The below is taken from Nick's Red Right Hand Files this morning. So excited with this as his last two albums have been stunning. For me he is the greatest artist working today (in music) Dear Joe, You can expect a new album next week. It is called Ghosteen. It is a double album. Part 1 comprises of eight songs. The Spinning Song Bright Horses Waiting For You Night Raid Sun Forest Galleon Ship Ghosteen Speaks Leviathan Part 2 consists of two long songs, linked by a spoken word piece. Ghosteen Fireflies Hollywood The songs on the first album are the children. The songs on the second album are their parents. Ghosteen is a migrating spirit. Love, Nick
Today I got email from Nick Cave's Red Hand Files (it's website and free email list subscription where fans can ask anything from Nick) and it had this message: You can expect a new album next week. It is called Ghosteen. It is a double album. Part 1 comprises of eight songs. The Spinning Song Bright Horses Waiting For You Night Raid Sun Forest Galleon Ship Ghosteen Speaks Leviathan Part 2 consists of two long songs, linked by a spoken word piece. Ghosteen Fireflies Hollywood The songs on the first album are the children. The songs on the second album are their parents. Ghosteen is a migrating spirit. Love, Nick ================================================ Interested as always because any new music from Nick Cave (be it with The Bad Seeds, him just solo or some soundtrack-stuff with Warren) is always welcome and Im definitely looking forward to this one. Yep, this monday got a lot better with these pleasant news and now can look forward to hearing new material from one of my absolute favorite artists/bands. Honestly, I was a bit sceptical and thought this was just some little joke when I saw the album-cover, but as it's been mentioned on plenty of news-sites and music-sites, then it's must be real thing. The Red Hand Files - You can ask me anything. There will be no moderator. This will be between you and me. Let's see what happens. Much love, Nick
The last double he put out was a masterpiece...he is on quite a roll right now....can't wait to hear the new entry.
I’m really hoping there’ll be a return to a more melodic song writing style after the sparser arrangements of Push the Sky Away & Skeleton Tree. I think Warren is immensely talented but could do with less of Nick waxing lyrical over sparse loops/soundscapes personally. Here’s hoping.
Nick Cave hasn't really come across as being a particularly cheerful songwriter but my first impression note-unheard is that Ghosteen may be a journey deeper into tragedy.
Wow, I just saw his “Conversation With...” show on Saturday and he completely dodged a question about a new album. I took it to mean no time soon, glad it’s just that he didn’t want to spoil this Monday morning surprise.
One of the few artists where I will buy the album without hearing the music first. Nick’s a treasure.
Will be interesting to see if he stays in the style of the two most recent releases (which are staggeringly good) or goes in a new direction. The two long songs with a spoken word piece in the middle are certainly intriguing.
Here’s the first dedicated thread that I started earlier: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Ghosteen (new double album, release next week)
Maybe the two can be merged? I think yours was an hour or so after? (not that that matters). Just happy to see a new album on the way.