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The Complete Lyrics

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The Complete Lyrics by Nick Cave offers a comprehensive collection of the evocative and often haunting lyrics from the acclaimed musician and songwriter. Spanning the rich tapestry of Cave’s career, this collection delves into themes of love, death, faith, and redemption, showcasing his unique storytelling ability and poetic flair. It is an insightful exploration of Cave's artistic journey, providing fans with deeper appreciation of his lyrical prowess.
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This collection may appeal to you if you appreciate the haunting beauty and poetic depth often found in the lyrics of one of music's most enigmatic figures. Fans of inventive storytelling and dark, vivid imagery will find much to explore within these rich and evocative texts, illuminating the thoughts of a compelling artist.

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The Complete Lyrics

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The complete collection of Nick Cave lyrics spanning his entire career, from 1978 until 2020, revised and updated by the cult rock star.

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Nick Cave's collection is described as containing lyrics that are richly poetic and apocalyptic, featuring vivid characters such as preachers and black-hearted lovers. The lyrics are praised as essential reading and are comparable to the work of notable Australian artists, highlighting Cave's status as a distinguished songwriter.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241990155

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 640

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 17 studio albums. In recent years he has made two albums with his other band, Grinderman. In 1999 he curated and directed the Meltdown Festival at London's South Bank Centre. He has also written the soundtrack for a number of successful films including The Assassination of Jesse James, Lawless and The Proposition. 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. His second novel The Death of Bunny Monroe was published in 2009. He lives in Brighton with his wife and two children.

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