Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea | ||||
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Released | 23 October 2000 | |||
Recorded | March–April 2000 | |||
Studio | Linford Manor (Milton Keynes, England) | |||
Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
Length | 47:25 | |||
Label | Island | |||
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Singles from Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea | ||||
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Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea is the fifth studio album by the English singer-songwriter PJ Harvey, released on 23 October 2000 by Island Records.[2] Recorded during March to April 2000, it contains themes of love that are tied into Harvey's affection for New York City.[3]
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 has been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom and Australia.[4][5] It is generally regarded as one of her best works.[6][7][8]
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