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A hot lead singer? That’s immediately a 2 star, unless it’s Grimes. Vocally soothing Musically pleasant, bordering on soft rock. Lyrically it holds up and doesn’t seem completely out there with good structure. Words aren’t sung just to make it fit. This was different in it’s time in regards to the sound that they put out. As in they had a distinct sound that could identify them to a person. There aren’t really any pauses in between songs, which I’m big on, for some reason….that’s another star from me. I’m easy to please. There are a few songs that take away from the pace of the album, it’s not perfect but it’s interesting to listen to. It’s not at all complex though so don’t think you’re getting yourself into an artsy album . You really just have to be accepting of a female voice longing for love throughout the whole album. She says “whore”, if you like a little edge in your female leads. Their worst song is a cover, so that says something. Choice cut: Choke
Super bright, on the nose album. I really enjoyed this one, it had me smiling throughout. Some good bops, but let's be real, the only reason this album is on this list is because of Lovefool, which is an absolute classic and a 10/10. Great listen, would do again. Not perfect, but I'm glad this was included on this list despite being a one-hit-wonder.
Like most people I only know the song “Lovefool” and I absolutely did not know the artist who performed it. This band definitely strikes me commercially as one hit wonders if they didn’t really have the mainstream legacy or longevity as an act, so I went into this assuming it was gonna be full of forgettable stinkers I would slog through never listen to again but I have to say this was a strong collection of songs that also have remarkable consistency as an album that most pop artists absolutely do not have. Just about every song here can stand on its own merits as a track beyond just the big singles. Instrumentally groovy and definitely projects the 90s low cut jeans type sound. The lead singers voice is pure sugar. My personal favourite track on this album was Losers, and my least favourite was that weird cover of Iron Man. This is the type of pleasant surprise listen to an artist I would never seek out otherwise that I wish this shitty list would give me more of rather than a 6th and 7th Bob Dylan album.
Crazy that this came out in '96 so insanely ahead of its time, sounds like the indie pop /rock of mid 2010s if it wasn't shit 9/10 Fav tracks - Your New Cuckoo, Been It, Step On Me, Losers, Iron Man, Choke, Least Fav - none really
The Cardigans are one of those bands I was well aware of, but for whatever reason never listened to them. I've read references to this band as influential to several female-fronted bands I enjoy and after hearing "First Band On The Moon" I have to agree. Their sound is a little lightweight, but I like girly vocals, unless it's too poppy and fortunately the Cardigans music is a smooth listen with a jazz, rock, pop mix. Most of their songs were bang on, with maybe the exception of their cover of Black Sabbath's, Iron Man, which I didn't care for. A good, decent 90's sounding release, though I've never really been a fan of groups from Sweden.
They made Cardigans cool before Taylor Swift
The Cardigans have faced an interesting resurgence of popularity within the last few years or so. Not to imply they weren’t popular in the 90s. Lovefool was still a big hit. But their presence on social media platforms like TikTok have really bolstered that popularity. I don’t even use the app myself anymore, and for good reason. But I can’t deny the effect that it has had, and will continue to have, on many bands and artists careers. I mean, I don’t think Duster would be facing nearly as much recognition as they are now if it weren’t for social media. I know I likely never would have found them. And I don’t think this is a bad thing. I don’t see why people feel the need to keep their favorite music under wraps, as if them becoming more well known wouldn’t be good for the growth of the band itself. Now I don’t really see that being the case with The Cardigans. They’ve been around long enough where anyone pretending they are still some underground band just looks silly. Before today, I’ve heard both Step On Me and Lovefool on many occasions. Specifically the latter. Where I find this album really shines is its deeper, lesser known cuts. This particular mid to late 90s indie sound is really something special. Records that delicately walk the line between indie pop and this sort of soft alternative rock. Everything I enjoy about this reminds me of what made me fall in love with Stereolab so much. Both have killer female lead vocalists too. Nina Persson is interesting to say the least. I really love her voice. It only adds to the warmth of the whole record. But her choice of words, plus her overall delivery, gives her performances this strangely seductive and sexual feeling that I’m not so sure about. It’s not enough to make me hate her presence on the album, but it’s also maybe a little too on the nose at times for me. Everything backing her is amazing though. Production was handled by Tore Johansson, maybe most notable for his work on the debut Franz Ferdinand record, and I love his style here. And man, the performances from each member, combined with the incredibly unique arrangements from Svensson, make for an engaging listen. The instrumentals are what really drew me into this, and all of the little touches are great. This is an album that thrives the most in its less popular songs, and even with its hits, I would potentially go as far as to say this is slightly underrated. Rating: 8/10
Kinda surprised this us here instead of Gran Turismo, and I kinda feel I'm rating the band rather than the album. It's good, by today's ear they don't sound much like a band because everything is so tight and well produced, I think the music scene is poorer for the absence of groups like this.
Day 56 - Oct 23, 2024 Go random white guy go!!!!! 4/5
Tosi hyvää pop rokkia. Kappaleet on tosi miellyttäviä, mutta samaan aikaan sopivan erikoisia ja mielenkiintosia. Laulajalla tosi pehmeä ääni. Lovefool tuttu. Parhaat: Been It, Step On Me, Lovefool
A fun surprise! Would definitely give a re-listen.
Lovefool rules the album the rest of the stuff is good but just not the same, except that iron man cover I just hate how loungey it is. 4/5
Saved by the 90s vibes and nostalgia and devoid of much other musically creative qualities. It's fun to listen to until you're forced to sit through a really crappy cover of 'Iron Man'. Just slander.
of course i didn't know this was the band that did the Love Me Love Me song. love the vocalist, such a cool voice!! Step on Me and Heartbreaker are my standouts.
Really cool pop album. One of the first pop albums I've heard that has strong musicality to fall back on. Really liked the Iron Man cover too. There was just one moment every song where I couldn't help but think to myself, damn this song is pretty annoying. It never lasted long but it happened every time. Maybe that's a limit of the genre for me, but I thought every song was a 4/5.
Wait, that isn’t a No Doubt song?
