Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!

2008
Movie
129 min
English

This remastered edition highlights the extensive video material, featuring restored archival music videos and a dedicated documentary produced for this release. Alongside the visual content, the album is presented in surround sound and includes a selection of bonus tracks.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users92%
Director: None specified for this music albumGenres: Alternative Rock, Gothic Rock, Blues

Plot Summary

This is the eleventh studio album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The album draws heavily on the biblical story of Lazarus and features a raw, energetic, and often confrontational sound. Lyrically, it explores themes of resurrection, obsession, and the darker aspects of human nature with Cave's signature poetic intensity.

Critical Reception

Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many critics praising its visceral energy, Cave's commanding performance, and the band's tight musicianship. It was seen as a return to a more aggressive and confrontational sound for the band, reminiscent of their earlier work, while still retaining their characteristic dark lyricism and musical sophistication.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw power and Cave's intense, compelling vocal performance.

  • Cited for its sharp, often provocative lyrical content and energetic musical delivery.

  • Noted as a strong, cohesive album that revisits the band's more aggressive sonic territories.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the album's dark themes, Nick Cave's distinctive lyrical style, and the band's powerful, raw sound. Many highlighted the album's energy and its ability to evoke strong emotions.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for this music album.

Fun Fact

The album's concept and title are a direct reference to the biblical figure Lazarus, with Nick Cave reinterpreting the story through his own unique, often dark and provocative lens.

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