Reviews (page 10 of 13)
It was okay, not for me, but not terrible awful
OK
I liked it. Kind of what I expected from Nick Cave. Like a ramshackle circus band or something. Went quickly despite being a double album. Favorites: Get Ready for Love, O Children
It's like Springstein, Stones, Talking Heads, and Dead someone pulled together this bad. Hard to pin it down. Second half is more lyric focused than I care for in my music. Had to work to get this one done 3/5
Flirted with my interest, but ultimately wasn't able to hold it for that long. Good track to go out on though
3.2/5 Best Track: Nature Boy
Not sure what I was expecting but better than expected… if that makes sense. I have obviously heard of Nick Cave but cannot recall actually listening to a full album. Will give it a few more listens on my next long drive.
Pretty okay album. Liked the instrumentation on it and señor Nick’s voice was nice (better than Bob Dylan’s by far). Liked that most of the songs told stories but lyrically some of it made no sense and was just kinda weird. Supernaturally (track 5 on the second album) was pretty solid.
Just when you start to enjoy the style some disturbing lyrics come along to shake you out of your trance.
Pretty good. Gotta look into what some of the songs mean. Rock/gospel almost. Nice rhythms
Not bad. I like the voice but something about the composition doesn’t quite sit right with me. Maybe I’m not cool enough. Sorry Nick.
Not bad...but not mine...
Different vibe than expected. More soulful than I thought - rather than something more dour.
Sehr ‘in your face’ ahfang, ned de sound woni vo nick cave kenne?? Interesting. Uhhh we love a lil sneaky bass
Ääh he weiss nöd, es isch huere lang und i has bim excel mache gloset. Ha eigentli immer gfunde es isch no cool aber i würs etz nöd nomol wölle lose. Wieso singt er so? Isch jetz irgendwie s vierte album woni find wieso singeds so. Isch da so e ding mit albe wo d kritik mega gern het, dases weitd singed. Isch da cool?
Get Ready For Love. noisy uf e gueti art. wechsel zwüsched jazzy drums und punkigem shit passt guet. bgvs huuuere geil Cannibals Hymn. geeeeili drums geile song mega bonham Hiding All Away. konversationell mega cool. wenns riff chunt gohts huere los. THERE IS A WAAAAR COMIIING huii dark aber geil. Messiah Ward. sounds schööööön hübsche song. dynamik im griiiiiff. there she goes. mega schön? rieeese chords und bgvs?? mega schöni wall of sound?! was?? Nature Boy. er singt relaxt und d band isch easy energetisch hinedra da isch geil moll. Abbatour Blues. mass extinction uf chiiillo?? er het de abbatoir blues glaub. Let the Bells Ring. mmmh gitarre überaall. piano sochli am chille. lyre of orpheus zweite teil vom album dunkler?? aber cool he hit the g minor 7 hahahahah breathless. whimsical as fuck mit de flöte. Babe, You Turn me on. horny on main also. ersch schochli en nuschelibueb aber do redt er afoch. recht schön. er isch chli am oversinge. Supernaturally. 6/8 clave oder sones ding, ungwohnt uf jede fall und no geil. d hey ho hook findi semi cool. Gitarre defür huere geil messy. Spell. sehr gloomy, au wenn d sounds schön sind findis chli klagend. de schwizer ade drums machts guet (er isch actually zürcher de thomas wydler) Carry Me. atonals striicher züg git cooli struktur. BGVs sind back! yesss. guuuuete song. bgvs sind glaub zeme gsunge eig wie en chor huuuere nice. O children isch en h finds allgemein am ahfang besser und sehr sehr lang. aber es guets album mit sehr schöne songs. d highlights sind am nick cave sin gsang in kombination mit de gospel-bgvs. und d gitarre sind durs band meega kreativ und schön. noisy döt wos mönd noisy sii. dass de drummer vo züri isch findi funny. aber jo die punkigere songs sind cooler als die melancholische.
ok han chli angst gha will nachem nick cave hets gad als nächsts gad d pj harvey ahzeigt😭 aber s erste lied gfalltmer schomal sehr, gutarre macht funny sache und d strophe mit ride gfalltmer mega, chli post-pubk mässig? 1h20 min schochli lang?? ok lit sicher bis zumene gwüsse grad au ah mier will ich ultramüed aber nach 20 min het ahgfange chli alles glich töne breathless tönt wie halleluja?? fucking shrek ok d mitti hetmer nöd so gfalle, jz geg de schluss findis iwie wieder spannender baby you turn me on eig cool mit spoken word aber schochli cringe?? supernaturally erinnered mich chli aaaaaahh of monsters and men oder eie die heissed, cools lied allgemein cool mitem chor wo mengisch chunnt
This is the 3rd from Nick Cave that I got on this list. Liked it more than the others. The songs are glorious and the production is amazing. Is it going on my must-have list? No. [0084/1001]
This is my third Nick Cave album to be assigned, and all three albums have been very different. The Abattoir Blues album was far superior in my mind. I loved the blues rock sound of the songs, and they suited Nick Cave's voice really well. The backing vocals were fantastic as well, and they really kicked the blues sound up a notch. The three song run of "Messiah Ward," "There She Goes, My Beautiful World," and "Nature Boy" were absolutely fantastic. If I were rating the album just on those three songs, this would easily be a five-star album. The two tracks before these songs were great, but after the title track, I lost interest in the last two songs of Abattoir Blues. I wasn't terribly in to The Lyre of Orpheus album. After the hard driving sounds of Abattoir Blues, I just wasn't ready for a comedown. The songs were okay, but outside of "Supernaturally," nothing really snagged my attention. Lyrically, I thought the album was solid all the way through. I love the imagery that Nick Cave uses in his music, and I enjoyed the fact that the meaning of these songs was very open to interpretation. The Biblical references in the lyrics were great too, and just furthered the mystery of what these songs were about. I appreciate the ambition of this double album, but it the second half just didn't land with me.
Some good stuff here, but Nick Cave just isn't my style. It's fine as background noise for me. I understand there are many superfans that will not enjoy my hot take.
Full throated Cave. The Seeds are in their Sunday best. None of the songs got to me yet. Worth revisiting.
Some songs were super interesting, others didn’t do it for me.
Abattoir Blues was rocking hard and then The Lyre Of Orpheus sort of dropped off in quality and wasn't as good.
