The song tells the poignant tale of two lovers in a New York hotel room on a Wednesday evening.
The track is unique for its vocal subversion: PJ Harvey sings in a lower, measured register, while Radiohead’s Thom Yorke provides his signature "otherworldly keening" in a higher range. Harvey wrote the song specifically with Yorke in mind, seeking a "different dimension" for her record. PJ Harvey – This Mess We’re In ft. Thom Yorke
Released on PJ Harvey's 2000 masterpiece, Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea , "This Mess We’re In" stands as one of the most evocative collaborations in alternative rock history. It captures a cinematic, doomed romance set against the sprawling backdrop of New York City. The song tells the poignant tale of two