THESE MUSICAL PRIMITIVES MAKE EXCITING USE OF DYNAMICS AND TWISTED ARRANGEMENTS. HARVEY COMMANDS ATTENTION: SHE CUNNINGLY MIXES SENSUALITY AND FEMINIST AWARENESS IN CONVERSATIONAL HOOKS. AN AIR OF DEJA VU ALSO WAFTS AROUND THE ALBUM; NOT A SINGLE ANGRY RIFF, RAW MELODY OR THORNY LYRIC ON IT WOULD HAVE SURPRISED POST PUNK TREND SPOTTERS BACK IN 1981.
Kings of Leon's 'Molly Chambers' seems to be based on this song. I wonder whether Kings of Leon knew this song and thought let's use the riff of PJ Harvey's 'Dress' for their song 'Molly Chambers'.
that is really bullshit criticism though, whether or not someone is good or bad, to compare them to someone else like that doesn't do justice to them as individuals…see how we are here talking about what?
they are both awesome; they both kick ass; they both have short black hair; they both have pale-ish skin; they both make and made very innovative music; and yes, they both have vaginas.
I don't see this annoying comparison with Patti Smith. Seems like a lot of peeps just parroting what they've seen or read somewhere. PJ has far more variety in her music, and her voice sounds nothing like Patti's. Furthermore Patti tended to indulge in long improvisations of songs lasting several minutes. PJ's songs even when performed live hardly last much over 4 minutes. She rarely allows a guitar solo in a song.So where's the similarity?
I feel like this song is the prequel Man Size, or Man Size its sequel. the videos even seem to reference it…this song is one of the reasons I'm sad PJ didn't continue writing albums like Dry
Great song! WHFS (Washington DC) had a version recorded in the studio that was just her and an acoustic guitar, and it totally ROCKED! I wish I could find it somewhere, but it was never released commercially.
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Still awesome in 2019
Love Polly Jean.Eternal and perpetuate.
Man, this song REALLY ROCKS! I LUV IT!! 🙂 R
Art!
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THESE MUSICAL PRIMITIVES MAKE EXCITING USE OF DYNAMICS AND TWISTED ARRANGEMENTS. HARVEY COMMANDS ATTENTION: SHE CUNNINGLY MIXES SENSUALITY AND FEMINIST AWARENESS IN CONVERSATIONAL HOOKS. AN AIR OF DEJA VU ALSO WAFTS AROUND THE ALBUM; NOT A SINGLE ANGRY RIFF, RAW MELODY OR THORNY LYRIC ON IT WOULD HAVE SURPRISED POST PUNK TREND SPOTTERS BACK IN 1981.
Kings of Leon's 'Molly Chambers' seems to be based on this song. I wonder whether Kings of Leon knew this song and thought let's use the riff of PJ Harvey's 'Dress' for their song 'Molly Chambers'.
I'm pretty sure the chorus riff is "inspired" by I Found That Essence Rare.
At the end of video you can read it was made and probably released in 1991.
Thanks Nath but I actually meant to write it exactly that way. Pretty wild, huh? I chose to do it even without asking your permission, imagine that.
"is not" or just "ain't" choose one don't mix them
Song is great, video is aint.
Your right, though this came out in 1992.
*One of the best artists of all time
that they're both badass, of course.
*One of the best artists of all time.
Chorus reminds me of Molly's Chambers by Kings Of Leon
you're fat, bro.
Not as much as you do, bro. Not as much as you do.:)
that's not an opinion, it's just blind hate. you've probably never even really listened to horses before, worm.
patti smith sucks? sure…lol.
i wasn't talking about you i was referring to the comparisons…IM ON YOUR SIDE
that is really bullshit criticism though, whether or not someone is good or bad, to compare them to someone else like that doesn't do justice to them as individuals…see how we are here talking about what?
they are both awesome; they both kick ass; they both have short black hair; they both have pale-ish skin; they both make and made very innovative music; and yes, they both have vaginas.
kurt cobain liked Pj harvey
PJ is my favorite female rock artist EVER!
this album along Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair show that woman think about sex as man do
Much better version of PJ playing Dress live, here:
watch?v=XmypljvTBWA
I don't see this annoying comparison with Patti Smith. Seems like a lot of peeps just parroting what they've seen or read somewhere. PJ has far more variety in her music, and her voice sounds nothing like Patti's. Furthermore Patti tended to indulge in long improvisations of songs lasting several minutes. PJ's songs even when performed live hardly last much over 4 minutes. She rarely allows a guitar solo in a song.So where's the similarity?
too many comments not enuff listening. i.e shut the fuck up else go
@Alec0209 If she continued writing albums like Dry,then she would be repeating herself and wouldn't be a true artist.
LESBIAN ANTHEMS
@TIMOTHYSAARINEN You posted that comment a year ago, and it still holds true as of this day!
I feel like this song is the prequel Man Size, or Man Size its sequel. the videos even seem to reference it…this song is one of the reasons I'm sad PJ didn't continue writing albums like Dry
si te lo ponés, si te lo ponéss
26 people don't mind being forced to wear beautiful dresses
Great Artist !
w pytę
One of the best female artists of all time
i love you dearly for posting this.
She reminds me of Bif Naked, but more subtle…
She reminds me of Bif Naked, but more subtle…
@mostmusicisbad I even remember when U2 was edgy, dark and arty…
her first 3 albums were amazing………….havent heard anything quite like her since
90's were the last best generation of music…………..
I remember when PJ hit the scene. For me she filled the gap left when Pattis Smith retired years previously.
I was listening to this when it was new and to this day I don't know what to say.
Awesome.
Great song! WHFS (Washington DC) had a version recorded in the studio that was just her and an acoustic guitar, and it totally ROCKED! I wish I could find it somewhere, but it was never released commercially.
@lemonkooler
Well said 🙂
ooo i want a human size puzzle