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Yeovil, United Kingdom (1991 – present)
Polly Jean Harvey, born October 9, 1969 in Yeovil, United Kingdom and raised in nearby Corscombe (Dorset), is an English singer-songwriter. She has recorded as a solo artist under the name PJ Harvey, but she began her career as part of a trio (with drummer Rob Ellis and bassist Steve Vaughan), also named PJ Harvey, in 1991
Early material released by the trio on Dry, 4 Track Demos and Rid Of Me was praised by critics for its raw, guitar-driven sound and sharp-witted, melancholic lyrics. After the trio broke up, Harvey released To Bring You My Love, a blues-heavy album that expanded the range of her sound through the incorporation of strings, organs, and electronic sound effects. Her stage show became more theatrical, with Harvey performing in ballgowns, pink catsuits, wigs and garish, vampish make-up. Never one to rest, she followed this album with the softer, more experimental Is This Desire? and then Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea, which combined her more guitar-driven work with cleaner, lusher arrangements. Stories won her the 2001 Mercury Prize.
In 2004 she released Uh Huh Her, a return to her earlier, rawer sound. Uh Huh Her was met with a somewhat mixed response; while some critics welcomed Harvey’s re-exploration of her previous styles, others felt that the album was something of a rehash. Around the same time, she produced and co-wrote half of Marianne Faithfull’s album Before the Poison, which received much critical praise.
Early material released by the trio on Dry, 4 Track Demos and Rid Of Me was praised by critics for its raw, guitar-driven sound and sharp-witted, melancholic lyrics. After the trio broke up, Harvey released To Bring You My Love, a blues-heavy album that expanded the range of her sound through the incorporation of strings, organs, and electronic sound effects. Her stage show became more theatrical, with Harvey performing in ballgowns, pink catsuits, wigs and garish, vampish make-up. Never one to rest, she followed this album with the softer, more experimental Is This Desire? and then Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea, which combined her more guitar-driven work with cleaner, lusher arrangements. Stories won her the 2001 Mercury Prize.
In 2004 she released Uh Huh Her, a return to her earlier, rawer sound. Uh Huh Her was met with a somewhat mixed response; while some critics welcomed Harvey’s re-exploration of her previous styles, others felt that the album was something of a rehash. Around the same time, she produced and co-wrote half of Marianne Faithfull’s album Before the Poison, which received much critical praise.
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dankonichiwa wrote:
this mess we're in <3
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PulledToBits wrote:
Since you betrayed me so - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH - The Mountain - Epic Finale <3
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s7vn wrote:
In the dark places is my new fave <3
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deadgrandma wrote:
v not for a while methinks
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Brigondina wrote:
Is it possible a new album?? :(
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SpiritOfYetaxa wrote:
White Chalk works because everything is completely wrong. Her voice is much higher than she can obviously reach, her piano playing is rather simple and not all that great, and the songs are incredibly miserable. That creates the wonderful ethereal ghostliness that makes it one of her best.
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TheMukeyMu wrote:
let england shake is so good
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deadgrandma wrote:
It's pretty great, is one of the longest-lasting albums I've ever bought
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PulledToBits wrote:
'Uh Huh Her' is very underrated, a lot of people says that is the less favorite album from her. It's my second favorite.
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nightevan wrote:
let's dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFiU0u7x4qs
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BarneyJWY wrote:
^ Yes, my absolute favorite.
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rainy-dog wrote:
anyway, "uh huh her" is underrated, right?
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BarneyJWY wrote:
No, it means why complain about people "bandwagoning"? It's a great album, so I doubt people are only liking PJ to be cool or "hispter". Believe it or not, but people who like LES may just like it because it's that great. She's slept on in my country, so I'm glad she's getting a little bit more recognition. And I think 21 and other "overrated" albums are good, but I'm more annoyed at the bandwagoners for those albums than LES. And I've heard PJ's other albums before LES.
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tyrique12 wrote:
Still a good PJ album, but it didn't impress me. LES may be overrated, but at least the hipsters have a reason to bandwagon. <<< in other words "if I think an album is good then that means it ok for everyone else to like it"
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cjkisaragi wrote:
:-(
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PulledToBits wrote:
" For me it's as if it was written in the attic by a Victorian recluse. I think there's a sense of abandon about the songs, even lyrically. The image of the woman who would write the album is very specific, and It's actually as if that woman is not actually PJ Harvey herself. As if she is possessed by the spirit of the tormented woman who lived this life years ago. I really love this album so much because it holds a very unique ambiance." Totally Agreed!!!!
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Deardeadfriend wrote:
v Because she never even learned how to play the piano.
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BarneyJWY wrote:
Her piano skills weren't all that impressive tbh. Most songs had the same notes and structure. Still a good PJ album, but it didn't impress me. LES may be overrated, but at least the hipsters have a reason to bandwagon. It really is a great album. It deserves more praise and hype than Adele's 21.
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Mladen1988 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzwG3r9_L9o <3
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rainy-dog wrote:
you be stupid
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PJ Harvey Confirms Additional UK Shows For September
30 May 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/pjharvey
........In addition to
performing at The Electric Picnic in Ireland and Bestival in
The Isle Of Wight,
PJ Harvey has confirmed another two UK dates for September.
Performances are
slated for Gl...
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PJ Harvey Confirms Additional UK Shows For September
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