Let England Shake

PJ Harvey
Let England Shake (2011)
Moderate 110 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features graceful compositions with lusher orchestration, tender strums, unearthly organ, warm trombone, and crisp percussion that build tension without overwhelming intensity. Vocals are passionate and keening, blending with feverish guitar and military bugle samples for an atmospheric, evocative sound.

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Mouth Soundsnone
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The title track opens PJ Harvey's politically charged anti-war album with dirgey autoharp strums, urgent verses, and sweeping vocals evoking England's blood-soaked history.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: alternative rock, gothic folk

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