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Cardiacs - Greatest Hits

Cardiacs · 2002

57 min · 14 tracks · post-punk · art rock · experimental rock

A frenetic blend of melodic chaos and whimsical absurdity, intertwining punk energy with avant-garde intricacies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical absurdity in every track
  • frenetic energy for active listening
  • short bursts of chaotic fun
  • playful twists and turns
  • engaging sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward musical structures
  • dislike unpredictable song transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Cardiacs released 'Greatest Hits' in 2002, they were well-established within the British underground music scene, having formed in 1977. This compilation came after a series of influential albums, notably 'Sing to God' (1996), which solidified their reputation for genre-defying sound. The compilation serves as both a retrospective and an introduction to new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 There’s Good Cud 2:21
  • 2 Manhoo 3:22
  • 3 Buds and Spawn 6:40
  • 4 Core 2:31
  • 5 Fairy Mary Mag 3:09
  • 6 Odd Even 3:18
  • 7 She Is Hiding Behind the Shed 4:09
  • 8 The Breakfast Line 4:54
  • 9 Mares Nest 4:15
  • 10 Wind and Rains Is Cold 3:20
  • 11 Faster Than Snakes With a Ball and a Chain 5:54
  • 12 Victory Egg 3:03
  • 13 Dirty Boy 8:55
  • 14 Plane Plane Against the Grain 1:18

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