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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea, released in 2000, is PJ Harvey’s fifth studio album and one of her most acclaimed. The record blends indie rock and bluesy grit with cinematic polish, inspired by her time living between New York and London. Songs like “Good Fortune,” “This Is Love,” and “A Place Called Home” radiate energy and warmth, while Harvey’s voice shifts effortlessly between intimacy and power. The production feels expansive yet grounded, capturing both the chaos and romance of urban life. In her catalog, Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea represents Harvey at her most direct and accessible, without sacrificing emotional depth. It’s a record of love, clarity, and momentum—her songwriting honed to its sharpest edge. Winning the Mercury Prize and earning near-universal acclaim, it remains a landmark in modern rock, where lyrical honesty meets fearless confidence.

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“Harvey’s lyrics here are sharp, cinematic, and world-aware, but she never loses the emotional intimacy at her core.” – Rolling Stone

“Stories From the City… is one of PJ Harvey’s fullest and most commanding statements.” – NME

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Artist: PJ Harvey

Label: Island Records

Format: LP

Units: 1

Country: UK, Europe & US

Genre: Punk & Alternative

Style: Alternative Rock
A1 Big Exit
A2 Good Fortune
A3 A Place Called Home
A4 One Line
A5 Beautiful Feeling
A6 The Whores Hustle And The Hustlers Whore
B1 This Mess We'Re In
B2 You Said Something
B3 Kamikaze
B4 This Is Love
B5 Horses In My Dreams
B6 We Float

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