"Steve Albini and working with him changed the course of my life. He taught me so much about music, and life. Steve was a great friend - wise, kind and generous. I am so grateful." - pj harvey
Yeah pretty underrated compared to the plastic pop dolls... but who cares? Pj Harvey is one of the most amazing, unforgettable girls ever in music history! My favorite ever! But at the right time...She's like Patti Smith from the 90s but better!
I've had a big crush on her since the 90's. Her confidence, earthy natural sexiness, and huge talent and creativity are simply magnetic, and never more on display than in this video.
@@jrwhite3950I would not describe her as timid in person. She has a very unpretentious and dignified attitude yet always comes across as confident and assured about her artistic visions.
That might be a good thing though. We could then just get rid of Russia, the land of the think they're free, and some other tiny place we aren't allowed to mention.
@jens2049 Rock n roll is a unique thing - blues based and highly rhythmic. Her other albums are great, but they're not rock n roll records. The first 2 records are loud and nasty rock n roll records and I personally like them more for it. That's all I was getting at.
I agree 100%! I mean how could you possibly be bored with her hot tunes, deep lyrics and those wild-ass improvisations? They all mesh together for a fascinating artist. I loved her from the very first time that I saw her. STILL just totally unbelievable.
This album holds a seriously special place in my heart. It was the first album I bought at the old Tower Records in Austin, Tx on The Drag after moving there at 17 in 1993. Not only is it a brilliantly powerful album, song and performance wise, it is also a masterclass at simplistic studio techniques. The whole album screams my first hard earned freedom, finally leaving New Orleans, true independence at that young age. I will always cherish this.
I think what people may have a hard time understanding about PJ is her authenticity and lack of pretension. Music is force fed and manufactured and churned out in such a way that we become accustomed to what we THINK we like, because it's safe and simple and popular. Modern music and modern audiences don't want artists that challenge us or take us outside of our safety zone, which is exactly what Ms. Harvey encompasses. The thing is, she doesn't even realize she's doing it because it just...comes OUT of her; it's so organic and yes, raw. I doubt she even realizes (or cares) what a musical genius she is or the influence she's had and will continue to for a long time. All hail PJH.
Yes.....what you said totally encapsulates how I feel about it...no one wants to be challenged and want to stay in their safe little comfort zones and never leave...it sickening!
It is authentic but at the same time her first five or six albums the protagonist is never her (male, female, mythical is the voices in the songs..)... It is always a character, like subtler Bowie really. And ways she was in costume basically on stage and how she is quite reserved and shy but onstage is larger than life reminds me of Bowie.
This doesn't challenge me, or takes out outside my 'safety zone' This just a piece of good sleazy sounding rock, it's nothing new. All of her stiff is great which is why she sells out concert, shifts albums, top charts, and is highly critically acclaimed. And her more recent output is better than her early stuff.
listened to Rid of Me last night - hadn't played in a while. It's just simply a masterpiece. the whole thing. Then tension in songs like man-size and yuri g is just phenomenal. That is the word for the whole album "tension", and phenomenal would be the album's rating.
Wow what a muso you are. It really is amazing these days the way ppl fawn over producers. They're only doing the job they're meant to be doing. They're just like the guy who frames some masterpiece is all. They didn't paint it, they just put it in a decent frame and hung it well. She would have made just as a song whoever produced it. This 'producer awe' that has got so fashionable in recent is so meh. It's like ppl thinking they're smart just because they read credits.
I don’t think there’s a hotter music video of a female artist than this one. Jesus help me. The ending of just her voice when the music goes silent is the cherry on top. 1:06-1:18 is the hottest bit for me
It would be without the fake American accent, and the FACT that nobody in England ever calls it 'gasoline'. The Brits don't need to pander to Americanisms to shine. More like the other way around.
She was always on the margins, never quite hitting the big time of mainstream success. While alternative rock did have a niche for female artists in the 90s, most of it was and remains very dude-centric. Also, you had people like Alanis Morisette and Gwen Stefani who were much more acceptable to mainstream ears, eyes and sensibilities, which drew attention away from gems like our Polly here.
Was working at a restaurant many moons ago, walked into the kitchen and one of the chefs was playing Rid of Me. I said " who is that?" I adore her and she is still making amazing music.
One of my alltime faves from Polly Jean. You could dig your way down down down to the bottom of the meaning of this song & all you'd discover is a secret door behind which is more meaning. Stellar writer, guitarist, performer.
I found her recently totally awesome. She's on a different level. Only song I knew before was Down by the Water I just never knew it was her lol. Whenever I hear shit music now I come home and put on PJ to cleanse my soul.
i saw the band on this tour, Rid of Me. Vancouver BC, i was 19. i remember watching the opening act and looking to my right and right beside me...PJ Harvey!
