I apologize because I'm guessing this is somewhere embedded in the thread, but I also know that Cardiacs fans are more than happy to share their opinion multiple times.
Short story is that I found myself in Japan for a week without my normal music collection. I only had what was in my ITunes account: 1) The new U2 album, 2) Oceansize - Music for Nurses, and 3) Cardiacs - STG I & II. I typically play only my physical CDs so these were all very under-appreciated in my collection. (The U2 remains so.) Short story is I had a wonderful week and am now looking to expand my Cardiacs collection. My Oceansize collection is already full.
On my shortlist:
Cardiacs - A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window
Cardiacs - Guns
Cardiacs - Heaven Born and Ever Bright
Cardiacs - On Land And In the Sea
Cardiacs - Songs for Ships And Irons
Cardiacs - The Seaside
I'm considering buying the physical versions of STG also.
Beyond that, which side projects or other Cardiacs albums are considered essential (and are available for purchase)? I think this captures all their studio albums? I typically do not enjoy live albums as much as studio, if that helps.
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