Classic Album Sundays, the most popular and respected classic album listening event in the world, is setting up shop in Chicago to expose your ears to a spiritually-charged musical experience like no other. Saturday Audio Exchange, CHIRP Radio, Dark Matter Coffee, and event organizer Sam Willett will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Björk's Homogenic by listening to it in its entirety on vinyl.

The lush combination of vocals, strings, and beats assisted Björk in crafting her magnum opus, Homogenic. This refined instrumental approach helped her to connect with her audience in a new, intimate way. On Homogenic, the Icelandic singer is at her most relatable and honest as she confesses her troubles with romance. The distorted and edgy beats underneath display her emotions in a violent and gentle fashion, much like the warrior that appears on its cover.

Saturday Audio Exchange, a well-renowned Chicago independent music dealer, will be providing a custom-curated hi-fi audio system to make this experience come to life on vinyl. In attending the event, you will listen to the album as if you are watching a movie- no phones, no distractions, and complete focus on the beauty engrained in Homogenic. Take a look at the sound equipment Classic Album Sundays typically uses at their events here.

Schedule-

5:30-6:30 pm- Sam will play a musical leadup playlist of artists that inspired or have been inspired by Björk, including Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Radiohead, Grimes, and Aphex Twin. Free Sam-made Lemonade and Dark Matter Coffee coffee is available to attendees. It's also BYOB.



6:35 pm- Sam gives presentation on Homogenic, detailing its recording process and lyrical content



6:45 pm- Sam drops the needle on Homogenic