Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
PJ Harvey · 2000
53 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock
A haunting blend of raw rock energy and introspective lyrical depth paints vivid urban landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- urban landscapes through haunting soundscapes
- gradual build towards emotional depth
- engaging narratives throughout the tracks
- introspective listening during quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 23, 2000, 'Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea' was PJ Harvey's fifth studio album. Following her acclaimed 'Is This Desire?' (1998), this album marked a shift towards more accessible soundscapes while maintaining her distinctive lyrical prowess. By this time, Harvey had established herself as a formidable voice in alternative rock, garnering critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anna Calvi· Bat for Lashes· St. Vincent
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Exit 3:51
- 2 Good Fortune 3:20
- 3 A Place Called Home 3:42
- 4 One Line 3:14
- 5 Beautiful Feeling 4:00
- 6 The Whores Hustle and the Hustlers Whore 4:00
- 7 This Mess We're In 3:57
- 8 You Said Something 3:19
- 9 Kamikaze 2:24
- 10 This Is Love 3:47
- 11 Horses in My Dreams 5:37
- 12 We Float 8:18
- 13 This Wicked Tongue 3:42
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