First Band On The Moon

This was a fun listen. Lovefool is a classic for a reason, but the rest of the album kept up the atmosphere with Peter Svensson's guitar playing being a consistent highlight. The cover of Black Sabbath's Iron Man caught me off guard but they took it in their own direction which is testament to a cover done well.

I love the transitions within all these songs. Some of my favorite songs are Iron Man, Choke, and Heartbreaker. 7/10 would listen to again.

This feels like that rare ish exception where the album surrounding the big hit is actually also good. The whole vibe is retro tinged, but not just pure nostalgia standing in the place of creativity.

3/5

Another three, not good and not bad. I find her voice to be a touch annoying, I find the music to be a touch too hippie-indie, and yet I recognize it's good work overall. But as explained at earlier times I downloaded no songs and how could an album ever be given anything more than a three if not a single download came of it. A two seems too (lol) low though because I could listen again, I wouldn't be put off by it. A three is a good, solid number.

3.5!

Could not get into this. Lovefool is obviously a banger but the rest of this album is pretty annoying with the exception of the trip hop Iron Man cover. Lastly, I do appreciate the flute appearing here and there on songs as well, but not enough to get anything more than a (2).

It was a pretty fun pop album! It sounded very 90’s. It put me in a very good mood when listening.

Bangers

Cruising the 1001 reviews while listening, seems like a lot of "Best band in the world, Nina is so calming - 5!" vs "Fuck I hate that baby voice, can't stand these guys - 1!" the band is sweet though, but I checked a later album where sure enough she dropped the baby voice but really, the music wasn't nearly as interesting. A conundrum.

Another album with one major hit. Cool cover of "Iron Man" though, I wasn't expecting it at all. Pretty average listen for me.

I was fairly certain I was new to The Cardigans. But I was familiar with their popular track Love fool when it came on. When the Ironman cover was playing I couldn’t pick it out right away. Then I mentioned it to Kerri it sounded familiar like it was a cover. She agreed then looked up the track title and we both had a good laugh about it. Fun to hear that version of Ironman. Overall I’m happy to give this one four stars

This is one I have known of for a while now. Back in like 2018 I was doing a lot of hot yoga with my friends Jackson & Wyatt. I remember one day before a hot hatha (we called them high hatha's as we would get stoned beforehand lol). Wyatt told me about this album called First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans, that he found on this very list! I don't think he was listening through the list but maybe just going through and trying out a few at random. Cool to think back on, as I had sorta forgotten about this, and now here I am 200+ albums deep into said list. Anyways, at the time, I thought this album was decent, maybe would have given it a 3 or a 4, but still I added the whole thing to my library. But over the past 8 years, this album has come up again and again when shuffling through my music. To the point where I now LOVE these songs, like each one to me is so recognizable and unique. There is not one song on here that sounds like another, yet they all feel very similar to one another at the same time. I find Nina Perssons voice very calming, this is on top of the instrumentation being whimsical and creative. The music feels like a warm embrace from your favorite old wool cardigan. Favorites: Step on Me, Lovefool (Fuckin classic), Losers, Iron Man (Black Sabbath tribute?), and Choke. 9/10

Really nice tracks. I thought iron man was a bit weak though

Insta add to album rotation. What a pleasant and enjoyable album. Part easy listening, part crazy girl energy in the style of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, part Black Sabbath influences. When I first heard "Heartbreaker" I thought to myself that it sounds a lot like Black Sabbath, but dismissed the thought as it was stylistically so far away from the Birmingham band. Then I missed the ending of the song which is more obvious reference. But when a full cover of "Iron Man" hit in I realised I was right after all. Fascinating blend of Sabbath's lines with a pop-rock energy. Ozzy himself gave high prise to The Cardigans for their version and what better endorsement than that? The album is a great bled of whimsical, sarcastic, sweet energies. It's also instrumentally interesting and well orchestrated. With all the sweetness of Persson's vocals it has this creepy lining that keeps you on the toes the entire time. It felt like something sinister was hidden under all this sugar coating. And I mean it in the best possible sense.

Who doesn’t love them some sexy Swedes! Love Fool, great song but overplayed to death. I hear it now 30 years later and I’m numb to its greatness. Iron Man was an interesting cover, the band were metal heads. Apparently Ozzy said it was the creepiest cover of Iron Man he’d heard.

Så äntligen första svenska plattan, om man inte räknar Cherionproducerade Brittan. Precis efter Norge förstås, inte ens här kom vi före. Jag funderar på om detta är det popigaste vi haft hittills (Brittan undantagen)? Jag gillar Cardigans debut, spelar den ibland fortfarande. Även cocktailpopen på andra albumet är rätt kul. Men här hade jag tappat intresset och det har jag fortfarande fog för. Det här är ingen bra platta. Det bästa får vi först, "Your new cuckoo" är kul pop och albumets bästa låt, annars är det mesta steril och ganska medioker dito, alla eventuella indiekvaliteter är bortblåsta. Singlarna är heller inte så angelägna att dom lyfter skivan. Det saknas en tydlig avsändare i Cardigans musik, särskilt på den skivan. Frågan är hur man ska bedöma en såhär utpräglat popig skiva, inte minst i en sån här kontext? Den är ju väldigt mycket ett barn av sin tid. Dessutom ligger det i popens natur att vara här och nu, eller i detta fall tydligt där och då. Men jag måste trots allt utgå från idag och då tycker jag den är rent utsagt dålig och jättetrist. Cardigans blev bra och intressanta (igen) först när dom omformade sin identitet med den americanadoftande "Long gone before daylight" men det är en annan historia...

Överlag drar Cardigans de 60-talasdofande easy listening-pastischerna för långt. Resultatet blir elva rätt platta och intetsägande låtar. Möjligen Sabbath-covern Iron man och No recover undantagna. Nina Persson låter också otroligt blasé och oengagerad. Säkert ett stilgrepp, men det blir mest tråkigt. I min bok är debuten Emmerdale bättre, med starkare melodier och mer värme.

Cardigans tidiga album är utan tvekan roligare att lyssna på, än hur det lät på slutet. Månlandarskivan får väl räknas in till de som ännu är någorlunda oförstörda. Även om det finns en del tråkpop här. Inte minst i storhiten Lovefool. Utan den hade knappast albumet varit med i boken, men å andra sidan hade det varit betydligt bättre. För det är ju Cardigans i gränslandet mellan pop, jazz och soul man vill åt. Där släktbandet med Studiogrannarna i Eggstone är som tydligast. Allra bäst i Heartbreaker. Summa summarum. Cardigans var trots allt ett bra popband en gång i tiden. Trean huserar i de högre regionerna.

