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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
Critical reaction to ''Wild God'' was overwhelmingly positive. [[Metacritic]] gave the album a score of 92/100, which the website categorised as "universal acclaim".<ref name="Metacritic 2024-08-27">{{cite news |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/wild-god/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds |title=Wild God |work=Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic |date=2024-08-27 |accessdate=2024-08-27 }}</ref> [[Alexis Petridis]], writing in [[The Guardian]], gave ''Wild God'' five stars, stating "this masterpiece will make you fall back in love with life." Highlighting the unusually joyous nature of a [[Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds]] album he observed songs that "frequently surge into vast, ecstatic exhalations" with "Cave’s extemporised vocal sounding increasingly rapturous over the top." He concluded" Packed with remarkable songs, its mood of what you might call radical optimism is potent and contagious. You leave it feeling better than you did previously: an improving experience, in the best sense of the phrase."<ref name="The Guardian 2024-08-22">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/22/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-wild-god-review |title=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/22/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-wild-god-review |work=The Guardian |publisher=The Guardian |date=2024-08-22 |accessdate=2024-08-27 }}</ref>
Critical reaction to ''Wild God'' was overwhelmingly positive. [[Metacritic]] gave the album a score of 92/100, which the website categorised as "universal acclaim".<ref name="Metacritic 2024-08-27">{{cite news |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/wild-god/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds |title=Wild God |work=Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic |date=2024-08-27 |accessdate=2024-08-27 }}</ref> [[Alexis Petridis]], writing in [[The Guardian]], gave ''Wild God'' five stars, stating "this masterpiece will make you fall back in love with life." Highlighting the unusually joyous nature of a [[Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds]] album he observed songs that "frequently surge into vast, ecstatic exhalations" with "Cave's extemporised vocal sounding increasingly rapturous over the top." He concluded" Packed with remarkable songs, its mood of what you might call radical optimism is potent and contagious. You leave it feeling better than you did previously: an improving experience, in the best sense of the phrase."<ref name="The Guardian 2024-08-22">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/22/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-wild-god-review |title=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/22/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-wild-god-review |work=The Guardian |publisher=The Guardian |date=2024-08-22 |accessdate=2024-08-27 }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 02:36, 30 August 2024

Wild God
The album title embossed on a white background
Studio album by
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Released30 August 2024 (2024-08-30)
Studio
  • Miraval (Correns)
  • Soundtree (London)
Length44:21
LabelPIAS
Producer
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds chronology
B-Sides & Rarities Part II
(2021) 		Wild God
(2024)
Singles from Wild God
  1. "Wild God"
    Released: 6 March 2024
  2. "Frogs"
    Released: 31 May 2024[1]
  3. "Long Dark Night"
    Released: 26 July 2024[2]

Wild God is the 18th studio album by the Australian rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 30 August 2024 through PIAS. It marks their first studio album in five years, following Ghosteen (2019).

Background

Wild God… there's no fucking around with this record. When it hits, it hits. It lifts you. It moves you. I love that about it.

— Nick Cave on Wild God[3]

Cave began writing the album on New Year's Day 2023.[4] Recording took place at Miraval Studios, Provence and Soundtree in London.[5] Cave produced the album alongside Warren Ellis, while mixing was handled by David Fridmann. Additional performers include Colin Greenwood of Radiohead and Luis Almau.[6] Wild God sees the band exploring themes of "convention and experimentation" that are set to enhance "rich imagery and emotive narratives".[7] In a statement, Cave hopes the album has the "effect on listeners" that it had on him. He describes it as a "complicated record" but simultaneously "deeply and joyously infectious". As their records reflect the band's "emotional state", Cave shared the impression that they are "happy" this time around.[8]

Critical reception

Critical reaction to Wild God was overwhelmingly positive. Metacritic gave the album a score of 92/100, which the website categorised as "universal acclaim".[9] Alexis Petridis, writing in The Guardian, gave Wild God five stars, stating "this masterpiece will make you fall back in love with life." Highlighting the unusually joyous nature of a Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album he observed songs that "frequently surge into vast, ecstatic exhalations" with "Cave's extemporised vocal sounding increasingly rapturous over the top." He concluded" Packed with remarkable songs, its mood of what you might call radical optimism is potent and contagious. You leave it feeling better than you did previously: an improving experience, in the best sense of the phrase."[10]

Track listing

Wild God track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Song of the Lake"3:36
2."Wild God"5:19
3."Frogs"4:34
4."Joy"6:13
5."Final Rescue Attempt"3:56
6."Conversion"5:17
7."Cinnamon Horses"5:16
8."Long Dark Night"3:33
9."O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is)"4:33
10."As the Waters Cover the Sea"2:04
Total length:44:21

References

  1. ^ "Listen to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' new single, 'Frogs', from their upcoming album, 'Wild God'". Nick Cave. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Long Dark Night Out Now". Nick Cave. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ Vito, Jo (6 March 2024). "Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Announce New Album Wild God, Reveal Title Track: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  4. ^ Eede, Christian (6 March 2024). "Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Detail New LP, Wild God". The Quietus. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  5. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (6 March 2024). "Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds announce their eighteenth studio album, Wild God". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  6. ^ Monroe, Jazz (6 March 2024). "Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce New Album Wild God, Share Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  7. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (6 March 2024). "Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce "deeply and joyously infectious" new album Wild God". NME. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  8. ^ Grow, Kory (6 March 2024). "Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Tease Wild God LP With Bright Title Track: 'It Seems We're Happy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Wild God". Metacritic. Metacritic. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  10. ^ "https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/22/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-wild-god-review". The Guardian. The Guardian. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
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