I don’t get what all the fuss is about. Going with a 3 because it’s definitely not terrible. But it doesn’t live up to all the hype either. I need to listen a few more times to see if it will start to hit better / differently. 3.25
Another example of an artist I’ve tried multiple times to get into with no success. I listened to the boatman’s call and ghosteen and didn’t get much out of it, so wasn’t hopeful here. However, I did learn some things with this album. I learnt that to truly appreciate these albums, I’m going to have to stop and actually focus on listening to them. As in, lie down, close my eyes and listen with no distractions. That’s going to be hard to do day to day, especially if it’s a double album like speakerboxx/ the love below! When I did this with this album, things started clicking. I was able to connect more with the musical choices and relax into the soundscape which took on more depth, I could see the musical layers that had been constructed. I’m not saying I had a transcendental experience or anything, but this helped me get so much more out of the album. I think one day to try and appreciate an album is not enough, 3 listens should be the minimum required to start getting something out of a collection of music, but I managed 2 playthroughs of this and started really getting into some of it. Highlights are mostly from the back half, lyre of Orpheus, breathless and carry me were my favourites. Some of the longer cuts like the opener get ready for love and hiding all away were good as well, can imagine they’d be amazing live. I hope to come back to this album, again, nick caves style isn’t easily accessible to me but this is the closest I’ve gotten and I learnt something along the way!
Nick Cave is like the uncle of all the music I listen to. I would like to find the people where Nick is the end all, be all best artist they’ve ever heard.
Interesting listen. Makes me think of a rock musical soundtrack. Lots of variation here, well composed, solid album.
Quite a few songs I really like from this one! The album felt just a little all over the place, but I enjoyed listening from start to finish. Favorites - Cannibals Hymn, Nature Boy, Breathless, Easy Money, Carry Me, O Children (recognized this one from Harry Potter movie)
weird, but pretty good overall. listened 2x. 3/5
A bit depressing. Quite liked "Hiding All Away" and "O Children".
Hienostuneen tuntuista rockia, mutta silti "raa'an" tuntuista. Tykkäsin Ghosteenista enemmän
It was fine without being special
Thé album beautifully tells a story, drawing from a wide range of references like the Orpheus myth, Ovid, Dante, and more The vocals are superb, and the instrumentation is equally impressive, making it a captivating but too long musical experience
I already know O Children and like it, this is def a genre I dont explore much though. Yea the lyrics are weird af but im having fun! Creeeeeeepy sounds going on here Its a little long
Nick Cavellekin kyllä riittää yhden levyn mitta vallan hyvin, puoltoista tuntia on jo uuvuttava massa. Onneksi välillä on kevyempiä sävellyksiä. Ja alku on vauhdikas! Kuoro ilahduttaa ja välillä jopa jouset. Mutta paljolti pitäis olla keskittymässä tarinoihin, mitä en aivan jaksa.
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus is an album that was quite a ride. It started off quite good but unfortunately fell off towards the end. The songs at the start were well done and fit well with each other and were interesting to listen to but the songs on the back half were quite forgettable. This album is decent but you can do better Best Song: Hiding All Away Worst Song: Fable of the Brown Ape
I am not at all familiar with their music even though I've heard their name in the past and at least another one of their albums has shown up before in my rotation here, so I'm glad I get the chance to hear them. Overall, I like this album. Some of the songs get real harsh to my ears, but I know that's what they're going for and it's really simply a matter of personal tendencies, tastes, and preferences. Even in those harsh tunes, I hear very skilled musicians and interesting composition and arrangements. Impressive band.
This album is decent. I much preferred The Lyre of Orpheus to Abattoir Blues; the main singer's slam poetry-esque style of mostly talking with a little singing fit the more melancholy style of The Lyre of Orpheus than the more upbeat Abattoir Blues. This singing style grew on me over the course of the album, but I still prefer regular singing over this style. I definitely thing the backup singers and especially the instrumentals carried this album though. 3/5 Favorite song: Easy Money (really exemplifies when this singing style goes right) Worst song: Hiding All Away (really exemplifies when this singing style goes wrong and the instrumental can't carry the song enough)
Ok, men synes måske bare det er lidt kedeligt
I liked it OK , 3 stars
Loves the album artwork music didn’t match-I did like the Chris Cornell similarities in voice but wouldn’t come back to it 3/5
Gut aber viel zu lang!
Very interesting, different vibes. Timeless
3/5 - 3.5/5 For Disc 1. 2.0/5 for Disc 2. I saved "Nature Boy" to my playlist to remind myself every now and then that they exist. Drummer and guitarist play well together. The whole band gives an orchestra vibe at some points, which is something i love to hear out of a band. The lyrics are nice, not life changing or new. The musicians all seem well in sync with each other. This seems like a very average album from a band of above average musicians. Some of these songs just had no business being >5 mins. And i say that as a Grateful Dead fan.
Like okay. Nick cave is supposed to be great and I guess I kind of like him but two whole albums is just too much Nick Cave at once for me. Plus one star for being profoundly weird but minus a star for possibly being pompous.
Funky,Bluesy aber hat mich irgendwie relativ kalt gelassen
Moany old men
nick cave and the bad seeds are quite the artist. definitely pretentious, but also definitely pleasant enough music! i've listened to their ghosteen album as part of this project, and i'm impressed by the range this band has. many artists don't challenge themselves in the way nick cave and the bad seeds do! in contrast, abattoir blues / the lyre of orpheus is much more lively and has a stronger beat driving the music--and there's an overall dark tone that, honestly, i'm obsessed about. like many double albums on this project, i'm left wondering why it needed to be so long, but alas.
I never quite know what to do with Nick Cave. This is very different from the other Nick Cave album I've had on this project, so I can appreciate that. But in both cases, he is just so overly dramatic, melancholy, and deep. His music is almost an exercise to listen to and leaves me feeling exhausted. All of this seems to be for the sake of "art". Fair enough, I guess, but it makes it a bit of a slog to get through. I would like to address something specific, though. Thanks to the musical Hadestown, I understood the song "The Lyre of Orpheus" quite a bit more than I probably would have otherwise. This song actually sounds like it could have come from Hadestown, as "The Lyre of Orpheus" is very bluesy and gospel-y, like Hadestown. Seeing as this song and album came before the musical, though, I wonder if this song was an inspiration for the musical? A longshot to be sure, but almost too on the nose to be coincidence. I guess this will be my little conspiracy theory.
Tending to gravitate to the second album. Favorite tracks: "The Lyre of Orpheus", "Breathless", "Supernaturally", "O Children". "Babe, You Turn Me On" does feel redundant and lesser following "Breathless". From the first: "Cannibal's Hymn" I'll almost definitely be coming back to this one, my vote may go up with more listens.
I’m not crazy about the first half, but the slower second half is awesome. I haven’t checked out much of Nick Cave’s stuff before; this is good.
