Reissued in 2015 by Mute Records and BMG, The Good Son marks a stylistic shift for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, embracing a more melodic and introspective tone. Inspired by Cave’s time in Brazil and his relationship with journalist Viviane Carneiro, the album features gospel-infused arrangements, haunting ballads, and poetic lyricism. This remastered LP edition includes a printed inner sleeve and was pressed by Optimal Media GmbH.

Release Details

• Label: Mute – LPSEEDS6 / BMG – LPSEEDS6
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2015
• Barcode: 5414939710612
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Blues Rock / New Wave / Alternative
• Sleeve: Printed inner sleeve with cover photo by Eileen Polk

Tracklist

Side A

1. Foi Na Cruz
2. The Good Son
3. Sorrow’s Child
4. The Weeping Song

Side B

1. The Ship Song
2. The Hammer Song
3. Lament
4. The Witness Song
5. Lucy

Credits

• Vocals, piano, organ, harmonica: Nick Cave
• Guitar: Mick Harvey, Kid Congo Powers
• Backing vocals: Blixa Bargeld
• Strings arranged by Billy McGee & Mick Harvey
• Engineered by Victor Van Vugt
• Mixed by Flood & Gareth Jones
• Recorded at Cardan Studios, São Paulo, Brazil (Oct 1989)
• Mixed at Tritonus Tonstudio, Berlin (Nov–Dec 1989)
• Published by Mute Song Ltd. / Freibank
• Pressed by Optimal Media GmbH