Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey MBE is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments. Harvey began her career in 1988 when she joined local band Automatic Dlamini as a vocalist, guitarist and saxophone player.

Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey MBE is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments. Harvey began her career in 1988 when she joined local band Automatic Dlamini as a vocalist, guitarist and saxophone player.

Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey MBE is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments. Harvey began her career in 1988 when she joined local band Automatic Dlamini as a vocalist, guitarist and saxophone player.

Each of Harvey's previous albums has been a distinct affair as she took steps forward in not only forging her sound but also exploring the wealthy veins of rock & roll. So on first listen, Is This Desire? almost disappoints; it's very close to the same dark, woozy, and bluesy musical territory she staked out on To Bring You My Love. But it's been said that though good stories can be read once, great stories must be read twice, and, like great literature, this album deserves repeated listenings to appreciate its beautiful complexities and subtle shadings. A recommendation: Spend a few nonstop hours with Is This Desire? It will change you.

PJ Harvey在《Dry》那一张专辑中的所表现出来的是坦率、真诚的一面，无论是声音还是在歌曲的旋律创作上，《Dry》听上去都要细腻与平和许多，尽管在内容上Harvey所传达出来的依然是女性主义思想的光辉。《Rid of Me》是PJ Harvey的第二张专辑，就像封套上那张苍白的黑白照片一样，这张专辑中的声音是苍白的、冷酷的、倔强的，制作人Steve Albini也为这张唱片注入了不一样的灵魂，他将每一位参与录音的乐手的状态都调整到了一个极限，每一首歌曲里的每一处细节都被结结实实的填充了起来，没有一点余地，从歌词到配器，从音乐的感觉到Harvey嗓音中的那股子韧劲儿，《Rid of Me》要比上一张唱片灰暗得多，个人得多，也要偏执得多。在Albini的协助下，《Rid of Me》变成了晦涩的黑白影响，仿佛一张张模糊、高对比的宝丽来照片。同Patti Smith一样，这个女人想成为下一个Bob Dylan，同Patti Smith不一样的是，这个女人弹起吉他来的时候声音大得要命。 如果用一个更为直观的比喻来形容Harvey头两张专辑的变化，那么从《Dry》到《Rid of Me》就像是从布鲁斯音乐到Grunge的转变。但是每一个能够接受这种极端情绪与声音的人都会发现，《Rid of Me》中所充满的意念与力量，其实仍然来自于这个女人内心深处对于生活于自己最质朴的坦诚与直率。

Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey MBE is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments. Harvey began her career in 1988 when she joined local band Automatic Dlamini as a vocalist, guitarist and saxophone player.

P.J. Harvey于1969年出生，她用诚实，黑色幽默和扭曲的戏剧性来阐述性，爱及宗教。是90年代最有影响力和赋有个人魅力的女歌手，是另类摇滚的元老级人物。