Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · 2008
53 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · experimental rock
A vibrant tapestry of gothic rock and experimental sounds, infused with dark storytelling and a sense of urgency.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with climactic moments
- dark storytelling with vibrant energy
- engaging narratives that unfold gradually
- immersive experience for attentive listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid dark, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases creative vigor and received widespread critical acclaim.
- Themes
- gothic rebirth· dark humor storytelling
- Career context
- Released on March 3, 2008, 'Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!' marked Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' fourteenth studio album during a period of renewed creative vigor following their acclaimed work 'Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus' in 2004. The album showcases Cave’s distinctive lyrical narratives alongside a more energetic musical style, illustrating his ability to reinvent himself while still rooted in his gothic rock origins.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Birthday Party· Swans· Tom Waits
- If this clicks, go next to
- Push the Sky Away — Continues the dark storytelling with a more atmospheric sound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Boxer by The National — Shares a moody atmosphere and introspective storytelling, blending dark themes with rich instrumentation.The Seer by Swans — Explores similar gothic elements and intense narratives, with an experimental soundscape and urgency.Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea by PJ Harvey — Combines vivid storytelling with a raw emotional edge and a blend of rock and atmospheric sounds.
Tracklist
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- 1 Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! Start here 4:11
- 2 Today’s Lesson 4:41
- 3 Moonland 3:53
- 4 Night of the Lotus Eaters 4:53
- 5 Albert Goes West 3:32
- 6 We Call Upon the Author 5:11
- 7 Hold on to Yourself 5:50
- 8 Lie Down Here (& Be My Girl) 4:57
- 9 Jesus of the Moon 3:22
- 10 Midnight Man 5:06
- 11 More News From Nowhere 7:58
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds's catalog. Showcases creative vigor and received widespread critical acclaim.
Push the Sky Away
2013
Continues the dark storytelling with a more atmospheric sound.
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
2004
Sets up the vibrant energy and themes present in Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
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