Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ New Single Out Now
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds publish today “Long Dark Nights”, the third single from the band’s 18th studio album “Wild God” which will be released on August 30th.
This intimate twilight ballad is inspired by the poem “Dark Night of the Soul” by the 16th century Spanish poet Saint John of the Cross. Through its reflective lyrics, the piece evokes the poem’s themes of struggle and transcendence.
Regarding the song Cave says:
Long Dark Night It’s inspired by one of the greatest and most powerful conversion poems ever written. Ultimately, though, it’s a beautiful country tune. It feels like a sweet companion to the song “Wild God“.
Across ten tracks on the new album, the band moves between convention and experimentation, with twists and turns that enhance the richness of images and emotions in Cave’s narratives.
Regarding the album Cave says:
”Wild God”…you don’t mess around with this record. When it hits, it hits. It lifts you up. It moves you. I like that aspect of it” – Nick Cave
Produced by Cave and Warren Ellis and mixed by David Fridmann, Cave began writing the album on New Year’s Day 2023. During sessions at Miraval in Provence and Soundtree in London, the Bad Seeds added their unique chemistry, with the additional participation of Colin Greenwood (low) and Louis Almau (classical guitar, acoustic guitar.
‘Wild God‘ will be published by Bad Seed in collaboration with Play It Again Sam streaming, limited and standard edition CD and vinyl.
Tracklist:
1. Song of the Lake
2.Wild God
3. Frogs
4. Joy
5. Final Rescue Attempt
6. Conversion
7. Cinnamon Horses
8. Long Dark Night
9. O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is)
10. As the Waters Cover the Sea
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have recently announced their first UK and European headline tour since 2017, which will take in 17 countries this autumn, starting on 24th September in Germany and 2nd November in the UK. They will be in Italy with a single show scheduled for October 20, 2024 at Unipol Forum, Milan and already Sold Out.
