Outstanding albums don’t always have outstanding making-of stories, nor does an exceptionally inspired production process necessarily lead to great results, but as Launay related the story of the writing, recording, and mixing of the album, there were enough hints, details and anecdotes to at least partially explain Push The Sky Away’s greatness.
In fact, every album I do with them is getting wilder and more unusual.” Not only does it sound organic and warm, with loops, squeaks, buzzes and hums deliberately kept in, its stories are told in an unusual way and with an incredible sense of humour, making the album very entertaining. The whole idea was to make a very touching and beautiful album. “People appear almost overwhelmed by it,” continued Launay. Even the US is starting to bend to Cave’s charm, with the album hitting No. 1 in close to a dozen countries, he’s backed up by overwhelmingly favourable critical and public sentiment. But with a Metacritic rating of 8.2 out of 10, and reaching No. And considering the producer, mixer and engineer has worked on albums for Public Image Ltd, Midnight Oil, Kate Bush, David Byrne, INXS, Eric Clapton, Lou Reed, Arcade Fire, and more, for him to say that the response to Push The Sky Away has been stronger than any other album he’s been involved with is a big statement. Launay was talking about Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ 15th album Push The Sky Away.