такие разные две части альбома - первая такая бунтарско-блюзовая, грубоватая, несуразная (для меня), неопрятная - и мне тяжело было. В серединке задорный переход ко второй более романтической и лирической части. Я даже в затруднении, что ставить ах да, альбом двойной оказывается. Это все объясняет. Поставлю пока 3 (для меня же исключительно)
Heel apart album. Wat voor genre dit is zou ik niet zo 1,2,3 kunnen zeggen. Het pakt me opzich wel? Ik ken van hun alleen Red Right Hand(Shoutout Peaky Blinders) maar moet zeggen dat de muziek me wel trekt. Het is zeer moody, duistere muziek. Als ik dan momenteel naar buiten kijk matched dat best wel heel erg goed! Nadeel van moody duistere muziek; het kan na een tijdje een beetje zeikerig overkomen... Dat is meteen ook mn grootste kritiekpunt op dit album. Het is best wel mooi en de sfeer word duidelijk neergezet, alleen jammer dat de sfeer op een gemiddelde begrafenis een stuk beter is. Poeh, er word geen rekening gehouden met eventuele dinsdagdipjes he? FAVO: Easy Money, O children
Oke, na een lange pauze weet ik niet of dit het beste album is om mee op te starten Nick Cave is een zanger met een herkenbare stem, maar vooral de manier waarop hij zijn teksten brengt verdient alle lof. Deze man doet mij geloven dat hij elk woord dat hij zingt voelt en meent. Ik vind de toevoegingen van het koor af en toe ook zeer prettig. Hoe dan ook, kabbelt het album een beetje voort voor me, met weinig hoogte- of dieptepunten. Al met al een prima album, maar niets iets dat me bij zal blijven. Favo's: The Lyre of Orpheus, Supernaturally, Carry Me
Lot to love here but not for me
3.5/5 he's just not my type...
First Nick Cave album. Listened twice, half paying attention tbh. Not bad, not mad at it. Not a whole lot stuck out, solid record. Not inclined to return though
Nice example of blues. Preferred the tracks with backing vocals, but didn't love the 'talkier' songs.
Shouldn't be a double album, just a long LP. A lot of duff lyrics. The positives though are that I really liked some of the songs! And I can imagine they would be great live. Still a bit annoying but I like the album cover.
Despite its length, I quite enjoyed this album.
O children je super pjesma Dobar album, ali nema baš puno pjesama kojima bi se vraćala.
Never really good into Nick Cave. It’s good but just not my thing.
I only listened to the first of this dual album, one of those cases where an artist is going for something VERY specific and absolutely nailing it but it doesn’t do much for me.
quase bonitao? quase me emociona? devo ouvir mais
Pretty interesting stuff on some of these tracks. Should have been a single album though there's lots of boring tracks.
Didn’t get through it all. It wasn’t bad but didn’t stand out to me.
I think I once saw a comment on Reddit recommend this album if you're a fan of Ghost's "Meliora/Popestar" and I remember thinking that was weird. I never really vetted that claim so I'm happy to do so here. And while I don't think it's a perfect recommendation I do see the similarities. The skeletons of the two albums are somewhat alike and they share common themes and ideas but they are ultimately two different albums attempting different things. As far as this album goes I enjoyed it well enough. Too long to justify its length. I'm not sure if I prefer the front half more because I like it more or if I was just burnt out by the end. All things considered I'd listen to a few tracks again. 3
I liked some of the songs, but it does NOT justify the hour and twenty minute length.
A bit too dad-rock in the first half and not much of note in the second half. 5/10
definitely enjoyed this more than his weird spoken word one but dear god why is it so long
I really hated the last album from this guy. But this was pretty good.
Turned into a bit of a slog towards the end of play but was an enjoyable mix overall.
I will say I liked this a lot better than the last album of Nick Cave's "Murder Ballads." There's more of going for a rock style. I also liked the disparity between the 2 discs. A few times artists used to do that with two sides of their albums: have one side be harder-edged and the other side be more lighter. You can tell the difference between the two discs and what the band was going for here. I got a little tired of "The Lyre of Orpheus," even with its driving rhythm, which I liked. The "Oh Mamma" just started to get a bit too repetitive for me. I just wish Nick was a bit more... melodic. His voice isn't bad, but I wanted it to be more than it was. He was drifting more into a grunty snarl, when I wanted him to stay in tune. So much better than Murder Ballads, I just don't know if it's something I would definitely listen to day in and day out.
Inget livsavgörande, men helt ok.
I liked this album better than the other work I have heard from this artist.
Listened in 4 separate sessions, but still good
This was a long one, but I had to take a break to eat in the middle, so the length didn't affect me as much as it likely could have. I mean, it's cool, and I totally understand why people would like it, but I don't care about it very much. Not to say that it's bad or boring, but it's not something I would seek out again. My favourite song Spell, I think. The tracks blend together for me.
Переслушав его спустя почти 400 альбомов понял что не настолько плохо это было. Но долго прям, мда Алкоальбом: дед в 4 раз рассказывает и ты уже поддакиваешь (вы пьете вино 2 час)
Nick Cave is usually a weird but pretty good time.
Good, cool, relaxed
Poetic. Not bad.
J'étais à peine sorti du lit quand Nick Cave et les Bad Seeds me mirent un sac sur la tête et m'annoncèrent qu'ils me prenaient en otage pour les prochaines quatre-vingt-deux minutes. J'ai connu de meilleurs réveils.
Nick Cave vient dès les premiers instants de l'album nous aposer un sac sur la tête, avant de nous balancer dans le coffre d'une voiture, pour une prise d'otage qui durera au total près d'1h20.
Not as engaging as I hoped it would be
They had me in the first half, I'm not gonna lie. But the second half wasn't nearly as exciting. I do like this better than other Nick Cave stuff I've listened to.
I have tried to like Nick Cave for years. His music isn't horrible, but it isn't particularly enjoyable to me. It sounds like very basic, Brit rock.
It was just all around a nice, pleasant listen.
5/19, 26%
So this is Gothic Rock, huh? Always nice to eb able to put a name to a genre I know. Nick Cave was interesting to learn about, as is a lot of Australian music. Not fully my deal but iconic for what it is. A double album is always appreciated.
Would listen to it again
Not sure what I expected from this. I've heard a lot about Nick Cave but never actually heard the music. It was interesting. Kinda big in a way that I didn't expect. Very theatrical and complex. It was a little long (I love a double album, but still). Overall, I'm into it. Standouts: Get Ready for Love, Messiah Ward, There She Goes, My Beautiful World, Easy Money
banco! 7/10
Not terrible for a Nick Cave album. What the absurd excess of Nick Cave albums on this list has taught me, is that Nick Cave spans the range from awful and generic to not so bad after all. 3 lyres out of 5 𓏢𓏢𓏢
This dude gothic af. His voice makes me wish it was raining but the music has a somewhat sunny vibe to it. There she goes, my beautiful world and Let the Bells Ring are my faves. 1st side > 2nd side. Overall has some jams but also some duds. 3 stars.
I liked the first half more than the second, some of the more ballady tracks towards the end dragged on. Some of it was so fucking good - like Let The Bell Ring. But some it was so bad I had to skip - wtf was the Fable of the Brown Ape?
