Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds is another Aussie band that has made it into my regular rotation. Nick Cave was recently interviewed by Terry Gross, where we learn that his parentage includes a librarian and an English teacher. This may explain the sophistication of his lyrics. In any case, I like it.
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Nick Cave is absolutely brilliant! One of my favs as well. Have you heard Johnny Cash cover The Mercy Seat?
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