Official album cover artwork for The Boatman’s Call by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

The Boatman’s Call

RELEASED: March 02, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Into My Arms Meaning 4:15 2. Lime Tree Arbour Meaning 2:56 3. People Ain’t No Good Meaning 5:42 4. Brompton Oratory Meaning 4:06 5. There Is a Kingdom Meaning 4:52 6. (Are You) The One That I’ve Been Waiting For? Meaning 4:05 7. Where Do We Go Now but Nowhere? Meaning 5:45 8. West Country Girl Meaning 2:45 9. Black Hair Meaning 4:14 10. Idiot Prayer Meaning 4:21 11. Far From Me Meaning 5:33 12. Green Eyes Meaning 3:32
The Boatman’s Call is the tenth studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released in 1997. It is characterized by its melancholic tone and introspective lyrics, often exploring themes of love, loss, and spirituality. The album features a more stripped-down sound compared to its predecessors, primarily showcasing Cave's piano and voice, accompanied by sparse instrumentation. Critics have praised it as one of Cave's most personal works, solidifying his reputation as a profound lyricist and composer.