Fjäderlätt luftig produktion men tack vare Nina Perssons sång finns här ändå attityd. Singlarna Been It och Love fool sticker ut ut mängden. Kanske inte att materialet i övrigt räcker hela vägen ut. Till exempel låter Losers som något Rebecka Thörnqvist spelat in, dvs alldaglig fm-rock. Udda version av Black Sabbats Iron Man, det är egentligen bara den mediokra texten som de har valt att behålla. Däremot lånas riffet från Iron Man till Choke. Landar i en svag trea.

I get the appeal but it's not my exact cup of tea, the vocals are beautiful but a little cutesy for me

I was very pleasantly surprised by this one. Of course I’d heard “Lovefool”, their big, overplayed hit in the US. It’s an ear worm for sure, and I liked it OK but I didn’t think the band was for me. This album is very layered and catchy, with good beats and riffs. Not at all what I expected. Favorites include “Choke”, “Heartbreaker”, and of course that “Iron Man” cover. In order to make a cover your own, you have to have your own style and these guys sure do.

Their cover of iron man almost got me to a 4

Opening track exactly as I would expect from The Cardigans. Nothing special. Fairly insipid second track. By the time we get to Heartbreaker her voice / vocal style is getting on my nerves. Never Recover was ok with an increased pace. But then Step On Me was just poor. The single is an ok pop song. Don’t see this as anything other than average. 2.49. Didn’t know there was a Black Sabbath cover involved.

Dancing in the disco, with my mate Ivan, wait a minute, where's my cardigan?

First Band of the Moon? Maybe but also I think the Last Cassette Tape I ever bought. Something of a personal fav, love the contrast between the often sweet Music and darker, sometimes obsessive lyrics. Lennon-esque at times, particularly the "close your eyes, told your ears" refrain on Losers.

What a strange choice. I see no reason why this is an album you should listen to before you die. I mean it’s not bad, but it’s not groundbreaking or interesting in any way either. I prefer their second album TBH.

Suprisingly good. The fact that a hit from this album became a tiktok sound and I assumed it was a modern hit. These guys kind of sound like a swedish arctic monkeys which is pretty great. Huge success.

Some nostalgia for Lovefool.

Man I really liked this. This is just feel good rock/pop music and I really like the singer's voice. It's like the breathy, very feminine, style of a lot of modern singers but not forced and not overly aerated. The cover of Iron Man is more funny than it is good; it's such a departure from the actual song. I don't mind it but it's a weird choice. I dont know, I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Not sure what it is about it.

No thanks

I actually really liked this cute little pop record. four :)

Hauska levy, mukavasti rullaavaa poppia

294/1001. Yet another 90s familiar band here. But the Cardigans are so cute! And they did 2-3 near pefect pop songs, out of which at least Lovefool is on this record. Still, I have no need to go back, just remember them with a warmish smile.

Your New Cuckoo - 3.5/5 Been It - 3.5/5 Heartbreaker - 3/5 Happy Meal II - 3/5 Never Recover - 4/5 Step on Me - 3.5/5 Lovefool - 4.5/5 Losers - 3.5/5 Iron Man - 4/5 Great Divide - 3/5 Choke - 3.5/5 I'm probably too young since I think of these guys as just one-hit wonders with Lovefool. I was definitely surprised when the rest of the album was sort of the same vibe as Lovefool, including a really interesting cover of Black Sabbath's Iron Man (in a good way!). Overall: 3.5/5 Favorites: Never Recover, Lovefool, Iron Man

It’s like Sims 2 university band music, only ruined with English lyrics.

Oddly enough, their best-known song was the one I liked least on this. Their interpretation of Iron Man was great, although I can hear lots of Sabbath fans screaming about that. Overall, had positive elements of Portishead, Garbage, and Sun 60. Might warrant a second listen some day, just maybe not today.

An art house album, with the lead leaning into a breathy vocal most of the time.

This occassionally rises to acceptable.

When I first heard the song Lovefool back when it was a hit I fell for it immediately. It was a total earworm then (and is still as I now have it stuck in my brain again). I got the CD right away and enjoyed it very much at the time, but then it sat un-listened to till today. I really enjoyed digging into the album. I love the music throughout, as well as the vocals. Some songs work better than others, but I don't think there is a bad song on the record. I remember back when I first listened to the CD being surprised with their version of Ironman, in a not good way, but I really liked it today. I was out of the country for the past week and took a break from this project while I was gone. As I jumped back in there was a sense of foreboding, as I hoped my re-entry would be a smooth one. I am glad to report that it was and I'm now ready for what tomorrow brings.

a bit airy for me

Scandi pop, But with a dark tinge. The band are serious musicians and the lyrical content has adult themes. Their later work is even better. Grand tourismo is great and Long gone before daylight is 5 star for me, a album I just keep going back to.

Very 00s romcom vibes

Not bad, and not what I expected, but still consider them to be a one hit wonder.

Leuk, maar ook niet wow

soy una nenita maricona

I was almost gonna give that a 4 for the strong intro and few other bangers, but a few too many average tracks keep it balanced, and the outro felt a little strange and out of place. Still, points for surprising me Cardigans, wasn’t aware of your game properly til now.

voice is killing me man

Up until today I would have guessed that The Cardigans were Baggins-looking chaps who played fiddles and sang sea-shanties. Now that I have been disabused of that preposterous notion I will disabuse myself of this monotonous music. A de-ska-ified No Doubt knock-off?

I LOVED this album when I was young and getting into music. I still have the CD somewhere. Nina just seemed so cool to me and I loved her singing style and general vibe. Are all the song fabulous, no. But I still think this is a great album and points to Nina for taking up space in a genre dominated by men at the time.

Скоріше 3.5. Хороший поп-рок альбом з акцентом саме на поп сторону. Lovefool супер хіт, пісня яка засідає в голові.

Непоганий поп-рок альбом. Ніна Перссон це клас, також тут є всім відомий хіт лавфул. Але важко мені полюбити ці пісні та розглядати їх як щось більше ніж просто фонове прослуховування.

This started off interesting but the last track and the Iron Man cover kind of killed this for me. Was thinking high 4 early on but going high 3 total

This was fine, I guess. I got a little tired of her voice. Not for me.

