Uh Huh Her
by PJ Harvey
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2004
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 7 out of 54

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  1. markf
    Jun 10, 2004
    8
    There's no way this is as expansively accesible as "Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea". That album should have quieted anyone who considered Harvey anti-pop or some such nonsense. The most interesting thing about this new album is how stripped down PJ gets while still retaining her new-found pop structures. Now, I hesitate to mention numbers instead of titles, but the There's no way this is as expansively accesible as "Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea". That album should have quieted anyone who considered Harvey anti-pop or some such nonsense. The most interesting thing about this new album is how stripped down PJ gets while still retaining her new-found pop structures. Now, I hesitate to mention numbers instead of titles, but the credits are so damned difficult to read, I'll start by saying #8 & #10 are essential. The entire album is basically PJ playing rhythm guitar and various other instruments/percussion along with her drummer. Her voice is just as enchanting/awesome as ever, so the minimal arrangements still shine the melodies through. This must be her most mature (if not best) yet.… Expand
  2. chris
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    like tom waits and bjork, it's hard to lay criticism to someone who distinguishes herself so well. all in all, her most cohesive album since 'to bring you my love'
  3. svetlanat
    Jun 20, 2004
    9
    A great album, very profound, funny and honest.
  4. willwork
    Jun 30, 2004
    9
    peeeej
  5. LukeP
    Jun 6, 2004
    9
    Ahhh yes... Peeeeej. Not a lot bad happening here. But then I love all her albums so who am i kidding?
  6. MichaelB
    Sep 27, 2004
    9
    Like much of her work, it takes repeated listenings and an effort to absorb the lyrics, to become attached to Peeg's art. A sparser production for sure, but still a strong amalgam of pure and raw rock.
  7. wangl
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    great mate!
  8. vandey
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    this is amazing, so pure, so untouched, so honest. it is hard to describe.it is like even pj only sings and or play only one instrument, it can be enough. she again showes that, the number of instruments are not important but whether music is clever, emotional, honest. in desperate kingdom of love she just reach perfection in vocal style. she is so confident and relaxed as a musician and this is amazing, so pure, so untouched, so honest. it is hard to describe.it is like even pj only sings and or play only one instrument, it can be enough. she again showes that, the number of instruments are not important but whether music is clever, emotional, honest. in desperate kingdom of love she just reach perfection in vocal style. she is so confident and relaxed as a musician and funny also ! it is different from everything you hear, pure original.… Expand
  9. LawrenceP
    Jun 17, 2004
    9
    Her best LP since her first. Good job PJ!
  10. juanr
    Jun 18, 2004
    9
    well, the album that i was expecting to hear from her. Introspective and slowly. It sounds nice!
  11. Zetinga
    Aug 29, 2004
    10
    A lovely record, every song is completely different from the others and it has the spectacular "It's you" :) God Bless PJ
  12. smenkharon
    Jun 11, 2004
    10
    Very good album! Excellent production and a couple of guitar tricks she picked up from the Desert Sessions added a very nice new touch! A perfect album for people who don't know her music or have been long time fans!
  13. Setherb
    Oct 31, 2005
    7
    A couple of songs kick ass, but it's not my fave. I like the way it was produced - it kind of reminds me of U2's Discoteque. Most people wouldn't consider that a compliment, I know. But hell, you can't argue taste. PJ is, and always will be, at the top of my "10 Women, Who If I Have The Chance, I Have Prior Permission From My Girlfriend To Have Any Manner Of Sexual A couple of songs kick ass, but it's not my fave. I like the way it was produced - it kind of reminds me of U2's Discoteque. Most people wouldn't consider that a compliment, I know. But hell, you can't argue taste. PJ is, and always will be, at the top of my "10 Women, Who If I Have The Chance, I Have Prior Permission From My Girlfriend To Have Any Manner Of Sexual Intercourse With And Not Get In Any Trouble At All" list. This album has plenty of good moments to reccommend it. My biggest complaint is how long it took to make. She needs to hurry the hell up with the next one, dammit!… Expand
  14. MattT
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    This album, on the depressed edge, is poignant, conveys a feeling of hunger and want and, sometimes pain. It's really beautiful and completely connects with me. I burned my own version and left out "Shame," "Who the..." "No Child of Mine" and "Cat on the Wall" It's still long enough and grabs me completely

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Logo
    100
    From the start, she's made an ideal record for people who already like her.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    ''Uh Huh Her'' reasserts that Harvey, now the grande dame of this genre, remains unrivaled.
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  3. Alternative Press
    80
    Often reaches back to the unfettered rawness and earthy seduction of earlier albums like Dry. [Aug 2004, p.116]
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