Episode 33: The Birthday Party

This week we are talking about the violent, psychotic, and absolutely astounding Birthday Party. Many of you are familiar with Nick Cave, who has a lengthy and fantastic musical (and film and writing) career. You also might not be familiar that he was once the wildest frontman for one of the most ravenous bands in rock history. The Birthday Party, from Melbourne, Australia (later relocated to London) have an unusual footprint in alternative music and it. Is. Crazy.

Closing track: "Big Jesus Trash Can" from Junkyard (1982)

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Mike's Picks: Prayers on Fire (1981) — Best Album Junkyard (1982) — Personal Favorite Door, Door (1979) — Worst Album

Alex's Picks:: Prayers on Fire (1981) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Mutiny/The Bad Seed (1989) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode… Door, Door (1979) Hee Haw (1989) (Compilation; originally released 1979-1980) Prayers on Fire (1981) Junkyard (1982) Mutiny/The Bad Seed (1989) (Compilation; originally released 1983)

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