Dry
PJ Harvey · 1992
79 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock
Raw guitar riffs intertwine with haunting vocals, delivering an intimate yet powerful exploration of vulnerability and desire.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys intimate, reflective listening experiences gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on March 30, 1992, 'Dry' was PJ Harvey's debut album, establishing her as a vital voice in the British alternative rock scene. At this point, she was a burgeoning artist making her mark after previous work in the band Automatic Dlamini. The album set the stage for her distinctive sound that would evolve throughout her career.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock
Dry is an album by PJ Harvey, released in 1992. Raw guitar riffs intertwine with haunting vocals, delivering an intimate yet powerful exploration of vulnerability and desire. 'Dry' received critical acclaim upon release, noted for its bold lyrical content and raw production. It positioned Harvey as a significant figure in the '90s music landscape, influencing countless artists and contributing to the alternative rock movement that defined the era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dry sound like?
Raw guitar riffs intertwine with haunting vocals, delivering an intimate yet powerful exploration of vulnerability and desire. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Dry by PJ Harvey notable?
'Dry' received critical acclaim upon release, noted for its bold lyrical content and raw production. It positioned Harvey as a significant figure in the '90s music landscape, influencing countless artists and contributing to the alternative rock movement that defined the era. Released on March 30, 1992, 'Dry' was PJ Harvey's debut album, establishing her as a vital voice in the British alternative rock scene. At this point, she was a burgeoning artist making her mark after previous work in the band Automatic Dlamini. The album set the stage for her distinctive sound that would evolve throughout her career.
Who is Dry for?
Dry works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, intimate, reflective listening experiences and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Dry?
Dry has 22 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oh My Lover Standout 4:02
- 2 O Stella 2:30
- 3 Dress Standout 3:18
- 4 Victory 3:15
- 5 Happy and Bleeding 4:50
- 6 Sheela-Na-Gig Standout 3:10
- 7 Hair 3:46
- 8 Joe 2:33
- 9 Plants and Rags 4:09
- 10 Fountain 3:54
- 11 Water 4:35
- 12 Oh My Lover (demo) 2:30
- 13 O Stella (demo) 3:16
- 14 Dress (demo) 3:16
- 15 Victory (demo) 4:19
- 16 Happy and Bleeding (demo) 4:44
- 17 Sheela-Na-Gig (demo) 3:15
- 18 Hair (demo) 3:37
- 19 Joe (demo) 3:16
- 20 Plants and Rags (demo) 3:32
- 21 Fountain (demo) 3:05
- 22 Water (demo) 4:32
Release Date
March 30, 1992
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
79 min 34 sec
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