I'd never listened to a Nick Cave album before, so I was a little intimidated by an 82-minute double album being my introduction to his music. Although it is dense, it's also stacked with truly great rock songs. I wasn't bored at all; at worst, indifferent or not present. I wanted to revisit to absorb what I'd missed during this first listen. I like his stately, deep voice and writing style, and the band sounds great. These songs are carefully composed without being fussy or labored. I'm relieved to say that I'm looking forward to the next Nick Cave album.