Reviewing "Sing to God" by Cardiacs || Day 276/365

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Reviewing "Sing to God" by Cardiacs || Day 276/365

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Жыл бұрын

I had a ton of fun making this video, can you tell?
Welcome to 365 Days of Prog! The series in which I undertake the daunting task of listening to and reviewing 365 musically progressive albums throughout the year of 2022.
The list is made up of albums which were recommended to me by various people as their favorite albums.
If you want to help me buy more pens for writing these reviews, consider becoming a patreon: / 365daysofprog
Happy listening,
- Naomi

Пікірлер: 51

@augustjschroeder Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this album. Tim Smith was such a unique and brilliant musician. May he rest in peace, we will praise him!

@armyofmoths Жыл бұрын

Cardiacs are a one off. There's nothing like them. This particular album is a work of absolute genius but pick any album by them and you'll find that each one is an absolute masterclass.

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@outernothingness1177 Жыл бұрын

Well, they didn't just "happen" to have the same name. Tim and Sarah were married at the time. (Btw, William D. Drake's solo albums are well worth checking out. It's a bit like a rural Wordsworthian version of the Cardiacs.) (And yes: the piano on "No Gold" is recorded backwards.)

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Wow! I am really shocked at the fact that I have not uncovered that information up until now. Truly fascinating stuff. And "No Gold"'s piano is haunting, I love it.

@runciblemoon1194 Жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Oh I'm so glad this one clicked for you. It is such a beast of an album - even as someone who's listened to it inside out for the best part of two decades I still tend to break it into two sessions (one per disc) because there's just so much to take in. Madness, Queen and The Beatles are all definitely good touchpoints (amongst many others), and the deeper you dig into to Tim's music the more odd connections you'll spot and, conversely, the more you'll realise just what a unique one-of-a-kind songwriter he was. Can't wait for you to dive into "A Little Man..." as I think the classic lineup with the greater emphasis on sax, keys and percussion might be even more up your alley. But yeah, I could ramble on for years about this album, and this band in general. Truly life-changing stuff (I speak from direct experience here). I was lucky enough to catch them live twice in what would sadly turn out to be their final years and those evenings are amongst my most treasured memories. Not just because the music was so bloody brilliant and mad and exhilarating, but the sense of community you got at a Cardiacs gig was like nothing else I've ever experienced. Just a bunch of the warmest, strangest, friendliest people you could ever hope to meet, all there for a good old knees-up and a bit of a boogie to some of the most mind-splinteringly strange pop music ever written. Joyous.

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

This video was practically dedicated to you, my friend, so I am ever so glad you enjoyed it! I'll see you again in a few days when I revisit this band.

@avantprog6902 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I recently stumbled across the Piffel tracks and was flabbergasted. Tim actually channeled Frank Zappa. He was self deprecating and unpretentious. But too modest. One of a kind.

@TheProgCorner Жыл бұрын

Cardiacs!!! What a band!!!

@fcamiola Жыл бұрын

Greatest album EVER. Tim was the best - the leader of the starry skies.

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

This album is a peak of human performance, and a large part of it goes to Tim for sure.

@roztox Жыл бұрын

Serious though, no mention of *Dirty boy* I am surprised...

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Sorry 😳🙏🏿

@roztox Жыл бұрын

Apologies accepted.....Subbed and liked x

@wristofkings Жыл бұрын

Yet *another* album going on the list. How have I never heard of this band?

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Never HEARD of them?! That's a big oof. I would have apologized for making your list longer but you have done the same in turn for my reserve list, so... ;P

@wristofkings Жыл бұрын

@@365DaysofProg Sorry =P

@gary13th Жыл бұрын

Love the review. Though the long “repetitive” songs are great 😂 love Dog Like Sparky too, my favourite album track. Dirty Boy is a fan favourite.

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is such a next level album!

@monkeyhouse1672 Жыл бұрын

This song is said to be when Tim was touched by angels.

@markspooner1224 Жыл бұрын

A really good review, I love this album and have been looking for a vinyl copy for years. I see that the CD is available on discogs from Israel! BTW did you say that you are a fan of Madness, I think that we'd get on very well.

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Haha! What are the odds? :P And I am a huge Madness fan! As I said, they are my favourite non-prog band ever. My vinyl collection started with Pink Floyd and Madness.

@markspooner1224 Жыл бұрын

@@365DaysofProg I've seen lots of top bands live but the most enjoyable concert ever was Madness, hands down.

@MrPboys1 Жыл бұрын

Both are amazing albums however for me on land and in the sea is my absolute favourite

@johnlymer6323 Жыл бұрын

A stunning album, life affirming stuff. I could cry....

@toddhill7483 Жыл бұрын

An amazing album, one of my favorites. Thanks for the review. Lost my cd copy years ago and have been searching for a reasonably priced replacement. Very pricey. Just curious, what are your plans for the channel after the "365 days" expire?

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Loved to have made this review! So you're welcome. Sad to hear about that disc though... And as for your question - excuse me if I'll be lazy and not elaborate - but the short answer is that I will be staying on KZfaq but not doing the daily uploads of album reviews but rather more spaced out videos that revolve around prog - mostly video essays and more humorous and passion-driven projects.

@toddhill7483 Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good plan. Glad you'll be around after 2022.

@schpleeb Жыл бұрын

I love the effort you’re going to with this project, yet you didn’t flip the video so that the 365 days poster is shown properly. I enjoy that though. Thanks for shining a spotlight on this majestic band and album. I will have to watch others of yours; I’m encouraged that there will be some Gentle Giant in there given your title video. They were a huge influence for Cardiacs by the way

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I find that the right-leaning video format is quite unflattering ;P And this band is a great one, and I also have a video about "A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window" up too. And I did not know that they were inspired by GG, that's really cool! I only have a review of "Free Hand" as of now though...

@schpleeb Жыл бұрын

@@365DaysofProg Free Hand is one of my favourites and a great one to start with. Everyone talks about Octopus and The Power and The Glory but personally I adore In a Glass House and their magnum opus (and arguably the best concept album of all time along with The Wall)… Three Friends ❤️

@hennaoctopus Жыл бұрын

I think firey gun hand, insect hoofs on lassie, and a horses tail are my faves, but there are only 3 songs in the whole thing that i routinely skip and thats saying something

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

Interesting picks nonetheless :)

@RaBob Жыл бұрын

Failing to even mention "Dirty Boy" in a review about Cardiacs' "Sing To God" album is like doing a review of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and failing to mention "A Day In The Life."

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

That's one heck of a claim to make. I will, however, give it a listen right now, just for the fun of it ;))

@claywalnum3143 Жыл бұрын

This is one crazy band--in a good way.

@alexanderwooldridgesmith6629 Жыл бұрын

Hmm, interesting concept 365 prog albums in a year. I probally have well over that number, but I listen to other stuff. Thinking about it I probally listend to The Wall back to back 365 times when it came out, and I have not gone mad, yet, so you are probally safe. Anyway a nice review, but I am biased as JP is a mate. Everyone should listen to Sing to God at least once in their life.

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

It was a heck of a ride doing these reviews and this album definitely stuck out from the rest for countless reasons!

@avantprog6902 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I've been doing this since the 70's. Have I got some suggestions for you!

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

I'd love for some expert suggestions for recommendations, so the stage is all yours, take it away!

@avantprog6902 Жыл бұрын

@@365DaysofProg Off the top of my head I'd say check out, " Thinking Plague"," 5uu's ","Poil","Mercury Tree","Sleepytime Gorilla Museum", and, " Simon Steensland".

@365DaysofProg Жыл бұрын

@@avantprog6902 Noted them all down!