Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Let Love In

Ten or so albums into their careers, if not sooner, artists tend to subside into laziness, self-parody, or fruitless second-guessing of the musical climate. It is entirely in keeping with Cave's willful obstinate character that at roughly that point he started making his very best work. Let Love In is a masterpiece. It sounds both like a summation of everything Cave and his peerless band the Bad Seeds have ever done well--string-laden ballads; gothic blues; brooding, gospel-tinged rock & roll--and is a cohesive collection in its own right. "Do You Love Me?" might even be the single best thing Cave and the Bad Seeds have ever come up with: here he's passionate, literate, and funny; they are muscular, sensitive, and menacing. --Andrew Mueller Amazon.com

Five Stars For A Great Release

I find it difficult to pick a favorite of Nick Cave's work, but this is close. I have followed him (not physically! Okay, only once) since The Birthday Party. I worked for a subsidiary of his label when "The Good Son" was released, and a lot of Birthday Party fans didn't care for it, even though the ingrates got an advance release copy. But Nick Cave has continued to move on with each CD, and if fans of "Junkyard" aren't satisfied, I would have to say they are only hurting themselves. Mr. Cave's songwriting ability is nothing short of genius; he's in my Top 5 list of underappreciated songwriters, along with Andy Prieboy and Exene Cervenka. "I Let Love In" not only showcases his abilities, it does so in a way that keeps the listener going and guessing from song to song. Of course the opening track grabs right away, but segues into "Nobody's Baby Now" in a way that I thought was a little shaky at first, but appreciate now. This CD was so good, so much the work of a truly gifted artist, that when his publicist wanted to me to do an interview (yes, label to journalist, it could have ruined me but I quit) I turned the chance down. That is how good he is- he scares me. Another reviwer had a negative reaction to "Janglin' Jack" and it wasn't my favorite, either, but I grew to appreciate it. There's a reason it's called "Janglin"- the music and the lyrics are meant to convey "Janglin". I don't normally try to pick favorites with Nick Cave songs, but I must say, "Loverman" is brilliant and haunting. Or brilliantly haunting, whatever. If you like Nick Cave and don't own it, buy it. If you appreciate talented songwriting, buy it. And if you're an old Birthday Party fan...give it a shot. January 1, 2009

Let Love In

Let Love In was Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds 1994 and it sure is a dandy of a release. In fact, I would have to say that it is their best record so far. There are so many amazing tracks that I astounded by the quality. It starts out with the haunting track "Do you love me?". After this we get the solemn and sad track "Nodbody's Baby Now". Loverman follows with it is twisted lyrics and frantic singing. Jangling Jack is a track that I did not like at first. However, it is a track that grows on you and not being a favorite but I still enjoy it. As you can easily see from just these first tracks this is truly a gem. Nick Cave is such a good lyricist and he sings about love it does not trite but sincere. Red Right Hand tells the story of a demented man with a red right hand. Let Love In tells about the darker side of love. The thirsty dog is a song about remorse and I must up until I was not so wild about it. However, tonight I finally understand the lyrics. Ain't gonna rain anymore is a heart wrenching song about lost love. Lay me low is such a hillarious and twisted song about about a fictious funeral and it really spins out of control. Then this amazing record's last track is Do you Love me? (Part 2). This is one of the best records that I have ever listened to and I would recommend it to anyone that likes quality music with witty, inteligent and insight full lyrics!

October 3, 2008

Start w/ this Nick Cave record and then explore the rest

This record is amazing. It feels like a bridge between the work he did in the 80's and the work he's doing currently. Every song is good. Some songs are brilliant. September 11, 2008

Let Nick In

This album is just amazing. But I must warn you. If you are a little down, you girlfriend leave you, or the the day is too rainy, well, maybe you don't need to list this particular album.
But, in the other hand, if the sun is shinning, well enjoy. Nick Cave use the words (and his voice) to took you into the deep of human soul, and is a very ugly place. Specially "Do you love. Part 2", when he describe a taxi-boy, is so cruel, and at the same time so human. But is not only the lyrics. The musicians are truly artists, like Blixa (guitar) and Mike Harvey. Loverman and Red Right Hand are an exemple of that. It is one of the Cave's greatest album March 29, 2006

Musical and Emotional Roller Coaster . . . one of the best

One of Nick's best. This is one of my favorite albums by anyone and therefore, one of my favorite by Mr. Cave. Opening and closing the album by asking the question "Do you love me?" gives chilling perspective into what this album is supposed to mean. From the deceptive delicacy of "Nobody's baby now" to the rage of "Red Right Hand" Cave takes us on a roller coaster of emotions and his unique voice and style never fail to entertain . . . and perplex. A true gem of the 90's. October 18, 2004

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