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| 1. Avalanche |
| 2. Cabin Fever |
| 3. Well Of Misery |
| 4. From Her To Eternity |
| 5. In The Ghetto |
| 6. The Moon Is In The Gutter |
| 7. Saint Huck |
| 8. Wings Off Flies |
| 9. A Box For Black Paul |
| 10. From Her To Eternity (1987) |
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After the Birthday Party ended in a manner similar to a train collision, frontman Nick Cave emerged from the wreckage and hooked up ex-bandmate Mick Harvey, Blixa Bargeld (on loan from the industrial group Einsturzende Neubauten), Barry Adamson (fresh from Magazine), and the lovely but corpse-pale Anita Lane. Thus the Bad Seeds were born, second only to Cave's former band in their ability to create a rumbling caterwaul. What makes the Bad Seeds stand apart, though, are the elements of delta blues that Cave dredges up from the darkest recesses of his black, black heart--blues unlike any you've ever heard before--and his Faulkner-meets-Lovecraft lyrical obsessions. "Well of Misery" shambles along drunkenly and eventually crumbles under its somnambulant pace. On the title track Cave exhorts, begs, and pleads like a whiskey priest begging for forgiveness after a bender while Bargeld's guitar shrieks and wails like a congregation of devils. Including two of Cave's more inspired covers--Leonard Cohen's "Avalanche" and Presley's "In the Ghetto"--From Her to Eternity captures Cave at the noisy intersection between the punk-rock entropy of the Birthday Party and his later incarnation as the gothic Elvis. Amazing, scary stuff. --Tod Nelson
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Digitally remastered edition of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 1984 debut album. From Her To Eternity was Nick's first release after the dissolution of the legendary Australian band The Birthday Party and was a musical stepping stone between that band's Punk frenzy and the brooding, atmospheric whine of later Bad Sees releases. Available in crystal clear digitally remastered sound - so you can listen to them how Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds intended. Mute. 2009
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This first Bad Seeds album marks a departure from the earlier Birthday Party material. The album lacks, perhaps, in discipline. Nevertheless, it has Nick's passionate rendition of Leonard Cohen's Avalanche. I also particularly like Cabin Fever, Well of Misery, From Her to Eternity and Wings Off Flies. There is much worth hearing on this good debut album. The DVD contains some more gems, including In the Ghetto. Get it to round out your collection of early Cave.
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Nick Cave's debut is stark. A rechristened few members of the Birthday Party back up Cave as the brilliant Bad Seeds. First, the remastering is necessary because the original CD version was thin but now it's sonically rich. It is a scary listen. Granted, it begins with a Leonard Cohen cover which dispels the myths of Cave's past glories. The palette Cave has created combines elements of roots music, Americana and black humor. Second, lyrically and vocally Cave has progressed in spades and the Bad Seeds play with a minimalist approach, 'From Her to Eternity' sets the bar for all future Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds releases for they shed the past and create with such natural ease.
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This debut solo album by Cave has grown in stature down the years. The mood is Goth, the songs are mostly folkie laments, both lyrically and melodically impressive, his voice is like dark red velvet and the whole is dark, brooding and atmospheric. With the superb backing of Bad Seeds Blixa Bargeld, Mick Harvey, Barry Adamson and Anita Lane, this album is just perfect in its blood-cuddling rawness. I love the eerie cover of Leonard Cohen's Avalanche, whilst the striking images in Cabin Fever elevates an ordinary tune into the unforgettable. Well Of Misery stands out for its interesting vocal arrangement. Cave's cover of Elvis' In The Ghetto is quite stunning. The title track is an anguished and harrowing love song with atmospheric vocal samples and industrial infusions. With these songs Cave established himself in the great tradition of artists like Cohen, Richard Thompson (in his dark moments), Tom Waits, Peter Murphy and Michael Gira, as a master of the deep, dark lament.
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Killer
Love it. "let Love In" is great also. So is the entire Bad Seeds catalog. Nick Cave is great. Blixa is great. Mick Harvey is great. Great,great,great.
Published on Feb 27 2004 by F. Murray
3.0 out of 5 stars
one of Cave's most haunting works
The use of ambience and noises as essential elements are emphasized than on any other album, and the more rock-like songs continue the thrashing crashing colliding work of THe... Read more
Published on Dec 8 2003 by S. R Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars
An explosion
This album is divine for its storming and pounding. We have strong evidence here Cave is the last great romantic poet. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2003 by bob caterwaul
5.0 out of 5 stars
giving it 5 stars even though....
This CD is so good that I am going to give it 5 stars even though the cover of Elvis' In the Ghetto is weak. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
Completely deranged and wonderful
If the phrase "atonal funk/blues caterwalling" sparks your interest, this is the CD for you. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2002 by Mark Singer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deranged and intense
You gotta love the mix of gospel/blues and devilish, hell bound fury! This cd packs quite a wallop, and it's definately not for the faint of heart. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2001 by C. Bray
5.0 out of 5 stars
His First Masterpiece
An unusually accomplished debut album that many to this day consider to be Cave's best. Kicking off with their commanding version of Leonard Cohen's Avalanche, the record steadily... Read more
Published on July 28 2001 by Bill R. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Brilliant disturbing album
Nick Cave IS the [Bomb]! His first album is a complete masterpiece of near spoken word/musical expressionism. Certainly not for the faint of heart. Read more
Published on May 26 2001 by M. Pickering
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its either his best or his worst album
It depends on your point of view. If you like your Cave tuneful then this is not really for you, but if you liked 'The Birthday Party' then buy this. Read more
Published on Nov 7 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Fun Fun
Ever feel like tearing your eyes out? Ever felt that if you couldn't have her then no one could? Ever wondered what it's like to come off a 6 year old heroine habit? Read more
Published on Jan 4 1999
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