Jim Smith of Cardiacs

[Leverus]

Is anyone else here a fan of Jim Smith from Cardiacs? I'm a fairly recent fan of that band and I've grown to enjoy his bass lines. He does a good job of standing out in such a busy sounding band and, while his playing might not be mind blowing, he adds a nice bit of flair to his bass lines to make them interesting. I think he's a good solid bassist, and he's one of the reasons I picked up this instrument.

 

[Luke S Mouse]

I have been amazed by their "As Cold as it Can be" rehearsals on Youtube.

 

[knumbskull]

love the cardiacs!

EDIT thanks for the video recommedation - amazing stuff:

Cardiacs - As Cold As Can Be In An English Sea rehearsal. - YouTube

Jim Smith in his pants

 

[Leverus]

I love those rehearsal videos with Jim in his undies. Although I think their classic lineup was the best, I love their sound as a quartet too.

It's good to see I'm not the only one here who loves these guys.

 

[Eric Swanson]

Oh no, you are most definitely not. And...I love Jim Smith's playing on every tune!

 

[Eric Swanson]

or "Fairy Mary Mag" at 18:23

 

[oZZma]

Great band!

 

[Eric Swanson]

Is "Dirty Boy" one of the greatest rock tunes ever written? You decide...

 

[Eric Swanson]

How about Jim's loose and tasty lines on "Fairy Mary Mag?"

 

[Eric Swanson]

repeating myself, because, well EVERYONE REALLY NEEDS TO LISTEN TO THIS AGAIN:

 

[Dmadmadma]

this band doesn't get enough love. Everytime I show it to someone I feel like I am spreading the word of "God".