Interesting, pretty good. The Iron Man cover is hilarious, like something I would randomly do while messing around on guitar. First song is excellent.
Glad this album is on the list and not the follow up Gran Turismo which has My Favourite Game as not much else, but this is full of bright sparkly indie pop tunes that could put a smile on even the grumpiest of faces. Nina Persson's house is soothing & sweet and let's face it Lovefool is so good.
Jams Flows
Ég er náttúrulega með Svíþjóðarblæti fyrir allan peninginn þannig að plata eins og þessi sem vanalega fengi 3 stjörnur fær 4 frá mér og ég réttlæti það þeð stórkostlega skemmtilegri útgáfu af Black Sabbath laginu Iron Man
Catchy, rocks, good vocals. Thus far nothing to complain about, solid easy listening.
Apparently in the confines of 1990’s SW Denver Swedish Pop was limited to Ace Of Base, but low and behold there was more! If Brittney Spears and Radiohead had a love child it would be this album. Listening to Nina Perrson’s cotton candy voice against a barrage of historical influences created a contrast of themes, especially when referring to herself as someone’s whore in her babydoll voice. I really appreciated this album as a predecessor of late ‘90s-Early ‘00s retro-Ska movement. Key tracks included Been It, Losers and Great Divide. This is getting another listen!
Too much sugar in this pop for my tastes, but I understand the appeal. I prefer the 90s indie-pop approach to feel either more like Saint Etienne who put a sophisticated wrapper around things or Komeda which takes similar ingredients but makes it weirder. The Cardigans covering Iron Man in their style isn't weirder, it's a clever content substitution. I'm half-charmed by it but it also reveals a certain kind of one dimensionality you can charge the band's output with: the cute idea amidst the gloss. But my least favorite tracks are the cute-forward ones. This cover, despite it not being among my favorite songs on the record, is a good example because it's less subtle than other times, here the cute idea is too front and center. More often, it's clever little twists in lyrics and knowing winks in the music like when "Heartbreaker" incorporates a musical quote of Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath (excellent). Or the subtle cuckoo/bird sounds at the start of "Your New Cuckoo" (mercifully brief, nicely sitting in the mix). Or a deceptive direction the lyrics take in a love song (the most enduring and endearing move). This is a low four or a high three star rating. The first couple of tracks are very strong. As you move through the record, the cleverness can pass you by in which case your impression might just be the shiny pop gloss and without picking up on some of the more interesting things about it. Even though this is a true Swedish pop mix with the vocals super forward I think the album benefits from being played loud. Put your pop on blast. Of course, Lovefool sparkles brilliantly as the gem of the collection. A near perfect pop confection, it raises the entire record a star on its own. And so, in the end, The Cardigans may not have made it to five stars but they did manage four and I guess that along with being the first band on the moon is not such a bad thing after all.
7.8
Banger, love the jangle pop rock feel.
Blondie meets the soundtrack of a Katamari game. Very 90s, very weird at times but some really great songs on here. Could be considered a one hit wonder album with Lovefool being such a massive hit but there are some other fantastic songs on here. Her breathy airy voice really works with the genre of music they produce, which I dont even know what to call it other than 90s rock pop? 8/10
Real fun, not just the mega-hit but good dancy pop. I will have to check out more.
Catchy tunes, peak pop and enjoyable throughout! Lovefool went on to become a very popular song, but I find some of the others a lot more interesting personally
Who knew a lounge cover of Iron Man could be so good?
Der Song "Heartbreaker" gibt einem das Gefühl auf dem Mond zu sein. Die Stimmer passt auch sehr gut. Insgesamt ist die Grundstimmung sehr angenehm, trotz anspruchsvolle Arrangements z.B Happy Meal II ist ein herausragendes Stück. Schöne Melodien in bunten Kleidern von kreativen Schneidern.
pink sabbath with sparkles 3.5/5
Molto ascoltabile, famosissima "lovefool". Carina anche la cover di "Iron Man"
Good album. I only knew a couple of songs by The Cardigans, but this was a nice find! 3.7
Great album. I do believe Gran Turismo is the better album, Not quite a 4. Probably a 3.8 but a very enjoyable listen with a wonderful playfulness. Tightly written pop-rock songs and always showing off their love of Sabbath. (Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is a delightfully playful upbeat rendering of the original)
Quite pleasant.
Lovefool is still ruined by overplay for me but this album is great.
good album from this pop band love rhe sabbath cover and the instrumentation
I always mix up their hit song with Ace of Base for some odd reason.
Surprise.
Really good listening experience
Those Swedes sure know how to make good pop songs.
Beautiful, lovely, sexy, incredibly European. Really liked this, I knew about Love Fool and their amazing cover of Iron Man. I think the only thing lacking here is a change up, I wish there was a little more variety on here. But over all it’s very solid
your new cuckoo- 7 or 8 been it- 7 heartbreaker- 6 or 7 happy meal ii- 6 or 7 never recover- sorry couldnt lock in because of faith 6 step on me- DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. 7 or 8 lovefool- lets fucking go. 8 or 9. bro i had to restart my computer in the middle of listening. losers- 6 iron man- i think its a funny cover. 6 great divide- lmao forgot 5 choke- 5 this album is kinda sad yknow theres lots of parts that signify how unhealthy the main character's idea of love is and how they have no self esteem. great music though favorite track- lovefool but step on me or your new cuckoo could become new contenders
Classic 90’s
Chad. 8.5
Very good
The arrangements and the vocals are the strong points here. Kind of sick of hearing Lovefool I'm confused by the Iron Man cover. I liked Been It,The Great Divide and Choke. I get why people would like this. I don't really have any strong complaints about the album as a whole. Just not something I see myself listening to very much.
Lovely female vocals and a bizarre cover of iron man
The Swedes 🫡
There’s good songs here, that’s a good Black Sabbath cover, just not like mind blowing it whatever. Vocals and lyrics are great though.
