Ricko 9

After 2016's incredible "Skeleton Tree", I was left wondering had Nick Cave emptied himself emotionally and creatively to make it. With all he After 2016's incredible "Skeleton Tree", I was left wondering had Nick Cave emptied himself emotionally and creatively to make it. With all he had gone though, how could he possibly have anything left in the tank. Based on "Ghosteen", the man is only getting started to process and channel what has happened in his life. I can't say this tops what has gone before such is the calibre of Nick Caves work but for sure, "Ghosteen" sits comfortably with his back catalog. Lyrically it is a heartbreaker, musically it is hard not to fall in love with it. Being ambitious when making albums is one thing but to pull it off to such an extent as he has here is incredible. There are no standout tracks to mention, this is simply a standout album. … Expand