Pretty good album. weird but good music. natureboy meta
Didn't think much of the first half but the second half was great. May listen to this more
Cool
Ah, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. These guys have a special place in my heart. And now they've done it again with their double album, Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus. This Australian punk rocker turned gothic crooner has been churning out dark and brooding albums for decades, and this one is no exception. Abattoir Blues kicks off with the propulsive and ominous "Get Ready for Love," which sets the tone for the album's blend of gospel, blues, and rock. The title track is a blistering rocker that shows off Cave's fiery vocals and his band's tight musicianship. Meanwhile, The Lyre of Orpheus takes a more restrained approach, with ballads like "Breathless" and "Carry Me" showcasing Cave's emotional range. The album also features guest appearances from vocalists like Kylie Minogue and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, adding a touch of pop sensibility to the proceedings. Overall, Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus is a testament to Nick Cave's singular vision and his band's versatility. It's a must-listen for fans of alternative rock and gothic music, and a solid entry point for those new to Cave's oeuvre.
Wow this was so much better than The Birthday Party. Real Tom Waits energy. Had it on in the background which maybe helped. I’d like to listen to it again more closely. As of now a high 3.
Love Nick Cave but this is only good.
I liked this best I think among the Nick Cave offerings so far, probably because it is less stentoriously committed to the whole Roots Gothic thing which palls quickly for me. Still plenty of that stuff though. I cant deny smart lyrics and good musicianship, so I guess it's a taste thing.
Really impressive musically but not something I feel I need to go back to.
ну так chilly....... и вообщем не супер вау нормально, пойдет
Bit angry for me. Prefer his more melodic stuff.
3/5 Not too bad but a little too raspy
It’s obligatory to dance to the last track, and then say - “you’re a wizard ‘arry”
This is definitely good singer/songwriter album
That was fine
Kinda boring
3.5/5 Standouts: The Lyre of Orpheus Others: Hiding All Away, Messiah Ward, There She Goes, Nature Boy, Abattoir Blues, Let the Bells Ring, Breathless, Babe You Turn Me On,
It’s a good listen. Nothing has caught my attention specifically but I like the overall sound. This is an artist whose influence I have heard expressed in a lot of 2nd generation punks “maturing” into their older selves and doing solo efforts. Instead of doing rockabilly (for good or ill) like the first gen, they do desert soundscape murder songs. It is both praise and an indictment of the tendencies. Will listen to more Nick Cave w/ or w/o his Bad Seeds.
this was another artist i had never heard of so i went into the album not really sure what to expect. it was pretty good although i do feel as if it went on for far too long but i think that is because it is two albums in one. i also think that this is a very front-loaded album and i found myself enjoying the first songs a lot more than the last songs. my favorite tracks were: Cannibal’s Hymn, There She Goes My Beautiful World, Nature Boy, The Lyre of Orpheus (which is my favorite song, may be because it’s good or because i like the story of orpheus and eurydice, you decide), and O Children. a good album, i think i would probably enjoy it more on a second listen.
Vähän pitkänpuoleinen, mutta Nick Caven taattua laatua. Nipsaisen kuitenkin yhden tähden pois. 3/5
Not a bad album but definitely feels like a niche rock/punk/songwriter mix. The instrumentals are pretty good and provide a daunting and forceful sound. The album is a bit long as it’s a double album. I don’t dislike it but I don’t think I’d revisit many songs if any. 6.1/10
Ideas the size of boulders with music to match its to band the writing is only paper thin. Stretching this to a double album made it an even longer experience than it needed to be.
Like a goth Bowie. A lot better than the durges album.
Album was decent, Nick’s voice is a bit annoying and the album was very long but the instrumentation from the Bad Seeds was great. My personal enjoyment: 6/10 Need to be on this list: 8/10
This was way too long, About an album too long. I enjoyed the first album - some nice tunes, and interesting arrangements. But if anyone tells you how great a lyricist Cave is, just remember that here he rhymes ‘hysteria’ with ‘wisteria’. The second album dragged in comparison, and was the more sombre mood I expect from Mr Cave. Didn’t mind the first set, but it's no 'Junkyard’.
Need to listen back. Wasn’t really focus.
Cet album aurait vraiment dû me plaire, il me semble que c'est exactement mon genre, mais il m'a laissée assez froide. Je reconnaissais la qualité, mais sans plus. Peut-être était-ce dû à mon état d'esprit d'hier.
Fine I like Nick Cave. You want a cookie.
у меня было хуже впечатление о Нике Кейве! это норм!
some good stuff - There She Goes, My Beautiful World; Nature Boy; Breathless; Supernaturally but also some not so good stuff - Cannibal's Hymn; Fable of the Brown Ape (what the heck was this) average at best. 3+/5
Helt bra, kanske om man lyssnade några gånger till skulle det bli ännu bättre men det har jag inte gjort. Lyssnande på disk 1 & 2 separat, skulle antagligen ha blivit ganska långt annars
Bra men lite långt
Good
Pretty tonally similar throughout. Dark gospel starts cool, gets boring.
I always get tricked when I see "Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds". Cool name, I will like this--never make it through full song let alone album. Voice is interesting, music is interesting and fits with vocal but most lyrics are overwrought.
His name as well as the band's plus the fact that Kylie Minogue loves him make me think I should too. I don't. I did like the didgeridoo in the background of Cannibal's Hymn. Messiah Ward was a good groove but I think his vocal chops could be better. I know he's got a voice but it was a bit too talky (and not in a Tom Waits intriguing kind of way). There She Goes, My Beautiful World - I liked the lyrics but Nick's singing turned this too showoffy This album was too long and I ran out of steam even trying to review the rest of the album. meh. But I decided to give it another shot bc Andre thinks it’s right up my alley and this morning I walked into the kitchen and heard There She Goes and I liked it. A fickle review indeed
Nice
Just a few quite interesting tracks to me, I'm indifferent to most of it
Having never heard this album before I was expecting something closer in tone to Murder Ballads and that's definitely not what this is, much brighter and more hopeful in tone than you'd expect. Cave is brilliant as are the rest of the band but I don't think they are at their best doing this kind of work.
Listened to on 9/27/22 3/5 Favorite song: o children, let the bells ring Don’t judge an album by its cover cause this album was not as peaceful as I thought it would be but it was good and easy to listen to
3.5 if I could. I haven’t ever really taken the time to listen to nick cave, but this is like… all the angsty indie kids got old then went to a chill festival together. I like it, but not excessively so
Good album I will revisit
Seems OK - less challenging for me than the other stuff I've heard. Still not my lane by any distance
ikkje heilt overbevist
First the good. It's Nick Cave, it does all the Nick Cave things, and it feels like it's revitalised somewhat after a period of slow and poetic stuff, this goes bigger. However, it does little new with the formula, and the coming of Grinderman feels necessary to reboot what he does. Everything is here, but at this point, I feel like I needed something new, rather than more in a similar vein.
Generally speaking I’m not a fan but I actually quite enjoyed this album so a surprising 3*
Strange one to rate. Its better than some albums that I've given this score to but I'm rating it in relation to other Nick Cave albums and I don't think its his best...
