Nick Cave

[Mardy]

hold up, you're a russian oligarch arent you? get the 400 quid ones yer tight get!

hehehe, cheeky bastard. if had the fucking money, I would. Rouble has collapsed over the last year. I'm really struggling to stay afloat at the moment. Things are pretty grim.

[russycarps]

I agree totally with that but I like firstborn and haven't got it. So out of those six I'd probably get firstborn funeral and Abbatoir but can't afford all three at once. Spent a fortune on vinyl in last few weeks.

Ah I gotcha, I misread, thought you were getting both.

hehehe, cheeky bastard. if had the fucking money, I would. Rouble has collapsed over the last year. I'm really struggling to stay afloat at the moment. Things are pretty grim.

sorry to hear that mate, money is a shitty thing.

[Mardy]

Cheers both of you, appreciate it. Thank you. It'll be right, I'm sure.

[onthebeach]

Many thanks for the replies about the Albert Hall (though not what I wanted to hear - always thought of it being an iconic venue). However, not heard many good things about the O2, but cant be missing The National there later this year.

Still, my daughter got us 2 tickets in the centre of the arena area, direct from the Albert Hall website. Can't wait!

[russycarps]

Many thanks for the replies about the Albert Hall (though not what I wanted to hear - always thought of it being an iconic venue). However, not heard many good things about the O2, but cant be missing The National there later this year.

Still, my daughter got us 2 tickets in the centre of the arena area, direct from the Albert Hall website. Can't wait!

well the albert hall is definitely not a bad venue, but it's just never really lived up to my expectations. Probably because they are too high due to it being an iconic venue like you say!

As for the o2, it gets a bad rep but it's the best arena I've been to in this country. Much better than wembley arena and earls court and olympia in london thats for sure. I've never had a problem with sound or view there. Plus it's only 15mins from my house which is a bonus!

Edited October 7, 2014 by russycarps

[Zoo Music Girl]

well the albert hall is definitely not a bad venue, but it's just never really lived up to my expectations. Probably because they are too high due to it being an iconic venue like you say!

As for the o2, it gets a bad rep but it's the best arena I've been to in this country. Much better than wembley arena and earls court and olympia in london thats for sure. I've never had a problem with sound or view there. Plus it's only 15mins from my house which is a bonus!

Yeah, what he said. The National standing at the O2 will be wicked - and just over a month and a bit away

You're going aren't you, Russy?

[russycarps]

Yeah, what he said. The National standing at the O2 will be wicked - and just over a month and a bit away

You're going aren't you, Russy?

yep! still cant get into the lastest album though. Hopefully hearing the songs live will snap me out of it.

[russycarps]

Your ears are failing in your old age.

It doesn't grab like high violet and probably isn't as consistent as alligator or boxer but there's some belters on there.

I should live in salt. Graceless. Pink rabbits. Don't swallow the cap. Heavenfaced. Just for starters.

The way your ears are going you're gonna start likening the kooks to cave and Floyd.

ha well it's ok, but it just sounds like an inferior version of their previous albums to me.

That's my problem with the national really, they dont ever change their sound, and as a result their newest album always just seems like a slightly worse version of the one before. They are good at what they do, but why would I need to listen to this latest one, when it's so similar to boxer and alligator, but not as good.

That's why they could never be one of my favourite bands, I like a bit of variety in the albums of my beloved acts, eg cave, flaming lips, floyd, bowie, radiohead etc..

Edited October 7, 2014 by russycarps

[russycarps]

I kind of agree. That's why I like cave waits and young so much.

However I don't really see where else the national could go to be honest.

yeh it's not a criticism really. It would be dreadful if they tried to reinvent themselves with a dance-y type album or something.

I dont think they will be a band that will be around for much longer though, maybe 1 or 2 more albums tops. I just dont think it's sustainable to keep making such similar albums. That's the reason why the walkmen (who I like a lot) broke up. Cos they were sick of constantly playing the same old sound.

[Zoo Music Girl]

I think you'll like the new album a lot more on seeing it live. I have three times now and love it more with every one.

[When Jokers Attack]

I prefer Trouble Will Find Me to High Violet but it doesn't touch Boxer or Aligator.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Must have done this a million times but for me it's pretty much

Alligator=High Violet (with HV often coming out on top) > Boxer > TWFM

But I love TWFM

Russy will kick off about there being The National lists in the Nick Cave thread...

[Zoo Music Girl]

I have and you made almost exactly the same response then! Getting senile in your old age.

It varies anyway.

[Winslow Leach]

the National standing at the O2 will be wicked

That it will, and I like to think they arranged it for the week of my birthday deliberately. Edited October 8, 2014 by Winslow Leach

[russycarps]

Can you take your limp-wristed, bet-wetting National lists out of this thread FFS!

It is incomprehensible that the national and nick cave could be discussed under the same banner.

ENOUGH!

top 5 nick cave shagging songs:

babe you turn me on

slowly goes the night

hard on for love

higgs boson blues

babe I'm on fire

[Zoo Music Girl]

I think Evil by Grinderman would be an ace shagging song.

[Zoo Music Girl]

That's cos you're evil.

Innit though.

[russycarps]

Jangling jacks a good one for the middle part of sexing. I think the 'doo dun do' bit would be encouraging.

I'd imagine.

Edited October 10, 2014 by russycarps

[russycarps]

You could use that bit as some sort of metronome.

It's clear we are accomplished lovers

[Zoo Music Girl]

Your partners are lucky, lucky ladies.

[carlosj]

Your partners are lucky, lucky ladies.

They have partners??

[Big Vern]

He's shit.

[russycarps]

From a rhythmic point of view I find hiding all away works a treat.

'THERE'S A WAR COMING!!!!'

You're like casanova reborn

I've just asked mine and she said the lyrics to Mercy always come to mind when I approach her demanding my conugal rights.

I guess she's religious or something.

[carlosj]

Nick Cave and lurve don't mix in our house. Mrs CJ makes a diplomatic comment like 'What's this sh1t you're listening to?' on most of my stuff 24/7. Are headphones a no-go area on conjugals, a kind of alternative silent disco?

[LondonTom]

This Nick Cave thread gets weirder and weirder as time passes...

Could all go very Mark Chapman soon!