Personally, after five albums four of which I consider instant classics
and the remaining of which (_Is This Desire_) I like a lot, too, I'm just
about willing to nominate PJ Harvey for God. There are very very few
artists who are this consistent but this wide-ranging.
And for those who hate _Rid of Me_ (poor misguided souls :-) ), it's not
much like anything else she's done. The things you hate about that album
probably have a lot to do with Steve Albini's production. The last two,
in particular, are quite melodic, and _Is This Desire_ is positively
gentle.
Also, see her live if you can. Electrifying, swaggering, but somehow shy.
--Michael
NP: Madonna, _Music_ (what a great year for great albums by familiar
performers; too bad new artists other than Eminem can't keep up)
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"Sometimes I contemplate moving to a warmer place
But then the lake and skyline give me a warm embrace."
--Common, "Reminding Me (Of Sef)"