The Lovefool band? Ok I’ll bite. If you’re like me and only know Lovefool, this album is not like that song. It’s much quirkier and less poppy. You think you hear Black Sabbath at one point but you dismiss it as it’s only for a few seconds and may just be a coincidence. Then, they cover Iron Man and you just have to laugh because it comes out of nowhere. Really interesting album today.

Really fun, such a great time capsule. Lovefool really is that good too.

Sugary pop. Only one memorable song.

Whimsical and playful, but with layers of heartbreak sprinkled throughout. There are layers to the instrumentation and vocals that make it feel deeper and more thought out than a lot of other pop records. Also fuck the haters, I dig the Iron Man cover!

To be listened to

It's actually a decently good album. The vocals do get very old at some point. I have a hard time giving this one 4 stars, but it's not bad by any means. Very regular 90s popish rock type deal.

Nice soft rock album Standouts: Your New Cuckoo, Heartbreaker, Happy Meal II, Step On Me, Lovefool

Only knew the one song, so new to me music.

I don't find her voice too pleasing. Some of the songs had me tapping my toes.

Surprised how much I enjoyed it!

I'm really not sure how to evaluate this. It's like they're doing the splits: one leg on catchy pop lyrics and melodies, the other on alt-rock styles. It must hurt stretching your "musical" muscles like that for so long. For me personally, stick to either side or find a way where you can stand instead of splitting (3.5).

No es pop clasicista, sí preciosista, y sueco, muy sueco. “Lovefool” se come el disco entero, aunque sacaran un par de singles más que no le llegan a la suela en mi opinion. Al final se test de un buen disco de pop que se quiere distanciar del mainstream pero acaba pegando el petardazo y siendo escuchado a todas horas en radio y televisión. Y el éxito siguió en su siguiente disco, pero luego se fueron estancando. No es que descubrieran la rueda, pero nos dejaron una buena colección de canciones sofisticadas y elegantes con la sensual voz de Nina Persson, todo un regalo de la naturaleza y pieza que sustenta gran parte de su éxito estética y musicalmente.

Pleasantly enjoyable :)

Perfectly fine

Glad to hear some new goodies, but wasn’t moved by the album as a whole

I really liked this, super cosy vibe and such a soft and sweet voice.

Solid enough debut but that Iron Man cover is a horrendous piece of music.

Forgot what a classic this album is. Great listen.

First band on the fool.

Well that was kind of annoying.

Clean, softly polished grooves built from gently chiming guitars, light electronic touches, supple bass lines, and cool, airy vocals move this indie pop album like flipping through a well-designed magazine in a waiting room—pleasant, tasteful, and easy to take in, even if it never quite sparks real excitement.

It's okay, nothing stood out for me.

This was fine, not really my thing. I do appreciate the cover of Iron Man. If you are going to take on a classic like that, you had better make it your own, and they certainly did.

Love the sound of this album, it’s very on par with current listening tastes. The vibe is nice, but not good enough to rate it more.

Perfectly acceptable pop rock. Unobtrusive and as a result, quite bland. Nothing here that is earth shattering. Not that there needs to be. Nice reference to Black Sabbath in Heartbreaker. Not sure about their Iron Man cover though. Lovefool is obviously the standout track.

Cute. Songs that got popular got popular for a reason, others are really alike so they kind of blend together

Poppige Rockmusik zum mittanzen. "Lovefool" als bekannte Hit-Single ist mein Highlight. 4/5

😊

The first tune made me think this was going to be pop pablum. But, there’s some interesting music here. Interesting rhythms and melodic ideas abound. The only thing I heard from this band was Loverfool which did not pique my interest. Wish I would have explored the band more. There’s more here than first meets the ear.

This is very unique, but still very good, musically. And that honestly, makes it a pretty special album. I really like this so far. OH SHIT, THIS IS LOVEFOOL. I didn't know that song by name, but yeah, this makes sense. While this may be the hit of the album, it's kind of just a cherry on top for my listening so far. Yeah, while it is the song that made it big on radio and deserved some international attention, I don't even think it's the best song on the album, or at least the best song in the context of the album. Although, the Iron Man cover is not quite it. It's not bad, but it feels a little out of place and a little poorly done. But that's really the only thing that I didn't straight up love. The rest of this album is so enjoyable and special. I'm kind of disappointed that I never listened to this before. But also, I'm not usually the kind of person to find major radio hits and go looking for the rest of the album. Favorite Song(s): Heartbreaker, Step on Me, Lovefool, Choke

It's not horribly unpleasant, but the music is either spooky or weirdly happy sounding and I find the singer's voice sickeningly sweet

Not my thing

Nice pop rock album, nothing mind blowing but enjoyable nonetheless 3.5*

I didn't expect the Black Sabbath references, although I'm not sure the Iron Man cover was an interesting take. I enjoyed the first half of the album and hadn't heard Step On Me before despite its millions of plays on Spotify.

Unremarkable apparently bc I listen to it but don’t remember it at all

Very pleasant listening experience

Really liked listening to this, but it all fell just a bit short of sticking.

Sounds nice for the most part. Like but not love her voice, like but not love the instrumentals. Like the lyrics. Middle of the road for me so a 3.

die verstehen einfach meine gefühle

I like it

Solo conocía su éxito. Son agradables de escuchar; la voz demasiado aniñada.

Far more melodic than I remember thoroughly enjoyed

mid 2.5

Je m'attendais à de la musique de pub et au final j'ai adoré de A à Z

Wow, so I remember Lovefool vividly - it was infectious and inescapable, but I never thought about these guys beyond that. And was that really thirty years ago?! I was admittedly dubious when this popped up, but there’s so much more here than Lovefool (which is as catchy as I remember.) I was wrong to write The Cardigans off as a one hit wonder back then. I doubt this album would make the cut if I ever made my own list, but a very enjoyable listen for me nonetheless.

Iron man was a surprisingly good cover

Just wonderful

Njen glas mi je vsec ampak cek cas k sm poslusala mi je slo mal na zivce vse skupi, vrjetno je blo sam pac tako jutro

Lovefool was everywhere for a time, wasn't it? And yet - not really very good. I do like The Cardigans, and of course Nina is a friend of the Manics, and therefore a friend of mine. This is a tiny bit bland though to be honest. It's all quite similar and there's minimal emotional range. Overall, it's nice to listen to and perfectly acceptable to have in the background, but it's hard to say much more than that.

