Let England Shake

I am listening to PJ Harvey's newly released, Let England Shake, an album that unsettlingly juxtaposes cheery bouncy music with dark commentary on the subject of the Great War and the experience of England as a people pushing through this darkness. Its title track begins with the words, "The West asleep, let England shake, weighted down by the silent dead, I fear our blood won't rise again. England's dancing days are done."



Here's an excellent review of the album which speaks to its historical theme of England in WWI.



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