No More Shall We Part
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

From HoldenM 07/17/2026 04:00 | #315310

If you fell in love with NCatBS for the anguished, blood-curdling run of records that was their stock and trade for over a decade, No More Shall We Part might feel like a disappointment. Where did the fire and brimstone go? Where are the nightmarish tales? What happened to the pitch dark production? Where in the hell did all of this... serenity and maturity come from? Well, count me a major, major fan. No More Shall We Part proves that the gentler sensibilities The Boatman's Call was not a fluke. In fact, No More Shall We Part is, in some ways, a major reset for the band. Nick Cave has gotten clean. A few key members of the group are on their way out. These tracks are sweeter on the ears, the void of transgression is replaced with an earnest longing, and move with a renewed sense of purpose. This sounds truly like nothing else they've done before, and is, up to this point, their best work yet. (Edited)

From VictorVale 06/10/2023 11:38 | #297532

Incrivelmente profundo! Grande performance!

Another fantastic release from a musical genius who is extremely consistent with his records. The lyrics are where this record shine with this dark and depressing undertone which is backed up very well by his vocal. He gives his classic deep and melancholic delivery that suits this style of music perfectly. The instrumental is raw and a bit rough in places which is enjoyable to see in a period of time where most albums are so clean cut and generic. This makes the album feel unique and it is also a very cohesive listen due to its consistency. Overall, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are fantastic and this only adds to their quality filled discography.

Nick Cave is a bit of a genius isn't he? His lyrics just get to you. This is one of his mellower albums, but the bite of his words (especially on tracks such as God Is In The House and Oh My Lord) just cuts through.

The LP has two extra tracks, only being found here? Anyway, this could be one way to reclaim the albums and increase their market share in this digital world. None of them could though match the originals quality.... but being ok.

From Tamthebam 06/29/2018 08:30 | #217474

So sublime you really feel the pain he must have been going thru an emotional time when he recorded this. The atmosphere is almost like being at a wake - as though something terrible happened but you still want to celebrate !

From Brad1770 12/16/2017 08:34 | #203250

Another smashing Nick Cave album, his releases never fail to disappoint and No More Shall We Part is no exception .

From JulianR 09/12/2017 04:14 | #197831 | TOP COMMENT Vote up your preferred comments and the comments with the most votes will be flagged.

a really beautiful album. This instrumental work is better than a lot of his other stuff. This also has a lot more passion and flow than his more acclaimed "Boatmans Call"

Nick is no pianoplayer he claims. He said he wasn't satisfied with his pianocontribution on this album. I'm loving the incomplete roughness of it. It's brilliant. And such lovely stories in a matching musical context. And Nick sings like never before.

From LedZep 06/09/2017 10:04 | #192273

Just another stunning record in a row by one of the greatest musicians of modern times