Thought it was ok, I understand the appeal. Would take me more listens to get into it though.
Heavier than I anticipated, but pleasing and heartfelt.
Es bueno, pero un poco me aburrió. De todas formas, está para escuchar al estilo Tom Waits
Not for me but can see why this album would be influential. Great storytelling.
Ah, another one I already own! I recall being impressed with this whilst a university student. Gave it another spin on the stereo in service of this app and it's...fine. I've moved to a position where I feel Cave in general is a touch overrated, and this album doesn't quite shift the dial in any appreciable way.
Super intense, I almost can't handle his particular brand of intensity, especially 2 hrs worth.
I like the female backup singers throughout the record, and he is certainly a talented lyricist, but nothing particularly grabs me here. Not sure I understand the need for this to be an hour and 22 minute double album either.
I get why people would be into Nick Cave, but on it's own it's not what I wanna listen to. It's Diet Tom Waits for me. Also way to fucking long.
I'm not usually a big Nick Cave fan (except for the song "Red Right Hand"!) but I thought this was a pretty good album. I did like the first part better as they were "rockier" songs but the quieter stuff was ok too.
Meh. I must be missing something about this guy because I don’t see what is outstanding here. It’s certainly way better than his punk band’s album but that’s not really saying much. The second disc is better than the first. He also sounds like Eddie Vedder to me.
I thought I knew this man/band, but I guess I didn't? There were a lot of song were I was wondering, “wtf did I just listen to,” but not completely in a bad way. Still wishing there were explanation for why certain albums/artists made the list.
Een dubbel album waarvan ik deel 1 een stuk beter vind dan deel 2. Iets steviger, en atypischer voor Nick.
first listen i just can't connect with this band
Out of the gate, great energy and style. I just wish the lead vocals would convey the same energy and emotion. Such a grating voice makes this a tedious listen. Plus for songwriting, instrumentation, and performances - I really want to like this but the vocals are keeping me from rating this higher. It already sounds like goofy villian music, why not lean into that and emote? Standouts: Nature Boy, Spell
Wait, how did Harry and Hermione dance to this last song in 1997 if it didn't come out until 2004? 6/10. I was pleasantly surprised that this wasn't a mopey snoozefest like the other Nick Cave album I've heard, but I can't say I liked more than the occasional song, and most of the songs I liked still went on too long.
I like art rock that can keep me interested, again some solid bass lines here.
Not bad and not really my taste but a decent listen.
Good! Except that it is long and a little dark in some places. No pun to Mr Cave.
Ik ben niet zo lyrisch als de rest, maar heb ook geen volledige afkeer zoals Anke. Ik kies dus voor de gulden middenweg.
Its an interesting concept and I like it a lot better than the last Nick Cave album that was generated for me (Release The Bats). Has some great soul vibes and don't mind the gospel references too. That being said it musically felt the same for a lot of it, which over a double album for someone who isn't that familiar with Nick Cave, gets a bit tedious.
A new one to me. Nothing really grabbed me, but it was good overall
Not the best Bad Seeds album.
It's 80 minutes long, but it wasn't an exhausting listen. Of course, that's because I listened to it in two sittings, one per disc. It's pretty dumb, but I figured it's easier that way. However, it only felt appropriate not because it's a double album, but because the two discs have a clear distinction to each other. "Abattoir Blues" is quite enjoyable. I loge the gothic undertones and the Tom Wait-sy energy. It sometimes gives me a Celtic folk rock vibe. While "The Lyre of Orpheus" is as poetic as its title. It also has the Tom Wait-sy vibes, in fact, it's stronger here. The sound is stripped down and most of the punch comes from the lyrics and the way it is delivered. Overall, fascinating at its best. It can be boring, but it's not annoying.
I was happy to see this pop up. I was sad to listen to it. This kind of amorphous storytelling doesn't do it for me. Enough about the wisteria...
I'm not the greatest Nick Cave fan but there were quite a few golden moments across this album. I probably won't delve any deeper but now I know there are some good albums to put on in the background
I enjoyed - although not sure if the messages of murder and misogyny are real?
I like Nick Cave, but I don't necessarily enjoy this much Nick Cave.
3.5
I've enjoyed other albums of his more... A double album is a lot to ask.
i simply do not like this man’s voice and that cannot be helped.
3.6 - Downtempo white gospel delivered with a smoldering baritone. Songs in a minor key, with simple chord structures, punctuated by a choir to reinforce a lyrical line. Words that seem to be lifted from the Bible. The consistency of this aesthetic through the course of this album’s 72 minutes gives it a gravitas though a few songs in, it definitely sounds same-y. By the end, the performance borders on schtick. I waiver a lot on my feelings towards Nick Cave sometimes thinking he’s brilliant but often feeling like he’s severely overrated as an icon of chic artistry. For me, this record is one that falls more in that latter description.
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (2004) High praise for the lyrics: The themes are not theologically squeamish, and the poetry is just ambiguous enough to invite whatever your worldview into the passenger seat for a joyride. And it’s a nice musical ride, with dirty textures, plenty of dynamic variation, and better than average female-heavy backing vocals. These singers provide an essential function, because Nick Cave’s lead vocals sound like Dick Shawn, which is to say they’re not very good. Some of these tracks could have used orchestral backing (“Supernaturally” and “Carry Me” point in the right direction, but even they could be improved). His attempt to channel Leonard Cohen (“Messiah Ward”, and several other tracks here) is less than convincing, but a good effort nonetheless. It’s always nice to emulate the masters, even if the results are a bit disappointing. But the music weaves in and out with passable rock progressions and stylings, although the studio recording lacks separation, resulting in a flat sound that tries to generate a small venue feel. It doesn’t work. Where’s Brian Eno when you need him? “There She Goes, My Beautiful World” is highly referential and poetically nice, but unmelodic and arranged like a Broadway cast production (think “Hair” or “Jesus Christ Superstar”). It seems like it’s caught in the wrong millennium. The two (!) title tracks “Abattoir Blues” and “The Lyre of Orpheus” are of special interest, because they are well crafted and thought provoking, best appreciated for their lyrical content—certainly not for musical excellence. “Abattoir Blues” is a pessimistic lament over the sad state of the world’s regrettable “evolutionary trajectory” and the protagonist’s sad attempt to be what his lover needs. “Orpheus” provides a grim take on the story of the legendary Thracian bard, whose musical instrument is, in this case, violently destructive, with birds detonating and bunnies dashing out their brains, even to the point of causing the death of his beloved Eurydice, and pissing off God in the process. The underworld in this version becomes a haven for Orpheus and Eurydice to raise a large family. But, she screams, “If you play that f***ing thing down here I’ll stick it up your orifice”. Very interesting. “Easy Money” is a doleful dirge about how money that grows on trees has attendant characteristics that result in rhetorically sodomitic horror. This too is something to ponder. One could learn to like this album, but will take several listens. 3/5
That was better than I thought it would be, and longer than it should have been. 6-minute songs mean that these guys couldn't edit.
Solid, but not really my thing
not really sure how to rate this honestly, some of the songs were really good, others i just didnt get. giving this a 3 as a baseline, i guess.
Didn't love this, not my genre. Lots of pretty songwriting but the instrumental and production loses me.
Tego Pana sie nie spodziewalem zobaczyc kolejny raz podczas przemierzania listy, a jednak kolejny Nick Cave uciekinier z najwiekszej na swiecie kolonii karnej, moze nawet nie uciekinier, bo po prostu wrocil na mniejsza wyspe, no i kolejny raz z The Bad Seedsami, plyta z 2k04, ktora stara sie byc redempcyjnym arkiem pana Cave na liscie, ktorego mialem okazje poznac przy okazji sluchania jednej z najwiekszych abominacji listy, bo junkyarda, a tutaj taki podwojny album Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus blisko gdzina dwadziescia dwie minuty na siedemnastu trakach, a czemu redempcyjny ark, bo jakos kontent liryczny nasuwa na mysl jakies skojarzenia z poszukiwaniem odkupienia, ale na sposob pana ktory zaczynal jako punk, przeszedl przez bluesa i teraz pokazuje sie z synteza gospelu gotika i wspomnianego bluesa, od strony instrumentalnej The Bad Seeds w takim skladzie jak tutaj graja wydaje mi sie byc o wiele przystepniejszy niz na poprzednim the boatmans call, moze to kwestia tego ze tak potezny krazek byl nagrany w zaledwie 12 dni wydaje sie on grany jak najprosciej z licznym recyklingiem gitarowym, mialkimi zeby nie powiedziec nijakimi drumami, znaczaca robote robia tutaj muzycy sesyjni, ktory w tym wypadku sa jedynie wokalami wspierajacymi, wydaje mi sie, ze wlasnie takie uproszczenie od strony instrumentalnej to najlepsze co moglo sie przytrafic panu Nuckowi na tej plycie, bo wreszcie ma on dobre tlo dla swojej tworczosci lirycznej, ktora juz nawet na junkyardzie byla dziwna, ale jednoczesnie ambitna, a na tej plycie mozna go usyszec w takiej formie, ze potrafi pisac potezne kilkunasto zwrotkowce, jak i krotkie utwory ktore prawie w calosci stanowia partie refrenowe, co pokazuje nie tylko roznorodnosc stylu, ale tez fleksowanie materialu pod to co mozna sprzedac jako single, ktore nawet mozna zagrac w radio i nikt nie bedzie wiedzial o czym jest spiewane, a i tak bedzie nucil sobie pod nosem, tak jak chocby w przypadku there she goes, my beutiful world czy breathless, bo przeciez to takie lekkie milosne przyspiewki, ale obok nich mozna znalezc tez kawalki z motywami balu kanibali czy szukaniem katalogow niebieskich, w ogole fajny motyw sobie wymyslil na openingowym get ready for love, zycia wiara w boga, ale rowniez wzgardza dla jej wyznawcow, wiec typowe jest w tobie dwoch Cavow, jestes na nietopyrkowym zlocie, ale tak czy inaczej zrobil dobra robote zarowno przystepnie nieprzystepnymi lirykami czesto opartymi na poezji nie tylko wyspiarskiej, ale takze na o wiele starszych materialach zrodlowych, wokalami na ktorych potrafi momentami zaskoczyc i zmienic swoj typowy bluesowy flow, wiec ciesze sie, ze moglem sie przeprosic z banda tym pickiem, na plejke leci opening drugiej strony the lyre of orpheus, a z pierwszej czesci messiah ward
Very cool. I like how the vibe of the music changed several times throughout. Thought it was interesting and would listen again.
Needs second listen
Has a sound like Muse. Good alternative record. Don't see myself adding this to my regular rotation.
This is a hard one. I liked it but at the same time it felt like a real chore to get through. Why did this have to be a double album? Feels like it's two separate albums just smashed together for fun. This is my second Nick Cave album and my previous opinion was low and this album improved it a bit. It's much more bearable this time around and it's certainly listenable to. But again, it's way too damn long. If it was split into two albums I'd probably like it a lot more.
Starts in a more rock’n’roll manner than I was prepared for, but a nice but long album.
This requires a second listen.
I get a chance to listen to Nick Cave, he is not a favourite artist of mine .
Alright
First song had me thinking I was going to hate this entire album but it wasn't that bad.
Carry Me is a great song but the album is sometimes a lot.
Some lovely melodies and lyrics but I find Cave's voice a little too 'showy' to fully lose myself. Will revisit
Oddly sparse for a double album, but I always love Nick Cave’s delivery and lyricism. 5/10
Half Bad-Seeds-Do-Vegas, half heartfelt. Better than I remembered.
Not bad
Ok, music was enjoyable, still not a fan of Nick Cave’s vocals
Top notch dad rock
Should be played loud.
Second Listen. Very good album. Their sound is growing on me. Standouts: Hiding All Away. Messiah Ward, Abattoir Blues, Let the Bells Ring, The Lyre of Orpheus,
Not bad. A bit long winded and poetic for me, but a couple really cool tracks.
Mageita viboja ajoittain ja meikäläisen tuotannossa olis puolet biiseistä tippunut pois.
Not bad to listen to, but probably wouldn't put it on again.
Rock, historiefortælling, dystert
Feel like a gospel album that is out of touch with Religion. I am always a pretty big fan of Nick caves' vocals. Especially on this one. I tend to dislike double albums a bit, I feel like they are too long. But this one is okay I guess. Especially because they feel pretty distinct. It's a solid double album as far as im concerned.
Some of them are great, some bit chaotic
Wasn't aware that his was a genre, but some great stuff in terms of songwriting, composition, and overall vibe. Comes across as vaguely familiar and almost classic, but suffers from the number of tracks and ambition to an extent.
A little boring, didn't like the vocals, and every song sounded pretty much the same
The first song sounds like a third rate Buster Poindexter. After suffering through that one, each song just kept getting better. There's a 5 star album in here somewhere (my word, this did NOT need to be a double album). Tighten up that setlist a bit Nick and you'll have an album that borders on classic territory.
Takes time to grow on me. Not crazy about any of the songs, but the production and songwriting stuck out to me, and the gospel backing vocals are used well and reinforce the haunting feel that compliments the inspiration from blues rock and gothic rock. No song overstays its welcome, but I think this is more of a compilation of powerful songs, where most of the songs don't belong in this format, as it could be overwhelming for the listener. Makes them sound the same, excluding those exceptional unique moments. "Fable of the Brown Ape" is a good compliment song (innovative yet short and mild), but it is at an awkward place between the two halves. As poetic as it may be, I think he tries a little hard on his songwriting to make it look impressive by directing attention to the same literary techniques and analogies, and it can come off as pretentious. Mood softens in the second half, which makes it slightly more accessible, but is also more forgettable. I think "O Children" sounds really great, and I'm not a Harry Potter fan. Favorite Songs: Get Ready for Love, Nature Boy
Вроде и здорово, но не для меня музыка.
