Chalk it up as a loss.

PJ Harvey's new album, White Chalk, hits U.S. stores on October 2nd. Let me save you some trouble if you thought about buying this album: DON'T DO IT. I am a huge fan of most of PJ's work. White Chalk however is a huge pile of ugly. Off-key, high pitched warbling is a staple of every single track, along with some half-assed piano playing. If you're looking for an album like To Bring You My Love, or Rid of Me, look elsewhere. White Chalk isn't fit for anyone's ears.

For your ears -
Don't believe me? Try it for yourself.
PJ Harvey: When Under Ether
PJ Harvey: Before Departure
from the album White Chalk (buy it if you must)
Now, back when things were good....
PJ Harvey & Thom Yorke: This Mess We're In

For your eyes -
PJ Harvey's video for "Down By The Water"


PJ Harvey's Website