Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds — The Mercy Seat
Author: tracysigler | Posted: October 5th, 2007 | | Tags: 1988, Bad Seeds, music, Nick Cave, postpunk, singer/songwriter, vinyl | 1 Comment »
- Artist: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
- Title: The Mercy Seat
- Year: 1988
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 9
- Owner: Mary
- Acquired: 1988 – At our store, RIP Records in Norfolk, VA
- Keeper: Yes
“The Mercy Seat” is possibly the greatest song by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. This 12 inch has a “full length” version which seems longer than the one on the LP, and a “video mix” version. There is also “New Day”, a sort of Nick Cave style gospel number. It’s another great one. Nick Cave is my girl’s favorite music artist of all time. It’s probable that we have more records by Nick Cave than any other artist, and if you include The Boys Next Door and Birthday Party it is a certainty.
And speaking of birthday parties, today is Mary’s birthday. So, today’s artist has to be Nick Cave. Like Nick, Mary marches to her own beat. It’s just one of many reasons I’m in love with her. We’ve been together a long time now, and she remains completely punk rock. Don’t change a thing baby!
Happy Birthday!
There’s a pretty sweet live performance of this on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPhUQUDe_jw
It’s real stripped down, slowed down and creepy — good stuff. And the hair on David Sanborn in the intro is worth it’s weight in gold ;^) Happy b-day, Mary!