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I Inside the Old Year Dying

by PJ Harvey

Released: July 07, 2023

Post-punk, neofolk, folk rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Notably, this album is her first release on an independent label since her debut album "Dry" on Too Pure in 1992, signifying a significant shift after being signed with Island Records (Universal Music Group) for three decades. "I Inside the Old Year Dying" is PJ Harvey's tenth studio album, released on July 7, 2023, via Partisan Records. It marks Harvey's return with new material following her previous album "The Hope Six Demolition Project" in 2016.

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The album was produced by renowned producers Flood and John Parish, with additional production by Rob Kirwan.

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Its lead single, "A Child's Question, August," was…

Its lead single, "A Child's Question, August," was released on April 26, 2023.

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I Inside the Old Year Dying

"I Inside the Old Year Dying" is PJ Harvey's tenth studio album, released on July 7, 2023, via Partisan Records.

August

Its lead single, "A Child's Question, August," was released on April 26, 2023.

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Reception

"I Inside the Old Year Dying" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and debuted at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting its immediate impact and popularity. In recognition of its excellence, the album has been nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, underscoring its critical acclaim and Harvey's enduring influence in the music industry.

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The Complete Album Story

"I Inside the Old Year Dying" is PJ Harvey's tenth studio album, released on July 7, 2023, via Partisan Records. It marks Harvey's return with new material following her previous album "The Hope Six Demolition Project" in 2016. Notably, this album is her first release on an independent label since her debut album "Dry" on Too Pure in 1992, signifying a significant shift after being signed with Island Records (Universal Music Group) for three decades.

The album was produced by renowned producers Flood and John Parish, with additional production by Rob Kirwan. Its lead single, "A Child's Question, August," was released on April 26, 2023. "I Inside the Old Year Dying" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and debuted at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting its immediate impact and popularity.

In recognition of its excellence, the album has been nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, underscoring its critical acclaim and Harvey's enduring influence in the music industry.