Really enjoyed this album despite never having heard of it. Felt original for the nineties and even for today. They have a unique feel I’ve not heard before. Instrumentation has a 60-70s California vibe that complements the lackadaisical vocals in such a way you get a feeling of unsettling joy. I also like how a lot of the tracks flow into each other. Very impressive. Only complaint was that it could have used more range. Almost tuned out until I realized they were attempting a cover of “Iron Man”. Shouldn’t have done that. Overall, I am very satisfied with this. 4/5
I saw that Step On Me was on this album, which I liked, so I was excited to listen. This album reminds me of more modern cutesy bedroom pop that is around now. I thought, “Man, this really sounds like that one TikTok song from a couple of years ago!” and then it played Lovefool. There was also a scat version of Iron Man here, which I enjoyed. This album was ahead of its time. Sounds new (which the 90s weren’t THAT long ago, but still), like it came out a couple of years ago. Great listen. Standouts: Your New Cuckoo, Heartbreaker, Step On Me, Lovefool, Iron Man, and Choke.
man Love Fool alone made this whole album for me, that Iron Man cover was just so strange, but the fact they tried something different was nice. I really enjoyed Been It, Choke and of course Love Fool. Its a strange fun little album.
Ok this album was a 3 until I heard that delightful cover of Iron Man. That plus Love Fool bump it up to a 4. Fun album
I had heard Lovefool when it was new, but never listened to the album. Pleasantly surprised. There's some good, creative stuff here.
Good stuff!
Liked more the I thought I would.
Been It Step on me Lovefool
Love the sound of this album. Nina’s voice is incredible.
I was only familiar with Lovefoool via the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack so I was curious to listen to this. Lovefool certainly stands out but there are a lot of nice surprises on this album. Faves Happy Meal II, Losers, Choke
I had a certain amount of trepidation going in, that this was gonna be a whole album of sugary straight-ahead pop like "Lovefool", and I'm not sure I woulda dug that. This was a much more interesting listen, though! The tone is sugary, but the arrangements are almost proggy! And then there's the weird metal connection (explained by some of the band coming from metal, it turns out!) - hearing "Heartbreaker" for the first time I idly thought "Huh, that almost sounds like they're borrowing from Black Sabbath" but dismissed that idea.... only for there to be a full on Black Sabbath cover later on! 😆 I gotta say, the first minute or so of "Iron Man" my psyche was rebelling, but it won me over - I dialed back in to the vibe. So yeah, great stuff - I'd go 4.5 on this one! Fave tracks - "Heartbreaker" and "Losers"
epic
I really enjoyed this album. I was only familiar with 'Lovefool' going in, but the whole album is quite a bit more edgy than I expected. It's pop, but in a very indie rock way. It's even got heavy moments. The vocals are such a contrast to some of the music, even the lyrics at times. I was very pleasantly surprised.
Very good
definitely not their best but Cardigans are great
What´s up with swedes and creating beautiful melodies? This is brilliant!
Good but feels dated
man, I haven't listened to the Cardigans in soooo long. So quirky and weird but a total pleasure to listen to.
I know of The Cardigans, and, of course, I know Lovefool. This is that kind of song you always hear on the radio over the years, and know it well, but somehow the title as well as the band aren't mentioned or you can't remember it. This changed now, at least for me. So at least one thing came out of this list. For the album: excellent production, Nina's voice is a perfect fit for the music, which is a refreshing contrast to all of that contemporary music then.
"First Band on the Moon" is the third studio album by Swedish band The Cardigans, released in 1996. It marked a significant departure from their earlier works, showcasing a shift towards a more polished and sophisticated sound, blending elements of pop, rock, and alternative music. Here's an in-depth review focusing on lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with the album's pros and cons. **Lyrics:** The lyrics on "First Band on the Moon" are often characterized by their poetic imagery and introspective themes. Nina Persson's distinctive voice lends emotional depth to the words, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. Songs like "Lovefool" and "Been It" explore the complexities of romantic relationships, while tracks like "Choke" and "Great Divide" delve into themes of self-doubt and existential angst. Overall, the lyrics are well-crafted and evoke a range of emotions, adding depth to the album's sonic landscape. **Music:** Musically, "First Band on the Moon" showcases The Cardigans' versatility and knack for catchy melodies. The album features a mix of upbeat pop tunes and more subdued, introspective tracks, creating a dynamic listening experience. Songs like "Lovefool" and "Your New Cuckoo" are instantly infectious, with their infectious hooks and lush arrangements, while tracks like "Never Recover" and "Heartbreaker" showcase the band's ability to craft poignant ballads. The instrumentation is rich and textured, with layers of guitars, keyboards, and percussion adding depth to the sound. **Production:** The production on "First Band on the Moon" is polished and refined, courtesy of Tore Johansson, who brings a slick, radio-friendly sheen to the album. The mix is clean and well-balanced, allowing each instrument to shine while still maintaining a cohesive sound. Johansson's production enhances the album's pop sensibilities, making it accessible to a wide audience without sacrificing the band's artistic integrity. **Themes:** Thematically, "First Band on the Moon" explores the ups and downs of love and relationships, as well as broader existential themes. Songs like "Lovefool" and "Hey! Get Out of My Way" capture the intoxicating rush of new romance, while tracks like "Iron Man" and "Losers" delve into the darker, more painful aspects of love and loss. The album also touches on themes of identity and self-discovery, with songs like "Never Recover" and "Great Divide" grappling with questions of purpose and belonging. **Influence:** "First Band on the Moon" had a significant influence on the indie pop and alternative rock scenes of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The album's blend of catchy hooks, lush arrangements, and introspective lyrics helped pave the way for bands like Belle and Sebastian, The Shins, and Death Cab for Cutie. The success of singles like "Lovefool" also helped introduce The Cardigans to a wider audience, solidifying their place as one of the most iconic bands of the era. **Pros:** 1. Catchy melodies and infectious hooks. 2. Poetic lyrics that explore a range of emotional themes. 3. Polished production that enhances the album's pop sensibilities. 4. Versatile musicianship and dynamic songwriting. 5. Significant influence on the indie pop and alternative rock genres. **Cons:** 1. Some may find the album's polished production to be too slick or commercial. 2. The album's themes of love and relationships may feel somewhat clichéd or overdone to some listeners. 3. The Cardigans' departure from their earlier, more raw sound may alienate fans of their earlier work. In conclusion, "First Band on the Moon" is a standout album that showcases The Cardigans' evolution as musicians and songwriters. With its catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and polished production, it remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners to this day.
