Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Masonic Temple Detroit

On the 29^th of July, at 8 pm, the Masonic Temple in Detroit will be graced with one of the most influential rock bands the world has ever seen. I personally remember their contribution to the X-Files soundtrack with “Red Right Hand” and their latest album “Push the Sky Away” has been hailed as a masterpiece. Ladies and gentleman of Detroit City, prepare yourselves for the one and only Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

The band originated from a group Nick Cave brought together in 1983 called The Birthday Party, but creative difference saw the members going in different directions. Since then The Bad Seeds have made some changes in terms of band members, but Nick’s vocals have kept the character of sound in check. I have yet to hear somebody perform a murder ballad like these guys do. Like all good rock bands they have experimented extensively over the years and even though their first few albums were mainly based on a post-punk sound, they didn’t stop there. Gothic, wave, blues and garage rock all started to become part of the experience and it’s safe to assume that they aren’t finish yet.

The big change in sound and style had to be in 1997 when Cave started to write more personal songs and piano driven ballads. How did the fans react to not seeing the aggressive band they were used to? Well they made the transition so well the fans could only love it. It goes without saying that Nick is an artistic being and has faced some internal troubles in his life, but it has definitely helped the band to grow. Now, more than 30 years later Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have reached a point where everything they touch is simply amazing. Their live performances have always been captivating and mind-blowing, which means the Masonic Temple can make some space in its history books.

Ticket prices range between $63 and $633, depending on how far you want to be from seeing the enigma that is The Bad Seeds. They have truly left a footprint in music, starting with Australia and ending with the rest of the world. If you haven’t had the liberty of seeing them live or listening to their album then people of Detroit, don’t let this chance pass you by. If you’re not scared to explore the dark side of romance this is definitely the show to see.

For those of you who are familiar with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, hopefully they will play some classics like “The Ship Song” or maybe they can even make everyone’s day by inviting the gorgeous Kylie Minogue to sing the murder ballad “Where the Wild Roses Grow”, although the latter is wishful thinking. Nevertheless, the band has 15 solid albums to their name and it doesn’t look like they plan on stopping. After Tuesday, 29^th July, Detroit will never be the same again.