All Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Albums in Order of Release Date

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The discography of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds consists of eighteen (18) studio albums, 12 of which have reached the UK top 40, the last four going Top 5; five live albums; four compilation albums; 36 singles, 16 of which reached the UK Indie Top 10; five video albums and 38 music videos.

The List of  Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Album in Order of Release Date:

1. From Her to Eternity — May 1984
2. The Firstborn Is Dead — 3 June 1985
3. Kicking Against the Pricks — 18 August 1986
4. Your Funeral… My Trial — 3 November 1986
5. Tender Prey — 19 September 1988
6. The Good Son — 17 April 1990
7. Henry’s Dream — 27 April 1992
8. Let Love In — 18 April 1994
9. Murder Ballads — 5 February 1996
10. The Boatman’s Call — 3 March 1997
11. No More Shall We Part — 2 April 2001
12. Nocturama — 3 February 2003
13. Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus — 20 September 2004
14. Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! — 3 March 2008
15. Push the Sky Away — 18 February 2013
16. Skeleton Tree — 9 September 2016
17. Ghosteen — 4 October 2019
18. Wild God — 30 August 2024

All Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Albums List in Order

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1. From Her to Eternity (1984)

Tracks:

Side one:

1. Avalanche
2. Cabin Fever!
3. Well of Misery
4. From Her to Eternity

Side two:

1. Saint Huck
2. Wings Off Flies
3. A Box for Black Paul

From Her to Eternity, released in May 1984, marks the powerful debut of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Emerging from the breakup of the Birthday Party, Cave and Mick Harvey built a new sound with Blixa Bargeld, Barry Adamson, and Hugo Race. Recorded mainly at London’s Trident Studios, the album blends raw emotion, dark storytelling, and atmospheric guitar work. Its intense energy and experimental edge set the foundation for the band’s long-term evolution. Widely praised for its originality and lyrical depth, From Her to Eternity remains a striking early statement from one of alternative rock’s most influential voices.

2. The Firstborn Is Dead (1985)

Tracks:

Side one:

1. Tupelo
2. Say Goodbye to the Little Girl Tree
3. Train Long-Suffering
4. Black Crow King

Side two:

1. Knockin’ On Joe
2. Wanted Man
3. Blind Lemon Jefferson

The Firstborn Is Dead is the second studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 3 June 1985 through Mute Records. Recorded at Hansa Studios in Berlin and produced with Flood, the album reflects Nick Cave’s deep fascination with the American South, weaving references to Elvis Presley, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and traditional blues mythology. Its dark, atmospheric sound explores themes of tragedy, faith, and folklore, highlighted by standout tracks like “Tupelo” and “Blind Lemon Jefferson.” Widely praised by critics, the album was remastered and reissued in 2009, cementing its status as a powerful and influential early Bad Seeds release.

3. Kicking Against the Pricks (1986)

Tracks:

Side one:

1. Muddy Water
2. I’m Gonna Kill That Woman
3. Sleeping Annaleah
4. Long Black Veil
5. Hey Joe
6. The Singer

Side two:

1. All Tomorrow’s Parties
2. By the Time I Get To Phoenix
3. The Hammer Song
4. Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart
5. Jesus Met the Woman at the Well
6. The Carnival Is Over

Kicking Against the Pricks is the third studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released in 1986 as a powerful collection of cover songs reimagined through the band’s dark, expressive style. Marking the debut of drummer Thomas Wydler, the album showcases a refined lineup and highlights Cave’s emotional depth as he interprets classics like “Muddy Water,” “Hey Joe,” and “The Carnival Is Over.” Featuring rich string arrangements and bold musical experimentation, the record helped the band evolve creatively, shaping their future sound. Remastered in 2009, it remains a compelling exploration of influences that shaped Nick Cave’s artistry.

4. Your Funeral… My Trial (1986)

Tracks:

Side one:

1. Sad Waters
2. The Carny
3. Your Funeral My Trial
4. Stranger Than Kindness

Side two:

1. Jack’s Shadow
2. Hard On For Love
3. She Fell Away
4. Long Time Man

Your Funeral… My Trial is the fourth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 3 November 1986 by Mute Records. Originally issued as a double EP, the album showcases a dark, melancholic atmosphere influenced by Cave’s struggles with heroin addiction during this period. Featuring standout tracks like “The Carny” and “Stranger Than Kindness,” it became the band’s first release to enter the ARIA Top 100 and topped the UK Independent Albums Chart. Known for its experimental sound and emotional depth, the album was remastered in 2009, further cementing its status as a pivotal work in the band’s evolution.