They almost veer into a psych-lounge exotica thing, but they hold back — like they walked so Stereolab could run

BBBBbbbboooooring. And horrible cover of Iron Man.

A twee album very much rooted in the 1990s. Conjures up sparkly teen girls in baggy pants and crop top tanks. Hey, that's today's aesthetic too! I remember Love Fool from Romeo + Juliet, a song I adored at the time, but the rest of the album doesn't hit.

Wow I enjoyed this so much. I would never have picked up a Cardigans album but I’m so glad I did and I already think I’m gonna be listening to more of them and that I’ve overlooked their stuff in the past! That’s why this is such a fun thing to do because I’m finding things I love that old wouldn’t otherwise have given the time of day.

Enkele nummers wel chill, maar als heel album niet zo leuk.

Pleasant enough pop, nothing particularly interesting about it. There is a cover of Black Sabbath's Iron Man so I'm sticking it out to hear that

It's okay. Fits into the "has one hit, but that shouldn't mean the whole album is a necessary listen" category. 2.5/5 Probably won't listen again.

this album caught me during a pop rock kick. i was ready for a quick 4/5 after the first song. unfortunately there are duds on this album and they hit like a truck. the iron man cover rules though fuck the haters

Synes godt nok det lyder generisk ud over den meget fine stemme på sangeren. Selv Lovefool er sådan lidt… fin? Mest nostalgi derår den til at stå ud fra de andre numre. Stor 1er

Synes det var ret fed, gik ind med temmeligt lave forventninger! Det er en slags 90er-jangle som fungerer ret godt for mig.

One hit wonder album 🤷

I know their name is 'The Cardigans', but this album is genuinely like a wearing a cozy sweater. Really dig the vibes front to back, but the weirdest thing happens with their megahit Lovefool. All of the songs have this cohesiveness without being a copy of the other, but Lovefool, either because it is somehow vastly different, or huge, just sticks out like a sore thumb audibly among these tracks. That's not for better or worse, just so incredibly distinct I have to mention it. Love the Cardigans though

Nothing too interesting.

I was a little bit surprised to see this album on the list, as I've always considered this band to be somewhat of a one-hit wonder. "Love Fool" was such a charming tune, bolstered by an equally charming video and Nina Persson's stunning beauty. I actually saw The Cardigans sometime in '96 (maybe '97) in what seemed to be kind of a random gym on NCSU's campus. My freshman-year roommate knocked up his girlfriend at the end of our second term and dropped out of school. He and I always had a great time together, so we continued to go to shows for a year or so after that, until the pressures of fatherhood (which neither of us was at all prepared for) caused him to fall off the map. Seriously, I have looked for him online for years and can't find a single lead. I hope he's somewhere happy and healthy with a fully grown adult daughter. But I digress. The headliner for the show was Beck on the Odelay tour. Shit. Another side note: It is impossible to overstate the energy that Beck exuded at that show. I'm still not sure that I've seen an entertainer work harder to excite an audience. He was a force of nature. I am so grateful that I got to see him during that era of his career. Ok, back to the Cardigans. My former roommate and I arrived at the venue just in time to see Atari Teenage Riot end their set and watch Cardigan's entire set. Their show was solid and entertaining, but pretty forgettable. There weren't that many people there yet, so we were right underneath Nina the entire time. And she was entirely as beautiful and charming (more so!) as she was on TV, an absolute vision. She's only a few years older than I am, so she couldn't have been more than 23 or 24 at the time. But even considering her physical attractiveness, I only remember that she carried around a large photo of a man (maybe their producer or manager?) and sang "Love Fool" to it as she walked back and forth across the stage, not like a model or a waif or a stalking sex panther but just moving in peak femininity. And that's kind of how I view this album. It's very charming. The band is tight. The songs are well-constructed. The lyrics seem sincere, though I don't find them particularly insightful or skillful. I had even forgotten how lovely Nina's voice is. I remembered it being more cutesy and less sweet than it actually is. I found my listens to this album pleasant, but not very rewarding, and I don't see myself putting it into regular rotation. Three stars.

One hit wonder. 2.5

Overall this wasn’t a bad album, I just wish there was at least one song half as good as Lovefool.

A cursory glance over some other thoughts on this album are getting me worried that I'm the only person who likes the Iron Man cover?

step on me & lovefool are the standouts of cooourse. The vocals and actual instruments are what keeps this album together, the lyrics can be wack sometimes.

genuinely not a flaw on this album for me personally, I think it’s sooo great. The opening song perfectly sets the tone for the album

really loved this one!!! very sweet but also very melancholy, all around a great album

i love the cardigans!! wonderfully consistent & twee adjacent with a little twist. amazing album <3

The lyrics are so depressing . This is all good. They sound like a Shibuya-kei band. THANK YOU.

Dreamy

Big fan

A truly odd album. If it were in Swedish, I'd be like "how pleasant" but it's in English. It still manages to come across as secretly sad just due to sheer poppy sweetness.

yes! happy to see this on here, one of the must unfairly one-hit-wondered bands there is. so much of this album is good and it's a cohesive listen

This was enjoyable although Iron Man is a very...interesting choice. Overall more chill and loungey than I maybe expected.

Lovefool is a classic 90s song. Album is enjoyable. Cover of iron man is a bit odd..

This was a good album of good sugary pop music. The hit single Lovefool fits in very nice with some of the other songs like Your New Cuckoo and Been It. Overall pleasant and upbeat to listen too.

A rollercoaster ride of sugary pop laden with metal undertones. 3.5 stars

I love Nina Perssons cute, sweet vocals. They fit the music perfectly. I have this album, so I know it well, but it was fun to revisit (heard it twice) and I added a couple other Cardigans albums to my ever growing Want List & also added her solo album. Nina Persson's voice is the star of the show as the music is just very well played indie pop/rock but nothing I would ever bother with if Nina Persson wasn't the singer. I love her Black Sabbath (I think she did an Ozzy song too) covers (1 is on this album) I think The Cardigans have done four. Not 3 not 5 but 4. I can't imagine anyone not liking this album unlike some bands (Throbbing Gristle, Einstürzende Neubauten, later day Scott Walker records like Bish Bosch, etc.) that I think it's amazing that anyone likes them even though I like some difficult music and in the case of TG I really love it. Hear this album if you love cute girly vocals! DO IT! P.S. I used to have singing competitions with my Barbies, and I always pictured them singing like Nina Persson even if I didn't know who she was back then. FUN FACT: I have well over 100 Barbie dolls in my current collection some rather rare ones before vinyl records Barbies were the number thing I collected- I even went to huge conventions! How fun!

