Members
- Jim Smithbass guitar, original · 1980current
- Bob Leithdrums (drum set) · 1993current
- Claire Lemmonadditional · 1999current
- Sharron Fortnamadditional · 1999current
- Cathy Harabarasadditional, background vocals · 2000current
- Dawn Stapleadditional, percussion · 2000current
- Melanie Woodsadditional, background vocals · 2000current
- Kavus Torabiguitar · 2003current
- Chlöe Heringtonsaxophone · 2025current
- Craig Fortnamglockenspielcurrent
- Jane Kayecurrent
- Mike Vennartlead vocalscurrent
- Colvin Mayersoriginal, synthesizer · 1977–1980
- Jim Smithoriginal · 1977–1980
- Michael Pughoriginal · 1977–1979
- Peter Taggdrums (drum set), original · 1977–1979
- Ralph Cadeoriginal, saxophone · 1977–1979
- Tim Smithoriginal · 1977–1980
- Mark Cawthra1979–1980
- Colvin Mayersoriginal, synthesizer · 1980–1981
- Mark Cawthradrums (drum set), keyboard, original · 1980–1983
- Sarah Jonesoriginal, saxophone · 1980–1989
- Tim Quyadditional, bass synthesizer, percussion · 1980–1990
- Tim Smithguitar, lead vocals, original · 1980–2020
- Graham Simmondsguitar · 1982–1983
- Marguerite Johnsonadditional, saxophone · 1982–1983
- Dominic Luckmandrums (drum set) · 1983–1993
- William D. Drakekeyboard · 1983–1990
- Christian Hayesguitar · 1989–1990
- Jon Pooleguitar · 1991–2003
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Discography
LSD2025
Tracklist not collected yet.
Some Fairytales From the Rotten Shed2017
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The Special Garage Concerts, Vol I & II2014
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Garage Concerts, Volume 12005
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Garage Concerts, Volume 22005
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Greatest Hits2001
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Guns1999
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Sing to God1996
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Sampler1995
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Heaven Born and Ever Bright1992
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Songs for Ships and Irons1991
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All That Glitters Is a Mares Nest1991
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On Land and in the Sea1989
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Archive Cardiacs1989
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A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window1988
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Cardiacs Live1988
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Rude Bootleg1987
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The Seaside1983
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Toy World1981
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The Obvious Identity1980
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Cardiac Arrest E.P.1979
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Day Is Gone1991
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Radio 1 Sessions: The Evening Show1988
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Big Ship1987
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Seaside Treats1985
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Cardiac Arrest, The Cardiacs
Cardiacs are an English rock band formed in Kingston upon Thames by guitarist and primary songwriter Tim Smith and his brother, bassist Jim Smith, in 1977 under the name Cardiac Arrest. One of Britain's leading cult rock bands, their sound folds in genres including art rock, jazz, psychedelia and metal, which was topped by Tim Smith's anarchic vocals and hard-to-decipher lyrics. He was noted for his complex and innovative compositional style; Cardiacs have been credited with fusing circus, baroque pop and medieval music with progressive rock and post-punk. The band's theatrical performance style has often incorporated off-putting costumes with on-stage confrontations. Their sound and image has sometimes made them unpopular with the press, but they have amassed a devoted following and inspired many rock groups, including Blur.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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