Released on the Peel Sessions 1991-2004 compilation, PJ Harvey's 'That Was My Veil' stands as a haunting centerpiece of her early electronic experimentation. Recorded during a pivotal era when she was dismantling the boundaries between rock and ambient soundscapes, the track showcases her signature use of vocal distortion and repetitive, hypnotic rhythms. The song reflects the darker, more introspective mood that would define her subsequent work, particularly on albums like Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea. It captures a moment where Harvey utilized the BBC Radio One platform not merely for promotion, but as a laboratory for developing her unique sonic identity, blending industrial textures with ethereal vocals to create a deeply personal and unsettling listening experience.