly in Icelandic, and appropriately squiggly, organic-looking animations. While the disc's in-depth look at the making of Medúlla might be too much information for casual Björk fans, diehards will appreciate Inner or Deep Part of an Animal or Plant Structure's attention to detail and certainly find it a more accessible way to watch the album coming together than the website. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide