Reviews (page 6 of 9)
Female Cobain
Alright, back-to-back repeat artists! My first PJ Harvey experience wasn't quite as special as something like my first Depeche Mode experience, but I did like Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea quite a bit. I thought it was a pretty good album. As for her debut album, Dry, it's also pretty good! The sound is great. It's just a solid alt-rock style that appeals to me. The vocals are unique in a good way. The writing is solid. Many of the songs give off similar vibes and might be similar in what they're about, but the writing for each song combined with the sound creates a desirable variety in its tracks. Overall, while I liked Stories marginally more, Dry is still a good debut that shows a considerable amount of talent right from the get-go. Low 4/5.
I like it, and will listen again when I'm feeling angsty.
Kurdt liked it
Ikke så spændende
Really enjoyed this despite the intensity. Good mix of tracks
Not the best. It seems lacking in the hook department. Nothing here really to get into.
PJ Harvey 2 days in a row! Not bad but not worth 2 albums on the list.
Never heard of PJ Harvey ahead of this listen and it was a pleasant surprise. This album is a gem. PJ's singing is vibrant and passionate. The band behind her does a great job as well. A nice mix of fast and slow pacing. Reminds me of one of my favorite bands, Paramore.
3.1/5 listened 5x while packing and during road trip to ATL
I can’t put my finger on it, but I did not enjoy this.
I'm not sure about this album, it's a bit depressing, but emotional and haunting at the same time.
4/5 - surprisingly good; kinda weird I’d never heard of her
Same dreary whaling and gloomy riffs over and over. This isn’t edgy, it’s just boring.
There were a few songs I liked, but it wasn't as good as the other PJ Harvey album we've had.
Dry is a very apt name for this album as it was dry of any decent music.
What a lovely departure from 1989. Beautiful lyricism that’s both complex and simple. Just a joy. With a few more listens it may be a perfect 5 but for now
I did enjoy this album throughout, not sure who it all reminds me of but there will definitely be some tracks added to a larger playlist.
Good parts Standout songs: Oh my lover Sheela - na - gig Plants and Rags
1 star, not very good, if I could go back in time and not hear of her or hear this music i'd be glad to
I liked the addition of strings on one of the songs, and it feels like the artist made songs that were personal to them. I appreciate the album for what it is, but it isn't one I would normally listen to on my own.
It's dark, it's raw, it's brooding, it's sexy, it's rock 'n' roll.
Still sounding fresh.
the main singers voice was a little strange and honestly I'm not sure if I liked it but I really liked it?
Mastered volume is too low.
3.5 pj she is dope but not super accessible. Dress and Sheela na gig are badass but the rest will require some more listens
07/09/24 S Tier————————— A Tier—————————4 Dress B Tier—————————3 Joe Sheela Na-Gig C Tier—————————2 Plants and Rags Fountain Water O Stella Hair D Tier—————————1 Happy And Bleeding Oh My Lover
Dry by PJ Harvey Tuesday 7/9/24 1:09 A Tier————————— Oh My Lover Sheela-na-gig B Tier————————— Fountain Dress O Stella Victory Happy and Bleeding Plants and Rags Water C Tier————————— Hair Joe
Wasn’t sure what to expect as despite having heard the name PJ Harvey for years, I’ve never listened or been aware of hearing a single song. This was actually a pretty solid album, more rocky and almost grungy than I expected but no real complaints. Half stars would have been good for this one, consider it 3.5
I like PJ Harvey okay. I had heard a few of these songs but never listened to the whole album. I had the three albums she put out after this one on CD and was always lukewarm about them. PJ Harvey rocks a little too hard for my soft little heart. But only slightly. She’s close to my Goldilocks zone; but just a bit too harsh and discordant to fall into it. I’m glad she’s on this list though. She’s certainly worth hearing.
I like some PJ but this one is not some.
I don't think this is for me.
What a debut!
not for me
Good alternative rock from the early 1990s. It's raw and honest, I like her voice, too. But I preferred Stories from the city, stories from the sea by PJ Harvey, and I'm not familiar with her other albums yet, so I'm giving it a 3, but it's a stronger 3/3.5 overall.
9/10. Nice rock music. Great vocals. I really enjoyed its artistry. :)
This album sounds cool. Liked songs: Oh My Lover, Dress, Happy and Bleeding, Hair, Joe and Water
Soitannallisesti kohtuu simppeliä ja laulaja on tässä todellinen liidi. Ensimmäinen pyöräytys lähinnä vitutti kuunnella, mutta "kiukulla" rullasin kolme kertaa läpi ja vielä seuraavana päivänä kertaalleen. Asennetta kyllä löytyy ja ensivaikutelman selätyksen jälkeen tätä oli ihan kiva kuunnella.
Perushyvää, 2,5 = 3*
- loved the grunginess and energy of this - her voice was good
- aggressive but enjoyable - love some of the bass lines
7/10 I love me some PJ Harvey. This isn't my favorite album of theirs and nothing stands out as amazing, but I just like the band in general and so I really enjoyed just listening. 6-11-2024
Good alt rock
This is a pretty solid album. I like the lo fi production, I like the nuanced song writing choices. It has an earnestness and fire that was emblematic of the music scene back then but seems to be in short supply in the 2020s.
3+
Pas mon style
I found the mix to be a little distracting. It sounds very pre- loudness wars. Ultimately, I don't think this album is anything special, but I'm glad I listened to it.
Never got into PJ Harvey a lot but I like it, good vocals and good guitars
снова прости Земфира, я всё ещё не понимаю апил ПДж, ни музыкально, ни вокально, ни стиль её, ни слова не увлекли...
I thought this was awful. Terrible singing, non-existent production, rambling songwriting. I'm interested to hear her other albums as people seem to really like her, but I'd never listen to this again.
This is a really catchy and well made grunge-adjacent album. I really enjoy most of these songs and have a real appreciation for PJ's ability to craft a song. 4/5.
"Dry" is an appropriate name
Some bangers on this album but I struggle with her vocal style, it gets a bit grating after a while and I start to crave something a bit more melodic. Would give another go though as it was really nice instrumentally.
Sounds quintessentially PJ Harvey, although her posh accent is quite jarring against the loud guitars sometimes! Still very good, worth a relisten 5*
Stunning debut, this is a rich and somehow still raw album. Sheela-na-gig is a great singalong. Some complex instrumentation here as well. Hope there is more PJ on the 1001, I have some of her later work and it's great.
Really good Great sludgy guitar, sparse, grimey, good High 3 but with a high ceiling
Truly never heard of her music. I just know her of her collabs with other artists. Not really my style of music.
🎸
Grunge rock
this album is great but its not five stars
Great album! Wonderful voice filled with such desperation and emotion. Lyrics were good. Loved the hard rock, raspy nature of the album
mwah die vorige was erg leuk, deze niet, vond hem erg saai
Nog een PJ Harvey album zo snel Vond t vorige album leuker
Another album that hits me as good music that does not engage me.
Wasn't familiar with PJ Harvey before this but she rocks hard! Really like this album, great angsty rock record!
Gross album cover. Shitty music.
A bit Dry. But drank some Water and had a little Victory.
Wild to me that this is a debut album - PJ has such a defined sound at this point and it's electric to listen to 30 years on. It's really fun to listen to - a little grungy, snarly, but also tender too. Best Track: Dress Worst Track: Hair
Best Song: Dress Worst Song: Water
really cool record! i have heard pj harvey's name forever but have never explored her music. i greatly enjoyed this album. in some respects, it reminds me of sleater-kinney (who would follow) but in other respects, it reminds me of grunge like nirvana. really cutting, biting lyrics, aggressive instrumentation. great songwriting and great musicianship exhibited here. awesome stuff!
Im a big PJ Harvey fan. This is not one of my favorites, but its still really good.
B teir
The album cover art tells you all you need to know about this - like a nasty diseased set of lips you’d be well served staying as far away as possible. Complete crap.
Good stuff
As opposed to many albums on this list, it only takes a few seconds to realize that this band is actually trying to express something. If I heard this when it came out I would have been a fan and probably would have gotten into their second album more than I did. I will definitely listen to this some more but not sure it suits my current lifestyle.
In the long line of debut albums that are featured in this collection, it's a good one. But whether it's from listening to this album more than 30 years after it debuted, or just from personal taste, I didn't find it a particularly compelling or even distinctive sound or album, but also not annoying or bad or anything. I'm very glad, though, that this wasn't the first *and* last album she made (as she apparently somewhat feared at the time), as she's clearly a gifted musician and artist, and it's impressive that every album she's done sounds very different from previous ones (or so Wikipedia tells me). (As a long aside, when I saw this album in the daily rotation, I thought I had a different album by PJ Harvey, so was curious why this one made it into the collection. And then discovered I was thinking of the band Harvey Danger (and the album was "St James Version"), which has zero connection to PJ Harvey aside from somewhat contemporaneous debut years.)
I respect PJ but don't actually enjoy her music that much
Interesting discovery! It was like listening to Alanis Morissette in a grunge band. I feel like one day wasn't enough to properly appreciate this. I'll need a few more rounds to digest it properly. I wonder where I was, I had never heard this before...
I had 2 of her other albums earlier on this list. The first thing that I noticed is that all of these albums have a different overall sound. Stories From The City has a folk vibe, Rid Of Me is super raw and noisy (produced by the late Steve Albini, RIP), and this one has a more polished alternative rock sound. This even ventures into noise rock territory. She definitely took some influence from Sonic Youth with the dissonant and weird guitar moments. The only thing I can’t really get into is her voice. However, her albums always keep my attention and I’m glad I was able to explore her music through this list.
grungy
Solid album. Not my typical wheelhouse genre but really enjoyable listen. PJ shows off some range musically, uses her voice well and the music is interesting…
Wow – “Dry” from PJ Harvey was absolutely awesome! Knew of her, but not familiar with her work at all… May have heard a song or two back in the day, but would not have been able to tell you it was her – so I came to this album as a “blank slate” – which is always cool… I thought the album was absolutely spectacular from start-to-finish – as this was really AFG, or “Angry Female Grunge” if you ask me – which I am just fine with! One of the most creative albums I’ve listened to in quite a while, as PJ is genuine, original, and incredibly talented… I know a lot has been made of the female angst in her lyrics, but I’m good with that… If she’s able to pull that angst out of her, and capture it in a constructive way – which perfectly matches the music – well then she’s absolutely done her job as an artist… The quality of the recording is excellent, and the diversity of sound and instrumentation – which contributed to the range of sound throughout the album was exceptionally well-done… You had the raw driving guitar in “Joe”, contrasted by the intricate violin and cello arrangements on “Plants & Rags” – which is a great example of that… The album is edgy, and musical dissonance has been expertly integrated throughout every track on the album… Best tracks IMO are – “Happy & Bleeding” – 5-stars out of 7… “Hair” – 5-stars out of 7… “Joe” – 6-stars out of 7… “Plants & Rags” – 4-stars out of 7… This was a real surprise from my perspective, and doubt I ever would have listened with out the 1,001… In slotting this in with all the other albums, I’d probably give it a 4.25 if I could, but definitely clocks-in as a solid 4 for sure, and I highly recommend this one for sure!
Indie rock. Ni fu ni fa.
2.5
Thought i was going to like this offering. Hadn't heard of this artist before and I like Indie music and the 90's decade. Upon listening I was very disappointed. Thought it dull and tedious.
extreme bleh
A great debut album from PJ. I've enjoyed the other ones that I've gotten and still be meaning to do that deep dive (especially since I'm seeing her live a few times this year at festivals). 4.5/5
Alt rock. I think I liked this a lot more than "Stories". I liked the grungier, punkier sound she has on this album more than the singer songwriter indie vibes. I will admit that this album definitely was not nearly as refined, but sometimes that adds. There's some time signature stuff going on that I like. I like her singing on this and the instrumentals are good at what they're there to do. What I like the most is the edgy, sensual lyrics and the overall energetic and catchy songs. They're simple but man it just works. I think this album has the chance to really grow on me. Would love to relisten. 4/5
I really love this album, it feels new, raw and emotional. Really good album. Favourite song: O stella or Oh my lord. Great tracks Least favourite: Water Album artwork: Iconic album as all of PJ Harveys album covers are!
Good stuff man 4/5
The queen of indie rock herself is back. And this time I got the chance to experience her debut 1992 record. Where Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea was a turn of the century exploration into Harvey’s love for the city of New York, Dry focused on love itself. But not the good parts of love. The nasty, complicated parts people don’t like to talk about because they make it seem less enjoyable. But music actually happens to be one of the best, and one of the most common, mediums of art where these experiences and emotions are spoken out and expressed. And Dry does an absolutely fantastic job doing so. And much of these feelings are reflected through the sound of the music itself. It seems like in the 8 years between this and her aforementioned album from the year 2000, her sound softened quite a bit. This is a biting and intense debut record. And of course because she excels in everything she does, Harvey sounds wonderful on this. Her voice is almost on the cusp of not being good, but she stops at just the right point, and has some powerful moments on this particular record. I love the way her voice rises on the chorus of Water. She really knows how to keep things balanced between simple and effective. Even after seeing the grunge genre label, I was still surprised at how heavy and punk sounding this album is. But it’s awesome. The riffs are nothing to scoff at. I find that she either goes for a more methodical style of grunge, like what can be heard in the early days of grunge on Doolittle, and just straight up bangers. Some of these songs go unreasonably hard, and I love it. The previous album I heard from Harvey proved to me the versatility of indie rock, and of course, further proved how underrated solo female artists like her continue to be in the music industry. What this album showed me is the versatility of Harvey herself, and deepened the love I already had for her. But hey, if none of that is enough to convince you, Kurt Cobain liked this record. Rating: 9/10
Listening to this album makes me feel young and tough. Watch out, you might get a bloody nose.
Remember hearing Sheela-na-gig on the radio in '92 - cheers, John Peel - and having heard nothing like it before (didn't know Patti Smith back then, or much of anything). Still sounds fantastic and fresh today. Those early PJ Harvey albums are so great.
Not always super listenable (looking at you albums from 2020s), but I love a lot of her stuff (stories from the city) and am very glad she makes music.
I'm a little surprised I haven't listened to this fully in the past. Quite good.
Dramatic, hard-charging alt rock. Production is a bit lo-fi with a mid 70s NY punk vibe (e.g. Patti Smith, Television). Highlights: "O Stella" (catchy riff rocker), "Victory" (prominent bass riff and woozy guitars), "Sheela-Na-Gig" (a few interesting hooks)
I loved this.
Pure unadulterated rawness here, usual artists take time to grow into who they want to be.... Not Polly, she's kicking arse right out the gate.
The first album by a woman in how long? Besides that this was still very good, haha.
A bit of a parallel to Broken English by Marianne Faithful. Sad to hear that, 30 years on, many of the albums themes are unresolved.
Pretty good alt rock. Not as good as Rid Of Me, which I heard on the RS500 when I did that, or the 2011 one that I can’t quite remember the name of - Let England Shake, I think? (yeah I got it right good job me) Anyway, 3 stars seems appropriate.
What a bold and forceful debut. I loved this.
Wat goede nummers, verder rommelig
Harvey makes music for a very specific crowd. I am not that crowd and yet I found myself drawn to this album, enjoying this album. It’s wonderfully written and structured. Every song feels like a chapter in a story. One told to us little by little. Unwrapping itself slowly and leaving us, the listener satisfied.
I've never listened to a full PJ Harvey album but I'm pleasantly surprised.
Nirvana-esque grunge
Terrible - I don't enjoy her music at all. Sort of avant garde/punk/poetry a la Patty Smith (don't like her music either). Virtually unlistenable to me.
Good vocals and great guitar
Later PJ Harvey is better PJ Harvey.
Great, but I like her later stuff more. Interesting to hear where she started, and another artist where I have added all her (other) albums to my "after the list" list!
"Dry" is the debut album by English singer-songwriter PJ Harvey. Alternative rock, indie rock, blues rock and post-punk. Sounds about right. Besides being the lead vocalist, PJ played the guitar and violin. Steve Vaughan played the bass and Rob Ellis was on the drums and harmonium. The album hit #11 on the UK charts and had wide-spread critical acclaim. "Oh My Lover" opens the album up. Slow. Deep bass. A bluesy guitar. PJ emotionally singing. A raw, unique sound. The band kicks it up a notch in "O Stella." Drving guitar. The band really rocks it out. Pounding drums carry throughout the first single "Dress." A crawling guitar which eventually goes to a guitar solo...evil sounding. PJ describes a man falling for the dancing costume and not the woman. A defiant chaotic ending. A slow, crawling guitar opens the second single "Sheela-Na-Gig." The band rocks out again. PJ is having trouble impressing a man. The song keeps the intensity ratcheting up until it just ends. "Fountain" starts slow and builds. PJ emotional vocals carries the song as she seems to repeat the cycle of starting and ending a relationship. This album is raw, rockin' and just great. PJ leaves no doubt that she will be a force to reckon with in the future. Her voice and music have an intensity. The lyrics are personal, sexual and straight to the point. I can't think of a PJ Harvey album I wouldn't recommend. Her debut is an obvious place to start.
It was fine, you can tell it’s a debut despite not knowing anything about this artist prior to listening. Dislike the herpes cover art (2.5/5)
I don't believe I've ever listened to PJ Harvey. This album is firmly in the 'meh' camp for me. There's tons of 5 star reviews for it, so I'm obviously not getting something. I just don't hear any earworms.
Lots of catchy guitar hooks, very raw, emotive sound.
3.5
I would have loved this in high school if I had this on cd. It's a little weird and off kilter. Was a huge fan of the ones since that ended up on the radio. Not something I'd listen to a ton now but outside of the right place and time
Not really for me. Kind of a whiney grunge feel.
2 Instruments overwhelm voices! Is it a bad mix?
Gäsp!
Brutally brilliant
I heard this album several times before. I like it a lot, but I didn't remember much of it. Favorite song: Victory
This is the second PJ Harvey album I've heard from the list. I feel like the other one I heard was way better than this one. This one is good, but having heard some of her later work, there's clearly much more to be desired from this album.
Too sad.....
Nice album
Schöner Indie-Rock mit unverwechselbarer Stimme.
Bruh moment, not feeling it rn
Helt ok
Such killer guitar sound and production. I've not listened to much of them before, but there's no denying the influence on lots of bands that got a lot more play..
Overall, this is a nice album. I love how PJ Harvey stepped away from her Riot Grrl contemporaries from the time and wrote songs mostly about gender politics. “O Stella” highlights a name given to the Virgin Mary, while some songs like “Sheela-Na-Gig” make me cringe due to the lyrical content. Regardless, PJ’s vocals are definitely powerful and worthy of praise. That’s why I think this album deserves an 85.4/100, or a 4.27/5.
Florence and the Machine in a different font. I don’t think I’d listen again though, a little breathy and whiny. I liked the mix overall but it just wasn’t my taste.
Interesting and unique, but not quite my vibe, honestly.
meh
Raw, angsty and angry - loved it!!
This was such a strange experience for me. Some tracks I enjoyed but others I couldn't wait to be through.
Always been a sucker for a female voice like this. Good grooves to listen too
90's alternative rock. I knew nothing about PJ Harvey before today and I liked what I heard -- this is what the 1001 Albums thing is about. Edgy, energetic rock overlaying a singer-songwriter vibe. This record had lots of songs featuring well-crafted lyrics with interesting and nonstandard chord structures. The musicians were on point though none of them blew me away with virtuosity and the entire record kept my interest. Dress and Victory were my favorite tracks but all of them were solid, as well as being individual and differentiated. All in all, good stuff and a cool addition to my rotation.
Polly does it again! And by ‘again’, I mean ‘for the first time’, this being her debut. Having already scored two later PJ Harvey albums highly I was prepared to take her down a peg or two this time, but I can’t do it. This is feral, high intensity stuff with no flab. The violin helps add some rustic colour to the rollicking power trio attack.
Meh
Meh
Album 330 of 1001 PJ Harvey - Dry Rating : 4 / 5 This is the PJ Harvey I enjoy. Had one of her later albums several days ago and it just didn't hit the same. Really enjoy this one. Another impressive female rocker who I didn't know much about before starting this.
Really enjoyed this album. PJ Harvey is an artist I’ve heard of a lot but never took the time to listen to, I’ll have to change that.
This is very much a product of indie rock and grunge 90s movement. It has a raw feel to it, heavy bass, and PJ's voice is incredibly distinctive as of that time. Certainly enjoyed it, but I'm also not sure it's something I'd come back to.
Polly Jean is a icon and should be taught in schools. Her energy, intelligence, voice and message are important. I don't think there are many better opening 6 track runs in an album. I put my headphones on and walked my baby to sleep and was bouncing along. I'd love to give this 5 stars, but the discordant strings on plants and rags weren't great and the drop in quality for the last 3 tracks make this a 4.4. Ive know this album for 30 years and it it was 5 stars I'd have listened to it more, so I'm rounding down.
Alright. Pretty good. I liked it better than the other PJ album (which everyone seems to think is better). More aggression here I think. I thought differently about this album when I found out it was her debut, which I’m not sure what to make of. Solid 3.
yes
This may be an off-beat opinion, but I would bet that Olivia Rodrigo would be a fan. SUre, she's pop, and PJ is Alt Rock, but there are definite similarities in the guitar riffs and vocals.
warbly rock that stands out from the rest. pj has this... like i've said. this interesting, warbly voice that persists from start to finish. she kinda sings like bjork. at times. and it's pretty alright i guess! it's just... weird. some albums really hook me, some only reel me close, and some, like this one... it's at a standstill. good stuff but not my cup of tea too much.
Low 3
I enjoyed it, but no one song quite grabbed me enough for 4 stars.
I knew nothing about PJ Harvey before listening to this album, and I really liked it. In particular I like "Oh My Lover" and "Dress", but the whole album has a good sound.
Like a 4.5. Mainly giving it a 4 because as much as I love it, I love a few of her other albums more, so I need that wiggle room. Such a strong first album.
Insane this is what she sounded like on her debut. & while some of her later output might be 'easier,' I'm not mad at the righteous, fired up feelings her early work engenders.
I like her demeanor, but it could have been channeled better.
I just didn't find this record compelling.
Goddamn this lady is insanely talented.
What a special talent
Generous with 3 stars because this was an iconic album of the 90’s, but it’s hard to listen to 30 years later.
Avant grunge. Sounds unrehearsed and raw. Not my thing.
Dry is the debut album by the English band PJ Harvey. This alternative/indie rock album was critically acclaimed at release for its wild and clever music - headlined by singer-songwriter PJ Harvey. It has been certified silver in the UK. This was an amazingly beautiful debut album that PJ Harvey poured her heart into along with the rest of the band. It has to be listened to to truly understand the eccentricity of this album. I recommend this album to any fan of indie rock.
Not really my personal style but I love the experimentation on this album. A lot of cool tones.
hell yes. i don't know how i hadn't listened to this before now but i love it.
Love the roughness of the sound and her voice.
Fine. Early 90s female rock. Not for me.
8.1/10
Pretty solid
I like her voicd
I’ve heard many of her other songs and albums before, but not this one. I found a couple of songs I really enjoyed and the album, overall, was decent. Then I re-listened to “Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea” and thought that album was much better. I like how different her sound is across multiple albums and appreciate all of her music. Overall, glad I heard this, but not my favorite from her.
Very interesting sound, like her voice a lot!
A bit too weird and avant garde for my tastes brooke would probably love it. Nothing wrong with it per se, but I can't ever imagine myself relistening to this for fun so probably 2/5
(approvingly) You can tell that this is from the same general time period as "vampire western" movies.
Better than the other PJ Harvey album. Definitely the same broth base that produced Nirvana.
Definitely have to be in the mood for this. It's very raw....unique vibe.
Yawn
Loved it
Not bad!
I thought this was quite good!
boring
not really a fan of PJ Harvey
Now we're talking! Day three and this is my style. Excellent songwriting, mood, raw production. Love this. Have never given PJ the time she's due. FFO pixies. Excellent.
An awesome album of guttaral indie rock. Huge dynamic swings which I love. Every song is tough and uncompromising but with melodies that stick with you. Dry is slightly but just slightly. Both are must hears. 5 stars
je moeder heet henk
It’s definitely a certain mood.
Interesting. I was not familiar with her music. It sounds like if Debbie Harry was singing with The Velvet Underground. Overall it's not my style, but I did enjoy listening to it.
Better than Hole but the same category
Not to keen on her voice or the vibe
Me gustó
Nah. Not for me - abrasive. I can appreciate the lyrics in places but not my cup of tea.
She’s at her best doing this stuff
Я не знаю почему, но это мне реально заходит! Блин, я сперва думал поставить 4, а теперь может даже и пять. Пиджи просто ебошит, простите за мой французский, она прям разматывает. Агрессивное панковое звучание, лирические тексты, надрывный женский вокал, всё как я люблю. Я не знаю, я напился кофе или альбом отличный. Артур сказал что и то и другое, будем верить ему. Пятёрка, я это был бы рад переслушать
Joah...
Big fan of all of the guitar riffs! Good voice has grunge vibes!
I liked it. Give it a 2.5. Boys immediately started wrestling each other once I put this on so it defo elicits a reaction. I may have liked it more in a different mood.
I don't know PJ Harvey that well but I like her vibe. She was huge in the UK in the 90s, I think she's got a few on this list.
The music is good but something about her voice rubs me the wrong way.
Really great in parts, kind of dull and not interesting in others. I like her voice and some tracks were strong enough to justify a 3 from me.
Bit grungy for my tastes, but the rising PJ tide lifts all boats of style and genre.
This sounded so much ahead of their time, would've never guessed the release date. Pretty good and reminds me of a few bands from the 2000s... Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Florence + The Machine, etc. 7/10.
Female led 90s punk band delivers the expected. Nothing exciting. Low 3
I very much adore PJ Harvey and her work but I personally like her later, more in-depth and less straightforward alternative rock more. 'Dry' is still a great album that gets all its energy from the emotional force that PJ Harvey brings across.
Dress was the first song I connected with on the album. Its a pretty solid, grungey sound. I'm not super taken with the mix though, as the vocals are wayyyy in the back. Joe is another strong song.
There’s better PJ Harvey records, this didn’t move me too much.
I listened but I was distracted trying to do stupid ServiceNow stuff. Nothing really caught my ear. 3 stars.
Favorite Tracks: Sheela-na-gig Oh My Lover O Stella
An amazing precursor so what Sleater-Kinney and others would evolve. Amazing album :-)
Not for me, didn't like any of the songs. I listened through to the end just to make sure, and I can confirm it's not my cup of tea.
Nice and crunchy rock and roll. I dig it.
I just about prefer her later albums - particularly Stories From the City - but this has so much barely-contained energy to it. She still sounds like the most exciting person in music.
Yelling, not my vibe
Rock sin estridencias de una gran compositora y voz. Escuchable, sin más.
Amazing early ‘90s sound. Every song is a keeper. Glad I found this here.
Pish drivel.
Production is terrible, couldn’t hear a thing. Not my jam.
This album is dope. Pretty incredible debut record, with PJ's vintage laissez-faire attitude all over it. I could never put my finger on who her influences were, but in her vocal style I hear a combination of the syncopation bjork often has, and the melodies of Robert Smith. All wrapped nicely in a grunge era tone. I personally prefer some of her later records, specifically "Stories From The City..." but it was fun going back to this, been a few years.
Love Riot Girl music. Had only heard the name PJ Harvey, but had no frame of reference for what genre it was, or who it was. Vocals are super dry, making them nice and punchy without being super processed. Great guitar parts.
Never listened to this artist before, but I enjoyed her quite a bit.
3.5
A very slow grungy sound right out the gate, however by the middle of the album I was getting fatigued by the samey drums and bass that I was hearing. That being said, it really helped to make “Plants and Rags” really stand out and pull me back in. Then it went right back to the same sound as before, which is fine, but not enough to keep me roped in
A very raw and moody sounding album. Early British grunge sound that didn't appeal to me too much. I did check out more of her music after this album and it seems like her sounds get a little more clean and diverse. I respect where she came from and what she started as but this album feels far too amateur and rough around the edges to make for a solid project.
Very familiar with quite a few PJ Harvey albums but not this one. Quite a shame too as this is one of the best records I think has appeared on the list so far (imo!). She’s definitely one of those artists who are in that ‘legend’ category, and its crazy that this was her debut and is so ridiculously good. It has that unique sound that she has throughout her records, a sort of powerful-without-seemingly-trying voice. Very effortless. Angry and powerful without ever raising her voice. Much. I dont get how she can make power chords so interesting too. I dont know how you’d categorise it. Alternative / dark indie / rock. Like a modern day Patti Smith. Very very good.
Liked the general sound of most of these songs, liked the rough and ready feel, but they largely seemed to be one or two ideas short. Nice vocals without being really impressive, feels like this is very much a 3.
I've avoided PJ Harvey for a long time, I think I must have been particularly bitter about her Mercury Prize win in 2011. Saying that, this is really good - clever lyrics, aggressive and clean guitar. Victory was my favourite off the album, but I also enjoyed Joe. Finally, Spotify recommended some excellent songs when this album ended, including a couple from Hole. An all-in-all good experience. Will not be avoiding more of her stuff.
On my first listen I didn't quite liked it, sounded more raw than I was expecting. However I felt like there was something there and listened to it again. The choice to have her vocals mix lower than the instruments is interesting and the more I listened the more I enjoyed it. Will definitely listen to this again because I think it's got legs to become a 5 star album. Highlights: Sheela-Na-Gig Plants and Rags Water
I thought we'd had a PJ Harvey album already, but apparently not..... I am a little familiar with her, actually watched a NPR live set by her recently. This was completely different to what I expected, quite grungy in parts but it was the early 90s I guess. Similarities with Hole?? Was good. I recognised "dress" and "sheela-na-gig". Think those 2 tanks plus "plants and rags" were the best tracks. 3.5 I don't like the album cover!
Released in 1992, "Dry" marked the debut album of English singer-songwriter PJ Harvey, establishing her as a force to be reckoned with in the alternative rock scene. The album, characterized by its raw energy and visceral intensity, showcases Harvey's distinctive songwriting, evocative lyrics, and dynamic musical arrangements. Lyrics: PJ Harvey's lyrics in "Dry" are both poetic and blunt, often exploring themes of desire, power dynamics, and vulnerability. The opening track, "Oh My Lover," sets the tone with Harvey's yearning vocals and lyrics that convey a complex mix of passion and pain. Throughout the album, Harvey's words paint vivid pictures, such as in "Dress," where she sings about the transformative power of clothing and its impact on identity. The lyrical depth and emotional resonance of "Dry" contribute to its timeless appeal. Pros: Harvey's ability to convey intense emotions through her lyrics is a standout feature. The honesty and vulnerability in her words make the album relatable and emotionally charged. Cons: Some may find the explicit and sometimes dark nature of the lyrics challenging, potentially limiting the album's accessibility for a broader audience. Music: The music in "Dry" is a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions, from the haunting and atmospheric to the aggressive and powerful. Harvey's guitar work is a highlight, showcasing her prowess in crafting memorable riffs and melodies. The album's sound is both minimalist and bold, with tracks like "Sheela-Na-Gig" and "Victory" featuring distorted guitars and energetic percussion that drive the album's visceral impact. Pros: The musical diversity on "Dry" demonstrates Harvey's versatility as an artist. The arrangements are both engaging and challenging, pushing the boundaries of conventional rock music. Cons: Some listeners may find the raw, unpolished sound of the album less accessible, especially those accustomed to more polished production. Production: Produced by Rob Ellis and Harvey herself, "Dry" captures the raw intensity of the artist's live performances. The production is minimalistic, allowing Harvey's vocals and guitar work to take center stage. The decision to keep the recordings stripped down enhances the album's authenticity, emphasizing the emotional immediacy of the songs. Pros: The production style complements the album's themes and adds authenticity to the overall experience. The unembellished approach enhances the impact of Harvey's performance. Cons: Some listeners may prefer a more polished production, and the rawness of the recordings might be off-putting for those seeking a cleaner sound. Themes: "Dry" explores a range of themes, from the complexities of relationships ("Dress") to the empowerment and reclaiming of one's identity ("Sheela-Na-Gig"). The album delves into issues of desire, control, and the struggles of navigating societal expectations. Harvey's exploration of these themes is unapologetic and provides a unique perspective on the human experience. Pros: The thematic depth of the album adds layers of meaning, making it a compelling and thought-provoking listening experience. Cons: Some may find the themes too intense or dark, potentially limiting the album's broad appeal. Influence: "Dry" had a significant impact on the alternative rock landscape, influencing a generation of musicians with its fearless approach and innovative sound. The album's unapologetic exploration of female sexuality and its rejection of traditional gender roles contributed to the evolution of feminist rock. PJ Harvey's influence on subsequent artists is evident in the way her music challenged norms and inspired a new wave of creativity. Pros: The album's influence on the alternative rock genre and its impact on the representation of women in music solidify its place in music history. Cons: Some might argue that the album's influence is limited to a niche audience, particularly those drawn to alternative and indie rock. In conclusion, "Dry" stands as a landmark debut album that announced PJ Harvey as a formidable talent in the alternative rock scene. Its combination of evocative lyrics, dynamic music, raw production, thematic depth, and lasting influence makes it a timeless work of art. While its intensity and unpolished nature may not appeal to everyone, those who appreciate its unique qualities will find "Dry" to be a powerful and enduring listening experience.
Polly Jean Harvey cannot hit notes. I like the idea of PJ Harvey, but I can't stand the singing. Nothing hummable. Where are the melodies?
What an INSANE debut album! No skips, no complaints, no notes.
Great debut that doesn't contain so much classics but her racous energy is the only thing that matters here.