Just discovered Polly and creeped her past for a minute one day last week... I am sofa king Enchanted!!! She IS a "WOW"... As Spirk would hear from Kock... "Fascinating"... all that head banging...read her lips @ 2:38 "That hurts my head.... it does"
@@matthewhill5895 There's a guy that did an independent private remix of a lot of her early stuff to boost her voice in particular and the overall levels. He Goes by "Zararity". Search "Zararity PH Harvey" in UA-cam.
Yeah, she kind of reminds me of Kate Bush in a way. She totally owns what she does and looks at it like an artist does, she doesn't just see it as "product".
![PJ Harvey • “Man-Size/Water” • LIVE 1992 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](/img/n.gif)
She’s the most soft spoken person but her music is like a monster
❤ rock on
It is hard to wrap your head around the fact that this is the same person.
i get impressed by how a simple video like this can transmit so well a feeling of confidence, authenticity, and uniqueness, love u PJJJJ
can we all appreciate she was 18-19 writing songs like this?!
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Look at the shoulders and the neck. And listen to the lyrics
More like early 20s
r.i.p. the honestly, savagely, unflinchingly brilliant steve albini. the finest producer of all.
DEVASTATED 😢
Besides the whole pedophilia thing..
"Steve Albini and working with him changed the course of my life. He taught me so much about music, and life. Steve was a great friend - wise, kind and generous. I am so grateful." - pj harvey
@@asong4thedead everyone's a pedo if you dont like them enough
He knew how to mic a snare better than anyone. Or at least at good as those Cali dudes.
She is, without any doubt, one of the most talented, committed and serious artist around.
She is biggest thing in the 90's thats for sure - A decade
@@stevanbg66 get real dude.
@@051963mf she is one of them for sure
Underrated and way ahead of her time.
I've never underrated her.
Underrated?
Yeah pretty underrated compared to the plastic pop dolls... but who cares? Pj Harvey is one of the most amazing, unforgettable girls ever in music history! My favorite ever! But at the right time...She's like Patti Smith from the 90s but better!
@@vinyldiary6664 ♠️🃏🎭♟🎯
@@vinyldiary6664girls?
Oh my god her personality is just so addicting
Addictive**
I've had a big crush on her since the 90's. Her confidence, earthy natural sexiness, and huge talent and creativity are simply magnetic, and never more on display than in this video.
Earthy is the perfect description for her. It’s just like she grew straight out of the earth like a force of nature. I’m in love with her.
Hell yes
yep , she's a beauty and a great artist
She just oozes confidence don’t ya luv it?
I'm on my 3rd cd of this album. Yeah it's super cool.🤟🇬🇧
man she just oozes confidence. so cool and inspiring.
She has strength , but is truly vulnerable. Bears soul.
Already know😎
And yet she so timid in person....
She is high as a fucking kite on (at least) MDMA.
@@jrwhite3950I would not describe her as timid in person. She has a very unpretentious and dignified attitude yet always comes across as confident and assured about her artistic visions.
the world would be a lot smaller without songs like this
That energy tho👀
That might be a good thing though. We could then just get rid of Russia, the land of the think they're free, and some other tiny place we aren't allowed to mention.
Her first 2 albums are simply incredible. Intense, dark, raw, and explosive rock n roll.
PJ Harvey is a Kurt Cobain in a shirt
First two? Are you crazy? To bring you my love is one of the best albums ever made and her discography is so much more than these first 3 aswell
@jens2049 Rock n roll is a unique thing - blues based and highly rhythmic. Her other albums are great, but they're not rock n roll records. The first 2 records are loud and nasty rock n roll records and I personally like them more for it. That's all I was getting at.
@@ВсадникАпокалипсиса-я9е, she's better than Cobain
@@marciocassu4990 no. They are equally amazing
The early 90s had so much amazing female rock artists
The late 90s did as well!
@@beepstsuch as?
One of the sexiest things of her is her attitude and confidence, She is fire
and to think when she wrote most her her biggest hits she was like 18 or so.. stunning woman inside and out 🖤
been listening to her for over 25 years and i'm still not bored
Legitimate art does not age. Most of the crap music today is overproduced canned bs that nobody will care about in a few years.
A Master Piece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree 100%! I mean how could you possibly be bored with her hot tunes, deep lyrics and those wild-ass improvisations? They all mesh together for a fascinating artist. I loved her from the very first time that I saw her. STILL just totally unbelievable.
Same here!
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What a ARTIST! Mind blowing
I love her guitar. Her playing is always beautiful.
She has so many incredible songs that are unique to her. PJ is a genius.
She's a genius. And a real humble spirit. Still writing great music in 2019. We love her since the 90s.
An exquisite, over the top masterpiece.
She's a genius witch.