5. Tender Prey (1988)

Tracks:

1. The Mercy Seat
2. Up Jumped the Devil
3. Deanna
4. Watching Alice
5. Mercy
6. City of Refuge
7. Slowly Goes the Night
8. Sunday’s Slave
9. Sugar Sugar Sugar
10. New Morning

Tender Prey, released on 19 September 1988, is the fifth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and showcases the band’s dark, expressive songwriting and raw emotional power. Produced by Flood and recorded across London and West Berlin, the album features the iconic opening track “The Mercy Seat,” one of Cave’s most celebrated songs. Blending blues, gospel, and post-punk influences, the album includes standouts like “Deanna” and “City of Refuge.” Though it received positive reviews and later gained classic status, Cave described its creation as turbulent. Tender Prey was remastered in 2010 and added to the Sounds of Australia in 2012.

6. The Good Son (1990)

Tracks:

1. Foi Na Cruz
2. The Good Son
3. Sorrow’s Child
4. The Weeping Song
5. The Ship Song
6. The Hammer Song
7. Lament
8. The Witness Song
9. Lucy

The Good Son, released on 17 April 1990 by Mute Records, is the sixth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and marks a shift toward a lighter, more melodic sound. Following the darker themes of Your Funeral… My Trial and Tender Prey, the album reflects Nick Cave’s renewed optimism inspired by his relationship with Brazilian journalist Viviane Carneiro and his recovery in rehab. Featuring standout singles like “The Ship Song” and “The Weeping Song,” the album blends emotional depth with uplifting arrangements. The Good Son was remastered and reissued in 2010, earning lasting acclaim for its warmth and introspection.

7.  Henry’s Dream (1992)

Tracks:

1. Papa Won’t Leave You, Henry
2. I Had a Dream, Joe
3. Straight to You
4. Brother, My Cup Is Empty
5. Christina the Astonishing
6. When I First Came to Town
7. John Finn’s Wife
8. Loom of the Land
9. Jack the Ripper

Henry’s Dream is the seventh studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 27 April 1992 by Mute Records. Featuring new members Martyn P. Casey and Conway Savage, the album showcases Cave’s dark storytelling through vivid, emotionally charged songs like “Papa Won’t Leave You, Henry” and “Straight to You.” Inspired by his experiences in Brazil, Cave crafted raw, haunting narratives shaped by street life and folk influences. Although he was dissatisfied with its initial production, the album became a fan favourite, later remastered with bonus content, and is praised for its powerful lyrics and intense, atmospheric sound.

8. Let Love In (1994)

Tracks:

1. Do You Love Me?
2. Nobody’s Baby Now
3. Loverman
4. Jangling Jack
5. Red Right Hand
6. I Let Love In
7. Thirsty Dog
8. Ain’t Gonna Rain Anymore
9. Lay Me Low
10. Do You Love Me? (Part 2)

Let Love In, released on 18 April 1994, is the eighth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and is widely regarded as one of their defining works. Issued by Mute Records, the album blends dark rock, emotional storytelling, and haunting atmospheres, highlighted by iconic tracks like “Red Right Hand” and “Do You Love Me?”. It received strong critical acclaim, earning high ratings from AllMusic, NME, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone. Commercially successful, it achieved silver certification in the UK and solid sales in the US, cementing its legacy as a landmark album in the band’s catalog.

9. Murder Ballads (1996)

Tracks:

1. Song of Joy
2. Stagger Lee
3. Henry Lee
4. Lovely Creature
5. Where the Wild Roses Grow
6. The Curse of Millhaven
7. The Kindness of Strangers
8. Crow Jane
9. O’Malley’s Bar
10. Death Is Not the End

“Murder Ballads” is the ninth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on February 5, 1996, through Mute Records. Known for its dark storytelling, the album blends traditional and original murder ballads filled with haunting narratives and emotional intensity. Its breakout hit, “Where the Wild Roses Grow,” a duet with Kylie Minogue, brought unexpected mainstream success and earned multiple ARIA Awards. Featuring guest appearances by PJ Harvey and Shane MacGowan, the album became the band’s biggest commercial breakthrough. Praised for its atmospheric sound and gripping lyricism, Murder Ballads remains a bold, influential landmark in alternative rock.

10. The Boatman’s Call (1997)

Tracks:

1. Into My Arms
2. Lime Tree Arbour
3. People Ain’t No Good
4. Brompton Oratory
5. There Is a Kingdom
6. (Are You) The One That I’ve Been Waiting For?
7. Where Do We Go Now But Nowhere?
8. West Country Girl
9. Black Hair
10. Idiot Prayer
11. Far from Me
12. Green Eyes

“The Boatman’s Call” is the tenth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on March 3, 1997, through Mute Records. Known for its sombre, piano-driven sound, the album marked a major shift from the band’s earlier post-punk style toward a more intimate, minimalist approach. Recorded mainly at Sarm West Studios in London, it features deeply personal lyrics inspired by Cave’s relationships and spiritual reflections. Widely acclaimed by critics, the album includes standout tracks like “Into My Arms” and “People Ain’t No Good,” and remains one of the most celebrated and emotionally resonant works of Nick Cave’s career.

11. No More Shall We Part (2001)

Tracks:

1. As I Sat Sadly by Her Side
2. And No More Shall We Part
3. Hallelujah
4. Love Letter
5. Fifteen Feet of Pure White Snow
6. God Is in the House
7. Oh My Lord
8. Sweetheart Come
9. The Sorrowful Wife
10. We Came Along This Road
11. Gates to the Garden
12. Darker with the Day

No More Shall We Part is the eleventh studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 2 April 2001 in the UK after a four-year recording break. Created following Nick Cave’s recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction, the album marks a powerful return to his deeply emotional songwriting. Featuring contributions from Kate and Anna McGarrigle, it blends somber piano-driven melodies with poetic, spiritually rich lyrics. Widely praised by critics, it earned a 79 Metacritic score and includes standout tracks like “As I Sat Sadly by Her Side” and “Love Letter,” reaffirming the band’s artistic depth and dramatic storytelling.

12. Nocturama (2003)

Tracks:

1. Wonderful Life
2. He Wants You
3. Right Out of Your Hand
4. Bring It On
5. Dead Man in My Bed
6. Still in Love
7. There Is a Town
8. Rock of Gibraltar
9. She Passed by My Window
10. Babe, I’m on Fire

Nocturama, the twelfth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, was released on February 3, 2003 through Mute and ANTI-. Produced by longtime collaborator Nick Launay, it marks the final appearance of founding member Blixa Bargeld. Recorded in just one week during their 2002 Australian tour, the album captures the band’s raw intensity and spontaneous creative energy. Critics responded positively, praising its emotional depth and highlighting the explosive 15-minute closer “Babe, I’m on Fire.” Blending brooding ballads and energetic rock, Nocturama showcases Cave’s powerful songwriting and the Bad Seeds’ distinctive sound, making it a standout moment in their evolving catalog.

13. Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus (2004)

Tracks:

1. Get Ready for Love
2. Cannibal’s Hymn
3. Hiding All Away
4. Messiah Ward
5. There She Goes, My Beautiful World
6. Nature Boy
7. Abattoir Blues
8. Let the Bells Ring
9. Fable of the Brown Ape

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus is the acclaimed thirteenth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 20 September 2004 through Mute Records. This ambitious double album features seventeen songs recorded in just twelve days at Studio Ferber in Paris. Showcasing a refreshed lineup and prominent gospel choir, it blends powerful rock energy with elegant, atmospheric storytelling. Celebrated by critics, it reached top-10 charts across Europe and earned praise from outlets like Metacritic and The Guardian. Highlights include “There She Goes, My Beautiful World” and “O Children,” the latter later featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.

14. Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! (2008)

Tracks:

1. Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
2. Today’s Lesson
3. Moonland
4. Night of the Lotus Eaters
5. Albert Goes West
6. We Call Upon the Author
7. Hold On to Yourself
8. Lie Down Here (& Be My Girl)
9. Jesus of the Moon
10. Midnight Man
11. More News from Nowhere

“Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!” is the fourteenth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on March 3, 2008. Recorded in London, the album blends garage-rock energy with the band’s dark storytelling style. It marks the final appearance of founding member Mick Harvey and features reduced roles for James Johnston and Conway Savage. Inspired by the Lazarus myth and urban themes, the album showcases raw, fast-paced production influenced by the band’s Grinderman project. Widely acclaimed, it earned award nominations and strong chart success, praised for its bold sound, sharp lyricism, and one of Cave’s most compelling modern performances.

15. Push the Sky Away (2013)

Tracks:

1. We No Who U R
2. Wide Lovely Eyes
3. Water’s Edge
4. Jubilee Street
5. Mermaids
6. We Real Cool
7. Finishing Jubilee Street
8. Higgs Boson Blues
9. Push the Sky Away

“Push the Sky Away” is the fifteenth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 18 February 2013 through Bad Seed Ltd. Recorded at La Fabrique in southern France with producer Nick Launay, it marks the band’s first release without founding member Mick Harvey and features the return of Barry Adamson. The album blends minimalist soundscapes with poetic storytelling inspired by Cave’s handwritten notes and internet curiosities. Hailed as a commercial breakthrough, it became the band’s first No. 1 album in Australia and topped charts worldwide, earning widespread critical acclaim for its haunting atmosphere and emotional depth.

16. Skeleton Tree (2016)

Tracks:

1. Jesus Alone
2. Rings of Saturn
3. Girl in Amber
4. Magneto
5. Anthrocene
6. I Need You
7. Distant Sky
8. Skeleton Tree

Skeleton Tree is the sixteenth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released on 9 September 2016 through Bad Seed Ltd. Recorded across studios in Brighton, France, and London, the album took shape during a tragic period marked by the death of Cave’s son, influencing its themes of loss, grief, and emotional fragility. Featuring minimal, atmospheric production, it blends ambient, electronic, and avant-garde elements with improvised, allegorical lyrics. Accompanied by the documentary One More Time with Feeling, the album received widespread critical acclaim and became one of the band’s highest-charting releases, praised for its raw beauty and emotional depth.

17. Ghosteen (2019)

Tracks:

Part 1: The Children

1. Spinning Song
2. Bright Horses
3. Waiting for You
4. Night Raid
5. Sun Forest
6. Galleon Ship
7. Ghosteen Speaks
8. Leviathan

Part 2: The Parents

1. Ghosteen
2. Fireflies
3. Hollywood

Ghosteen, the seventeenth studio album by Australian rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, was released on October 4, 2019. A double album and the final installment of a trilogy following Push the Sky Away (2013) and Skeleton Tree (2016), it was co-produced by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Written in the aftermath of the tragic death of Cave’s son, Ghosteen explores themes of loss, grief, faith, empathy, and hope, blending ambient, electronic, and orchestral textures with sparse percussion. Critically acclaimed, it became the highest-rated album of 2019 on Metacritic, praised for its emotional depth, ethereal instrumentation, and Cave’s poignant lyrics.

18. Wild God (2024)

Tracks:

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

Wild God, released on August 30, 2024, is the eighteenth studio album by Australian rock legends Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Produced by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, and mixed by Dave Fridmann, it marks the full return of the Bad Seeds since Skeleton Tree (2016). Featuring singles like “Wild God,” “Frogs,” and “Long Dark Night,” the album blends rich storytelling with emotive rock, exploring themes of joy, faith, and experimentation. Critically acclaimed, it topped charts across Europe, earned Grammy nominations, and was praised for its infectious energy, intricate arrangements, and the band’s renewed creative vitality.

Conclusion:

Exploring Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Albums in Order offers a powerful journey through one of the most distinctive evolutions in modern rock. From their raw post-punk origins to their emotionally rich, ambient-driven later works, the band’s discography reflects constant reinvention and unmatched storytelling. Their eighteen studio albums highlight shifting lineups, bold experimentation, and the enduring creative partnership between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Whether diving into early gothic blues or the atmospheric soundscapes of recent releases, understanding Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Albums in Order provides the clearest lens into the band’s artistic growth and lasting legacy.

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