On June 10, 1996, “Alphabet Business Concern” label released “Sing to God”, the fourth Cardiacs studio album. It was recorded in 1995, at “Apollo 8” in Merritt Island, “Sally Birthday House”, and was produced by Tim Smith.
Personnel:
- Tim Smith – vocals, guitar, keyboards, String Quartet arrangements
- Jon Poole – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Jim Smith – vocals, bass
- Bob Leith – vocals, drums
- Sarah Smith – vocals, saxophones
- Mark Barratt – trumpets
- Chris Brierly, Catherine Morgan, Mark Pharaoh, Robert Woodard – string quartet
- Natalie Box – violins
- Claire Lemmon – vocals
- Jane Kypriandis – scissors
- David Murder – orchestral arrangements, orchestrations, orchestra
- Dawn Staple – “Peril on the Sea” story
- Jim Smith – engineer
- Matt Anker – photography
- Phil at Murray Weaver – manipulation
Track listing:
All tracks by Tim Smith, except where noted.
- Eden on the Air
- Eat It Up Worms Hero – Tim Smith, Bob Leith
- Dog-Like Sparky
- Fiery Gun Hand
- Insect Hoofs on Lassie
- Fairy Mary Mag
- Bellyeye
- A Horse’s Tail – John Poole
- Manhoo – Tim Smith, John Poole
- Wireless
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