PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey — Let England Shake

It's been a few years, and to be succinct, what we have here is another outstanding album by PJ Harvey. Upon first listen, I have to admit that I had some doubts. I wasn’t quite sure if I was going to be moved by this one, despite the intriguing circumstances: it's rather bleak, thematically striking, and more or less features her stunning To Bring You My Love band (John Parish and Mick Harvey). All it took was a few more listens to seal my opinion that Let England Shake is another Harvey classic to add to her already impressive cannon.

As is usually the case, this record is rather different from her previous releases. Vocally, Harvey tends to sing in a higher register - not unlike her approach in White Chalk, which is sonically where Let England Shake is the most similar. Both albums are brutally stark too, with death as an integral thread. The difference here, however, is where the former was devastingly personal with the issue of death relating to family and dying relationships, the new release deals with death in universally objective terms. The central theme this time around is war, especially as it relates to the history and politics of England.

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

by Andrew Boe

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Latest comment by: David Wall: "I have to say I agree with this review so spot on, that it could of been written by the voices inside my head. My history (purely as a fan) with PJ, prompted me to buy the new album without hearing a single lick. And, as such, I was surprised the first time I ...

Live show review

PJ Harvey and John Parish at the Moore

at Moore Theater

While few major artists would dare even attempt to play a concert that included none of the songs that made them famous, PJ Harvey overwhelmed a Seattle crowd by doing just that on June 16th at the Moore. With John Parish handling lead guitar, Harvey unapologetically blasted through a set limited to material from their two collaborative albums, the recently released A Man A Woman Walked By and the 1996 Dance Hall At Louse Point.

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Friday, July 3, 2009

by KLinder

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PJ Harvey and John Parish Going into the studio

GIMME MORE PJ!!!

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

by Jflores

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Latest comment by: Jflores: "There is no official release for the Breeders, but it "sometime" in April. The new record is called "Mountain Battles". They will also be playing at SXSW this year. yippeeeeeeeeeeeee! Title TK is one of my favorite records of ALL TIME."

Record review

PJ Harvey — White Chalk

White Chalk is one of the most demanding albums PJ Harvey has released ...

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Monday, November 12, 2007

by Erik Gonzalez

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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Ooh Erik, I was thrilled to read this review, especially on a blustery, gray Seattle morning, as I predict White Chalk will be oft played at my place all winter long -- it's such a bleak, beautiful record. I thought this review was great, esp the comparison to ...

Top 10 songs about imaginary girls

It would sure be great to give our imaginary baby a name that already has an amazing song associated with it. Got any suggestions?

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Wednesday, October 3, 2007

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: Anonymous: "there's a song by mayday parade called center of attention , and it's about a girl named Jennifer (:"

New releases for the week, from Easy Street Records

Featuring the Blakes, the Pipettes, PJ Harvey, and more!

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

by Jflores

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Latest comment by: imaginary embracey: "I'm excited about my pal Sondre's Dan in Real Life soundtrack -- and the movie, which stars none other than Juliette Binoche! (And Steve Carrell.) "

PJ Harvey track listings for "White Chalk" posted

I heart PJ Harvey tons, and I'm truly excited to know a new record is heading our way... but here's a question: Do you superfans get excited when a band pre-releases track names or even an album name?

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: The Magic Cauldron: "i think im going to be a little let down hearing the actual 'grow grow grow' after reading the imaginary review of it. rad."

New releases this week, from Easy Street Records

New releases for the week, featuring Spoon, Annie Clark, Crowded House, Smashing Pumpkins, and more!

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

by Jflores

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Latest comment by: Tim Hanken: "Looks like I'll be on my way to another free CD from Easy Street. I love those stamp cards. What's the deal with the M. Ward release? New material? Re-issues? B-Sides? Also, what's with the deer and the mountian lions on the Interpol record cover? I know the ...