The Power of a Production Myth: PJ Harvey, Steve Albini, and Gendered Notions of Recording Fidelity
2018; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 42; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/03007766.2018.1457877
ISSN1740-1712
Autores Tópico(s)Diverse Musicological Studies
ResumoPJ Harvey released two albums in 1993: a studio album produced by Steve Albini entitled Rid of Me, and an album of previously-recorded home demo tapes of the same material entitled 4-Track Demos. This article uses the concept of production myth to analyze differences in meaning and reception between the two releases. It addresses issues of lo-fi, gender, and technological control in the surrounding discourse, showing how these concepts interacted to help shape critical reception and potential meanings heard in specific aspects of the recorded sound.
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