Love fool is amazing and the cover of iron man is great. Rest is slightly above average

It's got a very 90s sound. Less grunge more female constrained noise. Unlike the Alanis Morissette or Jewel purpose which was more feminist power this is more soft touch female. Which, fair, but if we're doing soft touch female voice, give me the spark that other artists brought forward over demure female.

Great

I was only familiar with the big hit, and it’s definitely a standout on this album, but the album as a whole was consistently good. Vocals are superb throughout, and the Beatle-ish influences at times is a nice surprise.

I'm a big Cardigans fan, there are some songs on this album that I was obsessed with for a while. On the other hand Gran Turismo is a better release, this one is just here because Lovefool was their biggest hit (but I'm not complaining).

One of those albums that probably made the list due to it's one hit wonder, Lovefool in this case. Often those albums flop pretty hard but I'd argue that this whole thing stands up on its own feet pretty well. Did it knock my socks off? No. But I did enjoy the unique vocals and pacing. The 38 minute length of the album was just right. It reminded me of a new artist, Wednesday, that I discovered last year (2025). Good stuff.

Good Brit pop/rock

Spent the first six songs of this album being that annoying guy at the gig who keeps shouting for them to play the hit. Lovefool is still a banger, but nothing else memorable here

This one was awesome. Obviously knew Lovefool, but hadn’t heard the others. Really some cool things done musically that kept me guessing the whole album.

Nice album, great hit. Lacking a bit of oumph. 8/10

Baaaannnngggeeerrrrr

That voice sounds too much like a 10 year old

finally another female singer. this sounds surprisingly modern

COME ON ARE YOU KIDDING ME. such a comfy timeless and beautifully arranged album :)

Had no idea this band was from Sweden, but now that I know it, the ABBA influence is very apparent. Combining disco and 90s alternative gives this album a very unique, satisfying sound. The singer’s voice is beautiful, her melodies are catchy, and the album overall is flawlessly produced.

Propably the only album on the list from Malmö.

Fun album. Surprise Sabbath cover Standout songs: Been it Lovefool

I remember when this album came out, and boy has it aged well. Good stuff through and through.

Good, but not my favorite Cardingans record.

Good music

Iconic! Love the album :>.

Really well crafted pop songs, love the cardigans but think more of my favourites are on Gran Turismo. Would definitely listen in its entirety again

There is absolutely a chance that the existence of Lovefool renders this album an instant five star record regardless of the content of the remaining tracks. Lovefool is one of the best songs ever written, I will not be taking questions or comments.

7/10

Completely forgettable and uninspired, but not complete trash

Sneaky masterpiece disguised as polite Swedish pop. Every song sounds harmless until it’s stuck in your head for three days.

a great time!!!! knew one song already. had a lot of fun

this album wore me down to a 4 haha, I thought this was an easy 3, but the band sounds really good, the grooves were always on point. I didn't *love* this album, but definitely want to listen to it again.

Well wasn’t that just fun! Pleasantly surprised - album really grew on me as I was listening.

This was a slog. Dreamy and pleasant and an aptly named band giving me tooth-decay. Definitely well played, with some interesting stuff happening musically, but ultimately elevated candy sweet pop is still candy sweet. Lovefool is a real earworm but Iron Man sucks, so they cancel each other out. Can't cosign this.

3/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the-cardigans/first-band-on-the-moon/ Fine, I guess? Don't really understand why this would be in the 1001 best albums ever made. Lovefool is perhaps one of the best pop songs ever, but the rest of the album is just okay.

Early evening Starbucks playlist adult contemporary slop, they're named after a boring sweater, I would've taken a sweater over this album 11 times out of 10.

I thought "I've heard of the Cardigans before but I don't know where from." So I put the album on and let it play out. While it went and I thought it was pretty solid, suddenly we got Lovefool and I realised oh yeah. I know The Cardigans. I think I appreciate this album more than I actively like it. Lovefool did flip my opinion of this album a little but I appreciate that this album is actually pretty weird and sprawling, presenting a lot of different sounds and directions. The vocals on this whole album are pretty solid. I think if you go into this album with a pre-emptive opinion based on Lovefool you might dislike bits like the vocals more than if you had a clean slate. I was convinced my ears were wrong and that was NOT how she sings on that song. Best songs: Lovefool Worst songs: N/A Rank compared to everything else so far: 39/49 (below Coat of Many Colors, above S.F Sorrows)

Are they Swedish??? Not as banging as Gran Turismo

Inoffensive pop. Nothing wrong with it, but for me it just lands with no more weight than 'meh.' Now, that cover of Iron Man, well that was different and unexpected, not great, but different and unexpected . . .'oh, Iron Man.' I like Huh better than Meh, so that earned an extra star.

Trying to be cutesy with the baby voice singing, instead it was mostly an empty experience

The vibe that the Cardigans give off is unlike any other. This album had no skips, and I was just dancing about the entire time. Absolutely no notes.

Surprisingly solid! The cover of Iron Man was quite funny rendered in this style, and all of their originals were very pleasant to the ear. Right in the 7/10 range for me.

One of the most bewildering listens of the album challenge so far. Knowing only Lovefool going in, I was surprised by all the different directions and twists and turns this album took. I still have no idea if I like that Iron Man cover or not. Less one hit wonders on the album list plz

This is an album where, just... everything clicks. The instrumentation is rich and varied. The songs are fun, immediately catchy, and varied in style from one to another. The sequencing is on point, with seamless transitions making the full listen feel cohesive, and the lovely closing track wrapping everything up nicely. And of course, Nina Persson's voice is absolutely angelic!! Now, all of that's just me clinically listing off points I enjoyed about the album, but I really can't accurately convey how their softly sung cover of Iron Man made me feel. I read about it beforehand and thought it sounded ridiculous on paper, but in reality it showcases all of the band's strengths while genuinely doing justice to Black Sabbath original (which I also love!). From that point and for the rest of the album, I had a big ol' grin on my face; I was 100% sold on their sound, and it took First Band On The Moon from a strong 4 to a 5 in my eyes. Sidenote, this genuinely sounds like some of the Japanese pop/rock I love. It's no surprise the band found a strong audience over there, according to the book! Standouts: Your New Cuckoo • Heartbreaker • Never Recover • Lovefool • Losers • Iron Man • Choke

Some mildly intriguing stuff going on here. Felt like a huge letdown on the first listen but I did warm up to it the second time. However, I think their "thing" is a little thin for a whole album. Also nothing on here sounds like Lovefool.

