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PJ Harvey

Musician
Forfans of literate singer-songwriters, alternative/experimental rock listeners, and readers who enjoy intense lyrical and sonic exploration.
28 Reviews 17 Definitions 21 Charts
Alternative Rock Folk

The Profile

Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey (born 1969) is an English singer-songwriter and musician who emerged in the early 1990s. She is known for a wide-ranging body of work that spans raw guitar albums, piano-led records and politically engaged projects.

Frequent collaborators mentioned in the reviews include John Parish, Mick Harvey and producer Flood; early work involved Steve Albini. Let England Shake (2011) was widely lauded (and won the Mercury Prize). Harvey is publicly known for changing her sound across albums and for literary, often dark lyrics.

DeBaser's reviews emphasize PJ Harvey's restless experimentation across rock, folk and piano-led songs. Recurring praise is for her lyrical intensity, vocal range and willingness to change styles. Let England Shake is highlighted for its political scope; White Chalk for its piano and spectral voice; To Bring You My Love and Rid of Me for emotional power. Reviews are generally enthusiastic with some reserved criticisms about specific albums' cohesion.

Notable Quotes

❝ In short, it is not music, but a true musical anabasis.
❝ I LOVE YOU.
❝ In my opinion, a clear 2-0, and we’ll see each other again in a couple of seasons.
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