Definitely something new to me. Impressive length, very interesting lyrics. The second half is amazing
Can't make my mind up on this one, so 3/5 it is!
Seems a lil regressive for 2004, for what I thought NC&TBS was meant to be! Probably 1:2 ratio of "God said I'll put it up ya aaaaashole!!!" vs "Wet weeping infants, I am so terribly sorry for what we have done" i.e. hits he's remembered for vs less convincing morose filler. Kept coming back to the title track (The Lyre of Orpheus) but probably preferred AB's A-side overall? Fast'n'heavy numbers felt a lil rote, but all fine. Would prob prefer another concert film (RIP) i.e. more hits. Keen to find a fav albums though so must try Boatman's Call plus whatever *Mulberry* Jubilee Street's on.
Throwback 80s feel, reminded me of Hedwig in its theatrical nature
QUESTION: How do you create a joke that falls flatter than Phill Spector's Christmas album on Christmas Day? ANSWER: Put 6+ Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave albums on this list and force us to review them. Six fucking albums by this guy... and I call shenanigans! The prank is a slow burn, but I'm finally beginning to get it. These all run together ... this is the cool guy that hangs out in the basement bar in either Boston or New York, dresses well, has some demons, smokes cigarettes, loves his band and wants to die alone. But seriously, guys ... this Cohen / Cave joke isn't funny anymore. They all sound the same...
Rip-roaring opener. A la the opening to 'Baby Driver'. Vocals don't stand super tall on their own, but when aligned with bombastic instrumentals and supporting vocals the sound as a whole elevates. Six songs in, growing on me a TON. Got a rock-opera sound without as much of a focus on the vocals, so maybe almost more like a classic rock record. Something like 'Foxy Shazam' or 'The Protomen', but before 2000. Didn't listen to the back half as closely as the front, some of the elements started to blend together a little bit. Some rock-solid tracks in the list - probably worth a revisit. Don't wanna get into a habit of this, but I think this is a great example of a 3/5.
I went back and listened to “Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus” for a second time when we did “Henry’s Dream,” but I still never reviewed it. Given one more reminder by “Ghosteen,” this third listen comes at an interesting time, having just seen the story of Orpheus portrayed on Broadway in “Hadestown.” Cave’s version is a bit of an odd and different spin on the old myth, though the echoes remain. But stylistically this album bears some resemblance to parts of “Hadestown” - the setting of “Hadestown” in Depression-era New Orleans feels very reminiscent of this evolution of Nick Cave’s dirty dive bar motif. Parts of “Abattoir/Orpheus” certainly remind me of the southern gothic vibe of “Hadestown.” In fact, “O Children” actually sounds like it could have come straight out of “Hadestown’s” Underworld.
Some nice, blues-based rock here. I’ve admired Nick Cave when I’ve come across him before, but never really dug deep. Now that I have with this effort, I find nothing that jumps out of the speakers, but still appreciate the solid effort. Stylistically, it’s really two different albums, with a personal preference for the softer Lyre of Orpheus second disc, though I really dig Messiah Ward from the Abattoir Blues disc.
Wasn't really looking forward to this, a Nick Cave double album sounds like a bit of a chore. But I enjoyed both, one after the other. First album is loud and sleazy rock, the second is quieter with some touches of soul. A strong 3 for me.
Ok, haut mich ned um Teilweise erinners mich an springsteens Nebraska vom Ton und der Stimmung
i like how big the songs sound
Not the type of music I expected from the album cover. I thought it would be kind of like NFR! I guess, soft songs with nice pianos. Instead it was more of a rock album. It was pretty good, a lot of tracks I enjoyed. However, it’s pretty long. Overall, I probably won’t ever listen to it again, but I did enjoy it today.
This guy screams "I have a loyal and dedicated fan base." Somehow reminded me of both David Byrne and Dave Matthews. Pretty fun album over all.
I liked it! Definitely commands your attention. It's a little weird to listen to with other people though. Favorite track is the Lyre of orpheus and the she goes my beautiful world.
This is the second Nick Cave album I’ve had on this thing and the first suffered from being long and very dull - this is long but nowhere near as dull - some great tracks and I love his voice - need to explore more
Good music, lyrics way beyond your average, but failed to truly captivate me.
I liked this one much more than the other album I already listened to of his. Less lovey-dovey, more rock type beat
I liked the funky sound this album had to it, and none of the tracks were too terribly bad to me. None of the tracks really pulled me in and got me tapping my feet or had lyrics I particularly appreciated, either. Perfectly average at 2.5, bumped up to 3 cause I like the funkiness
Reminds me of a less good Meatloaf some how. Needs to be more ballad-y and weird and it would be good
Tuesday album haiku: OK Rock n Roll ### Here is a lame Ass haiku ### Three stars for this disc ###
4 stars for abattoir blues for having a couple of bangers. 3 stars for lyre of orpheus for being a bit too arty for my taste
ok, not as good as his other albums despite some good tunes
3/5
6/10
5.5
Hey Nicki, kill your darlings. Jeder zweite Song edel, dafür gefühlt jede ungerade Nummer etwas verzichtbar. Durchschnittliche 2.5
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No era el disco que me apeteciera escuchar en ese momento pero seguí con él. Si bien el primer disco no me terminó de llamar la atención, excepto "Nature Boy". El segundo disco más tranquilo me hizo recuperar el interés. "Breathless", "Easy Money" y "O Children" merecen la pena. Volveré a escuchar este disco.
Indi rock. Muy largo, aunque con temas interesantes.
second half was better, there was definitely some cool stuff in here, but I couldn't find myself latching on to anything.
good energy, compelling composition. progressive rock music. rest of disco is probably good
Not a bad album, but it just doesn't engage me.
3 - cooler klang der musik
Nothin' special.
is okay
no chance i get through this whole thing.
there's something about nick cave.....wow
Nice songs but they all sound very similar not enough variation in the tracks.
Good, weird
Not my cup of tea. Rock Progressive
Not all songs are intresting. But there are some songs that I liked. This album was released in the Netherlands but I think I stopt following music more closely after the year 2000. So I had not heard the album before, and had not heard of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
An epic of an album but not really into gothic rock and some of the references to mythology went over my head
Not what I was expecting after Murder Ballads. I loved the uptempo tracks here - reminded me of Lullaby-era QotSA. Think the slow tracks dragged on way too much though
Needs more listens
Interesting album. Not a common sound, but at times sounded like some of the more downbeat Johnny Cash.
Not my style. More storytelling through song and almost seemed a bit like a parody. Made me think of a serious TROGDORRRR or Flight of the Conchords. I'm sure there are deeper messages, just not my style, though it grew on me as it played.
