| Tim Smith's Extra Special OceanLandWorld | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1995 |
| Recorded | 1989–1990 |
| Genre | Britpop [3] |
| Length | 45:26 |
| Label | Alphabet Business Concern |
| Producer | Tim Smith |
Tim Smith's Extra Special OceanLandWorld is the only solo album by Tim Smith of the English rock band Cardiacs, released in 1995 and recorded between 1989 and 1990. [4] The song "Veronica in Ecstasy" also appeared on the Cardiacs compilation album Sampler (1995). [4]
All tracks are written by Tim Smith.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Exploded" | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Rat Mice Lice Time" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "This Grounds Town" | 5:17 |
| 4. | "Savour" | 2:59 |
| 5. | "Swimming with the Snake" | 6:30 |
| 6. | "England’s" | 2:59 |
| 7. | "Ocean Shipwreck" | 7:17 |
| 8. | "Bug from Heaven" | 2:48 |
| 9. | "Veronica in Ecstasy" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "Ocean Heaven" | 6:18 |
| Total length: | 45:26 | |
Tim Smith - All instruments and vocals, except saxophones on "England's" which are by Sarah Smith
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