PJ Harvey - B Sides Demos

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Review by Tierra Booker

B-Sides Demos by PJ Harvey: A Treasure Trove of Raw Genius Let’s cut to the chase—PJ Harvey is a force of nature. And her 2022 release, B Sides Demos, under Thailand-based label The Swingin' Pig, proves that even when she’s not trying to dazzle you with studio magic, she still knocks it outta the park. This collection spans genres like Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, and Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, but honestly? Labels feel kinda useless here because this album feels more like flipping through someone’s personal diary. It’s messy, raw, and deeply human. Now, let me tell ya, there are a LOT of tracks on this thing (seriously, count 'em). But two stood out for me like neon signs in a foggy alley: “Nina in Ecstasy 2” and “The Faster I Breathe The Further I Go.” First up, “Nina in Ecstasy 2.” Oh man, where do I start? This track feels like PJ took all her leftover angst from some long-forgotten argument and turned it into pure gold. There’s an almost hypnotic rhythm to it—like walking down a dark street at night while overthinking life choices—but then BAM, those lyrics hit you right in the gut. You’re left wondering if Nina was real or just a figment of PJ’s wild imagination. Either way, I can’t stop humming it, which might be problematic since I keep forgetting the words. And then there’s “The Faster I Breathe The Further I Go,” both as a regular track AND its four-track version. Why does this one stick? Because it’s got that relentless energy, like running late for a bus you’ll never catch. The stripped-down demo vibe gives it this gritty authenticity that makes you wanna scream-sing along—even if your neighbors hate you afterward. Plus, isn’t that title just… relatable? Like, who hasn’t felt like they’re sprinting nowhere fast these days? Look, this album ain’t perfect. Some songs feel unfinished—which, duh, they kinda are. But that’s what makes it so dang compelling. It’s like peeking behind the curtain during a magician’s act—you see how the tricks work, but somehow it only adds to the wonder. Tracks like “Memphis” and “Man-Size [Demo]” remind us why PJ Harvey has been a rock icon for decades, blending poetic lyricism with raw emotion. Oh, and did I mention “Wang Dang Doodle”? Yeah, random AF, but oddly fun. It’s the musical equivalent of finding a quirky postcard tucked inside an old book. So here’s the kicker: listening to B Sides Demos feels less like hearing music and more like eavesdropping on PJ Harvey’s creative process. Sure, some moments feel rough around the edges, but isn’t that what makes art interesting? By the time I got to the end, I realized something weird—I kinda wished I could hang out with PJ in a dimly lit café somewhere, sipping coffee and talking nonsense about life. Or maybe just sitting quietly, letting the awkwardness build. Final verdict? If you’re a fan of PJ Harvey—or just someone who digs unpolished gems—this album’s worth your time. Just don’t blame me if you start dreaming about Nina in Ecstasy.

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: pj-harvey-b-sides-demos.zip
  • MP3 size: 377 mb
  • FLAC size: 3503.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
One Time Too Many2:54
Naked Cousin04:01
Rebecca3:13
Instrumental No.101:11
Who Will Love Me Now?5:19
The Falling03:54
Nina in Ecstasy 202:18
66 Promises03:49
As Close as This Is02:42
Memphis03:54
Wang Dang Doodle3:17
Dress3:19
This Wicked Tongue03:46
The Phone Song04:13
Losing Ground03:18
The Big Guns Called Me Back Again02:44
Lying in the Sun04:30
Missed03:59
Sheela-Na-Gig3:18
3004:17
Man-Size [Demo]03:26
Kick It to the Ground [Four-Track Version]03:18
The Northwood1:57
Sweeter Than Anything3:15
Bows 03:47
Maniac4:02
Victory4:23
O Stella3:17
My Own Private Revolution03:58
Why D'ya Go to Cleveland03:15
The Faster I Breathe The Further I Go4:02
Satisfaction3:46
Somebody's Down, Somebody's Name03:42
Dry [Demo]03:39
Hair3:40
Harder2:09
Who Will Love Me Now05:21
Me-Jane [Demo]02:58
Happy And Bleeding4:48
Daddy3:18
The Bay03:13
Highway 61 Revisited [Demo]03:14
Shaker Aamer02:48
Water4:36
Wait02:16
Fountain3:08
The Bay3:14
The Age of the Dollar03:13
Missed [Demo]04:05
The Northwood01:58
The Faster I Breathe the Further I Go [Four-Track Version]04:03
Instrumental No. 201:49
Nina In Ecstasy2:16
Dry03:34
Instrumental No. 301:06
Lying In The Sun4:28
Darling Be There03:48
Dance03:03

