Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea is the fifth studio album by English alternative rock musician PJ Harvey, released on 24 October 2000 by Island Records. Recorded during March to April 2000, it contains themes of love that are tied into Harvey’s affection for New York City.The album became the second major commercial success of her recording career, following her successful breakthrough To Bring You My Love (1995). Upon its release, the album received acclaim from most music critics and earned Harvey several accolades, including the 2001 Mercury Prize. It spent 17 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Platinum in the UK and Australia. It is generally regarded as one of her best works.
Tracklisting
- Big Exit
- Good Fortune
- A Place Called Home
- One Line
- Beautiful Feeling
- The Whores Hustle And The Hustlers Whore
- This Mess We’re In
- You Said Something
- Kamikaze
- This Is Love
- Horses In My Dreams
- We Float
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| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stories_from_the_City,_Stories_from_the_Sea |
| Format | Vinyl LP Album Reissue (180g) |
| Label | Island Records |
| Catalog Number | 0898541 |
| Notes | Hype sticker affixed to shrink on some issues, with catalog # 0898541: Reissue of the Mercury Prize-winning album Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea Featuring the singles Good Fortune, A Place Called Home and This Is Love Pressed on 180gsm vinyl Includes download card Issued with printed inner sleeve, and a 12" x 12" insert with lyrics, credits and artwork. Some copies include download card in WAV format. Recorded at Great Linford Manor - March/April 2000 Additional recording on 4-track in New York and Dorset Mixed at The Fallout Shelter May 2000 Mastered at Masterdisk Studios, New York Vinyl cutting at Loud Mastering Publishing: All titles published by Hot Head Music Limited (ASCAP), administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP) On jacket: An Island Records Release. ℗2000 Universal Music Operations Ltd. ©2000 Universal Music Operations Ltd. The copyright in this recording and artwork is owned by Universal Music Operations Ltd. A Universal Music Company. Universal International Music B.V., ’s-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW Hilversum, Netherlands. Made in Germany. On label side B: An Island Records Release. ℗2000 Universal Music Operations Ltd. ©2000 Universal Music Operations Ltd. The copyright in this recording and artwork is owned by Universal Music Operations Ltd. A Universal Music Company. Made in Germany. First catalog # (0898541) on jacket, labels, inner sleeve, insert. Second catalog # (00602508985416) on label side B. Runouts are etched, Optimal plating symbols (e.g., “1Λ” or “1I”) are mirrored. |
| Discogs URL | PJ Harvey - Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea |