The Garden, a PJ Harvey Discussion Site

Not really part of the music she listens to I guess, but years ago she expressed admiration for Morphine (she described their music as "sexy") and Babes in Toyland (she defined them "brilliant" live).

I love Morphine! Didn't know Polly said that about them.

British singer PJ Harvey once described them as "one of the most sexy bands because it's just slide bass guitar, low baritone saxophone and drums."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/385613.stm

I love them too and absolutely agree with Polly, sexy is the word

I forgot about Mark Linkous/Sparklehorse! "Eyepennies" is such a beautiful song.

Polly talking about Mark after his death. https://soundcloud.com/sus_ond/pj-harve ... arklehorse

Polly and John's interview from 05.09.1996 Peel sessions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB_h1YHSvUw.

diogenesagogo wrote:When she's in the bus, on the 'Reeling' video, while driving through Manchester you can hear Bartok's Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta playing in the background.

Which is pretty damn groovy.

Don't forget Porter Wagoner's "The Rubber Room"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKWJJIEpX4c

List of favourite records from Ten for Day (1993, I think):

Tom Waits - Frank's Wild Years
Peggy Lee - Black Coffee
Captain Beefheart - Clear Spot
Th’Faith Healers – In Love
Slint – Spiderland
Ensenada Joyride – Hey Lady
The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
Led Zeppelin – When The Levee Breaks
Muddy Waters – Hard Again
Lightnin’ Hopkins – Live At The Bird Lounge.