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Originally Posted by jackhammer
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (2004)
A double album with distinctive differences yet it works in both instances.
'Abattoir Blues' is a big ballsy album full of Blues soaken riffs, Gospel tinged and full of energy. Like all great artists though, it is never misplaced. Every beat is in it's rightful place. Every riff used in the right place and every backing vocal timed to perfection.
'The Lyre Of Orpheus' is the come down Sunday to the 'Abattoir Blues' hedonistic Saturday night. Quiet, contemplative and soothing. Acoustic guitar and ballads are the order of the day here. Of course it's Nick Cave so the serene is still backboned by his brooding imagery and disturbingly seductive lyrics.
This album is probably the most perfect encapsulation of what exactly Nick cave is all about. The juxtaposition is not just about the music, Cave can find bitter romance in the darkest of hearts. This album demands to be heard.
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Nice choice! It's a wonderful, wonderful (double) album, and as if it wasn't good enough on its own the B-sides rule as well. Can never quite decide if I prefer it to No More Shall We Part or Dig Lazarus Dig though