PJ Harvey's latest album is her interpretation of the ironies of war. So why are Washington D.C. politicians criticizing it? And how did its production in a public setting contribute to Harvey's overall artistic project?

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Additional Resources:

• HOPE VI
• "I gave a famous rock star a windshield tour of D.C. — and didn't know who she was"
• PJ Harvey: Recording in Progress
• PJ Harvey's "Recording In Progress": What To Expect
• Ward 7 Council Candidates Respond To PJ Harvey's New Song
• Q&A With PJ Harvey