I really dislike grunge and alternative rock from the 90s. Some songs weren't that bad, but it didn't move me in general.
Yeah, it's obviously dry.
Good
Lush, raw, powerful
Liked this a lot, gonna check out more from her.
Solid and powerful alt rock.
Indifferent, I can't say I particularly liked or disliked it. Stand-out: Dress
I understand that grunge was popular those days, but while Nirvana is from out of this world, this is mostly annoying.
It was okay, a bit too rocky for me... but not in a good way like Led Zepplin
Not her best but still pretty damn good. 3.5/5
Liked this, but maybe a bit too spare and straightforward for me to really dig into. Definitely need to dig further into the PJ catalogue. Three and a half. Fave track: Plants and Rags
First real dive into PJ Harvey, except for a few songs here and there. Really a lot to like, and really promising for further listening on some of her other albums. Will keep this score modest for now but am eager for some further exploration of her music. Three and a half. Fave track: Happy and Bleeding
I liked it
What a dry album in the best sense of the word! Just plain anger being a woman in a world that is cut out for man. Still the production is phenomenal, live music!
A great, raw early record from Harvey. Shows a lot of potential and guts.
Fountain good
PJ Harvey's debut album and the fourth of her records on this list. This is a raw and unpolished statement of intent, but it doesn't hit the heights of some of her later work. Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: Sheela-na-gig Date listened: 11/11/23
Enjoyed the listen, but it’s not my favorite PJ Harvey.
solid. chords and noise that feel like poems.
I bet Bryce was happy when this came up.
I may have not been in the right mood, but I just couldn't vibe with this.
This is an interesting album that I'm unfortunately largely indifferent to. Can't say if I'd regularly rotate, despite many tracks being exceptional. Standouts include O Stella, Victory, Sheela-na-gig, Plants and Rags, and Water.
Interesting listening to this album right after Siouxsie and the Banshees. There’s definitely a little overlap, but I much prefer PJ Harvey’s approach. Guitar driven, deeply confessional songwriting with fantastic melodies. I really enjoyed this album when it first came out, and I was happy to be reminded of it today!
PJ Harvey falls into that category of artists for me that although I've tried to listen to a lot of their work, and maybe even found some of it pretty enjoyable, they've just never clicked with me to the extent I expected. Given the style of music she makes I thought i'd enjoy her stuff more, but it always just sits in the "yeah this is pretty good" bucket. Same here, although the rougher production and songs do suit her well. I'll continue to come back to her music every now and then to see if my opinion changes, but for now, it's fine.
this was solid. I was distracted and need to listen again but I liked it
Well, that was all a bit angsty… ok
Not the biggest fan. Don't hate it but don't like it either. The vocals are clear, bass is prominent but guitar sounded a tad quite in some songs
I really like this album, it has a rawness often ignored in many over-produced album, many standout tracks.
It's good has that early 90s grunge production that was all the rage then. This goes in the give another listen pile.
Nope. Not for me.
Good solid album.
It sounds like a very average 90s rock album. Distorted guitar ✅️ Angry/introspective lyrics ✅️ Basic song composition ✅️ Nothing stood out on the album. 2/5
Stone cold classic from one of Britain's most important female singer songwriters. If she hadn't been so true to following the beat of her internal drum, she could have been even bigger but instead she's truly been an artist, (and an artist's artist), making what she felt had to be made. Check out Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea as her most accessible album which contains a lot about her love affair with Nick Drake.
Cool. Enjoyed listening.
Extreme contrasts
oh yeah. PJH got a new fan
Several great songs out of the gate. Started all blending together later on. I liked it
It was ok. Not rly for me
I prefer my steaks meadium rare to raw.
better than most, plants and rags is quality
Did you know there's 4 PJ Harvey albums on this list? FOUR!! I'm not knocking her, but that feels excessive given all the omissions elsewhere in this list. All that out of the way, this was a fun raucous and exciting record. Raunchy bass, angular guitars and drums that never seem willing to just sit in the pocket with rhythms seeming switching up at the drop of a hat. Only thing that's hurting this album for me is the mix. For the most part it sounds like everything was done in a single take and whatever mix they had in the room is what you get on the final product. It sounds almost chaotic, but I guess that's also it's charm.
Curiously, I've got a bit of a PJ blind spot, which I'm extremely glad The Project is forcing me to remove. This was really good - full of angst and vitriol, but not overwhelmed by it. It's very raw, and if pushed, you'd probably guess that it was a debut album, but still, lovely stuff.
5/5. Short and sweet songs that don't overstay their welcome but leave you wanting for more. They are heavy and loud while still feeling restrained, in a good way. This is the aggressive and punk feminine energy album we need. Her singing imitates pain but also pleasure that is hard to determine, giving an uneasy welcoming but uninviting message. I love it and glad I was surprised by this one.
Really enjoyed this. missed the boat back in the day and a little disappointed now
like
Sounded like a 90s wedding band
PJ is bomb.
Man the name PJ harvey really undersells this album. I wasn't expecting a punk rock in your face album. I can really see the influence from the Monkeys, which is one of my favorite bands, so I really had a wonderful time with this album. Sheela-Na-Gig feels like it was part of laying the groundwork for the Alt-Rock sounds in the early 00s. Of course this all could be reinterpreted as a Nirvana-alike, but I think this is less Stone Temple Pilots v Pearl Jam and more two artists pulling from the collective unconscious that was vibing on the same level at the time.
4.5/10
I like stories from the city, stories from the sea better as an album - but this is brilliant in any case. 5/5
Really good! I enjoyed it a lot.
Hyvin synkkä. Siksi vaikea kuunnella. Ehkä toisella kuuntelulla olisi hyvällä tavalla niin? Vähän liian meluisa mun makuuni, vaikka sepä on Harveyn ydin ja omintakeista, josta annan plussaa.
