Album: Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea by PJ Harvey (2000)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Creepy
Record Label: Partisan Records
Format: Album

Description: Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea is the fifth studio album by English alternative rock musician PJ Harvey, released 23 October 2000 on Island Records. Recorded during March to April 2000, it contains themes of love that are tied into Harvey's affection for New York City.
The album became the second major commercial success of her recording career, following her successful breakthrough To Bring You My Love (1995). Upon its release, the album received general acclaim from most music critics and earned Harvey several accolades, including the 2001 Mercury Prize. It spent 17 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Platinum in the UK and Australia.[14] It has been cited by several music writers as her best work.[15] In the updated version of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, it was ranked at #431.[16]

Artist Background: PJ Harvey, an iconic figure in alternative rock, continues to captivate audiences with her evocative music and profound lyricism. Born in Dorset, England, Harvey first gained widespread acclaim in the early 1990s with her debut album "Dry," establishing herself as a powerful voice in the music scene. Over the years, her work has earned her multiple awards, including the Mercury Prize for her albums "Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea" and "Let England Shake." In 2023, Harvey released... Part of the Bridport, Dorset, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Tori Amos, John Parish, Kate Bush, Fiona Apple

Music Scene: Part of the Bridport, Dorset, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Creepy, 2000s, Album, Partisan Records

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Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea is the fifth studio album by English alternative rock musician PJ Harvey, released 23 October 2000 on Island Records. Recorded during March to April 2000, it contains themes of love that are tied into Harvey's affection for New York City.
The album became the second major commercial success of her recording career, following her successful breakthrough To Bring You My Love (1995). Upon its release, the album received general acclaim from most music critics and earned Harvey several accolades, including the 2001 Mercury Prize. It spent 17 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Platinum in the UK and Australia.[14] It has been cited by several music writers as her best work.[15] In the updated version of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, it was ranked at #431.[16]

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