PJ HARVEY全名是POLLY JEAN HARVEY，来自于伦敦西南的BLUEPORT的一个农场，父亲是个石匠，母亲是个雕刻艺术家，两人都非常喜欢摇滚乐，在小的时侯，PJ就学会吉他等乐器，参加过许多乐队，并在1991年组建了PJ HARVEY乐队，由贝司手：STEVE VAUGHN，鼓手：ROBERT ELLIS和PJ HARVEY三人组成。然后签约英国独立唱片公司：TOO PURE。发行了两首单曲DRESS，SHEELA-NA-GIG。得到英国摇滚乐杂志极大的好评，在1992年发行了第一张专辑：DRY。随后乐队进行了很长时间的巡回演出，并改签约ISLAND唱片公司。巡演以后，PJ搬到伦敦居住，很长一段时间内为了第二张专辑的准备使她压力极大并陷入极度的痛苦和混乱之中，几乎崩溃，这期间，她在伦敦的公寓里一个人制作了那张PJ HARVEY 4-TRACK DEMOS，这张DEMO专辑是在乐队1993年的第二张专辑：RID OF ME发行以后才出版的，但是我听到的PJ HAREVY的第一盘CD，DEMO里的很多歌曲在正式发行的RID OF ME里都做成了乐队的版本，这样是某种意义上更加精致和完善，但我绝对是更加喜欢DEMO里的PJ那种不带任何掩饰的音乐下纯粹而本质的声音，在直接，原始和甚至粗暴的情绪里一下子就抵达了PJ的内心，紧张，神经质，突如其来的愤怒，压抑，恐惧，哀伤，渴望还有女性的某一丝温情然后有被一种不可遏制的自责控制，最多的还是各种欲望，各种混合混乱的欲望，满足和抑制，矛盾和分裂全部纠缠在一起，只有撕喊，尖锐地撕喊，以期在这样的撕喊中看到那个本我，虚弱但抗挣的。而抒情和女性的悲哀又随时出现，只有更加的一个高潮来掩盖，再一个更高的波浪，再一个更高的，就这样一直到彻底的崩溃。

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。

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.

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.

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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.

PJ Harvey 最"安静"的一张专辑《Dance hall at louse point》 1996年，JOHN PARISH&POLLY JEAN HARVEY合作发行了一张专辑：《DANCE HALL AT LOUSE POINT》。歌词是由P J所写而音乐都是由JOHN PARISH所作所演。MICK HARVEY继续参与了这张专辑，此时的P J，开始了某种平静，她抒情的声音似乎陷入了某种沉思，只是有时依然会出现突如其来的锐利嘶鸣甚至邪恶的喃喃自语，却让人听到心痛!

White Chalk is PJ Harvey's eighth album. The eleven songs were recorded in West London and co-produced by Harvey, Flood and John Parish. The album features performances from Eric Drew Feldman and Jim White of the Dirty Three.

2009 collaboration from Alt-Rock favorite PJ Harvey and producer/composer John Parish. The album was recorded in Bristol and Dorset, and mixed by Flood. A Woman A Man Walked By has been described by journalist John Harris as 'mischievous, deadly serious, elegant and poetic, and possessed of a brutal power: it is doubtful that you will hear a record as brimming with creative brio and musical invention this year'. A Woman A Man Walked By is the follow up to Harvey and Parish's previous collaboration Dance Hall At Louse Point. An accomplished producer and composer, John has recorded numerous soundtracks and has worked with artists including Eels and Giant Sand as well as Harvey. 10 tracks. Island.

UK two track CD pressing of this single pulled from the British singer/songwriter's White Chalk album.. Features 'The Devil' plus the previously unreleased 'Liverpool Tide' which was recorded in 1998. Island. 2008.

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.

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.