Push the Sky Away
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · 2013
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · experimental rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a meditative yet unsettling experience.
Why this album works
'Push the Sky Away' received widespread critical acclaim, featuring prominently in year-end lists and earning the band their first number one album in Australia. The track 'Jubilee Street' was particularly noted for its storytelling depth and has been influential in the alternative rock genre.
- Best for
- steady progression to conclusion meditative yet unsettling atmosphere haunting narratives that linger
- Context
- Released on February 18, 2013, 'Push the Sky Away' marked Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' fifteenth studio album and followed their acclaimed work 'Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!' from 2008. At this stage in his career, Cave was embracing a more introspective and atmospheric sound, reflecting personal themes and artistic maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· INXS· Powderfinger· Midnight Oil· Silverchair· The Church· Birds of Tokyo· Eskimo Joe
- If this clicks, go next to
- Skeleton Tree — Continues the ethereal and haunting themes with a reflective tone.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "We No Who U R".
Disc 1
- 1 We No Who U R Start here 4:04
- 2 Wide Lovely Eyes Standout 3:40
- 3 Water’s Edge 3:49
- 4 Jubilee Street Standout 6:35
- 5 Mermaids 3:49
- 6 We Real Cool 4:18
- 7 Finishing Jubilee Street 4:28
- 8 Higgs Boson Blues Standout 7:50
- 9 Push the Sky Away 4:08
Disc 2
- 1 Needle Boy 4:02
- 2 Lightning Bolts 3:43
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