Complete Lyrics [Paperback]

Nick Cave (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2001

The lyrics of Nick Cave are some of the most admired work in contemporary music. This book includes all the lyrics recorded with his two bands, The Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds, up to and including the new album released in April 2001.

Editorial Reviews

Review

His lyrics deal with passion on the edge, and are peopled with mad bayou preachers, black-hearted lovers and killers. His language is rich, poetic, apocalyptic Guardian Richly poetic creations which live a second life on the page ... Essential reading Vox --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Nick Cave was born in Australia in 1957. He moved to London with his band The Birthday Party in 1990 and four years later he formed The Bad Seeds, with whom he has made 15 studio albums. In 1999 he curated and directed the Meltdown Festival at London's South Bank Centre. His novel And the Ass Saw the Angel was an international bestseller, Time Out's Book of the Year, and was reissued in the Penguin Essential series. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books (April 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141005157
• ISBN-13: 978-0141005157
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,416,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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