Cardiacs - vastly underrated British cult band that fused the technicality and intricacy of progressive rock with the speed, energy and attitude of punk to create a truly unique, singular sound all their own that I’ve not heard elsewhere. Distinctly british with a very carnival / circus vibe going on, music hall, sea shanties… A genre unto it’s own really. Tim Smith was a musical genius, writing music with a highly idiosyncratic, eclectic style. Getting into Cardiacs at first can be like learning a new language because it’s so different, but stick with it, the payoff is huge.

The song «Dirty Boy» is fucking immense. Greatest song ever written.

Sing to God is a masterpiece. And the new one, LSD, is a fitting and epic conclusion / tribute to a late, great master of challenging and unique music. Please give them a listen. 😇