Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus cover art

A massive double album, this release showcases two sides of Nick Cave. 'Abattoir Blues' is loud, gospel-tinged rock, while 'The Lyre of Orpheus' is quieter and more pastoral. It is a creative peak for the Bad Seeds, balancing aggression with beauty.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Art Rock

Tracklist

  1. Get Ready for Love
  2. Cannibal's Hymn
  3. Hiding All Away
  4. Messiah Ward
  5. There She Goes, My Beautiful World
  6. Nature Boy
  7. Abattoir Blues
  8. Let the Bells Ring
  9. Fable of the Brown Ape
  10. The Lyre of Orpheus
  11. Breathless
  12. Babe, You Turn Me On
  13. Easy Money
  14. Supernaturally
  15. Spell
  16. Carry Me
  17. O Children