"Isobel" is a song by Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk for her second studio album, Post (1995). Written by Sjón based on a story by Björk, the lyrics of "Isobel" tell the story of the title character, who is magically born in a forest and sends a message of instinct amongst the logical thinking of the people of the city. The story of Isobel has been explored in "Human Behaviour" and "Bachelorette", forming a trilogy. The track was released as the second single for the album in August 1995 by One Little Indian. Featuring additional songwriting by Nellee Hooper and Marius de Vries, string arrangements by Eumir Deodato and production by Hooper and Björk, "Isobel" combines a lush orchestral sound with electronic breakbeats.
"Isobel" marked Icelandic poet Sjón's first collaboration as a songwriter, who has frequently written lyrics for Björk since.
Björk performing "Isobel" as part of the Biophilia tour, at the Cirque en Chantier on 24 February 2013
Björk harvests planes from the lamps she has seeded in the Isobel music video.
Post is the second studio album by Icelandic singer Björk. It was released on 7 June 1995 by One Little Indian Records. Continuing the style developed on her first album Debut (1993), Björk conceived of Post as a bolder and more extroverted set of songs than its predecessor, featuring an eclectic mixture of electronic and dance styles such as techno, trip hop, IDM, and house, but also ambient, jazz, industrial, and experimental music. Björk produced Post herself with co-producers including Nellee Hooper, 808 State's Graham Massey, and former Massive Attack member Tricky. She wrote most of the songs after moving to London and intended the album to reflect her new life in the city.
Eumir Deodato's involvement with Post greatly influenced the sound of the album.
Post's album cover was meant to depict Björk in Piccadilly Circus.
Michel Gondry directed the videos for "Army of Me", "Isobel" and "Hyperballad".
Spike Jonze directed the music video for "It's Oh So Quiet".
