The Boatman’s Call

I prefer Nick Cave when he's more unhinged than somber. Sounds like he's doing his best Leonard Cohen impression here. The constant miserable bellowing gets old pretty quickly. Sounds like it would be one of those amazing farewell albums if he had made it when he was like 75 years old something, but he was only 24 at the time. Just look at that face! Do you think when he was born he had the appearance and demeanor of a fully formed teenager, like he was some sort of Greek God's punishment to his mother?

I almost feel as though I shouldn't be listening in to these songs because of how personal they can get, but I'm glad I can. Although I do find some songs kind of funny (such as Black Hair) I can still respect the message behind these songs, as well as the emotion. Into My Arms obviously being a standout performance that alone deserves the praise the whole album gets.

I have liked the most post punk side of Nick Cave, but this ballad version wasn't the greatest. 2/5

interesting - didn't hate it, just middle of the road

His best album. Into Your Arms is just the prettiest song.

Great album, very emotional.

I really enjoyed this album. Seems like Nick Cave sang his heart and soul out. Very sad songs, and might be a great rainy day record.

Menee mulla samaan kategoriaan kuin Leonard Cohen = synkkä mies laulaa synkkyyksiä. Ihan hyvä siis.

Genius

Inte hans bästa, men en extra stark 3:a! Perfekta albumet om man vill begå självmord!