Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, 1984-2014 [Box Set]
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: May 5, 2017
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
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  1. Ricko
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    A comprehensive collection from one of the all time greats. The full version of "Beautiful Creatures" is meaty and may be a bit much to take on in one go for a newcomer. The single disc version is an ideal introduction. Cave has written so many great songs and is such a craftsman that any music lover really ought to own something by him. I would agree to an extent with the school ofA comprehensive collection from one of the all time greats. The full version of "Beautiful Creatures" is meaty and may be a bit much to take on in one go for a newcomer. The single disc version is an ideal introduction. Cave has written so many great songs and is such a craftsman that any music lover really ought to own something by him. I would agree to an extent with the school of thought that Cave's work doesn't do itself justice on compilations and the songs should be heard on the album from which they come however some of these songs are so good it doesn't matter what context you hear them its just important that you hear them.… Expand
  2. Vahid_91
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Although there aren't some of my favorite songs, this is still a powerful compilation.
    It is the least what you'd expect from a musical genius.
    Thanks a lot guys!!!
  3. Suttree
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    An essential collection for both the uninitiated and longtime fans. The music is consistently high caliber with no complacency. Risks are taken. The envelope is pushed. For a change of pace from NC&tBS, check out the soundtrack work of Cave and Warren Ellis: The Assassination of Jesse James, The Proposition and The Road are good starting points.

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95

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 7, 2017
    89
    It's a sharp look at how a major artist sees his own work, set to a soundtrack that's held up incredibly well.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 7, 2017
    89
    It's a sharp look at how a major artist sees his own work, set to a soundtrack that's held up incredibly well.
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  3. Magnet
    May 18, 2017
    90
    This collection wraps its three decades' worth of maudlin magic in one neat black bow. [No.142, p.51]
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