Nothing like hearing a good review of an album of your's for an ego boost ;)

It's great to hear you enjoyed it that much. Never really had a problem with the lyrics myself. I mean, even if a lot of the sentiments behind the songs are a bit done, Cave's a writer with the lyrical flair of Leonard Cohen, which is hardly a bad thing. I think another thing that did this album a lot of favours with me is that I bought this live DVD of his around the time I got this album (from the long-since closed Polar Bear second-hand place in Oxford - RIP) which had, as an extra, a fly-on-the-wall documentary of the recording sessions. It's on youtube somewhere, and it's fascinating stuff. Even if there isn't a single studio recording from the album on youtube, you'd be surprised at all the interesting little clips you can find about the album.

If you liked it, you should definitely get yourself a copy of the Boatman's Call. Not quite as good as No More Shall We Part, but another absolutely gorgeous, similar kind of ballad-oriented work (though much more raw). Should be easy to find on blogs if you want it, as unfortunately I'm not in a position to upload stuff for the next week or two.

My review of Rickenbacker's album's in the pipeline too...

Will try to get it, and I think I'll most surely check some of the videos on youtube. I've been a fan of Nick Cave long before I heard any of his original songs or owning any of his albums. It was simply after seeing him on tv, in a concert, that I got instantly fascinated. And till these days, I enjoy immensely seeing him outside the boundaries of a studio album.

NumberNine, that's a fantastic album you got sent there. One of my favorites from the Bad Seeds. Great stuff.

I've nearly sent this to someone ive been paired with a few times in the past and i very nearly sent it this week too. Such a great record. One of my personal favourites.

Jack needs to take a break from lovin' himself, and clean out his private message inbox... so he can receive further messages. -_-

Sorta stinks cause I have a pretty good cover. (Still haven't gotten anything from him either.)

Looks like it's a lost cause I'm afraid, unless he pops up at some point over the next week. There's always the next one. I'd offer to send you something myself, but I can't do 'til I get back to my flat up north in a week or two, so you'll have to hang in there for a bit.

Naw, its fine. You don't have to do that. I can wait till the next one...not a huge deal.

Ill send you something in his place. Just tip me in on what direction to take.

Sure, alright. Just whatever has the cover you like. It doesn't have to be a specific genre... Ill listen to it.

I'll send you something as well then. :)

Anyone can send me that Alcest album?