Dress
PJ Harvey · 1991
11 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock
Raw and visceral, PJ Harvey's debut merges haunting melodies with gritty, confessional lyrics.
Dress is a single by PJ Harvey, released in 1991. Raw and visceral, PJ Harvey's debut merges haunting melodies with gritty, confessional lyrics. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with tracks like 'Dress' showcasing Harvey's bold songwriting and emotive delivery. It laid the groundwork for her influential career, helping to shape the sound of 1990s alternative rock and earning her a devoted following that would grow in subsequent releases. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dress sound like?
Raw and visceral, PJ Harvey's debut merges haunting melodies with gritty, confessional lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Dress by PJ Harvey notable?
The album received critical acclaim upon release, with tracks like 'Dress' showcasing Harvey's bold songwriting and emotive delivery. It laid the groundwork for her influential career, helping to shape the sound of 1990s alternative rock and earning her a devoted following that would grow in subsequent releases. Released in December 1991, 'Dress' marked PJ Harvey's debut, introducing her unique voice to the alternative rock scene. At this point, she was primarily known as a member of the band Automatic Dlamini but was ready to establish herself as a solo artist with a distinct sound and vision.
How many songs are on Dress?
Dress has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dress Standout 3:18
- 2 Water (demo) Standout 4:36
- 3 Dry (demo) Standout 3:37
Release Date
December 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
11 min 31 sec
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