Video

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Catalog Numbers

TSP-CD-277

Labels

The Swingin' Pig

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Unofficial Release

Companies

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Notes

  • Tracks 1-13 are rare b-sides,
  • tracks 14-21 Dry demos from 1992.
  • Track 22 recorded live Brit Awards 1994.
  • ℗ 2002 The Swingin' Pig Records.
  • Made in Thailand.
  • Realized somewhere over the rainbow.
  • Issued in glossy tri-fold digipak.
  • Track duration taken from computer.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: TSP 277
  • Rights Society: GEMA

About PJ Harvey

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Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey MBE (born 9 October 1969 Bridport, Dorset, England) is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Harvey began her career in 1988 when she joined Bristol band as a vocalist, guitarist and saxophone player. In 1991, she formed an eponymous trio with and . After the second studio album, Rid Of Me (1993), the trio evolved into a solo act.

Real Name

    • Polly Jean Harvey

Name Vars

  • Harvey
  • Harvey PJ
  • Miss Polly Jean Harvey
  • P J H
  • P J Harvey
  • P-J. Harvey
  • P. Harvey
  • P. J. Harvey
  • P.J Harvey
  • P.J. Harvey
  • P.J.H.
  • P.J.Harvey
  • PJ
  • PJ. Harvey
  • PY Harvey
  • Pajamas Harvey
  • Pj Harvey
  • Polly
  • Polly Harvey
  • Polly Jane Harvey
  • Polly Jean Haarvey
  • Polly Jean Harvey
  • Polly-Jean Harvey

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that PJ Harvey's *B Sides Demos*, released in 2022, is a treasure trove of raw creativity? The album, out on The Swingin' Pig label in Thailand, features a mix of alternative rock, indie vibes, and haunting singer-songwriter tracks. It’s packed with demos and rare cuts like *Highway 61 Revisited [Demo]* and *Man-Size [Demo]* alongside deep, emotional tracks such as *Lying In The Sun* and *Nina In Ecstasy 2*. What makes it even cooler is how it showcases her evolution as an artist, with stripped-down versions of songs like *Dry [Demo]* and *The Northwood*. It’s like peeking into her creative process—real, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

Comments

Aún no entiendo cómo ninguna voz se opacó.
ericsauder
2025-03-15
Such. A. Good. Song! *sigh*
ocikewyq
2025-03-15
As I recall this was going to be some kind of duet between Bjork and Meatloaf (different song). Meatloaf couldn't make it. The producer's made some other suggestions, but Bjork insisted she wanted to do something with Polly. So the two quickly threw this together.
naomiteaches98
2025-03-14
To the nearest rubbish tip with this...
milanbrach
2025-03-14
Satisfaction great
btscontracting
2025-03-14
Best. Cover. Ever.
Amazing performance.
sergiuorasan
2025-03-13
Holy shit
gabrird
2025-03-12
What a ride! Foreplay right to the Happy Ending!
donegalbawnboy
2025-03-11
At 0.25x speed you can hear a cat singing.
germanottakg
2025-03-10
who is the third woman on the cover ?
alejandrahigareda
2025-03-10
Play it at 1.5x speed and it sounds pretty cool actually haha!
rizkymochammadalif
2025-03-10
ძალიან კარგი სიმღერა მომეწონა ბიორკი ჯობს მარა მეორეც არაა ცუდი
lvescape
2025-03-09
¿por qué quitaron el video?
francasayrelax
2025-03-08
Nedávno na FB sdílel M.Smetana ve skupině Máničky/Underground/Hudba/poezie i s videem:
https://vimeo.com/179793842
afromungopark
2025-03-08
best cover ever!
arteirosartista
2025-03-07
Awesome duet by the two leading ladies of music, where the hell has the live video gone?
ayawita
2025-03-07
Queremos el video que quitaron de esta maravillosa interpretación
jewelry649
2025-03-07
wheres the video????
keatskate
2025-03-07
Genial
3068882848bf96480
2025-03-07
Its awful!!!!
rubhadubh
2025-03-07
This is shit!
emilyboice
2025-03-06
try at x2.trust me