Limited Edition Review
Jonathan Schaper | London, Ontario Canada | 07/03/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This limited edition is definitely worth the extra cost. Included in the limited ed. is a second cd containing 2 extra tracks. It is a bit annoying changing cds for just 10 extra minutes of music, but the bonus songs live up to Nick Cave's usual high standards (although they are definitely not amongst the best of the 14 songs) and meld quite well with the regular cd (the lyrics carry over the same themes, and if you read all the lyrics carefully you may note that, combined, they all tell one story).Also included on the bonus disk is a lenghthy video segment for PC and Mac with a few behind-the-scenes look at the album's recording session, including an excellent complete performance of "God is in the House" (without the McGarrigle sisters' backups). But the best part of the video is a rare glimpse at Nick Cave smiling! (There is one priceless scene where he even dresses up like Mr. Rogers (yellow sweater) and has a friendly conversation with a young boy). So much for the King of Goth image."
Another love song to his fans
gothabillygirl@hotmail.com | Seattle, WA United States | 04/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What can ever be said in hopes of capturing the brilliance of St. Nick? He has been publicly stating his desire to write nothing but perfect love songs, teaching classes on it in Vienna to a lucky few, and he firmly delivers many perfect ones on this album. Most like his last, The Boatman's Call, this album is a quiter but not quieted Nick. I still feel the furrows in his brow, I still see the image of him on his knees, shaking his open hands to heaven. He isn't just in love with a woman in his songs but the idea of love, loss and overall, always and foremost, redemption. He's a modern tenthouse preacher, traveling from town to town handing out his perfect brand of soul saving and fingers of guilt to point at the non-believers. The songs here are something to take to bed, but don't expect to sleep through this ride."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1