PJ Harvey – Let England Shake

Releasedate: 15-02-2011; Label: Island
By: Nina Mende

Polly Jean Harvey is an English musician and singer-songwriter. She was raised in Corscombe, Dorset and Yeovil, Somerset. Growing up, her parents were both fans of American blues music. Their record collection exposed Harvey not only to the blues but also to Captain Beefheart. Both the blues and Beefheart would become major influences on Harvey’s own musical style. Harvey is primarily a vocalist and guitarist, but is also proficient with a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, bass, saxophone, and autoharp. She began her professional career in the early 1990s by forming a band she named PJ Harvey. She recorded her first two albums with this trio, and when they broke up she continued as a solo artist.

Her new album is called “Let England Shake”. The twelve songs on “Let England Shake” are awesomely beautiful arranged. The music on this release is very catchy. Accompanied by the vocals of PJ this album definitely goes underneath your skin. Sometimes slow and mellow, sometimes fast and catchy, “Let England Shake” never gets boring and has it all. PJ Harvey keeps the ball rolling and your heart beating- for her music. Polly Jean Harvey does not only let England shake but also your body. So press play and listen to this wonderful album. PJ Harvey – “Let England Shake” – out now!

Tracklist: 01. Let England Shake 02. The Last Living Rose 03. The Glorious Land 04. The Words That Maketh Murder 05. All and Everyone 06. On Battleship Hill 07. England 08. In the Dark Places 09. Bitter Branches 10. Hanging in the Wire 11. Written on the Forehead 12. The Colour of the Earth (featuring Mick Harvey)

Links:
PJ Harvey Official