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Grinderman

Grinderman · 2007

40 min · 11 tracks · garage rock

Raw, visceral garage rock infused with dark humor and chaotic energy that challenges the norms of traditional songwriting.

Why this album works

The album received widespread acclaim and solidified Grinderman's place in the garage rock revival scene. Its single, 'No Pussy Blues,' became notable for its provocative lyrics and helped the album reach No. 24 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting Cave's continued relevance in contemporary music.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels raw, visceral listening experience dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Grinderman marked Nick Cave's first project outside of the Bad Seeds after a decade of critical acclaim. Released in 2007, it served as a creative outlet for Cave and his bandmates, exploring more aggressive and experimental sounds. This album came during a period of artistic reinvention for Cave, who was seeking to break free from the polished production of his earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
The White Stripes· The Fratellis· Black Lips

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Get It On 3:07
  • 2 No Pussy Blues Standout 4:20
  • 3 Electric Alice 3:15
  • 4 Grinderman Standout 4:33
  • 5 Depth Charge Ethel 3:47
  • 6 Go Tell the Women 3:24
  • 7 (I Don’t Need You to) Set Me Free Standout 4:06
  • 8 Honey Bee (Let’s Fly to Mars) 3:18
  • 9 Man in the Moon 2:10
  • 10 When My Love Comes Down 3:32
  • 11 Love Bomb 4:26

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