The Special Garage Concerts Vol I
Cardiacs · 2005
61 min · 16 tracks · post-punk · art rock · experimental rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and avant-garde chaos, bursting with whimsical melodies and eclectic rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for curious minds
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- playful experimentation with unexpected turns
- late-night explorations of sound
- cathartic release through eccentricity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'The Special Garage Concerts Vol I' captures Cardiacs during a period of reemergence following a hiatus after their 1999 album 'Sing to God.' This live compilation showcases the band's experimental essence as they continued to influence the avant-garde rock scene, building on their established cult following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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
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