https://youtube/watch?v=6Jc0ib5Rh5s Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus. Cant believe this one is over ten years old already. One of the finest offerings in the bands catalog, Abbatoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus is a double CD or, rather, two completely different albums packaged in one very handsome box with a stylish lyric booklet and subtly colored pastel sleeves. Abbatoir Blues, the first disc in the set is a rock & roll record which features the London Community Gospel Choir and name drops Johnny Thunders and poet Philip Larkin. The pace is fantastic; its drama and musical dynamics are frankly stunning, with lulls in all the right places. The Lyre of Orpheus, by contrast, is a much quieter, more elegant affair. It is more consciously restrained, its attention to craft and theatrical flair more prevalent. But that doesnt make it any less satisfying and indeed Nick Cave is at the top of his poetic gift here, his wit never remaining absent for long. This set is an aesthetic watermark for Cave, a true high point in a long career that is ever looking forward.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:46:03 +0000
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