What makes There's Too Many Irons in the Fire by Cardiacs notable?

This album is significant for its innovative approach to composition and arrangement, influencing subsequent bands in the avant-garde and post-punk movements. Critics have hailed it as an early example of Cardiacs' complex musical style, which would later inspire artists across genres. Released in 1987, 'There's Too Many Irons in the Fire' is Cardiacs' second studio album, following their debut 'A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window.' At this point, the band was establishing their unique blend of art rock and punk influences, carving out a distinct niche within the UK's underground music scene.