In a message dated 03/02/2003 13:23:37 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> If you feel you must get a p.j.harvey, stick with "Stories From The City, > Stories From The Sea". It's her only record so far that doesn't majorly > suck. > And from what I know of your tastes, Kate, you won't even like that one too > much. Oh Bob! I can't allow you to get away with this gross calumny!! PJ Harvey is one of the most vital, charismatic, challenging and downright talented artistes to have emerged in the last 10 years. In fact I'd go as far as to say her 90s output is streets ahead of (ahem) certain other artistes dear to my heart and those of everyone on this list. She's a terrific, visceral singer, a wonderfully original songwriter - and a cracking musician too, as I can testify from seeing her live. Plays great guitar and slinky organ on most of her albums, and can turn her hand to bass, drums & percussion and violin too! Of course you probably know Kate's taste better than mine, and *maybe* PJ won't be her cup of tea - but I wouldn't bet on that. I'd like to endorse what Debra said about Stories from the City... - it's her most immediate album. Is This Desire? is fantastic, and I reckon, Kate, one listen to its opening song, Angelene, will have you if not hooked, at least mightily impressed. I really love To Bring You My love too. And yes, don't on any account start with Rid Of Me - apart from a couple songs it's pretty heavy going. PJ Harvey is here to stay, and she is a *major* artist. There's a crunchiness to her music that's bracing in an age of such pervasive dullness, where people who are merely competent are hailed as the new Dylan (sorry, but David Gray? I just don't get it!) For her voice, think a more musical Patti Smith. While her lyrics don't have the depth and weight of Patti's best - that's hardly a disgrace is it? It's praising with faint damnation, in fact! Azeem in London NP: PJ Harvey - A Perfect Day Elise - at loud volume!
