Singin' to God is an a cappella tribute to Cardiacs' 1996 fourth studio album, Sing to God, by the American vocal group the 180 Gs. Released on 3 July 2018,[nb 1] it received positive critical reception for its effort and faithfullness to the source material. The album was mixed by ex-Cardiacs member Mark Cawthra and was the group's second album following 2007's 180 D'Gs to the Future!, a tribute to the experimental band Negativland.[2]
| Singin' to God | ||||
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| Studio album by the 180 Gs | ||||
| Released | 3 July 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 12 October 2011 – 13 November 2015 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 97:48 | |||
| Producer | David Minnick | |||
| The 180 Gs chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editIn the magazine Art Rockin', Lee Henderson praised the album for being "full of abundant lushness, ripe with energy, tenacious arrangements, with nearly unreal accomplishment."[3] Matt Keeley of Kittysneezes said that the album was "mostly for those who are already fans of Cardiacs" and called the a cappella arrangements of the band's complex melodies "jawdropping", with the album being "a masterpiece in its own right" alongside the original.[4]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Tim Smith unless otherwise indicated.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eden on the Air" | 2:22 | |
| 2. | "Eat It Up Worms Hero" | Smith, Bob Leith | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Dog-Like Sparky" | 4:52 | |
| 4. | "Fiery Gun Hand" | 5:14 | |
| 5. | "Insect Hoofs on Lassie" | 3:04 | |
| 6. | "Fairy Mary Mag" | 3:44 | |
| 7. | "Bellyeye" | 4:09 | |
| 8. | "A Horse’s Tail" | Jon Poole | 3:49 |
| 9. | "Manhoo" | Poole, Smith | 4:59 |
| 10. | "Wireless" | Smith, Dawn Staple | 8:19 |
| Total length: | 43:03 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dirty Boy" | Smith, Leith | 8:56 |
| 2. | "Billion" | 0:41 | |
| 3. | "Odd Even" | 3:14 | |
| 4. | "Bell Stinks" | Poole | 1:18 |
| 5. | "Bell Clinks" | Poole | 2:52 |
| 6. | "Flap Off You Beak" | 3:50 | |
| 7. | "Quiet as a Mouse" | 1:25 | |
| 8. | "Angleworm Angel" | Poole | 2:25 |
| 9. | "Red Fire Coming out from His Gills" | 2:15 | |
| 10. | "No Gold" | 3:29 | |
| 11. | "Nurses Whispering Verses" | Smith, Leith | 9:59 |
| 12. | "Foundling" | 5:28 | |
| Total length: | 45:52 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dirty Boy (Karaoke Version)" | Smith, Leith | 8:53 |
Personnel
editThe 180 Gs[5]
- Chris Minnick – vocals and body percussion
- David Minnick – vocals, vocal arrangements and body percussion
- Dick Minnick – vocals and body percussion
- Don Minnick – vocals and body percussion
- Mark Minnick – vocals and body percussion
- Peter Minnick – vocals and body percussion
Additional musicians and production[6]
- Rosey Minnick – child vocals on "Fairy Mary Mag"
- David Minnick – producer
- Mark Cawthra – mastering
- Josh Silverstein – cover art
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Singin' to God by The 180 Gs (Album, A cappella): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "180 Gs: 180 d'Gs to the Future". Negativland & Seeland Records. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Henderson, Lee (11 October 2018). "THE 180 Gs Singin' To God (2018) review". Art Rockin'. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Keeley, Matt (20 November 2018). "Singin' To God: The 180 Gs Bring Their A Capella Style to Cardiacs". Kittysneezes. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "The 180 Gs". Discogs. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Minnick, David. "Singin' to God". Bandcamp. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
External links
edit- Official website
- Singin' to God at Discogs (list of releases)