4/5

The Cardigans are a cool band. this is a decently cool album too. everyone knows Lovefool, but they have other bangers too that kinda remind me of Shibuya-kei. deserves to be one of the 1001? this list desperately needs fun indie music. yes. maybe swap in Life instead, but i want Cardigans representation

Good album. Seems a little dated at this point.

sometimes you have to just let a girl sing in your ears and vibe out

Very upbeat and retro It’s almost like female rock/jazz it has a beautiful aura and I added it to my morning playlist.

8/10 ? 7/10

Dans l'ensemble, album agréable. Iron Man est mon morceau préféré, très agréable. 3/5

The Cardigans have such a unique sound... this one is just indelible in my memory from college.

Decent record. A few songs on the album that I like but overall not a favorite. I do like other songs from other albums of theirs.

Great album. Lovefool does stand out but the rest of the songs are very good!

Probably a little better than expected. Nothing earthshaking or lifechanging though. It's a fine pop-rock album, but not a Must Listen, by any stretch. Her voice is high and sweet, but it starts to wear thin after just a few songs. Fine in small doses. "Lovefool" is a clear standout. Same band, writers, and producer, but it's a level above the rest. Obvs, "Iron Man" is divisive here. I'm joining team WTF here. This is a crazy choice that is just plain goofy. My theory is this is the reason the album is here... just so more people can be exposed to this crazy take. I give them credit for making it their own and honestly if the lyrics were different this could be a decent tune. They could drop "Happy Meal II" and "Never Recover" to make it tighter. No value in these that I heard. Calling this a 3 because there's nothing terribly annoying, but 90% of it sounds about the same with a 1 of the points coming from the hit.

Not a bad album, good songs bubbles along poppy slightly dated production.

This was surprisingly great. Lovefool is of course a classic, and cool hear to that same sound throughout the album. And who knew the Cardigans did an Iron Man cover? Inspired choice.

Damn so they have more songs than lovefool????

“Lovefool” earns its reputation. It’s catchy, impeccably constructed, and hard to shake. But beyond that initial hook, the album didn’t pull me in as much as I expected. The musicianship is consistently solid and thoughtfully arranged, and Nina Persson’s voice is distinctive and expressive, though over a full album it starts to feel a bit relentless rather than inviting. There’s craft here, no question. The band is tight, the production is clean, and the contrast between sweet surfaces and darker undercurrents is clearly intentional. Still, that contrast doesn’t deepen enough for me to sustain interest across the whole record. I found myself appreciating the execution more than actually connecting with the songs. The cover of “Iron Man” is the wild card. Unexpected, clever, and genuinely fun, it momentarily jolts the album awake and shows a playful side that I wish surfaced more often elsewhere. I wanted to like this more than I did. It’s a good record, well made and occasionally surprising, but it doesn’t quite stick. A respectable three stars: enjoyable in parts, admirable in execution, but not something I feel drawn to revisit often.

Brilliant album. I'd heard of the Carpenters but never really checked them out - my bad. I also knew the song "Lovefool"but never knew who performed it. Now, I do.

Won’t listen again

Different

Very fun, laid back little album. As others have noted, the Sabbath cover is appreciated and gives a little more insight into the bands tastes and motivations.

Hadn't listened to anything other than Lovefool. Black Sabbath interpolations AND covers? Interesting.

Surprise album for me, other than Lovefool I don't think I've heard any of these songs and I also don't think there's a single one on this album I disliked. Songs: Heartbreaker, Lovefool, Great Divide,

Sickly sweet pop rock so saccharine you'll need a dentist.

Thought it was annoying

Ok, went into this one not expecting a lot based on my experience with the radio hit Lovefool, but I'll admit I was pleasantly surprised. Also, the Iron Man rendition was a cool change to the popular metal song. Solid 3/5

Gran Turismo is still their epic, but this one is also good

I didn’t know the name of the song Lovefool and I didn’t and I certainly didn’t know that it was from this band so that’s cool… It is a very slow paced I like the instrumental way more than the singing style and I don’t really get the lyrics The coolest thing is, if you listen to the whole album, you notice the transitions between songs and it gives a very modern feel

dat mens kan een stukje zagen...

Risqué Disney lounge rock. I’m intrigued.. but I won’t be subscribing to their newsletter

Prefer the first album, personally but it’s Christmas Eve and I’m feeling generous. 5 Stars

Bleh. It was ok, and it was perhaps better than expected, but wouldn’t go as far to say I enjoyed it.

There were glimmers of hope but actually simply I didnt enjoy this. I tried, I listened carefully and the package is just dull in the end. Can I just not explain myself and move on I just dont want to invest in this.

Off to a bad start when the first track sounded exactly like the music from The Sims setup menu. The album then settled into some more traditional pop-rock sounds, albeit with some pretty sickly sweet vocals. That pretty much sums up the whole album, pretty middling pop rock with some eventually quite grating Disney princess vocals. It has one single, 'Lovefool', which I remember being in the charts and I suspect this is another example of an album making the list on the basis of one hit song. The best track on the album is actually a low-fi Black Sabbath cover that was surprisingly enjoyable. Not terrible, just a mediocre album that wouldn't be notable if it was made in any other decade but the nineties, a decade where we seem to have collectively abandoned musical taste.

This was ok, but only ok. It’s a bit poppy for my liking. Gran Turismo was better, but only marginally, as an album.

meh

Issa vibe

Dosadnjikav album, iako mi nisu oni generalno loši. Očekivala sam više, nisam slušala album u komadu dosad. 2/5, 4/10

it's poppy, it's got great vocals, LOVE ME LOVE ME SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME. FOOL ME FOOL ME. GO ON AND FOOL ME. rest of the album is also vibes but def not to the lovefool tier.

I'm going to get the Elephant out of the room. Lovefool is definitely the highlight of this album, a timeless hit that is quite clever in its execution. The album starts quite well, and then, other than that song, it really does not go anywhere. Though that is what the album is designed to sound like, so I can't really knock them for it.

A fun and sunny jangly upbeat pop

Really far too twee for me.

