Killing joke
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Rock musician Nick Cave first came to public attention in the 1980s, when he led an extreme lifestyle which could ultimately have killed him. He has now matured a lot, and has conquered his addiction to drugs and alcohol. He is associated with death in a different way through his latest album, 'Murder Ballads.' This has nine examples of songs dealing with murder, including a version of Bob Dylan's 'Death is not the End.' The album has a strong sense of alienation, possibly indicating Cave's desire to put across certain morbid, violent fantasies.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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He's still the one
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Rock'n'roll musician Tom Petty was originally inspired to attempt songwriting by the Beatles. He recalls that the Beatles were the first musicians he had heard of who wrote their own songs. He is attracted to many different musical forms, including rhythm and blues. He has a strong interest in the visual side of music, but his work on scoring Ed Burns' romantic comedy 'She's The One' has deterred him from pursuing any closer links with films.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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The calm after the storm
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Musician David Byrne states that he remains very interested in Latin American music, although its influence is not as clear in his music as it used to be. He states that he has become calmer and more relaxed than when he was performing with Talking Heads.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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