Kicking Against The Pricks: An Armchair Guide to Nick Cave

by Amy Hanson

Nick Cave is the only artist to emerge from the post-punk era whose career can compare with legends such as Bob Dylan or Van Morrison, with a string of acclaimed albums including Junkyard , The Boatman’s Call , and his most recent epic, Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus . Kicking Against The Pricks chronicles in depth these diverse personalities and the musical landscapes that Cave has inhabited, with a penetrating commentary on his themes and influences.

Genres: Music

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005