Muunneltua blues-kitarointia kauniissa mutta ysärimäisen, yksitoikkoisen synkässä muodossa.
I thought this album was decent in the most uninspiring way. I mean, I dug the beats, I dug some the sounds and for the most part, thought the album was a rocker, yet I left feeling there wasn't a lot that made me want to come back and revisit. Again, doesn't make it bad, it just didn't hit the "get me excited" level I am seeking from this list. I even let the genre play out after my 2nd listen and thought most of what I heard was decent too. So back to this album, again good. Nothing really I thought was outright terrible. Maybe it was her voice, but thought some of the songs sounded very similar. Anyway, a couple stood out. I really liked the music in Victory and thought it was a good groove tune. Sheela-Na-Gig was another banger. Maybe I'll go back and read the lyrics, but is this a dude's girlfriend thats's a prostitute? Put the money in the hole, wash the pillows, wash your breast before you see me? Maybe it's just my dirty mind. Anyway, all I got. A decent banger for a Monday morning. 3
Yeah I don't think I like Pj Harvey...
3 This was fine, but most of it sounded the same and ran together. Sheela-Na-Gig was probably my favorite song, but really I think it’s just the only one that stood out to me. As a whole, I don’t feel like this album gave me a lot to comment on, and after Sheela-Na-Gig especially it feels like you hit a stretch of weaker songs. Finding out what a Sheela-Na-Gig actually is was interesting though, to say the least. Probably shouldn’t have looked up on my work computer. Overall, I will say this is much more in line with how I expected PJ Harvey’s music to sound as compared to Let England Shake. I definitely prefer the more alternative rock style of her music here, but once again, I wouldn’t say it’s anything special. Don’t have much else to say on this one - after just having listened to Led Zeppelin I, I gotta say this album has much stronger “debut” vibes to it than Zeppelin’s did. But then again, it’s probably not fair to compare most groups to Led Zeppelin.
Not enjoyable, but I can't put my finger on why. Sounds similar to a number of other bands/artists in that early 90s grunge, soft/hard rock era but without any of the catchy stuff
Заебца 7/10 Че вы ждали полноценное ревью?
The album art pisses me off but the music is fantastic. Dress is a banger, and Victory is bass heavy in a great way. She reminds me of people like Patti Smith and Tori Amos. Additional standouts include Sheela-na-gig and Joe.
This is another one where for me it was cool to listen to it the first time since it has a unique sound, but I can't see myself listening to it again. Nothing against the music itself, just really not my thing. PJ Harvey is a great singer though she has a perfect voice for this kinda of music.
actually really enjoyed this one, only good for background music but would possibly actually put it on again
This is the 4th PJ Harvey album that I got so far. She isn't terrible,but please I don't want anymore.
Outside of the song Joe, which I thought rocked, I ... mostly didn't enjoy listening to this. Maybe I'm too milk chocolate versus dark, but the dissonance didn't work for me a lot of the time. I get throwing out the popular music rulebook, but idk for me this throws the baby out with the bath water. I need something to ground me, and this just felt like the sort of tone setting music the artsy female protagonist in a movie listens to when she's mad at her shitty boyfriend for being shitty. Even just a hint of something rooted in gospel or blues would have really elevated the material for me. I was glad of being exposed to it though, it challenged me and she's clearly a skilled instrumentalist.
God, I would love to know what kind of dirt PJ has on these list writers because this is getting out of hand. This was my favorite of her albums we’ve listened to so far - a bit more grungy and velvet underground-y. Plants and Rags was good. Still though, not much different from the other stuff. A high 3.
First of all, there a just too many PJ Harvey albums on this list. That said, I think this is the best of what we've heard. Since it's her debut, as far as I'm concerned she didn't get better with time. The record definitely has some Nirvana/grunge feel to it that helps.
The Best of the 8000 PJ Harvey albums we’ve heard so far. This one can be on the list, the others can leave to make room for hip hop and r and b
Brit grunge.
Horrible album cover, luckily for it the contents within are much better. 3.5 / 5
Wish I had more time to comment let’s just say she’s great.
I didn’t pay any attention to PJ back in the day because I was busy listening to other stuff. I’m glad I got to really listen now.
God damn, I love PJ Harvey. I am familiar with most of her catalog — this is an album I don't own and am less familiar with. It's funny, having discovered her on To Bring You My Love, when I first checked out this material, I dismissed her first two albums as an artist still finding her voice. The rawness and streamlined muscularity of this early work masked the brilliance of her songwriting, at least for me in that context. I've since warmed up (big time) to Rid of Me, and this was a pleasure, hearing PJ Harvey's first release — familiar and new all at once. It's fantastic. Noisy. The band is great. The songs are sneaky in their sophistication and odd structure. I'm going to listen to every one of her albums in chronological order — this made me hunger for more. She's just released a new one, I Inside the Old Year Dying, which is apparently excellent. I can't wait to arrive at that one at the end of my journey. This is a 4... she and the band have plenty of 5s in the catalog. This flags just a tiny bit at the end. But, god damn, I love PJ Harvey.
This was my first time hearing this and I dug it. I liked its quietly aggressive vibe. Lots of interesting rhythmic things going on. Great lyrics. The strings on that one tune were amazing. Is it a 5? Maybe, but today it hits like a solid 4 with the potential to level up.
What really struck me while listening to Dry is how artists' first albums can really hit the right notes while others serve as a foreshadow of even greater things to come. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this listen but I could also hear how she is on the path to smooth out some of the hard edges while still retaining her force. Sheela-Na-Gig was definitely a repeat listen last night. It's hard to give this album a 3 because it's so clearly a necessary path to get to Stories From the City, Let England Shake, White Chalk...