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Sampler

Cardiacs · 1995

50 min · 13 tracks · post-punk · art rock · experimental rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of chaotic rhythms and whimsical melodies that defy genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic shifts in energy
  • whimsical melodies for exploration
  • short bursts of unpredictability
  • live tracks enhancing spontaneity
  • playful chaos with sharp turns

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking consistent emotional arcs
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Sampler' marks a crucial point in Cardiacs' career as it encapsulates their eclectic sound while introducing a wider audience to their unique artistry. This album followed the band's previous studio release, 'Heaven Born and Ever Bright,' and showcased their continued evolution in avant-garde rock, solidifying their cult status in the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Is This the Life 5:36
  • 2 Angelworm the Angel 2:24
  • 3 Burn Your House Brown 2:37
  • 4 Goodbye Grace 3:56
  • 5 Piffol Four Times 2:34
  • 6 Two Bites of Cherry (live) 3:40
  • 7 Tarred and Feathered (live) 2:57
  • 8 Blind in Safety and Leafy in Love 2:43
  • 9 Big Ship (live) 5:53
  • 10 Veronica in Ecstasy 4:21
  • 11 Christ Alive 3:13
  • 12 The Everso Closely Guarded Line 8:10
  • 13 To Go Off and Things 2:13

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