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- Summary: This is the stand-alone release of the demos of the British singer-songwriter's debut full-length album (it had been previously released as part of a limited edition of the 1992 album).
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- Record Label: Island
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
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UncutJul 30, 2020There's a purity to them that's as much a product of her spirit and artistic choices as a demo's function. ... The Demos in particular still overwhelms with its conviction and visceral wallop, almost 30 years on. [Sep 2020, p.47]
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Jul 30, 2020PJ Harvey’s honesty and raw sound throughout Dry is what makes it an album that continues to stand the test of time.
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Jul 30, 2020Like the original album, most of these songs deal with the themes of love, loss, sex and power in open, frank ways that can make for – at first – a difficult, unwieldy listen. But presented here, in a more intimate setting, the songs are more accessible, and certainly more apt for repeated listens.
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MojoJul 30, 2020Embryonic greatness, maybe, but still great. [Sep 2020, p.103]
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Jul 30, 2020While Dry: The Demos doesn't hold any huge revelations, its small differences and riveting performances are treasures for die-hard fans who have the same passion for archiving that Harvey does.
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