Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

Kicking Against the Pricks

RELEASED: August 18, 1986
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Muddy Water 5:15 2. I’m Gonna Kill That Woman 3:44 3. Sleeping Annaleah 3:18 4. Long Black Veil 3:46 5. Hey Joe 3:56 6. The Singer 3:09 7. Black Betty 2:33 8. Running Scared 2:07 9. All Tomorrow’s Parties 5:52 10. By the Time I Get to Phoenix 3:39 11. The Hammer Song 3:50 12. Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart 3:44 13. Jesus Met the Woman at the Well 2:00 14. The Carnival Is Over 3:16

Historical Archive

Kicking Against the Pricks is the debut studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released in 1986. The album features a collection of covers that showcase the band's unique blend of post-punk and blues influences. With its dark themes and haunting melodies, it set the stage for Cave's future work, illustrating his literary approach to songwriting and his ability to convey raw emotion. The album has been regarded as a significant entry in the alternative rock genre and has gained a cult following over the years.