Top tracks — play these first
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The Obvious Identity — This opening track sets the tone with its punchy rhythms and quirky melodies, encapsulating the band's signature blend of energy and eccentricity.
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Dinnertime Is at Home (Not Here) — The track juxtaposes playful lyrics with intricate musical arrangements, showcasing Cardiacs' ability to blend humor and complexity seamlessly.
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To Go Off and Things — With its shifting time signatures and unpredictable dynamics, this song exemplifies the band's avant-garde approach to composition and live performance.
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Hello Mr. Minnow — This track features catchy hooks woven with lyrical whimsy, illustrating Cardiacs' knack for creating memorable yet unconventional songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrical explorations
- frenetic rhythms for energizing moments
- quirky narratives with playful twists
- short tracks for quick bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, The Special Garage Concerts Vol II captures Cardiacs during a time of limited public performances due to frontman Tim Smith's declining health. This album follows their previous live recording, showcasing the band's unique sound and stage presence while reflecting the band's ongoing evolution in art rock and avant-garde music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Frank Zappa· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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