Category Archives: Birthday Party, The

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | The Good Son (1990)

Posted on September 22, 2023 by the press music reviews

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds documented a period of tremendous artistic growth with the heart-bearing balladry of the Gospel-infused The Good Son. By the time Nick Cave’s sixth album appeared, the theatrical depravity of his earlier group, The Birthday … Continue reading →

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Mutiny in Heaven – The Birthday Party

Posted on August 31, 2023 by the press music reviews

Told in the group’s own words, Mutiny in Heaven brings The Birthday Party’s story to the big screen for the first time. The rockumentory based on the early days of Australian punk rock band The Birthday Party, Mutiny in Heaven … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Car Smash: The Best of The Birthday Party

Posted on May 3, 2021 by the press music reviews

Nick Cave looked out at the crowd and spoke. “You can turn off the disco. The rock stars have arrived.” Cave rolled across the stage, stood up, bent over double, and screamed into the mike. “Welcome to the car smash!!” … Continue reading →

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Rediscover Live Music: Top 20 Live Albums

Posted on November 22, 2020 by the press music reviews

Live music has been in short supply, so now is a good time to take a double-gatefold look at 20 of the greatest live LP’s of yesteryear to atone for all the cancelled gigs we were supposed to see.  What … Continue reading →

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