All That Glitters Is a Mares Nest
78 min · 17 tracks · post-punk · art rock · experimental rock
A chaotic blend of art rock and avant-garde whimsy that defies conventional structure and embraces the bizarre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic whimsy for adventurous listeners
- unexpected twists and turns
- immersive exploration of absurdity
- playful unpredictability throughout tracks
- short bursts of eccentricity
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward listening experiences
- prefer conventional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'All That Glitters Is a Mares Nest' marked a significant moment in Cardiacs' career as their first full-length album after several influential EPs. This release solidified their distinctive sound, blending post-punk energy with theatrical elements, and laid the groundwork for future cult status within the experimental rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Duck and Roger the Horse 6:42
- 2 There’s Too Many Irons in the Fire 3:25
- 3 It’s a Lovely Day 4:50
- 4 Everything Is Easy 3:56
- 5 Two Bites of Cherry 4:50
- 6 I Hold My Love in My Arms 1:12
- 7 Arnald 2:43
- 8 Baby Heart Dirt 4:04
- 9 All Spectacular 2:41
- 10 To Go Off and Things 8:02
- 11 The Leader of the Starry Skies 4:33
- 12 Tarred and Feathered 4:32
- 13 Fast Robert 3:33
- 14 Big Ship 7:03
- 15 Visiting Hours 1:49
- 16 R.E.S. 6:46
- 17 Is This the Life 7:46
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