White Chalk cover

White Chalk

PJ Harvey · 2007

33 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock

Ethereal piano melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a stark and melancholic atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • short tracks for focused moments
  • ethereal soundscapes for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer longer, varied compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2007, 'White Chalk' was PJ Harvey's sixth studio album and marked a significant artistic shift. Following her acclaimed album 'Uh Huh Her', this record showcased a more introspective and minimalist approach, with Harvey primarily using the piano for composition.
Stylistic neighbors
Anna Calvi· Bat for Lashes· St. Vincent
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Devil 2:58
  • 2 Dear Darkness 3:10
  • 3 Grow Grow Grow 3:23
  • 4 When Under Ether 2:26
  • 5 White Chalk 3:13
  • 6 Broken Harp 1:59
  • 7 Silence 3:11
  • 8 To Talk to You 4:01
  • 9 The Piano 2:37
  • 10 Before Departure 3:49
  • 11 The Mountain 3:11

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