Album · Released 2 August 2004
Bubblegum
Hit the City makes a strong case for putting Mark Lanegan's voice somewhere noisy. The organ and guitars supply a rough forward motion, while PJ Harvey's vocal adds a presence sharp enough to challenge him. Bubblegum gives that sort of friction as much room as its quieter songs. The album opens in a different mood. When Your Number Isn't Up is spare and patient, leaving Lanegan's low voice exposed against a subdued setting. It establishes an…
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BubblegumOur album review · 12 July 2026
8.9 