CD review by Sterling Preston<\/p>\n
With White Chalk, PJ Harvey sets down the rock guitar and learns to play piano. But don\u2019t be discouraged by the alleged disappearance of her usual raw electric power. Simply put, it hasn\u2019t gone anywhere. This album retains the elements of intensity and near-awkwardness that draw us to the music of Polly Jean, not to mention lyrical treats like \u201cI lay on the bed\/Waste down, undressed.\u201d The title track is so hauntingly beautiful that its sound alone stings your sadness in all the right places. For the iPod culture: \u201cWhen Under Ether\u201d manages to be a rock song even without the traditional guitar\/bass\/drums combo.<\/p>\n
Island Records PJ Harvey Website:
\nhttp:\/\/www6.islandrecords.com\/site\/artist_home.php?artist_id=303<\/p>\n
MySpace
\nhttp:\/\/www.myspace.com\/pjharvey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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