Sampler

This is an introduction to the music of Cardiacs and each track is taken from a different album. Definitely NOT a "Best Of" compilation, just a representative slice from the last 18 years. Everybody who's ever been in Cardiacs, with the exception of Ralph Cade and Richard Tagg.

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  • 1995

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Cardiacs

Cardiacs are an English Alternative Rock and Psychedelic Pop band formed in 1976. The band's broad combination of styles is sometimes referred to as Pronk (progressive punk), although group leader Tim Smith prefers the description "Psychedelic" or simply "Pop". Their music is underpinned by Smith's...
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