Of all PJ Harvey’s full-length studio albums, 1993’s Rid of Me finds the British born rocker at her most unhinged. It’s an explosive and raw album jammed packed with gritty lyrics, abrasive vocals and grunge riffs. Normally this sort of music turns me off, but for some reason I am drawn to this album. Maybe it’s the captivating cover art or tracks like “Rid of Me,” “Man-size” and “Yuri-G” that demand a high volume to hear the vocals only to have the loud burst of guitar come crashing through your speakers, but the album demands attention. And if you’ve never heard it before, prepare to be blown away. 

I’ve been searching for a vinyl version everywhere, but they don’t have it at places like Insound.com. I’ve fond three copies on MusicStak, but they are not affordable. It would be nice if PJ Harvey reissued her earlier albums for people to have. Maybe one day. Until then I’m left to peruse the Internet looking for used copies. Any advice?