PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

I’ve been sitting with this album for a few weeks and it just gets better each time I hear it. On Let England Shake, PJ Harvey created an ambitious statement politically, historically, and musically. This album is years ahead of its time as the issues that it tackles would not be brought to the forefront for years to come. This album tears down the 4th wall and pulls you into war-ridden England, with haunting accounts of war as well as the public’s mindset during these times. The historical context placed into this album is so vivid and it’s a late career stroke of genius from PJ. This album sounds unlike anything she’s ever done and it’s one of her most special albums.