I think Nick Cave draws pretty successfully not just on Poe's style but also on the whole Victorian predilection with the macabre, as well as a style that reminds me of early 20th century/depression era.
He also does a pretty good job of taking traditional/historical themes and putting his own spin on it.
Murder Ballads is a good album to hole up with and listen to when you're pissed off with the world.
I think Nick Cave draws pretty successfully not just on Poe's style but also on the whole Victorian predilection with the macabre, as well as a style that reminds me of early 20th century/depression era.
He also does a pretty good job of taking traditional/historical themes and putting his own spin on it.
Murder Ballads is a good album to hole up with and listen to when you're pissed off with the world.