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Cardiacs were more a collective than a band - the personnel constantly changing over the decades. The creative force and song writer was the much missed Tim Smith. Cardiacs were once described as Genesis on speed. This video is not pretty, it was recorded in a claustrophobic shed - you can hear the rain the roof at the start - and the band members are all a bit hot and cranky. That said, this is an incredible track. On the first listen you think, what the hell was that? On the second listen your hooked. A weird time signature, scales all over the place - and so, so tight. I love this. I hope you do too.

Michael, I’ve followed you for a while on youtube and finally decided to become a lifetime member. I love your breakdown videos and how you make music theory so understandable. Please review this video, i love their tone.

One of my favorite bands of all time, while they have an incredible eclectic discography, this rockin' track of their second album is the perfect intro. Between Jim James' insane vocals, powerful drumming, and dual lead guitars from Jim and Carl Broemel (who also rips on sax). This is music at its best, live, loud, rockin', and free! I dare you not to smile while watching this one.

I’ve always loved Maggot Brain because of the way it just relaxes my soul.