L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Be it as a songwriter, screenwriter ("The Proposition") or novelist ("The Death of Bunny Munro," "And the Ass Saw the Angel"), Australian singer Nick Cave is a man of words, and he excels at constructing unforgettable scenes filled with emotions... more info

The Quietus — Three copies of special edition to give away more info

KEXP Seattle — This is one of those weeks when you just throw up your hands and accept that you’re just not going to have any more money after you see what’s waiting for you at the record store today — The Black Angels, Cloud Cult, Blonde Redhead, Grinderman,... more info

Scotsman.com — Grinderman: Grinderman 2 ***** Mute, £12.99 more info

The Telegraph — Jaw-dropping lyrics in Grinderman 2. Rating: * * * * * more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — Laura Snapes rounds up the key albums released in the UK on Monday 13 September. Read our reviews by clicking on the headlines Of Montreal - 'False Priest' Gaga might be hailed as the leading sexual provocateur of our time (well, unless you're calle... more info

The Music Fix — Rock greatness from Nick Cave's garage groovers more info

Guardian Music — (Mute)On the eve of the recent Australian election, MySpace held a poll asking voters which native singer they would most like to see running the country. Surprisingly, Nick Cave came in first, ahead of such national treasures as Kylie and Dame Edna ... more info

DrownedInSound — It’s difficult not to love an album that segues from a track called ‘Evil’ into one named ‘Kitchenette’, but Grinderman 2 is less of an instant thrill than its predecessor. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — (Mute)Grinderman began life with tongues in cheek – songs about mid-life crises referencing combovers and interviews mentioning "sheilas". However, their second album suggests they are now seriously rivalling their members' alter ego, the Bad Seeds... more info