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

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  1. JesseS
    Nov 2, 2004
    6
    I don't understand why this is getting rave reviews. I wish I did. I find it merely good, enjoyable. But not great. Based on the above rave reviews, I ran out and bought it, quite excited. I hope my opinion doesn't change....maybe I haven't been spiritually awakened to the music. But in general, I don't understand music critics' opinions. I never will. I guess I I don't understand why this is getting rave reviews. I wish I did. I find it merely good, enjoyable. But not great. Based on the above rave reviews, I ran out and bought it, quite excited. I hope my opinion doesn't change....maybe I haven't been spiritually awakened to the music. But in general, I don't understand music critics' opinions. I never will. I guess I have bad taste. … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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. Paste Magazine
    80
    Aside from the power of the music and lyrics, the set draws on Cave’s compelling persona: part priest, part sideshow barker--crooning one moment and eviscerating the next. While this has always been the core of his talent, on Abattoir/Lyre it is particularly rich and rewarding.
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  2. Filter
    82
    This is not Cave's best work by any means, but these songs do showcase his impressive range as a lyricist, performer and musician. [#12, p.100]
  3. Blender
    80
    The kind of boiling, roiling blues the Bad Seeds haven't cooked up in years. [Nov 2004, p.131]
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