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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
 Born Under A Bad Sign, August 23, 2004
I didn't really know what to expect when I bought this CD as some excerpts of the novel (And the Ass Saw the Angel) I had read seemed a little forced and overwrought. But as a follower of Cave's art, I just had to see what this is about. I am happy to report that it turned out well for the most part.
As others have said, don't expect to hear Nick Cave's music...its not here. But his words ARE, and they are powerful words indeed. Cave does not, as one reviewer said he did, read from the Bible. He is reading from his own novel, and he reads in a tone that builds tension and interest in the character he is developing and the story he is telling. The picture of Euchrid Euchrow's abode he paints with his words as he introduces him is a scene of unimaginable squalor and the seeming utter hopelessness of the position of his story's protagonist. Euchrid Euchrow is a man who was truly born under a bad sign.
It has been suggested by some that the musical portion of this CD should be listened to while reading the novel. That is a capital idea for within the music lurks the emotion found in Cave's words. Written and performed by long-time Cave collaborator Mick Harvey and Ed Clayton-Jones, it is nearly perfect as a backdrop for the story.
My only complaint is that at low volume, it is difficult to understand the reading of Mah Sanctum, but beyond that there are no volume issues. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Cave's multiple talents but not to anyone who is expecting a CD full of raucous tunes. Those may be advised to buy some of Cave's better-known productions.
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 To listen after reading the book, February 21, 2003
I understand that buyers who haven't read Nick's romance with the same name (fabulous book!) may feel disappointed with this CD. The music captures the violent and oppressive feelings of the book, and Nick's tormented voice make us believe we're actually listening to the main character of the novel.
Anyway, I think this CD should be sold with the book because people, who haven't read the book, may not fully appreciate it.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
To bring the average rating of this disc up..., March 23, 2001
Reviewer: A music fan
I bought this disc on sight, being a huge fan. This CD is CLEARLY labeled as readings and music by Mick Harvey and Ed Clayton-Jones. And, for the record, Mick Harvey is not simply a friend of Nick Cave, but is also a founding member of both the Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds.I like this album... maybe it isn't the best thing I have ever heard, even amongst spoken word stuff, or even Nick's spoken word stuff, but it is good.The only thing that really bugged me about this album were some of the mispronounciations of the Southern dialect in the readings. Having spent my entire life in the deep south, this just kind of grates on me a bit.... but not much.Hopefully the guy who reviewed this album first will get a few more albums and see the many dimensions of Nick's music and come to appreciate things like this.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
haunting - but for fans only, November 2, 2000
Looking at the first review (1 star ??!!), I feel I need to comment...This is really something only for those who have read the book or want something to play on the background while they are reading the book....And having cave reading those excerpts is also definitely captivating....I changed my mind about this CD; I think it is as great as any other release he has made. The atmosphere in this soundtrack is so incredibly dark and beautiful that I cant think of anything that comes even near.
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1 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
 NB ! Listen to the samples before you buy this one !, August 7, 2000
When you buy a Nick Cave CD, you expect to buy Nick Cave music, NOT four tracks with Nick Cave reading from the Bible and the rest of the tracks being someone else making experimental background music. I became a big Nick Cave fan after having bought "The Best of..", but now I'm angry. Fair enough that Nick wants to buy himself a ticket to heaven by doing some preaching, or help his friends get weird stuff released, but do you have to make it so easy for people to pay for it by accident ? This is salesman-preaching by cheating. Nick should have used another name, or the CD should have been labelled "NB! No Nick Cave music on this Nick Cave CD !". -But the picture on the cover was nice.
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