GRINDERMAN - GRINDERMAN
While Grinderman is a side project of Nick Cave and three members of his band the Bad Seeds, those expecting more of the same are in for a rude awakening. For one, Cave plays electric guitar, despite the fact that he’s relatively new to the instrument, resulting in a raw, almost punk feel. The album being recorded in five days also contributes to its stripped-down sound. The ferocity of the opening two songs, “Get It On” and “No Pussy Blues,” set the tone for the rest of the record, with Cave’s desperate, profane and often hilarious lyrics backing up distorted washes of guitar, bass and violin. It may not pick up many new fans or even appeal to those beyond Cave’s core audience, but these guys sound like they’re having too much fun to care. Billboard
