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52. Nick Cave

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52. Nick Cave

We have to admit that we were all shocked that Leonard Cohen got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It isn’t that we did not feel that he deserved it on some level; it is just that we did not think that this was an artist that the Hall would ever nominate let alone induct. With Cohen’s induction, we wonder if this could allow Nick Cave, the eccentric Australian who has been compared to him into the Hall.

Prior to forming the Bad Seeds, Cave was part of the Birthday Party, one of the first Goth bands of note. Cave continued on writing lyrics exploring death and similar topics with a Post Punk potpourri of Blues and Rock. Lyrically brilliant, Cave is considered one of the best songwriters of his time, and few (if any) can match the dark imagery he creates. Combined with his haunting voice and dark arrangements, Nick Cave certainly has uniqueness cornered. Still churning out acclaimed album after acclaimed album, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds may have a small chance for induction, but if they keep producing the way they have been, that small chance will continue to improve.

www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com

Should Nick Cave be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 92.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
  • Country of Origin: Wangaratta, Australia
  • Why they will get in: If Leonard Cohen can get in, then Cave could have a shot.
  • Why they won't get in: Barely known in the United States does not help ol’ Nick.
  • Nominated in: Never
  • Essential Albums:

    Tender Prey (1988)
    The Good Son (1990)
    The Boatman’s Call (1997)
    Dig, Lazarus Dig!!! (2008)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

    The Mercy Heat (From Tender Prey, 1988)
    Red Right Hand (From Let Love In, 1994)
    Where the Wild Roses Grow (From Murder Ballads, 1995)
    Into My Arms (From The Boatman’s Call, 1997)
    There She Goes, My Beautiful World (From Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus, 2004)

Should Nick Cave be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 92.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0.9%
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