RE: The new P.J. Harvey!!!!!!!!

From: Pekka Sundstrom (pekka.sundstrom@comptel.com)
Date: Wed Nov 08 2000 - 09:22:36 MET

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    Yeah, picked it up awhile ago and I have to agree, fantastic...and once I'm
    at it...It's not AJ, not even shiki-shiki, but...

    Denise mentioned Thom Yorke duet and it reminded me of a concert I went to
    last week, Muse. Those guys could become pretty interesting at some point,
    heck, they're interesting right now. The lead singer has an incredible
    voice, doing radioheaddish, portisheaddis sort of songs in addition to their
    "regular", more brit rock/pop ensemble. Thom Yorke might even become jealous
    seeing someone doing his thing and playing guitar at the same time :)

    It's a new band, young guys, haven't really got their act together as of
    yet. But like I said, well worth checking out, definite potential. Funny
    enough, I did listen to a couple of their CDs before going to the concert,
    but the best bit was not on either one of those, so I'd definitely look out
    for a concert...

    Cheers,

    /P

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Denise Benson [mailto:mentalchatter@sympatico.ca]
    Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2000 9:37 PM
    To: Stimp
    Cc: Acid-Jazz List
    Subject: Re: The new P.J. Harvey!!!!!!!!

    I have to second Stimp's opinion here and am wayyy glad he mentioned it
    on this list 'cause while, at the surface, there seems to be no relation
    to 'our' tastes, dig deep into it and you realize that a lot of the
    layers and textures do parallel those of much of what we discuss here.
    It's simply an amazing rock record. Patti Smith fans definitely have to
    check it as her influence on PJ has never been more apparent. Also, the
    track that's a duet with Thom Yorke (Radiohead) has some of the most
    beautiful, interesting vocal interplay I've heard in a while. Loving
    this. Thanks for mentioning it Stimp. :-)

    -db-

    > Just picked up "Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea", P.J.
    > Harvey's latest. While this is not electronic in any sense of the
    > word, many very cool musical styles get discussed here, and you guys
    > simply need to listen to this thing. Pure alterna-rocker chick, heavy
    > guitar laden music, a-la Patti Smith. I've noticed that it's been
    > getting rave reviews on all the indie rags around here, and after 3
    > listens, I can confirm that the reviews are right on the mark. This
    > record rocks the house down, and considering that I haven't been
    > buying too much of this kinda genre lately, it's exactly what the
    > doctor ordered. I doubt that those of you who like guitar driven
    > alterna-chick-rock will be disappointed. While it's too early to say
    > whether P.J's latest is as good or better than her "big hit", "To
    > Bring You My Love", I'd say it ranks up there. Check it out. Stimp

    --
    -denise benson-
    

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