Good, but unbearable. "Children" is ok.
Det här var faktiskt mycket bättre än det förra Nick Cave albumet (som ju ligger färskt i minnet).
This is a great duo or whatever it is.
interesting
Went into it not expecting to like it but the album definitely has its moments. Felt like it went on for way too long though
The melodies are nice enough and Nick does his thing from the first track, but nothing really caught my attention until Let the Bells Ring. Seven songs to get to the point is a shame, because the two remaining tracks on the first disc and the entire second are great music. Even Lyre doesn't set off my melodrama detectors like Murder Ballads did in full. The Lyre of Orpheus could very well be my gateway into the Bad Seeds, but on first look back-loading a record this badly is not forgivable.
Die Band kratzt an einer 5 / 5, instrumentell richtig lecker teilweise. Die Vocals von Nick Cave klicken aber leider gar nicht bei mir. Sehr dominant, etwas triefend und pathetisch. Sicherlich eine Geschmackssache. Bin kein Fan von seiner Stimme. - Nee, macht mich aggressiv. Pseudo-intellektuell, nimmt sich selbst viel zu ernst. Musik für langweilige Menschen, die sich selbst als deep und intellektuell sehen.
not for me
Meh. I did not really care for Murder Ballads, but I preferred that. Too long, and mostly forgettable for me personally. ⭐️⭐️
favs: messiah ward abattoir blues let the bells ring the lyre of orpheus easy money supernaturally spell rating 2.1/5
2.5
A decent 2000's album, Nick Cave generally struggles to create a modern feel to an old sound. However, "Get Ready for Love," with its grandeur, stands out to me as one of the few songs which I enjoy. Other songs, particularly on the second disc, may challenge traditions and interest me, but most tracks do not introduce anything unique and fail to adapt to the modern soundscape, an issue prevalent in the record as a whole. While dated and dull, Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus is not offensive at any time; most songs are simply inadequate rather than unpleasant.
Wow! Was that ever long and boring! Wow!
Interesting album, variety of sounds. Mostly listenable, does drag on, and a couple of songs that drag it down.
I have a tough time with this guy as he is a little too much personality to get through. I somewhat like the singing parts of his songs, but the slow, sing-speak he constantly relies on just kill me. It's as if he decided the words he is saying are more important than making them sound good, and they just aren't.
forgettable
I just had Murder Ballads by NC a few days ago, and I rated it highly. I also happened to be drinking whiskey while I had it on. Considering I don’t like Nick Cave usually, I was surprised to like that one. Now I have this double album with two names and a very lovely album cover. I didn’t have any whiskey this time, but I cracked my knuckles and dove in. Nah, this wasn’t for me.
Po co dwie płyty. Jak nie masz pomysłu to daj 1 a nie robisz promocję jak na karpia w lidlu jajks
Segundo disco que eu escuto do Nick Cave, e cara, ele me soa muito pretensioso, pqp. Tudo tem que ser épico, músicas grandiosas, arranjamentos harmônicos massivos, a voz tem que ser igual ao do Cid Moreira narrando a Bíblia, não dá não cara. Sem saco, pelo menos por enquanto com esse tipo de proposta.
Oh great a double album of Nick Cave for a bank holiday Monday . The opening track made me think of a raucous interpretation of Blue Moon for some reason and i actually enjoyed how rocky it was. ‘Nature Boy’ is reasonably enjoyable, but there’s something about the album as a whole that i just can’t connect with. The Lyre of orpheus leaves you in no doubt Anais Mitchell’s songs were the Orpheus Eurydice songs best to form a good musical around (and just better songs). It offers a much gentler sound to Abattoir Blues and is far less enjoyable. Supernaturally eventually injects some much needed energy but overall the second side/album is just a bit drab and uninspired to justify the need to make this a double album
I’ve heard worse Nick Cave album’s on this, but I’ve heard better. It’s far too long, it’s pretty odd in places, but there were moments where I though “this isn’t so bad”.
It wasn't bad, it was just boring. Perfectly cromulent background music but nothing to get excited about.
I didn't hate it as much as the others. Still crap.
Deux albums en un, premier un peu gothic rock, pas trop ma tasse de thé. le deuxième plus blues rock. Ca s'écoute. Chanteur prédominant avec une voix suave, j'aime pas. Ptn j'ai réécouté c'est vraiment pas top. +1 Pour la multitude de style
Muy largo
meh.
I just had to slog through The Boatman’s Call. Why am I being tortured with more Nick Cave so soon?!?!?!! One and a half hours! This record is more interesting than The Boatman’s Call, I’ll give it that. Some rollicking guitars and piano. Those choirs! Warren Ellis is a gem - his violin on Spell was my favourite part of this double album. But it’s still a Nick Cave (and the Bad Seeds) record. Any amount of Nick is too much. I handed The Boatman’s Call a 1/5, this one can have a 2/5. It’s really not for me.
So long and so boring
It feels like I should have liked this album, it had a lot of the ingredients I like in a good album. But something g just didn't quite feel right
This is not a fun experience if you don't enjoy Nick Cave's music and/or voice. Funny timing after having just seen Hadestown though.
Didn’t like it too much. His voice was kinda annoying but the music was good. 4/10
There were a few good songs in the first half, but then it got super boring.. This album had a promising start... thank you woohoo ❤️
My first Nick Cave album. I'm aware that there are many others on the list. An artist with many fanboys, a lot of whom are also music critics. I'm not one of his fanboys and I just don't get the adulation. I can't sing along to these tunes and I can't dance to them. Am I simply supposed to enjoy the lyrics? Is it poetry? Yeah, I suppose he paints a picture with words. They're just not the sort of pictures I want hanging on my wall. How is he any different to Des O'Connor or Andy Williams? Similar voices. I guess Des was never big on the murder ballads. Nope.
Fable of the brown ape was weird. At that point I kinda stopped listening. It was blues but an odd version to me.
Eh
some good, some not so good.
Hm, not my favorite.
Rhyming "Orpheus" with "Orifice" is not nearly as clever as it appears NC thinks it is. Spell is proto stomp clap music. "Wow, he's like... singing about death and stuff. He must be so deep."
I feel like Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds has been on the periphery of music that I have listened to over the years. I'd hear a song here and there but never delved deeply into it. I found that this album was a mixed bag for me. Many of the uptempo songs I found overproduced and long. But I liked some of the slower tunes like O Children and Babe, You Turn Me On. The music is well performed, it just didn't really vibe with me or hold my interest.
Half and last song
I'm not cool enough to sit through this.
eh not my cup of tea
FAR too long, and all a bit samey.
its interesting
not bad but not for me
It's a solid 2.5, will I round up or down?
17 songs My second Nick Cave album within a span of about one week. I just think his music is pretty slow, and not in an atmospheric or interesting way, but rather in a boring, dragging slog type of way. It probably would have gotten a 3 if not for the horrendously long runtime.