Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds — The Firstborn is Dead

• Artist: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
• Title: The Firstborn is Dead
• Year: 1985
• Format: Vinyl 12 in.
• Rating (1-10): 7
• Owner: Mary
• Acquired: 1985 – Plan 9 Records in Richmond, VA.

I’ve listened to “The Firstborn is Dead” by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds a couple times over the last few days. I’m not sure what I think about it. I’ve always loved the first song, “Tupelo”, and it’s still my favorite. Like most music by Mr. Cave it’s not the kind of thing you’re likely to put on the turntable when you’re having a party. That said, some of it definitely sticks in your head. Whether that’s a good thing is really up to you, but it will stick with you either way.

(And excuse my fuzzy reflection in that glossy black album cover.)