Cardinal: Biography

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• The Pernice Brothers
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• Richard Davies
• Eric Matthews
• The Moles

Formed:

Jan 1, 1994

Disbanded:

Jan 1, 1995

Genres:

Pop Music, Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music

Decades Active:

1990's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Ratings Guide

Cardinal was a one-off project from singers/songwriters Richard Davies and Eric Matthews. The duo came together in 1994 following ex-Moles frontman Davies' relocation from his native Australia to the U.S.; he wrote and sang all but one of the songs that comprised Cardinal's self-titled debut, while the Oregon-born Matthews arranged the compositions, layering them with ornate strings, horns and pianos inspired by the lush, baroque sounds of late-'60s pop. While Cardinal was released to great acclaim, internal strife quickly split the duo apart, and both Davies and Matthews embarked on solo careers.

- Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide