10. PJ HARVEY - Uh Huh Her

We reach the top ten now, and also reach the first album of the list which is truly awesome.  Polly is inconsistent with her releases at best, but this is her most accomplished album for years.  Simple songs, by and large, but with real grit to them.  This is not an album that sticks in my head, but every time I play it, I think I should play it more.  I still prefer 1998’s Is This Desire? but otherwise this album is my favourite of hers.  A return to form.