Think a more piano-y and smoother-voiced Kristin Hersh, with a bit of PJ Harvey and the more nocturnal, downbeat side of Tori to her too, and then some low-key lounge and jazzy elements, and you're in the ballpark as far as what Joan As Policewoman does. I've only been moderately impressed so far, but there are enough hints in the record that I'm willing to give her a chance to grow.