There's something that feels off about the Cardigans. Maybe it's the lounge band vocal delivery, maybe it's the overproduced twee/alt pop sound, or maybe it's the boring songwriting. Nothing seems like it's working, and yet the pieces were jammed together anyway. I can't say I understand the appeal of "Lovefool" and I question the wisdom of the Black Sabbath Cover. This an instance in which the record was more of a chore to listen to than a joy. The Cardigans don't deserve to be here. A fourth string band who got lucky once and has made that our problem ever since.

Amazing overall sound with a few standouts. Could just as well have been one continuous song for an hour though

Artig å høre Lovefool i kontekst av albumet.

Eh...

LOVED

Lovefool + the Iron Man cover rule, and the other tracks are pleasant enough

Meh. Knew their big hit wasn’t crazy about it, and this album didn’t change my mind…

Their sound is definitely unique - kind of a neo-soul lounge thing, if you were in an IKEA and meatballs were most certainly on the menu. Vocals are surprisingly interesting and feel “cool”. Maybe that’s the thing with this record - it feels cool, but I can’t pin down what the “cool” is - when you know, you know.

Generic 90s pop. Propped up by a genuine classic surrounded by dull pop rock. That Iron Man cover is awful.

I like this kind of music.

Her voice is so sweet and implies innocence, but then she sings about adult themes creating an eerie but compelling combination making me both want to listen and feel dirty. I have always loved Lovefool and play it for my kids when it comes on the radio. The music video was so 90s. haha!

Painful to listen to

What a joy! Dreamy and driving. I love the Iron Man cover.

7 A big fan of first band on the moon for an album name

Maybe it will get better with to

So many nods to Black Sabbath hiding in this and am then full on cover of Ironman. Ended up loving this album. Took 2 listens.

bleeding edge twee. they are called the CARDIGANS for pete's sake. They are tight, and I like the sabbath references. thats worth a whole star on it's own. 3

The single Lovefool was my introduction to The Cardigans. Apparently, I was late to the party, because I immediately bought the album Gran Turismo, which had already been released, and loved it. I've now listened to First Band on The Moon in its entirety for the first time. It's a good album. Still, I like Gran Turismo much better. 4/5

Went into this expecting it to not be my thing. I mean it isn’t, but it’s a solid pop album. I liked Been It, Never Recover, and Step On Me- And of course, Lovefool. The Black Sabbath cover was unexpected, but a fun surprise. There’s actually some interesting stuff going on instrumentally here and there. I was ready to write this one off, and while this isn’t really my taste, It’s an enjoyable enough album.

This sounds like music for people who are happy. I hate it. Nails on a chalkboard. Too twee by three quarters.

Звук у них своеобразный, узнаваемый, какой-то спрессованный.

i only know the hits of the cardigans so this was a fun listen. the production sounds very 90’s and a bit dated in my ears, but i like the songs. it’s got a nice jazz indie vibe to it. a very low 4. fave song: lovefool. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4.5 Un très bon moment

The baby voice gets grating after a while, and love fool sounds out of place on this otherwise bizarre record

3/5

Worthwhile

Honestly incredible, right up my alley. Plus a super unique cover of Iron Man??

Amazing combination of 4 star music with some 2 star lyrics...

Until 'Step on me' nothing had really grabbed me, only reminding me of how the psychedelic 60s were revisited in the 90s. Peaked with 'Lovefool'.

Nice enough. Lovefool is a great track, but other than that most of the album lacked oomph.

Pleasant and original, a bit too sticky sweet in places. 3/5

The Cardigans up until this point had made a minor name for themselves for the way in which they mix sweet and sour sounds. On First Band on the Moon they continue to drop little explosions of joy into a mix which is tentative and unsure in its happiness. The call-backs to the 60s girl groups are less pronounced than before but still contribute to a generally nostalgic sound. The second album amped up the sound, and this one amps it up further making The Cardigans more of a pop rock band. Lovefool is one of the obvious standouts, sounding nothing like the rest of the tracklist or any other song they’ve put out up until this point. It is the band in their most radio ready form and is quite deservedly a massive hit. Less chart worthy, but no less conspicuous is the Black Sabbath Iron Man cover which reveals half of the band’s unlikely roots in heavy metal music. It’s a fun and silly addition. Despite all the pop factor on display, it’s still a surprise that Peter Svensson has gone on to write mega hits for (/with) with Lizzo, Carley-Rae Jepsen, Ariana Grande, Elle Goulding, Troye Sivan, The Weeknd, Meghan Trainer, Avril Lavigne, One Direction, Leona Lewis and Justin Bieber. For my money The Cardigans sound more distinctive than the majority of those artists.

A solid 3 from me, I agree they have a distinctive sound and I enjoy much of it but not more than it just being decent to good

Ok

50 seconds into song 1 and I can already tell I am going to love this. After listening to the whole thing, though, I didn’t love every song. I still appreciate that they were trying something different here.

Probably better suited for their hits rather than full length albums

I really like this--Lovefool is obviously the stand out, but there's nothing like this out there (in the 90s anyway). Needs more listens, but it's a solid 4 right now.

Not my thing, but nice

Pleasant enough, but outside of Lovefool, it doesn't do much for me.

Interesting Iron Man cover, little too sweet of an album for my liking. Still enjoyed it.

Stimme war mir zu arg

Sexy voice mehr nicht

I liked this. Lovefool is a certified banger. The Iron Man cover deeply offended me on first listen, I couldn't get over the kinky "ohhhhh, Iron Man" that she kept singing. I listened again and got over it. Cool cover. Cool album.

This is a cute little album. I absolutely love the "Iron Man" cover. It works a lot better than you would think. Favorite track: Step On Me 3.5/5

Aye alright

I’ve got a core memory of Lovefool coming on the radio in my Da’s old Astra as we drove into Dungloe during the ’97 summer holidays (Atlantic 252). Bonus star for that Sabbath cover, obviously.

It was nice but 🤷‍♂️

This was good, only knew the single so I was pleasantly surprised with the rest of it.

First Band on the Moon is a fun indie-pop, indie-rock album with much more depth than its cotton candy sweet exterior implies. The song writing throughout is excellent. I appreciated the juxtaposition of dark lyrics sung, impressively, with the sweet and comforting voice of Nina Peterson. The instrumentation is more interesting and layered than typical in pop music. The production is outstanding. The indie-pop tunes are about as good as pop music gets, but I preferred the more subdued tunes that leaned further into indie-rock territory, but this is personal preference. The “Iron Man” cover was a riot with “Ohhh, Iron Man”, sung like Peterson was yearning for her lover. I’d previously dismissed the Cardigans as being too poppy for my taste, but my listens for this project convinced me that I was wrong. I fully intend to dive deeper into their discography and that it the part of this project that I like best.