Enjoyed this wat more than I expected. I was expecting an album of Lovefool type 90s classics, but instead it was surprisingly refreshing: almost twee indie at times. Reminded me of bands like Alvvays, Japanese Breakfast, etc. A simple sound made interesting with catchy hooks and almost dream like sounds, without getting too poppy. They also managed to make Iron Man sound way better than the original. A strong 4,5 from me, will be back
Pleasantly surprised, thought most of this was really good. Their songs had lots of ideas and changes and quite a few riffs. I like cardigans singles so maybe it shouldn't have been such a shock. The production was very 90s, think it would have benefited from having louder drums and guitars, though probably not in terms of broad appeal. The last quarter of the album was a drop off in quality too, everything from iron man onwards. Still, I reckon their greatest hits album must be pretty decent, and this one was well worth a listen.
Could have sworn they were Welsh. Lovefool is pretty great, of course, and I liked most of the other songs; Never Recover was the best of the rest. Interested if their other album pops on the list.
Another gem I totally missed out on at the time. Besides that one hit there’s some fun little tunes on here. Songs added to Spotify: 4
Really enjoyed it. All sorts of genres. Great fun.
The four stars might be due to the fact that this is the first female singer I've heard on this playlist in a long time
surprising and nice to listen to
LOVE ME LOVE ME SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME
Pretty catchy pop rock with good music and solid hooks. Lovefool was a huge hit, but a lot of solid songs that I didn’t know - including a bizarre but cool laid-back psychedelic tinged Iron Man cover. The vocalist has an alluring voice that fits the music well. Some cool basslines - sparse but a little funky and hooky. Not too many boring moments but also not too many peaks - a generally entertaining and fairly consistent album.
estuvo genial
Ganska bra mest för att de är svenskar
Of course I owned this CD for the single and of course I was disappointed at the time that not every track sounded like 'Lovefool.' In retrospect, I was really really wrong. Super fun pop rock, light & effervescent with a little edge, like a spiked La Croix.
01) Your New Cuckoo - 8,5 02) Been It - 7,5 03) Heartbreaker - 7,0 04) Happy Meal II - 7,0 05) Never Recover - 7,5 06) Step on Me - 7,0 07) Lovefool - 10,0 08) Losers - 8,0 09) Iron Man - 8,0 10) Great Divide - 7,5 11) Choke - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,73 (77/100) On this album I know only "Your New Cuckoo" and "Lovefool", I'm more familiar with "Gran Turismo" which I have on CD and which has a bit heavier sound than this one. "Lovefool" is such a classic even though it's overplayed. I like the Black Sabbath cover.
This was a pretty cool album. I’m glad I finally got around to listening to it. I recognize the cover, because I’ve been seeing it for years, but for some reason the thought of listening to it never crossed my mind. In certain ways, it’s very dated and definitely sounds like it came from the 90’s, but in a good way, but in other aspects they were about 10 years ahead of their time by doing a groovy disco sounding indie rock. Reminds of what a lot of indie rock bands from the late 2000’s were doing. Over all it’s a fun light weight album that’s good to play in just about any type of environment.
Funny, I was about to listen to this record of my own accord the day before it was selected but at the last moment decided not to. I enjoy this album. Has a different sound and feel from its contemporary class. Having said that I don’t see it as a 1001 record. Not sure that it is different enough to really make this list nor do I think it had a lasting impact on other artists. Still I rate it highly as I enjoy it a lot, just question 1001.
That was very different to what i was expecting wow. A deserved 4 I can see myself revisiting this one
4.0
I liked it and the way all the songs sounded similar and worked nicely with each other.
This is way more than Lovefool. So much speaks to the difficulties in reaching American audiences and I’m not just nostalgic for my childhood or the 90s. It’s a question of how well structured this album is and the intensity and depth of many songs. Songs flow well and album ends nicely after a through beat of understanding their style.
The vocalist was a huge standout here, with her soft, airy-yet-lilting voice that brought a great atmosphere to each track. I do imagine her vocals, and the absence of any others for contrast, might get stale for listeners after a few album repeats. The 90s sound is also a little dated. And yet, every track was great (or at least good). The Cardigans managed to grab the listener immediately with cool chord changes and fresh, modern instrumentation. I think they mostly used acoustic instruments, but I wasn't paying too much attention to that. The compositions were just so fun and creative that it wasn't too hard to ignore any downfalls. Also, that Iron Man cover shouldn't exist, and yet it does. (Why did they try to make the song seductive?) It's brilliant. Key tracks: Iron Man, Step On Me, Lovefool, Choke
Completely forgot about Lovefool. Used to be really into that song when I was a kid, but never went deeper into The Cardigans. Album begins with Your New Cuckoo, which has an almost disco flair about it. Production of the drum, bass, and guitar is fuzzed out with some clean flutes and strings. Fine enough, if forgettable, little ditty. Smooth transition into Been It, which has a bit more up front attitude to it. I dig it. Heartbreaker is kind of wild. Opening bassline reminds me a lot of the demonic progression of Black Sabbath mixed with Portishead, but the vocals guide it in a different direction. Some tasteful theremin in the midsection as well as some 60s reminiscent harpsichord. Makes for a delightful psychedelic indie adventure. Lovefool stands out of this record. Very clean and well-layered production with a bright and catchy synth line coupled with a bouncy drum beat verging on EDM. Always have found this song to be an earworm. A dubbed out cover of Iron Man was unexpected, but I honestly loved it. The syruppy, skittering guitar lines with the laid back rendition work so well and make for a completely different song. I found the closing track to be a bit thin, wasn't the biggest fan. All considered I found this to be a very enjoyable record with nice production and plenty of standouts that I could sink into. Some of the songs parallel early Japanese Breakfast to some extent (which for me is a positive comparison). I'll definitely be back for more. 4 / 5
Her voice kind of weirds me out. Ah I thought I recognized the sound of this band when Lovefool came on. That may have been the strangest cover I have ever heard when they did Iron Man, but I honestly respect it because it is so different from the original. This was a tough one for me, at first I was not enjoying it too much because I was focusing too much on her voice. But by the end I was really digging the whole band and the crazy sounds that they were making. 3.5 but rounding up because of the cool Iron Man cover.
