music.wikisort.org - Composition

"Is This the Life?"[lower-alpha 1] is a song by English rock band Cardiacs from their debut studio album A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window (1988). The song was released on vinyl by the Alphabet Business Concern and Torso on 16 April 1988 as the only single from the album. The song was previously recorded for the demo albums Toy World (1981) and The Seaside (1984). It also briefly attained chart success (peaking at number 80) after being played on various Radio 1 shows thanks to DJ Liz Kershaw.[1][2] The Torso version of the 7" is exactly the same as the Alphabet release although it comes in a paper sleeve instead of a cardboard one. Only the Torso 12" differs in both track listing and cover design.

This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2022)

"Is This the Life?"
Single by Cardiacs
from the album A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window
Released	16 April 1988
Studio	Workhouse, London
Length	5:39
Label	Alphabet Business Concern Torso
Songwriter(s)	Tim Smith
Producer(s)	Tim Smith
Cardiacs singles chronology
"There's Too Many Irons in the Fire" (1987) "Is This the Life?" (1988) "Susannah's Still Alive" (1988)

Track listing

• Seven-inch single

1. "Is This the Life?" – 5:36
2. "I'm Eating in Bed" – 5:06

• Twelve-inch single

1. "Is This the Life?" – 5:36
2. "Goosegash" – 1:56
3. "I'm Eating in Bed" – 5:06

Personnel

• Tim Smith – vocals, guitar
• Jim Smith – bass
• Sarah Smith – saxophone
• William D. Drake – keyboards
• Dominic Luckman – drums
• Tim Quy – percussion

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Is This the Life?"

Chart (1988)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[3]	80

Notes

References

External links

• Audio on YouTube
• Is This the Life at Discogs (list of releases)

---