The Cardiacs: Every Album, Every Song
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The Cardiacs: Every Album, Every Song by Eric Benac
When Tim Smith died in July of 2020, he left behind a legion of adoring fans and an honorary doctorate in music. Not bad for someone who never had a top ten hit and who's music was so infamous during its heyday, that some magazines not only refused to review his work, but edited out praise from fellow musicians. But who was Tim Smith? He was the composer, guitarist, singer, and lyricist for cult band Cardiacs. Working in the 70s up to 2008, Smith and his rotating band of musicians created some of the most intricate and original music of all time. They combined punk energy, prog complexity, ska rhythms, heavy metal drama, and much more with an absurd and satirical lyrical stance, while creating a confrontational on-stage image that inspired as many as it appalled. Eric Benac examines each Cardiac album (including the never-repressed, cassette-only albums) and side projects, like the sublime prog-folk of Sea Nymphs, the warped psychedelics of Spartley's Japs, and the twisted Brit Pop of Tim's solo album. Each song is discussed both musically and lyrically, with a photo section containing original shots from Cardiacs fans.
Eric Benac is a freelance writer. He has over a decade of experience as a professional writer, including three years as a journalist and ten years as a marketing and blogging expert. Beyond his paid work, Eric enjoys writing poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and music reviews. A huge fan of Zappa and his work, Eric has written extensively about him. In his spare time, Eric records Zappa and Cardiacs-influenced electronic pop as Gergy 12. Frank Zappa is, almost unarguably, one of the few rock and roll musicians who can truly be labeled a genius. With a career that spanned four decades before his untimely death in 1993, Zappa broke all the rules of composition and production and did things his way. No other rock musician could compose in as many idioms or write music of such sublime complexity and profound beauty. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, USA.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781789521313 |
| ISBN 10 | 1789521319 |
| Title | The Cardiacs: Every Album, Every Song |
| Author | Eric Benac |
| Series | On Track |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sonicbond Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |