Prepare yourself: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are about to drop a live album that will transport you right into the heart of their electrifying "Wild God" tour! It's called Live God, and it's coming December 5th. But before we delve into the tracklist and tour dates, get a taste by watching the band tear through "Wild God" in Paris – a performance that none other than Bob Dylan himself attended and raved about! Can you imagine Dylan in the audience, soaking it all in?
Live God is more than just a collection of songs; it's a visceral experience, capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity that Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are known for. While the album heavily features tracks from their Wild God release, it also throws in some beloved classics like "Red Right Hand" and "Carnage," ensuring there's something for every kind of fan. And this is the part most people miss: live albums are not always just a copy of the studio album, but a new interpretation of the song by Nick Cave and the band.
Cave’s live band, a crucial ingredient in the Bad Seeds' magic, features Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood (yes, the Colin Greenwood from Radiohead!), Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica, Larry Mullins, and Carly Paradis. These are the musicians who help to bring Cave's vision to life night after night.
Speaking of nights, the Wild God tour isn't over yet! They're heading to Australia and New Zealand in early 2025 to wrap things up. But here's where it gets controversial... After that, they've got a string of European and UK dates lined up next spring and summer. While those dates aren't specifically billed as Wild God shows, you can bet they'll be just as unforgettable. Here’s the full schedule:
Live God Track Listing:
01 Frogs (Live God)
02 Wild God (Live God)
03 O Children (Live God)
04 From Her to Eternity (Live God)
05 Long Dark Night (Live God)
06 Cinnamon Horses (Live God)
07 Tupelo
08 Conversion (Live God)
09 Bright Horses (Live God)
10 Joy (Live God)
11 I Need You (Live God)
12 Carnage (Live God)
13 Red Right Hand (Live God)
14 White Elephant (Live God)
15 O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is) (Live God)
16 Papa Won’t Leave You, Henry (Live God)
17 Into My Arms (Live God)
18 As the Waters Cover the Sea (Live God)
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: Tour Dates
01-17 Perth, Australia - Fremantle Park
01-20 Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
01-23 Sydney, Australia - The Domain Sydney
01-24 Sydney, Australia - The Domain Sydney
01-27 Brisbane, Australia - Victoria Park
01-30 Melbourne, Australia - Alexandra Gardens
01-31 Melbourne, Australia - Alexandra Gardens
02-01 Melbourne, Australia - Alexandra Gardens
02-05 Wellington, New Zealand - TBS Arena
02-06 Wellington, New Zealand - TBS Arena
06-10 Dublin, Ireland - Malahide Castle
06-16 Lingen, Germany - Emslandarena
06-18 Kværndrup, Denmark - Heartland Festival
06-20 Prague, Czech Republic - Metronome Festival
06-21 Klam, Austria - Burg Clam
06-24 Athens, Greece - Release Athens Festival
06-26 Lido di Camaiore, Italy - La Prima Estate
06-28 Antwerp, Belgium - Live Is Live
06-30 Berlin, Germany - Waldbühne
07-06 Stuttgart, Germany - Jazz Open
07-07 Lisbon, Portugal - NOS Alive Festival
07-14 Nîmes, France, Festival de Nîmes
07-15 Vienne, France - Théâtre Antique de Vienne
07-17 Carhaix, France - Les Vieilles Charrues
07-31 Brighton, England - Preston Park
08-02 Dresden, Germany - Filmnächte am Elbufer
08-04 Pula, Croatia - Arena Pula
08-05 Pula, Croatia - Arena Pula
08-07 Belgrade, Serbia - Lower Town Kalemegdan Fortress
08-09 Buftea, Romania - Summer Well Festival
08-13 Oslo, Norway - Øyafestivalen
08-18 Vilnius, Lithuania - Kalnai Park
08-21 Charleville-Mézières, France - Cabaret Vert
08-23 Munich, Germany - Königsplatz
08-25 Bonn, Germany - Kunst!Rasen
08-28 Paris, France - Rock en Seine
So, what do you think? Are you excited for Live God? Which live track are you most eager to hear? And do you think the European/UK tour dates will feature a similar setlist to the Wild God shows, or will they be something completely different? Let's discuss in the comments!
