Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is an Australian rock band formed in 1983 by singer-songwriter Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist Mick Harvey, and guitarist Blixa Bargeld. Emerging from the post-punk scene after the dissolution of Cave's earlier band The Birthday Party, the group quickly developed a distinctive sound that blends elements of rock, blues, gospel, and avant-garde influences. Known for their intense, often brooding musical style and poetic, emotionally charged lyrics, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds built a reputation for powerful live performances and atmospheric albums. Their debut album, *From Her to Eternity*, was released in 1984 and set the tone for a prolific and varied discography. Over the decades, the band has explored themes of love, death, religion, and redemption, often with a literary touch. Albums such as *The Boatman's Call* (1997) and *Push the Sky Away* (2013) earned critical acclaim for their haunting beauty and lyrical depth, while others like *Murder Ballads* (1996) and *Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus* (2004) showcased the band’s dynamic musical range. The lineup of the Bad Seeds has evolved over time, with key contributors including Warren Ellis, who became a close collaborator of Cave in both band and soundtrack projects. Despite the changes, Nick Cave remains the creative force and central figure of the group. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds continue to be a significant and influential presence in the alternative music landscape, with a career marked by artistic evolution and emotional resonance.