It was really nice listening to the whole album after only knowing 2 songs from it for so long. I don't think the rest of the album quite lives up to the quality of "Lovefool," but it's still pretty good.

9/10 Favorite: Lovefool

Of course we know the big hit but this was actually surprising. Fun pop music and well out together.

It was nice, “Step on Me” had those parts sounding like a hint of metal and then reading the band members backgrounds was fun. It has some interesting songs. If it comes on randomly i’d listen, but probably wouldn’t seek it out. 3 or 4

Surprisingly great album, very interesting and varied throughout

This album is shockingly good. I only knew Lovefool but this whole album is really solid and has a lot of great songs.

Fun!

It’s fine!

It's been a long time since 1996 so maybe I'm just not recalling, but this record has a kinda unique sound, really big and crunchy, and it cuts well against the grain of the poppy, dreamy songwriting and chord changes. That said, it's good not great, and other than the big single, there's not one song here that really makes me need to hear it again. There's like good parts of songs that might make 3-4 total good songs?

Funka greit nok

I like a few of their songs. The rest... meh

Ok, on the record that features "Love fool", I did not expect multiple instances of Sabbath worship! Outside of the well known hit, this record is packed with hooks and bits of cool lines.

Virkelig godt album! Fed vokal og dejlig upbeat - lovefool er åbenbart ikke deres eneste sang hahha. Mag Bay har stjålet 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

Manifique!!

Expected Lovefool. Great song. Did not expect cutesy Black Sabbath. Welcome surprise. Enjoyable enough mix overall.

4/10… Pop Rock/ *1996

Enjoyable

Love the cardigans and this album is fantastic but I think the better album is Gran tourismo ,

Vale, este album ya me lo habia escuchado hace mucho tiempo y ha sido un buen momento para reescucharlo. Si, yo soy de los que les molan The Cardigans. Soy un bujarrilla jeje. El album en si está bien. Las melodias vocales y estribillos son memorables y en general la banda funciona guay en el estudio. Las canciones son pegadizas y son indie rock para madres divorciadas (o por aquel entonces cuando salió el disco, estudiantes de universidad de filología) Lo unico que si o si que tengo que recalcar es la producción. Es malísima. Es peor de lo que la recordaba. Y no es algo que podamos achacar a la época, porque por aquel entonces habia albums ya muy muy bien producidos. El disco este suena como si el productor le hubiese bajado los volumenes a todo a último momento. Se carga mucho la vidilla de los instrumentos, y es una pena. Por lo demás el disco está bien.

Good album with some sad undertones. Nice for zoning out.

Cardigans have a few great tracks. This album a bit samy as Nina’s voice lacks colour for me. Ok listen.

Unterhaltungsmusik

Dismissed as a one hit wonder, this one flew under the radar. Beautiful voice well produced good song construction.

Really great wasn't quite sure what to expect. Singer is great and is really good at making memorable parts and choruses and stuff. Seemingly quite a wide range of styles from sort of funk stuff to some more orchestral atmospheric stuff, which I think is all great I love the Iron man cover, cool to hear it in this so different style, there's also some other part in another song where they start playing Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath. Had so idea the lovefool song was them until it came on, but it is a really great song. I love the strings on the great divide. Not too much else to say just pretty solid. Some of the songs feel quite similar but I guess that's not necessarily a downside. Favourite songs: all but never recover and choke. Overall around 7/10

Decent enough album, definitely some songs I will add to my playlist but felt that the rest were kind of filler.

I knew1 song the rest wasn’t good. High pitched out of key singing

A decent listen with a few standouts. The Iron Man cover took me by surprise but I kinda love their groovy take on it.

This album is like a velvet punch — sweet, dreamy, and then suddenly, oh god there’s darkness under the sugar. The Cardigans make indie pop that sounds like a smile masking a threat. It’s the musical version of someone stirring their coffee slowly before saying something devastating. Rating: 4.7/5 Short Review: Space-age lounge pop with fangs. Every track sounds like it’s flirting and plotting simultaneously. Favorite Track: “Lovefool” — the anthem for anyone who’s ever begged for affection while fully knowing it’s a terrible idea.

Chill, easy to listen to album. I liked the iron man cover.

It moves up and down between a more intimate setting and a fuller, more central sound, creating a nice contrast throughout the record. This is best expressed in “Step On Me,” where a wide variety of sounds are used to build that contrast. “Lovefool” is undoubtedly the most well-known song on this record. It’s a bit too mellow for my taste, though it fits perfectly with the lyrics and explains why it was the track that first caught my attention. After relistening, “Iron Man” stands out as a surprisingly creative take on the Black Sabbath original - a real highlight among the many metal covers I’ve heard over the years. Balancing this with my personal preferences, the album sits more in the background listening category for me, and it does a great job in that role. Still, it’s not something I’d choose to actively listen to, which puts it at a high 3 overall. The remastered version suffers slightly in recording quality, with some sections sounding overly sharp. That ultimately helps me decide between a 3 and a 4 out of 5 rating.

If I was alive in the 90s this would be one of my fav albums. This is angst, softness and soul all in a very well produced package. Very good.

Fun, groovy, atypical, pleasant. Feels like a direct predecessor of Magdalena Bay which I love.

I've never listened to music by The Cardigans other than their one-hit wonder Lovefool. Lovefool is kind of an anomaly on this album. There's a lot of Black Sabbath influence including a cover of Iron Man and some very Sabbath riffs in Choke. I don't hate it, but all of their other songs are sort of disappointing and overshadowed by Lovefool.

later

Actually quite liked this

I was alive in 1996, so I knew Lovefool by heart. I knew zero other songs by the Cardigans prior to today. This was a really good album and as a fan of Alvvays and other dreamy-pop bands like Belle and Sebastian as well. I am surprised I had never heard this entire album, and if I have, then I don't know why I can't remember hearing the album. First Band on the Moon was everywhere, but I chalked the Cardigans up to being a one-hit band. Not so much. I think the 3.28 cumulative grade for the album means I am not the only one who enjoyed it. Female-led dream-pop bands are a bit of a musical fetish for me and so this one was right down my alley. I thought the songs would be a bit dour and there wouldn't be much weight to them (based on Lovefool) but that was incorrect as well. My favorite songs were: Your New Cuckoo Been It Happy Meal II Never Recover Step on Me Lovefool Great Divide