Nocturama, released in 2003 sees
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds slipping gently into their dotage. For the most part, it’s a collection of
pretty, ballady material. Which is not to
say these songs are bad. It opens with
Wonderful Life where Cave hesitantly broods “it’s a wonderful life... if you
can find it”. Always the caveat. He Wants You, Right Out Of Your Hand and
Still In Love are all very pretty but not hugely... exciting. Bring It On is kind of a poppy, ‘rock’ song,
very straightforward for Cave and co.
The harder, heavier side is restricted to two tracks, Dead Man In My Bed
and the endless, almost fifteen minute Babe, I’m On Fire. Neither is particularly interesting in my
opinion.
Later in the album, Still In Love relies heavily on a fine Warren Ellis violin part, while There Is A Town, has a strong melody and a chorus of backing vocals. It doesn’t sound particularly like a Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds song, more like a ‘dark’ song by anyone from Depeche Mode to the National but it IS rather enjoyable. But it’s not an album that leaves a lasting impression.
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