The Special Garage Concerts
Cardiacs · 2014
122 min · 32 tracks · post-punk · art rock · experimental rock
A kaleidoscopic mix of chaotic rhythms and whimsical melodies that challenge conventional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies with chaotic rhythms
- short bursts of unpredictable energy
- extended tracks for deep exploration
- quirky storytelling and imaginative themes
- for adventurous listening moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'The Special Garage Concerts' came during a period when Cardiacs were re-establishing their presence after a long hiatus following the health issues of frontman Tim Smith. This album captures live recordings from various performances, showcasing the band's unique blend of genres and theatricality, marking an important moment in their ongoing legacy within the avant-garde music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gibber and Twitch 4:13
- 2 Scratching Crawling Scrawling 1:03
- 3 As Cold as Can Be in an English Sea 7:03
- 4 It’s a Lovely Day 3:17
- 5 A Wooden Fish on Wheels 3:09
- 6 Ice a Spot and a Dot on the Dog 3:37
- 7 Aukamakic 1:24
- 8 Gloomy News 2:01
- 9 Gina Lollabridgida 3:34
- 10 Leaf Scrapings 1:22
- 11 Rock Around the Clock 2:04
- 12 Pip as Uncle Dick but Peter Spoiled It 4:21
- 13 Let Alone My Plastic Doll 4:23
- 14 Hope Day 6:30
- 15 A Balloon for Bertie’s Party 8:56
- 16 My Trade Mark 4:33
Disc 2
- 1 The Obvious Identity 2:33
- 2 Hello Mr. Sparrow 4:31
- 3 A Bus for a Bus on the Bus 3:56
- 4 Dinnertime Is at Home (Not Here) 5:18
- 5 Pilf 3:51
- 6 An Ant 1:49
- 7 Hello Mr. Minnow 4:45
- 8 A Cake for Bertie’s Party 3:11
- 9 Food on the Wall 1:15
- 10 Hopeless 2:47
- 11 Dead Mouse 4:05
- 12 To Go Off and Things 2:14
- 13 Visiting Hours 4:58
- 14 RES 6:08
- 15 A Game for Bertie’s Party 6:45
- 16 Icky Qualms 2:57
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