Flow of album ? But this doesnt flow

I really must say that this is a wonderful introduction to Nick Cave. I was only exposed to his mellower stuff, and thought that Nick Cave's Songs were pretty much in the vein of Into My Arms and Henry Lee types. Was i shocked when i heard Deanna. And Tupelo. I honestly Cringed when i heard him sang the first line of Deanna. Till today, i still never liked the heavier stuff, although i dont think it is too bad, but probably all the heavier songs on these collection would be all i would ever hear from Nick Cave.

Than there are the ballads, which are such a stark contrast to the other songs, often more introspective and sparse in instrumentation. I absolutely adore these.

This is where the compilation works, I would never thought to get Murder Ballads and The Boatman's Call if i had not get this album in the first place, thinking that the Best Of would be sufficient. And to those who like the heavier stuff, than they would most probably prefer Nick Cave's earlier material. Again this compilation serves as a good starting point for which type one prefers. Furthermore, i do like some of Nick Cave's earlier stuff but i would not think of getting a whole album of it. So it's great to have some of these, for eg Mercy Seat and From Her To Eternity (this sounds so sincere) and yes even Deanna(occasionally...

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