Next on the spooky listening list is a long-term favourite of mine. First heard when I was in OZ, it became well-known internationally; a bit of a slow burner, it has recently had a resurgence due to being used as the theme for BBC hit series Peaky Blinders. I class Nick Cave in with the likes of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan as he is unafraid of addressing the darker side of human nature.
What are we to believe about the protagonist? A foe or a friend - or a bit of both? The lyrics warn us we are but cogs in his machinations, that -
"He's a god, he's a man,
he's a ghost; he's a guru.
They're whispering his name
through this disappearing land
But hidden in his coat
is a red right hand..."
I like the video... everything gets a special touch when it is black& white...
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ReplyDeletethis song is new to me as is the singer. it does have a spooky vibe.
ReplyDeleteWhoa - that was really creepy!
ReplyDeleteIt has a strange seductive charm!
ReplyDeleteThis is the Man's favourite time of year because of all this spooky stuff that Lady could live without! Lee and Phod
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