PJ Harvey's 'I Inside The Old Year Dying': A Masterful and Immersive Return

PJ Harvey's new album, "I Inside The Old Year Dying," is a collection of twelve poems set to music, following the life of a young girl as she navigates her way through childhood and adolescence. Harvey's enunciation in dense, archaic Dorset dialect, along with field recordings of the surrounding countryside, creates an immersive and otherworldly experience. The album showcases Harvey's experimental live production techniques and features sparse instrumentation, with Harvey's voice as the centerpiece. The songs explore themes of time, death, and the search for meaning, while Harvey's reinvention and poetic approach make this album a captivating and rewarding listen.