Those darling DJs at the Current have been playing Nick Cave’s profane-to-profound music with such enthusiasm you’d think we’re in Australia, where he’s achieved elder statesman status among alt rockers. Hearing the dark-side crooner so often reminds us of what we like about him–his brooding intensity, his amazing gift for melody, his throwback lyrical style–but we concede that even fans may find this three-CD, fifty-six-song set a lot to digest. It spans a couple of decades and a huge range of styles, meaning listeners might use their “skip” button a wee bit to keep things interesting or to spare themselves abrasions from Cave’s rougher edges. But don’t be too quick to jump ahead: Cave always rewards brave listeners with shining moments of brilliance.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, B-Sides and Rarities
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