Archive Cardiacs
Cardiacs · 1989
43 min · 12 tracks · post-punk · art rock · experimental rock
Frantic rhythms and eccentric melodies converge in a kaleidoscopic journey through Cardiacs' avant-garde soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic soundscape exploration
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- unpredictable shifts in pacing
- quirky melodies that surprise
- playful yet chaotic listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek long, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Archive Cardiacs' captures the band in a formative phase following their earlier projects. This compilation showcases their eclectic blend of art rock and experimental sounds, setting the stage for their later cult status. At this point, Cardiacs were beginning to carve a unique niche within the UK underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aukamacic 0:45
- 2 Icky Qualms 2:15
- 3 Piffol Four Times 2:49
- 4 Scratching Crawling Scrawling 0:56
- 5 As Cold as Can Be in an English Sea 7:12
- 6 T.V.T.V. 3:49
- 7 My Trade Mark 3:40
- 8 The Obvious Identity 2:02
- 9 Piffol One Time 6:49
- 10 A Game for Bertie’s Party 5:26
- 11 Piffol Three Times 5:38
- 12 Rock Around the Clock 1:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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