So, I went out and got the new Bjork today. Of course, being me, I've read a few things and heard a few things (an NPR All Songs Podcast among others) about this particular release. I haven't heard all of the album yet but with it being Bjork, I'm sure it will be great (or at the very least interesting because one thing Bjork is not is boring). And, also being me, I had to figure out which version to get and ended up with the "Deluxe Edition" which just means I got a couple of bonus tracks on the CD. This time there is no surround version, there was a limited edition box set that had to be pre-ordered and cost way too much. But the version I'd like, the one that Bjork would most want me to have, is the interactive "app album" version for various Apple devices (iPod touch, iPad, iPhone), none of which I own, because well, I don't really need or want them. Until now. But buying a device like that, at a price like that, seems ridiculous just to get one album. The problem lies in the fact that the app version sounds so cool but I really resent that Bjork chose to release it this way. It is extremely elitist to suggest that "anyone" can access it (which she did in that NPR interview). She couldn't release it on interactive CD ROM? Have an interactive website? Again only a very small proportion of Bjork fans or music fans generally, can or will get that version. If you happen to be in that select small group - can I have a look?
