PJ Harvey

In January 2001, when PJ Harvey performed live at Olympic Park in Sydney, she was in the midst of promoting her critically acclaimed album, "Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea," released in late 2000. This album marked a significant moment in her career, showcasing a more polished sound while maintaining her raw emotive style. It was during this period that Harvey garnered a wider audience, earning her a Mercury Prize and further solidifying her place in alternative rock. The performance of "Rid of Me" during this live recording highlights her distinctive lyrical storytelling and powerful stage presence, as she captured the intensity and vulnerability that characterizes much of her work. This era also showcased Harvey's evolution as an artist, as she ventured into themes of love and loss amid a backdrop of innovative musical arrangements.

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