Her voice reminds me of the chick from L’Imperatrice in some songs. Beautiful voice. Some really fun stuff happening in these songs. Really digging Happy Meal II. Lovefool is the first I recognize and it’s a BOP. Kinda No Doubt sounding. What a random Iron Man cover. Not mad about it I think they did a great job giving it a life of their own. Very pleasant. This was a surprising 4 I actually really dig it. Each song took on a life of its own and the vocals fit so damn well with the music.
Kinda whimsy. I enjoyed this album more that the first time I listened
Enjoyable. Worth another listen.
The first cut sounded like something you might hear on a '60s variety show. But then it got more interesting. The lead singer has an ethereal quality about her voice. I am seldom pleased about music that surprises me, but I really liked this. Doing a cover of a Black Sabbath song, Iron Man, is audacious. And of course, Lovefool was a big hit here in the U.S.
Nice. Pleasant.
I kept thinking they sounded familiar and that I knew them from somewhere. Then Lovefool came on and I knew why I recognized them. This might be the most 90's pop album I've listened to in a long time. I enjoyed the singers softer voice paired with various instruments they used. Overall a solid album and one I know I will hear songs from going forward.
A fun, odd collection of songs. Stylish and unique.
Really like the cheery vocal delivery combined with really organic-sounding instrumentation. Especially love the bass playing.
Good album! Reminds me of a more mature Combustible Edison, less erratic.
a pretty fun album! obviously i knew the big song off of this but didn't know what else to expect. it's a fun, sleek, pop rock album. very clever and the arrangements are great! i loved the sound of this one. the cover of iron man i could have done without, it was goofy and i felt like it didn't fit the rest of the album, but otherwise, i had a pretty good time!
I was waaaaay too cool for this band in 1996 but that single was everywhere. Now, I kind of like this whole thing. I think the down tempo tracks drag a lot but I really liked the instrumentation. I am okay with the slight disco flavor of some of this as well even though disco sucks.
Iron Man doesn't seem like an easy song to cover so I really respect that they tried it and it actually sounds pretty decent!!! Some bangers on this album for sure. Step On Me ❤️❤️❤️ Choke 💜💜 Lovefool 💜💜
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Random Black Sabbath licks are an easy way to my heart.
Strong 4
The only song I've ever heard by the Cardigans is Lovefool, so I was expecting a full album of bubblegum pop here, and while I like that song, I thought I would get bored real quick. This was very good, and surprisingly not quite as pop-y as I expected. Step On Me was even a little grunge-y at times. I feel like it could've worked as a Pixies song. Highlights: Step On Me, Lovefool, Iron Man
I didn´t but this album when it came out and I have no memory of listening to at a friends place or anything like that. Yet I recognized every last song of the album, not just the singles. I guess that´s a testament to how ubiquitous The Cardigans where in Sweden in the nineties. I actually don´t remember why I didn´t buy this one. I bought and loved both Emmedale and Life but I guess they where one of those bands that kinda drifted away from or maybe it was more "I loved them before they where famous"-type of thinking. Anyway: I realized that I really like this album though. It has that jazzy pop feel that I liked from the earlier albums. It feel a bit like summer and that is something I really want right now in a cold january.
Love me love me. say that you love me. Like cotton candy.
nice beat! favorite songs: your new cuckoo, lovefool, choke
The Album got really good after Lovefool for me! Losers and Choke was great and enjoyable! Early Stage of todays Indie Rock imo
Good pop rock. Unique enough to not fall into the pop category too much and keeping the songs captivating.
surprisingly great
the cardigan's first band on the moon has such a cute title, but it's also a light-hearted, charming album. a lot of albums on this list have been weird or challenging, and it was refreshing to have a pure poppy sound! even without comparing this album to others, it is still such an easy going listen. i found the "iron man" cover fascinating! i'm a sucker when an artist covers a song in a completely different manner: genre, pacing, etc. without the title, i'm not sure i would recognize it as a cover. also, "lovefool" is an absolute bop.
Better than I was expecting! Gonna have to revisit this ine
Cardigans are legit! Don’t miss out
Jätteswag
First person to claim that "Lovefool" doesn't bang gets shot to the Moon in a comically oversized cannon. This album feels like getting into bed when it's freezing cold and snuggling and giggling like an idiot.
Y'know, it's really not as bad as the single might suggest!
Lovefool stands out as the most obvious single - although I'm less sure it would if it hadn't been such a big hit! The cover song (no spoilers) is mega surprising, but still works (sort of). A pretty consistent effort, and I love Nina's voice, but it's mostly background music for me - albeit very good background music.
Ef cozy indie væri an actual thing, þá ætti það vel við um þessa plötu. Fíl´ana.
yeah I can get behind this
Listenable and fun
Was going to give it a 3, but lovefool takes it to a 4
4/5 I liked this more than I thought I would. It’s poppy.
Ziemlich schön eigentlich. Gefällt mir. Insgesamt bleibt es gut und der Hit („Lovefool“) ist natürlich einfach einer. Gefällt mir alles.
Great album got some underrated tones
The second half is much much better than the first half. Redeemed by the second half.
Unique sound and I think I unironically really like the Iron man cover.
An interesting bridge between Sixpence None the Richer like alt pop into more twee indie pop merging into some baroque Stereolab like territory. An enjoyable album with some nice lyricism and arranging while wishing it leaned heavier on the punk spectrum. Some surprisingly dark moments sprinkled throughout and an oddly sexy/alluring version of Iron Man. The mild radio hit is good but I personally like the rest of the album better.
