Hi Jimmy,
Rid of Me was here when I returned from Thanksgiving and I've just listened to
it for the second time. I am very very glad this is not the first PJ Harvey I've
ever heard. Even with my "fan's" ears, this is rough going. The instruments are
completely overwhelming her voice and it's beyond edgy into downright jagged
sounding, although there are a few songs I like even through the harsh
instrumentation (Rid of Me, Missed, and Dry). My very fine PJ advisor suggests
getting the "demo" cd for the non-Albini production of some of these songs, so
that's what I'll do. It is amazing how different the sound of this is from her
other cds; similar types of songs, same voice, but completely different result.
Listening to this hasn't diminished my fanhood (her other cds are great!!!), but
don't think I'll be listening to this one very often.
As far as the trade goes, though, I'm very happy to have this in my
becoming-complete collection, so for that it's been a succcessful and truly
enjoyable exchange. Thank you.
Debra Shea
NPIMH: PJ Harvey singing "Baby baby ain't it true I'm immortal when I'm with
you" from her new cd.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> last week I wrote:
>
> << Michael, thanks for your reviews of PJ. I always respect what you have to
> say about different artist (plus you love Madonna's "Music" too :~) )
> I've agreed with Debra to swap "Rid of Me" for her latest one. I'm pretty
> open minded about all music, so hopefully I'll change my mind about PJ.
> >>
>
> A big thanks to Debra!!! I received PJ's "Stories from the City, Stories
> from the Sea" After one listen, I can tell already that I'm going to like it.
> Michael Y., maybe you were right about the reason I detested "Rid of Me" was
> because of Steve Albini's production. PJ's new CD is nothing at all like
> "Rid of Me." I gave ROM another listen before whisking it off to Debra this
> morning, and my dogs were running under the bed. I can't believe it's the
> same artist.............anyway many thanks to Debra for sending me "Stories
> from the City, Stories from the Sea." The best trade I ever made!
>
> Jimmy
> NP- PJ Harvey's "We Float" (I never imagined me saying NP- PJ Harvey)
