Cardinal (band)
| Company type | Indie pop duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Richard Davies, Eric Matthews |
| Defunct | 1995 (hiatus) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2011 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Cardinal is a U.S.-based indie pop duo consisting of artists Richard Davies and Eric Matthews. Established in 1992 following Davies' move from Australia to the United States, the pair first connected in Boston, Massachusetts. Davies takes on the roles of lead singer and lyricist, while Matthews is responsible for the musical arrangements. Cardinal's richly detailed sound, drawing heavily from 1960s baroque pop, has had a notable impact on indie chamber pop musicians since the 1990s.
Their debut, the self-titled album Cardinal, was released in 1994 to widespread critical praise; however, the group dissolved the next year due to internal conflicts. After a prolonged hiatus, Davies and Matthews reunited in 2011 to reform Cardinal, culminating in their sophomore album Hymns, which came out in 2012.
Discography
Studio albums
- Cardinal (1994)
- Hymns (2012)