Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2004
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. The Wire
    60
    In many ways this is his finest outing since The Boatman's Call. [#247, p.55]
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Album of 2004
80
#80 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 2 out of 62
  1. americanbeauty
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus é simplesmente a melhor coisa que eu já ouvi em toda a minha vida, poderia passar o resto dos meus diasAbattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus é simplesmente a melhor coisa que eu já ouvi em toda a minha vida, poderia passar o resto dos meus dias apenas ouvindo este álbum. Uma verdade obra de arte.… Full Review »
  2. ofscar
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    Overall an amazing album, although it does veer into dangerously adult-contemporary territory on the second disc. I did find myself bored atOverall an amazing album, although it does veer into dangerously adult-contemporary territory on the second disc. I did find myself bored at times, although the aggressive goth songs and Cave's amazing songwriting kept me hanging on.… Full Review »
  3. drownsoda
    Aug 27, 2010
    10
    Following a two-album string of letdown records, Cave waters his Bad Seeds and here they are in full bloom. Impressive, back-to-basics and noFollowing a two-album string of letdown records, Cave waters his Bad Seeds and here they are in full bloom. Impressive, back-to-basics and no less zealous than his former work, Cave delivers something uniquely beautiful that only he can deliver in its purest form.… Full Review »
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