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Cardiacs

Reviews 3

North Sea Radio Orchestra with John Greaves & Annie Barbazza

Folly Bololey (Songs from Robery Wyatt's Rock Bottom)

Cardiacs

The Seaside

Cardiacs

Sing To God (Reissue)

Articles 11

Low Culture Essay

Low Culture Essay: Cathi Unsworth on the Magic of Cardiacs’ Tim Smith

In this month's Low Culture Essay, Cathi Unsworth attends a beautiful night in tribute to Tim Smith of Cardiacs, speaking to those who knew, loved and played alongside this "musical Merlin".
Strange World Of...

The Strange (Parallel) World of… Tim Smith Of Cardiacs

Cardiacs’ Tim Smith, who died two years ago, would have been 61 today (July 3). Sean Kitching considers ten alternative points of entry into his discography that emphasise the pop and chamber music side of his songwriting
A Quietus Interview

The Fightback: Rob Crow Interviewed

Sean Kitching talks to the cult Pinback, Heavy Vegetable, Thingy, Optiganally Yours and Goblin Cock musician Rob Crow about returning to the fray
Strange World Of...

The Golden Age Is Now: The Strange World Of Kavus Torabi

Kavus Torabi talks Sean Kitching through ten highlights from his bewildering career in music
Anniversary

Once In A Lifetime: On Land And In The Sea By Cardiacs Revisited

Nick Reed looks back a quarter of a century to one of the shining pinnacles in the back catalogue of Cardiacs
Black Sky Thinking

Tracks Of Our Tears: 50 Songs That Make Quietus Writers & Artists Cry

Following this week's Quietus Essay exploring why music makes people cry, the Quietus writers and several artists select and discuss the songs that make them well up
Anniversary

A Little Man & A House & The Whole World Window By Cardiacs Revisited

To celebrate Tim Smith's birthday Sean Kitching looks back at one of the Cardiacs' most well loved albums
A Quietus Interview

Whirled Around: An Oral History Of Levitation

20 years ago, on the eve of their debut album's release, Levitation looked like they'd explode. Instead, a year later, they imploded. Wyndham Wallace invites those involved to share their cautionary tale…
A Quietus Interview

Prog Is A Four Letter Word: Steve Davis And Kavus Torabi Hold Court

Over lunch at Ottolenghi and a few pints at the King Charles I, Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi discuss Magma, alternative radio and the Romford Rap
A Quietus Interview

On A Knife Edge: An Interview With Kavus Torabi

Kavus Torabi tells our man Matt Evans why he's a frustrated drummer, spills the information on his new Knifeworld EP Dear Lord, No Deal and talks about his time with the Cardiacs and The Monsoon Bassoon
Black Sky Thinking

Why A Heart Attack Must Not Arrest The Cardiacs

With friends like Napalm Death, Israel and Eastender’s Phil Mitchell, who really cares what your enemies think of you. Graham Bendel explores the appeal of a band that many love to hate.

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 3

Baker's Dozen

Life In Death: Shane Embury’s Baker’s Dozen

Napalm Death stalwart Shane Embury takes Kez Whelan through his thirteen favourite records, from his friendships with Repulsion and Cardiacs to his early years shaped by Venom and AC/DC
Baker's Dozen

Self-Confident Weirdos: Kavus Torabi’s Favourite Albums

With Knifeworld's second album The Unravelling just out, Matt Evans gets the top albums rundown from the band's leader and prolific multi-instrumentalist
Baker's Dozen

Growing On Me: Justin Hawkins Of The Darkness’ Favourite LPs

The Darkness frontman rifles through his racks and decides on the 13 long-players closest to his heart

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