Bjork's Debut came out in 1993 and, as the name suggests, it was her first proper solo record after years fronting the Sugarcubes. She was already a well-known figure in Iceland and had built up a cult following in the UK and beyond, but this album was her real introduction to the world on her own terms. It landed at exactly the right moment - the early nineties were buzzing with electronic experimentation, and Debut slotted right into that energy while still feeling completely unlike anything else around.

The sound is this brilliant mix of electronic dance music, jazz, and pop, held together by Bjork's genuinely one-of-a-kind voice. Producer Nellee Hooper was a huge part of shaping things - there's a warmth and looseness to the production that stops it feeling cold or clinical, even when the beats are at their most club-ready. The overall vibe swings between euphoric and intimate, sometimes within the same track. It feels spontaneous and joyful, like someone discovering what they're capable of in real time.

Human behaviour is a brilliant opener - a little strange, a little cinematic, and immediately distinctive. Venus as a boy has this gorgeous, languid quality that's hard to shake, and Play dead (co-written with David Arnold) shows off the more dramatic, orchestral side of things. Come to me and Like someone in love are the jazzier, more reflective moments that give the album real depth and stop it from being just a collection of dance tracks. What makes Debut still so worth revisiting is how effortlessly it holds together as a listen - it never feels dated or like a product of its time in any limiting way. It's playful and adventurous, and Bjork sounds completely herself throughout, which is rare for a debut record from anyone.