Live God
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · 2025
99 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · experimental rock
A haunting blend of gothic rock and experimental soundscapes that explore themes of spirituality and existentialism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional fluctuations
- haunting reflections on existence
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- immersive two-part listening experience
- spiritual exploration through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and emotional depth in later stages of the artist's career.
- Themes
- gothic spirituality· dark emotional landscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'Live God' was released in December 2025, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds had already established themselves as a formidable presence in alternative rock, following their acclaimed album 'Carnage' from earlier that year. This album marks a continuation of their introspective exploration and serves as a follow-up to their dynamic live performances, showcasing Cave's evolving artistry and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Birthday Party· Swans· Tom Waits
- If this clicks, go next to
- Ghosteen — Continues the exploration of spirituality and existential themes with a haunting sound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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To Be Kind by Swans — Explores dark emotional landscapes with haunting soundscapes and spiritual themes.Sleep Well Beast by The National — Shares introspective lyrics and a moody atmosphere, blending alternative rock with experimental elements.Blackstar by David Bowie — Combines gothic themes with experimental sounds, reflecting on mortality and spirituality.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Frogs".
Disc 1
- 1 Frogs Start here 5:08
- 2 Wild God 5:18
- 3 O Children 5:48
- 4 From Her to Eternity 6:23
- 5 Long Dark Night 5:14
- 6 Cinnamon Horses 5:23
- 7 Tupelo 7:57
- 8 Conversion 5:51
- 9 Bright Horses 5:24
Disc 2
- 1 Joy 6:56
- 2 I Need You 4:31
- 3 Carnage 5:27
- 4 Red Right Hand 6:31
- 5 White Elephant 4:51
- 6 O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is) 4:55
- 7 Papa Won’t Leave You, Henry 6:18
- 8 Into My Arms 4:54
- 9 As the Waters Cover the Sea 2:20
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds's catalog. Shows continued creativity and emotional depth in later stages of the artist's career.
Ghosteen
2019
Continues the exploration of spirituality and existential themes with a haunting sound.
Wild God
2024
Sets the stage for the deep themes and sonic experimentation found in Live God.
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