This album holds a seriously special place in my heart. It was the first album I bought at the old Tower Records in Austin, Tx on The Drag after moving there at 17 in 1993. Not only is it a brilliantly powerful album, song and performance wise, it is also a masterclass at simplistic studio techniques. The whole album screams my first hard earned freedom, finally leaving New Orleans, true independence at that young age. I will always cherish this.
blech... masterclass...
I bought it at 14 when it came out it scared me but I loved it too still listen to it one of the best ever
some fantastic drumming from Rob Ellis here
PJ Harvey is an amazing artist! So talented. I’ve had all her albums on rotation for years and years.
i watched this video about 30 times these past few days i am so hypnotized by her and her voice
@tecdessus welcome to the club.
Thanx Daisy, i was hoping I wasn't the only1.
What ever she does is pure poetry
HARD-ROCK !
I think what people may have a hard time understanding about PJ is her authenticity and lack of pretension. Music is force fed and manufactured and churned out in such a way that we become accustomed to what we THINK we like, because it's safe and simple and popular. Modern music and modern audiences don't want artists that challenge us or take us outside of our safety zone, which is exactly what Ms. Harvey encompasses. The thing is, she doesn't even realize she's doing it because it just...comes OUT of her; it's so organic and yes, raw. I doubt she even realizes (or cares) what a musical genius she is or the influence she's had and will continue to for a long time. All hail PJH.
Yes Elise Bach, and the baseline is being raised
just like sonic youth. purely pouring out.
Yes.....what you said totally encapsulates how I feel about it...no one wants to be challenged and want to stay in their safe little comfort zones and never leave...it sickening!
It is authentic but at the same time her first five or six albums the protagonist is never her (male, female, mythical is the voices in the songs..)... It is always a character, like subtler Bowie really. And ways she was in costume basically on stage and how she is quite reserved and shy but onstage is larger than life reminds me of Bowie.
This doesn't challenge me, or takes out outside my 'safety zone' This just a piece of good sleazy sounding rock, it's nothing new. All of her stiff is great which is why she sells out concert, shifts albums, top charts, and is highly critically acclaimed. And her more recent output is better than her early stuff.
listened to Rid of Me last night - hadn't played in a while. It's just simply a masterpiece. the whole thing. Then tension in songs like man-size and yuri g is just phenomenal. That is the word for the whole album "tension", and phenomenal would be the album's rating.
Most underrated rock album of all time.
Probably because of Albini's sound production.
Wow. THAT is charisma.
Do you feel the drum? The snare? The Guitar? Raw, raw, raw!!!! Why? Steve Albini production!
Wow what a muso you are. It really is amazing these days the way ppl fawn over producers. They're only doing the job they're meant to be doing. They're just like the guy who frames some masterpiece is all. They didn't paint it, they just put it in a decent frame and hung it well. She would have made just as a song whoever produced it. This 'producer awe' that has got so fashionable in recent is so meh. It's like ppl thinking they're smart just because they read credits.
Absolutely amazing!
I don’t think there’s a hotter music video of a female artist than this one. Jesus help me. The ending of just her voice when the music goes silent is the cherry on top. 1:06-1:18 is the hottest bit for me
It would be without the fake American accent, and the FACT that nobody in England ever calls it 'gasoline'. The Brits don't need to pander to Americanisms to shine. More like the other way around.
@ you’re yapping
There are no words that can describe how talented this woman is. Been listening to her since I was 13, now I’m 20.
That's not much actually...
I’ve been listening since I was 16.
I’m 44 now.
@@Persephone_Personified oh wow! That’s really impressive
I've been listening since the very beginning - within a few months after the release of Dry back in '92. God I'm old.
I'm a new fan. This musician is AMAZING. How did I miss her im 46?
She was always on the margins, never quite hitting the big time of mainstream success. While alternative rock did have a niche for female artists in the 90s, most of it was and remains very dude-centric. Also, you had people like Alanis Morisette and Gwen Stefani who were much more acceptable to mainstream ears, eyes and sensibilities, which drew attention away from gems like our Polly here.
She’s an incredible artist, I’m only just discovering her music ❤
Was working at a restaurant many moons ago, walked into the kitchen and one of the chefs was playing Rid of Me. I said " who is that?" I adore her and she is still making amazing music.
Heard this live in current tour and it still sounds freaking amazing 🔥
Right?! I heard it live twice this past week and it was mind-blowing… dare I say even better than it sounds here in this video. She’s phenomenal.
2:12 earring falls out. She seamlessly incorporates it into the performance.
it was a booger......she is rubbing her nose right before that happens..........and she looks on her hands right after to see how big it was........
I always thought she had a cold too, but maybe earring or ear piece? 🏴
@@MrPioneerlight2011 I thought so too but it's the earring; keep your eyes on it
2:10 earring
this is what freedom looks like.....love u PJ
She is so stunning.
