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Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:28 pm
by sanvean
From February 2011 Mojo magazine:

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Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:44 pm
by Polly_Jean_Cave
Ahhaha. Love the illustration. That was a really great review! Someone has obviously done their research by the looks of things... :wink:

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:02 pm
by Pollyphoniac
Polly_Jean_Cave wrote:... Someone has obviously done their research by the looks of things... :wink:
I would have to say exactly the opposite, considering how the reviewer writes of "Nine months since Harvey debuted those words". probably referring to Polly's appearance on the Andrew Marr show last April, and apparently ignorant of the previous year's gigs in Portsmouth and Lulworth, which is where those words (of "Let England Shake") were in fact debuted.
and later in the same paragraph: "Harvey's hometown of Yeovil". the expression of a journalist who isn't in the know. (but they are mistakes typically made by non-Polly-followers.)

but I enjoyed reading this piece nonetheless. it's especially good to get some snippets of the new lyrics.

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:32 pm
by Shadowboxer
To be honest, I was kind of disappointed when I heard she's visiting the "outside" as opposed to twisted internal feelings. But the more I read about this the more excited I am. I wonder if AWAMWB's "Soldier" inspired her to go this route. I'm really curious to hear the music this time, I feel like it's going to have this epic feel. The "England" lyrics are gorgeous btw. Too many thoughts at once, sorry!

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:26 pm
by DrDark
Notwithstanding the 2 extremely minor errors that Polyphoniac points out, that's a really outstanding piece of writing and the illustration is perfect. Thanks for uploading it sanvean!

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:37 am
by Teclo25
Nice review and pic. Thanks Sanvean!

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:33 am
by Polly_Jean_Cave
Pollyphoniac wrote:
Polly_Jean_Cave wrote:... Someone has obviously done their research by the looks of things... :wink:
I would have to say exactly the opposite, considering how the reviewer writes of "Nine months since Harvey debuted those words". probably referring to Polly's appearance on the Andrew Marr show last April, and apparently ignorant of the previous year's gigs in Portsmouth and Lulworth, which is where those words (of "Let England Shake") were in fact debuted.
and later in the same paragraph: "Harvey's hometown of Yeovil". the expression of a journalist who isn't in the know. (but they are mistakes typically made by non-Polly-followers.)

but I enjoyed reading this piece nonetheless. it's especially good to get some snippets of the new lyrics.
Well, ok. Maybe there are a few inaccuracies. But it's a lot better than some of the reviews i've read in the past. E.g. referrring to White Chalk as the follow up to Stories, or To Bring You My Love as the predecessor of Dry. I Suppose by "Nine Months since she debuted those words" He meant to the general public rather than just her fans.

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:47 pm
by sau
Thanks sanvean.

I'm so looking foward to everything about this album. The new lyrics might just be among her best ever.

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:54 pm
by Pitifuljoy
Anyone else think of "Chronicles of Narnia" when they see that illustration? No? Ok..... :???: :laugh:

Thanks for posting. I know we've all said this a million times already, but I cannot wait to hear this album. C'mon snippets! :grin:

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:40 am
by yarnforhair
Pollyphoniac wrote:
Polly_Jean_Cave wrote:... Someone has obviously done their research by the looks of things... :wink:
I would have to say exactly the opposite, considering how the reviewer writes of "Nine months since Harvey debuted those words". probably referring to Polly's appearance on the Andrew Marr show last April, and apparently ignorant of the previous year's gigs in Portsmouth and Lulworth, which is where those words (of "Let England Shake") were in fact debuted.
and later in the same paragraph: "Harvey's hometown of Yeovil". the expression of a journalist who isn't in the know. (but they are mistakes typically made by non-Polly-followers.)

but I enjoyed reading this piece nonetheless. it's especially good to get some snippets of the new lyrics.
i caught those too, and then proceeded to laugh to myself that would even pick up that detail... proof that i know too much (re: just enough ;)) about our ms harvey :D

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:33 am
by DrDark
Pitifuljoy wrote:Anyone else think of "Chronicles of Narnia" when they see that illustration? No? Ok..... :???: :laugh:
Britannia, of course:
http://www.uk.filo.pl/england_introduction.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Do a google image search for "Britannia", there's lots more.

See also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Lion symbolizes England (the Lion being part of the Royal coat of arms of the UK, the Unicorn the other half, for Scotland).

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:31 pm
by revenire
i am so excited about this record

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:09 pm
by Hell and High Water
NEXT MONTH.

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:56 pm
by yarnforhair
is that illustration suppose to be... polly?

the friday after next begins the countdown until one month! woo

Re: Let England Shake Mojo Review

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:23 am
by Pitifuljoy
DrDark wrote:
Pitifuljoy wrote:Anyone else think of "Chronicles of Narnia" when they see that illustration? No? Ok..... :???: :laugh:
Britannia, of course:
http://www.uk.filo.pl/england_introduction.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Do a google image search for "Britannia", there's lots more.

See also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Lion symbolizes England (the Lion being part of the Royal coat of arms of the UK, the Unicorn the other half, for Scotland).
I know, I was joking :wink:

@yarnforhair - yeah that's suppose to be PJ. Why they used UH HUH HER PJ, not sure....