Live from KCRW
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · 2013
52 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · experimental rock
A haunting blend of raw emotion and poetic storytelling, captured in an intimate live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- steady pacing with emotional weight
- poetic storytelling that captivates
- immersive listening for deep reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party energy
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid live album showcasing the band's emotional depth, yet not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- intimate live storytelling· dark human nature
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 2013, 'Live from KCRW' came during a period of renewed creativity for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds following their acclaimed album 'Push the Sky Away'. This live recording showcases the band's evolution as they embraced a more minimalistic aesthetic while still delivering powerful performances. The album reflects a mature phase in Cave's career, demonstrating his ability to engage deeply with his audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Birthday Party· Swans· Tom Waits
- If this clicks, go next to
- Push the Sky Away — Continues the emotional depth and intimate storytelling from a live perspective.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Live in London by Leonard Cohen — Both feature intimate storytelling and a haunting delivery that explores dark human emotions.Let England Shake by PJ Harvey — Shares a raw, poetic approach to dark themes, with an atmospheric and minimalist production style.A Reality Tour by David Bowie — Captures a similar blend of live emotion and introspective storytelling in a stripped-down format.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Higgs Boson Blues".
- 1 Higgs Boson Blues Start here 8:46
- 2 Far From Me 5:27
- 3 Stranger Than Kindness 4:53
- 4 The Mercy Seat 5:11
- 5 And No More Shall We Part 3:50
- 6 Wide Lovely Eyes 4:13
- 7 Mermaids 5:23
- 8 People Ain’t No Good 5:18
- 9 Push the Sky Away 4:46
- 10 Jack the Ripper 4:28
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds's catalog. A solid live album showcasing the band's emotional depth, yet not a primary entry point.
Push the Sky Away
2013
Continues the emotional depth and intimate storytelling from a live perspective.
No More Shall We Part
2001
Sets a reflective tone that leads into the raw emotion of Live from KCRW.
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