Polly is just a fucking badass! The real deal
Female artists from the 90's have yet to be surpassed.
And males.
100% agree
I agree 👍 💯
Facts
mmm..... try Annie Clark, Brandi Carlile, Allison Russell
PJ really shows her dance genius here, big influence on my karaoke performances.
I always thought she'd fleeced that off me. That was my old turn in the social club.
this is like when you're alone wearing headphones lip-synching with music blasting, but from outside it's silence
This is still the sexiest music video I’ve ever seen.
shes so crazy love her
This video is the spiritual ancestor of Radiohead’s “Lotus Flower”.
damn! I was just about to type "Thom Yorke was here."... and then saw your comment. Beat me by 38 min! Kudos
Pretty black and white of looking at it
and death grip's You might think he loves you for your money but I know what he really loves you for...
I absolutely love this video and song! One of my favorite from her!
One of my alltime faves from Polly Jean. You could dig your way down down down to the bottom of the meaning of this song & all you'd discover is a secret door behind which is more meaning. Stellar writer, guitarist, performer.
I found her recently totally awesome. She's on a different level. Only song I knew before was Down by the Water I just never knew it was her lol. Whenever I hear shit music now I come home and put on PJ to cleanse my soul.
one of my favorite recordings ever
She's an exceptional Artist.
Love that mischievous smile at the end. Looks like she would do what she sings.
i saw the band on this tour, Rid of Me. Vancouver BC, i was 19. i remember watching the opening act and looking to my right and right beside me...PJ Harvey!
TheJambees ain,t she just all full of herself,id say my size,little cutie
Wow! Sounds like a great time! Awesome
This is the first song I have ever heard by her . Ohhhh yeah what have we here
Polly, Tori, & Bjork were the powerful trifecta of 90's female greatness. Untouchable.
she’s so cool i can’t even comprehend it she’s just incredible
strange... i cant think of any other video ive seen that does this. pj harvey kicks ass.
自分を自由に解放してる、素晴らしい。💝
She is and always has been pure talent.
A MASTERPIECE !
She's beautiful
I love the video because she shows herself, something someone just make when is alone.
Who's listening in summer 2022?
Old PJ, yeey, my favourite song!
The first time I saw this video was on MTV's "120 Minutes". I used to VHS tape that show every week. Brings back a lot of memories.
Just discovered Polly and creeped her past for a minute one day last week... I am sofa king Enchanted!!! She IS a "WOW"... As Spirk would hear from Kock... "Fascinating"... all that head banging...read her lips @ 2:38 "That hurts my head.... it does"
Another good job by Steve albini capturing raw rock
Won't go loud enough
Kinda how the album is mixed.
@@matthewhill5895 There's a guy that did an independent private remix of a lot of her early stuff to boost her voice in particular and the overall levels. He Goes by "Zararity". Search "Zararity PH Harvey" in UA-cam.
You r equipment isn't loud enough!
complete pure artist.
My first time hearing PJ, and I'm fuckin blown away. Wow
She’s been blowing my mind for 27 years. Check out “Dress Live 2003” and “Working For The Man Live 2016”.
I adore this energy.🖤 Polly herself is pure poetry
We all know this music is perfection, but... wow, PJ Harvey has got an amazing figure
This is brilliant. That is all. Over.
P.J. Harvey can do whatever she likes.
PJ. Rules!!
Forgot how brilliant this was... a true artist
It's clear to me she is a musical genius...
N
Crystal clear!
This is literally the best music video in the history of music videos
Awesome artist I also the song and video which is called Broken Homes. She sings with Tricky
I bought this album at 14 and it scared me and excited me still listen to this day
She’s always been a Badass.💥
First time I heard this song, very cool song, very unique. Love her.
60 Songs That Explain the 90s sent me here, thanks Rob!
I love PJ harvey!!!!
Wunderbar. Absolute Kreative Göttin
PJ Harvey is a goddess & this song rocks . love it
WHAT A GREAT BAND I LOVE THIS BAND BROS WOW
she just utterly rules!
High school me is very happy with all the vinyl reissues. Man size still hits!!!! Got to release alot of anger with pj!!!
she is such a star
Such a pleasure.
If I were a female rocker I'd want to be like her, she's a complete artist ♡
Yeah, she kind of reminds me of Kate Bush in a way. She totally owns what she does and looks at it like an artist does, she doesn't just see it as "product".
Why don't you become one? Nothing's stopping ya!!!
Honest to God we need more.
^ What she said
Go get yourself a cheap guitar and get started! We need more, like Jo said
Elle déchire!
She's great. Her voice...
Her voice is masterful
Now I know where Thom York got his inspiration for the "Lotus Flower" video
Шикарная женщина.
This is awesome
She's taking the piss in this. Love it