Push the Sky Away
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · 2013
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · experimental rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a meditative yet unsettling experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady progression to conclusion meditative yet unsettling atmosphere haunting narratives that linger
- Context
- Released on February 18, 2013, 'Push the Sky Away' marked Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' fifteenth studio album and followed their acclaimed work 'Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!' from 2008. At this stage in his career, Cave was embracing a more introspective and atmospheric sound, reflecting personal themes and artistic maturity.
- If you like
- alternative rock, post-punk, experimental rock
- What next
- Skeleton Tree — Continues the ethereal and haunting themes with a reflective tone.
Push the Sky Away is an album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released in 2013. Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a meditative yet unsettling experience. 'Push the Sky Away' received widespread critical acclaim, featuring prominently in year-end lists and earning the band their first number one album in Australia. The track 'Jubilee Street' was particularly noted for its storytelling depth and has been influential in the alternative rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Push the Sky Away sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a meditative yet unsettling experience. Rooted in alternative rock and post-punk. Start with "We No Who U R".
Is Push the Sky Away a good place to start with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds?
Yes, Push the Sky Away is recommended as a starting point for new Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds listeners. Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a meditative yet unsettling experience. Released on February 18, 2013, 'Push the Sky Away' marked Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' fifteenth studio album and followed their acclaimed work 'Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!' from 2008. At this stage in his career, Cave was embracing a more introspective and atmospheric sound, reflecting personal themes and artistic maturity.
Who is Push the Sky Away for?
Push the Sky Away works well if you're into steady progression to conclusion, meditative yet unsettling atmosphere and haunting narratives that linger.
How many songs are on Push the Sky Away?
Push the Sky Away has 11 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with We No Who U R.
Disc 1
- 1 We No Who U R Start here 4:04
- 2 Wide Lovely Eyes Standout 3:40
- 3 Water’s Edge 3:49
- 4 Jubilee Street Standout 6:35
- 5 Mermaids 3:49
- 6 We Real Cool 4:18
- 7 Finishing Jubilee Street 4:28
- 8 Higgs Boson Blues Standout 7:50
- 9 Push the Sky Away 4:08
Disc 2
- 1 Needle Boy 4:02
- 2 Lightning Bolts 3:43
Release Date
February 18, 2013
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
50 min 28 sec
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