It was lovely to hear a whole album by these folks. I just love Nina's voice, the funky bass, the flutes, the kooky lyrics. A nice time capsule from the era of gentle Indie.
I honestly never listened to this because while I thought “Lovefool” was fine the band probably didn’t have much else to offer. Boy, was I wrong. I could have done without the Sabbath cover, but everything else feels incredible fresh with Nina Persson’s vocal being the finishing touch.
Lovefool is just lovely, the rest easily dreamy.
I've always heard that The Cardigans shouldn't be judged by Lovefool, but I think Lovefool is actually a pretty appropriate representative of this album as a whole. Just a chill alt rock album with some funky undercurrent. What a well-composed piece, I really enjoyed the whole thing (except maybe the Iron Man cover - that was a bit much.)
I'm a fan of the style of songs, I also recognised Step On Me and Lovefool. I liked Choke and Lovefool the most.
didn't expect to like this at all, much more off-kilter than I anticipating and a slightly horny vibe to it all - good stuff
Surprisingly upbeat and easy to enjoy. One or two tracks I have heard before but context is always good. A three.five
It was an enjoyable album that had some very interesting smart music
This was an absolute treat. Such a strange but perfect combo with eerie, distant-sounding instrumentals behind very intimately-mic’d lullaby-esque vocals, producing some very off-kilter indie rock and pop until bam, Lovefool kicks in out of nowhere and the vibe completely changes. But it still works. Even when they throw in a lounge-jazz-ish cover of Black Sabbath, it still somehow works. Great stuff
What can I say? It's a really well made, beautifully crafted, charming indie pop rock album. This isn't just "the album with Lovefool in it". First Band on the Moon really sounds like the quintessential 90s indie album. Best song: Been It
This takes me back to high school. I’d never heard the full album before… I liked it!
achei bom em geral, calmo e talvez um pouco nostalgico. 7/10
Solid 90s alt rock
This album is incredible. Musically, it's so complex and interesting, you can hear how tightly arranged everything is, and every instrument has a purpose. Lovefool is a classic for a reason, and this is one of the most mellow covers of Iron Man I've ever heard. Blown away.
Belles chansons très variées, what a surprise
PREFS : Your New Cuckoo, Been It, Heartbreaker, Happy Meal II, Never Recover, Lovefool, Iron Man, Great Divide, Choke MOINS PREF : Losers
Charming and fun with sugar-sweet hooks. Vocals from Nina Persson define much of the album's personality, with the band backing her excellently. Lovefool is the obvious standout song, with it's instantly grabbing chorus (love me, love me, say that you love me). It pulls a disco beat and builds it's indie pop sound on top of it, leaving a playfully lovey song that landed itself on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack. The album hits some peaks and valleys (both in pacing and in quality), but First Band On The Moon is more fun than not. Also features an interesting rendition of Black Sabbath's Iron Man. I'll also say it ends on a high note. Very enjoyable.
Really sweet. Went by fast, but had a cool vibe. Lovefool is obviously a great bop. + Lovefool + Your New Cuckoo + Happy Meal II + Never Recover
I’m usually not a fan of female vocalists but this isn’t bad, a few catchy songs with Lovefool of course being the most catchy.
Lovely cut of indie pop
Enjoyed it a lot
first listen fun little swedish twee pop journey
First Band On The Moon is the one album I've heard from The Cardigans, but I've heard at least a few other tracks from the band. I like the band enough that I will check out the occasional track from the band when they come up. It's been a decade or two since I've listened to this album. I like the pop-sensibility of the music with an underlying darker tinge. The music sounds like pop, but there's something bordering on sinister in many of the tracks. "Lovefool" is a classic track, but I have always liked what they decided to do with Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" to make it their own. I could come back to this album again, because ¿why not?
Where a Swedish light-rock band fronted by a singer with a lovely and perfectly clear voice covers Black Sabbath - and crushes it. Obviously "Lovefool" was the big N American hit but I've always loved this entire album. I even formed a band trying in some ways to pattern ourselves after the Cardigans' template. 11 relatively short melodic pop songs but somehow/oddly never boring to me. Excellent musicianship without ever showing off; these guys were subtle about creating little melodic twists in nearly every song (e.g. "Choke" there's a little in-unison riff that starts the song then poof - into the song we go. It reprises a few times in the song and almost doesn't seem like it belongs... yet of course it does) that keep it all interesting. Maybe the <40 minute length was always the best part of it. TAKE NOTE: albums longer than 45 minutes were/are almost *always* too much. Hard to be in a bad mood listening to this album - love it. 8/10 4 stars.
I liked this more than I expected to. And that's knowing how good Lovefool was already. There are more gems to be found on this album, and the most weirdly good electropop version of Black Sabbath's Iron Man. A surprisingly broad and interesting listen and great pop and interesting fun.
Simplemente genial (ONB) Una delicia para el viernes (PSP)
loved - wish i could have seen this album live
I'm into this, I think they have some cool elements that balance the sugary poppyness and their Spotify says that there's 2 metal guitarists in the band which shows a little in heartbreaker which may be my favorite. the horn solo is cool
Enjoyable
Surprisingly dense for being so sugary-sweet.
Kakkosraita erittäinkin hyvä, muutenkin mukiinmenevä levy. 4/5
Surprised how much I liked this!!
The Cardigans really do sound like the first band on the moon with some of the out-there sounds they explore on here.
I was lucky enough to go to Europe during the summer between my junior and senior years of high school, and Sweden was where I spent the majority of the trip. Then I got home and soon afterwards this album dropped, "Lovefool" was everywhere thanks to being on the "Romeo + Juliet" soundtrack, and I found myself with a timely new Swedish obsession: Nina Persson and the Cardigans. Their penchant for xylophones gives them a lounge-y feel at times, and Nina's voice is sweet as any confection, but don't underestimate this band. There's an undercurrent of darkness in their music that counterbalances the superficial cheerfulness. That's a very Scandinavian quality, now that I think about it—they're gregarious and friendly, but get enough mead in them and they'll grab an axe and bust some heads. Revisiting this album was a fantastic way to start my weekend. The nostalgia factor has me wanting to give it a 5, but I don't think it quite meets that standard. Let's call it a 4.5 for this kooky masterpiece. (And if you enjoyed this, be sure to check out "Carnival," their track from the "Austin Powers" soundtrack. Quality stuff.)
I was hoping for more from this album since Love Fool is one of the best 90s pop songs, but it fell a little flat. It was pretty voice music with not much to offer. I did enjoy Losers & an interesting take on Iron Man, but everything else was just ordinary. 3.5 stars.
I'd forgotten how much I liked The Cardigans. This was great to revisit.
Could of done without the cover of Iron Man, but overall a quite enjoyable album.
Really pleasant listening. A typical album of its time. And a great voice.
Not sure how to classify this album. It is definitely pop forward, but has some substantial jazz and lounge music influences baked in as well. It is pleasant which cloaks its sexually charged slightly masochistic and deferential vocals in a strange and disorienting veneer. The cover of Iron Man is probably the weirdest thing on this album. Even weirder still, it works.
Solid pop album, I probably prefer Gran Turismo, but I still really like this one.
The Cardigans and The Wannadies did indie better than the Brits thanks to the innate Swedish understanding of how to write great pop songs. The sweetness of Nina Persson's voice makes up for the insipid nature of some of the songs here.
surprised how much I liked some of these songs - some edgier than I would have imagined
Nice album, shades of portishead
I’m a little familiar with The Cardigans, in that I’ve heard the main big hits that still get radio play. I really enjoy the songs I’ve heard, so im excited to hear more. Let’s listen! Songs I already knew: Lovefool Favourites: Lovefool, Iron Man What a fun album! It’s a mix of alt and pop-rock, and I love the soft singing and how this is mixed with the music. I would love to hear what other people think of their cover of Iron Man - I was excited to show it to my partner as I thought it was amazing! It is very different to the Black Sabbath version and they really make it their own. However, my partner said she thought it was terrible and far too different from the original. Feel free to tell me that I’m right and she is wrong! Overall, a very easy album to recommend.
Surprisingly enjoyable. Lovefool was played to death back when it was new and I thought it was just okay back then. The other songs were not quite what I was expecting and I really liked that. They did a Black Sabbath cover, that's worth something for sure. I enjoyed it at about a 3 level, but the surprise factor is bumping this to a 4. Good job, Cardigans.
This is a pretty good album. Everyone knows the single Lovefool, but the rest of the album was surprisingly solid. Easy 4
4.5
Above all, the production was fantastic. Great songs and writing, and unique. Her voice grates after a bit in a some spots.
Pretty good, actually a much better album than I thought.
I haven't heard a full album by The Cardigans before although I knew a couple of songs from them. It is a good alt rock album which didn't seemed to be long when I listened to it. I guess it means it is a good thing.
A near-perfect confection, but tartier and spikier than the surface sweetness and light suggests. “Lovefool” is nearly the Platonic ideal of a pop song, but the “Ironman” cover puts this over the top. Great record, masquerading as a trifle.
Pleasant pop
Love the Cardigans. the band sounds great, and the lead vocals are delightful.
Pretty damn fun, and with one of the best radio singles of my youth no less.
I think these guys are underrated as musicians
First time I've listened to this full album. I like all of the Black Sabbath nods; intro to Heartbreaker using the opening riff from Black Sabbath was a cool surprise. The album is super pop-y, but luckily it's not all as disco inspired as Lovefool. I like that song, but I really enjoyed the variety of styles across the album.
Basically everything I know about The Cardigans comes from Todd in the Shadow’s brilliant video about them, primarily their big hit “Lovefool” down to their history of dreampop-inspired Sabbath covers. So this is my first time listening to one of their albums, particularly the one with said big hit, and I loved it. A good mix between low and hi fi, they sound quite groovy and charming. I kind of hope their next album is also featured, since I believe that’s a bit of a 180. B
This is a fun album. I love Nina Persson's voice and Magnus Sveningsson's bass playing. I'm only familar with the Cardigan tunes played on the radio. Even though I wasn't familiar with most of these tunes, I felt connected. "Lovefool" was actually the only song I recall having heard before. Well... except for "Ironman" which I knew all the words. I love when someone covers an iconic tune from a different genre and pulls it off. This one falls in between 4 and 5 but I'm going to remain conservative since this was my first listen to the entire album. I will add this to the basslines I should learn and revisit this album again.
I wasn't really enjoying this when it started. Was wondering why it was even in this list. But t got a lot more interesting from Heartbreaker onwards. There's still of core of sappy indie songsmithing in there, and am not a huge fan of the vocalist (although the vocals do fit with the band rather well in places), but some of the instrumentation is lovely and really not what I was expecting after the first two tracks (& that single). I really like the kosmische feel of some of the backing (although it does get a little prog in places). Not consistent enough for me to give it any more stars, but as I say, was pleasantly surprised overall. And an extra star for the cover of Iron Man. Although given the heavy metal influence in the band, this makes total sense.
There were some good songs and I like the cardigans
I knew this group had more in them than Lovefool but there are some real bangers on this one.
ok
Deceptively bubblegum with a punk center, the Cardigans bring an edge to their work that sets it apart from similar American groups. Lovefool will forever remain their signature tune, but songs such as Been It, Choke and their spaced-out take on Iron Man are just as fulfilling to listen to.
Liked this a lot. Understated, cool indie-pop
Only ever heard the cardigans hits, ie love fool from this album. This album is really good great 90s pop rock, deserves it’s place on the list. And personal enjoyment levels earns it 4 stars.
This was great, will definitely listen again, although I might give iron man a skip, bit odd
Relaxing, with a few bangers.
very good. Superconocida la de "Romeo & Julieta" "love me, love me, pretend..."
Dromerige folk-pop-rock. De 'iron man' cover heeft me wel verrast
A really fun album I should've have ignored for years.
Me gusta mucho. Very fun.
