bpal

Today's bpal is Isles of Demons:  "Twin islands near Newfoundland, now lost, that were believed to be gateways to Hell. The scent is of wet, dark greenery, carnivorous flowers, volcanic gas, and the hot black musk of the demons and wild beasts that populated the islands."  This was a freebie tossed in with my order; I don't think I would have ordered something that claims to smell like gas, volcanic or otherwise.  Fortunately it's really just a musky floral with a strong hint of evergreen, somewhat on the sweet side.  I don't love it but I don't mind it.  Probably it will end up in the bath.

Still haven't really worked out what I think of the new PJ Harvey album.  All the songs are very short; just as I'm finding one interesting it goes and ends.  I think it's a bit more of an album of musical poetry than an album of poetic music.  I miss her full vocal range.