Polly Jean Harvey has been one of the most consistently talented female singer/songwriters in rock history.

While the content of her seven albums, including the latest "Uh Huh Her," varies significantly from one to another - it's unique, dark and raw.

She swears, but not in any sort of Courtney Love-esque growl. Her vocals are sexy and soft, while being extremely powerful. Her lyrics are honest and painful.

Harvey's music is something all women can relate to because of its focus on sex, love and the desperation that the two things often yield.

Open-minded men are often intoxicated by Harvey's intelligence, artistry and sex appeal.

Harvey tells concise and truthful stories within her songs. She uses her simple yet striking guitar-playing techniques, along with her beautiful blend of words to create songs that induce feeling from the listener.

Since her first album, Harvey's voice has always been perfect for rock music. It's deep, but it has a sweet tinge to it - the only sugary thing at all about her music.

"The Life and Death of Mr. Badmouth" is the album's first track and explodes into sonic beauty with deep, muffled guitar chords and Harvey's passionate vocals.

Her voice resonates pain, especially on "No Child of Mine," repeating the following verse over a clever guitar chord progression: "I have no time for hate or love/I have no time for hate or lying/ Hey child, you're no child of mine."

"Cat On The Wall" is classic Harvey - it has very unclean guitar and raw vocals.

From the poignant lyrics in "The Pocket Knife" to the very catchy dark hooks of the song, "The Letter," it's very evident that PJ Harvey hasn't lost any of her edge.

"The Desperate Kingdom of Love" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Harvey's lyrics and soft vocals which reveal her English accent make this song addictive.

"There's another who looks from behind your eyes/ I learn from you how to hide/ From the desperate kingdom of love."

However, my standards for Harvey are extremely high. The 1993 release, "4-Track Demos" is one of my favorite albums of all time - it's amazing. "Uh Huh Her" didn't impact me quite as much, it's generally a lot slower and quieter. But, it's a fantastically written and recorded album, featuring enough intensity and individuality to prove that Harvey is one of the best.

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