Nick Cave and Bad Seeds Captivate Barclays Center Audience

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds delivered a powerful, emotionally charged performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center as part of their Wild God tour, with St. Vincent opening and sharing a personal connection to Cave’s music. The show featured a dynamic blend of new material from the cathartic Wild God album and classic favorites like 'Red Right Hand' and 'The Mercy Seat,' supported by a stellar lineup including Warren Ellis and Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood. Critics noted Cave’s energetic stage presence, likening the concert’s intensity and communal spirit to a religious revival, with moments of humor, audience interaction, and even stage diving. The concert marked a shift from the somber tone of Cave’s earlier performances to a display of renewed joy and optimism, resonating both in the music and his connection with fans. The band’s arrangements breathed new life into older songs, while the expansive, cinematic new tracks were well-suited to the arena setting. Throughout, Cave balanced his intense, preacher-like persona with moments of vulnerability and poetic intimacy, creating a memorable experience for the audience.