Not as good as carnival but very well constructed pop with some very tasty licks
Enjoyed this more than I expected, considering I only knew "Lovefool" going into it. Really nice chilled vibes the whole way through it, but some surprising dark lyrics too. Musically it's really well put together, although very "of its time" in some ways (I'm picking up some Stereolab and Air vibes). Favorite songs were Lovefool, Loser, Your New Cuckoo, Happy Meal II, Step On It, and the weird but great cover of I-ron Man.
Genuinely shocked at how much I enjoyed this, some great 90s rock here.
Nice. Easy to listen. I like the bass parts! Kudos for the little guitar riffs throughout the album that makes it interesting. Simple, but effective.
Pleasant surprise. Kept me interested throughout most of the album for a couple of listens :)
Man, I love this album. Only Cardigans album I know, but it stays in pretty heavy rotation for me.
Nice melodic quirky indie pop. Still sounding surprisingly fresh.
I like it
Descoñecidisimo para min e un descubrimento xenial.
Thought this album was dope! One big hit, but all the others were good and it worked well as a complete album and love her voice.
I really like this 4/5
Not exactly my cup of tea, but I could clearly hear the influence it would have had on future artists due to the dance-pop grooves.
I love the song Lovefool, after covering it in a band. It turns out the rest of this album is much more eclectic than that pop gem might suggest. Apparently the guitarist and bassist previously played heavy metal, and it shows in some "post metal" explorations here, as well as some specific Black Sabbath allusions. But there are many other influences evident, reflected in widely diverse arrangements from super-sparse to lush. And then there's the cover of Iron Man, one of those great covers that sounds nothing at all like the original but is delightful in its own way. I didn't have long with this album - skipped through some of the tracks after getting the gist - but this time I do think I'll be back for more.
I am most likely one of the first people in Australia to hear this ablum and possibly the only perto review it ahead of it's release. From memory the albums release got put back from around June to September and missed the memo so we ran the review early. No great landmark as it was for an unknown teen Mag that had a readership of maybe 12,000 on a good month. By the time the album came out I had been telling people about this amazing Swedish band and how their song Lovefool eclipsed 99% of the pap masquerading under the banner of Britpop. I gave my copy of the CD to and indie DJ in the hope she would play it. She did eventually but that was after a certain movie was released. I remember saying in my review that whole it was easy enough to slot the band as saccharine heirs to the crown of ABBA but their Black Sabbath influences gave them a hard edge under the sweet appearance
Gran Turismo is better, but this is good.
"Been It" fucking slaps. The vocal and the lead guitar sound so good together. There's also a bouncy, melodic bass which I fall for so easily. This could be a Jellyfish song. "Losers" is another strong tune. The tumbling vocal and drums in the chorus contrast with the dreamy verses. The "Iron Man" cover is weird. I bought this album when it was first released after becoming enchanted by the song "Carnival" from their previous record. I never gave this album too deep of a listen back then and I'm surprised to see it on this list. All in all, it's a solid alternative rock/pop album that captures where popular music went after grunge yielded to other sounds.
Before listening to the album, the only song I was familiar with was Lovefool. It's a fun album, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I also really like Nina Persson's voice. Favourites: Your New Cuckoo, Never Recover, Lovefool, Great Divide, Choke
Znam samo lovefool i my favourite game od njih al sam odma znala da ce mi se svidit ovaj album. I je. Godi srcu. Ovaj iron man cover je bio ugodno iznenađenje
Nice
Great album, sometimes too popy.
Yeah, it’s good. Obviously one massive smash hit. But I really liked the vibe of the whole album. I’d forgotten how funky it was with those cool bass lines.
I like the Iron Man song the most; it's very chill.
There's a cool Iron Man cover here.
Thats a 5 Maybe just 4 Didn't expect the Black Sabbath cover
I rather enjoyed this. I mean, it's impossible to anything about this album without mentioning Lovefool, which is one of the biggest singles of all time, ever - ever! 4. It does lean slightly towards samey, but it's enjoyable pop so you can kind of forgive it.
very cool!
What a funky album.
I really enjoyed this, I liked the vibe and lots of different themes and that. Nice one :)
Yeah pretty good, such a 90s feel
I loved a lot of these songs. I can't believe I hadn't heard this album before.
I think I was so used to "Lovefool" that I thought all their songs would sound like that. But I was pleasantly surprised! I know I say that a lot on these reviews, but I really did like what I was hearing here. Loved the production and instrumentals. Lyrically, it was a hit or miss, and some songs didn't quite click with me. Overall, though, would definitely listen again!
Great collection of songs. Solid throughout, I especially liked the Iron Man cover took me a minute to pick up on what it was.
i liked that all the songs had a unique sound!
Very nice
Enjoyed it. Never stopped to listen a Cardigans album.
I was pleasantly pleased with this album only going in knowing one song. Great song for the 90s that bridges the gap between pop and rock, and also have a cover of iron man.
I was preparing for this to be one of those albums that’s only on here for the one popular song but I was pleasantly surprised. Lovefool almost got completely outshined by step on me and the iron man cover was super interesting and fun
Wasn't expecting an Iron Man cover, it has no right being that good. Losers was my fave track but honestly, this whole album is 🔥
The first half of this album was way better than I expected. Kind of a drop off after lovefool, but changed my perspective on this band.
4/5
This is a very nice album. The vocalist has a lovely child like quality that reminds me of Andrea Lewis of The Darling Buds. Songs are good, the melodies tight and the arrangements are fresh and tasteful and really well executed. Interesting to me is that the only song from the album that I recognize; Lovefool is, I think, one of the least successful on the album. A very nice album . 4 stars
Fun
Loverfool is enduring and it includes yet another Black Sabbath cover (Iron Man). It is very good well made 90s pop with some creative and very interesting arrangements. This holds up better for me than many other works from the period.
Not familiar with this band other than one song on this album. Never would have recognized the cover of Iron Man, but I thought it was really interesting. I think this is pretty good pop/rock and would isten again.
This was a cool album with lots if interesting sounds. It contained one of the most interesting covers I’ve ever heard (Iron Man) and plenty of other catchy songs.
Tout ce qui sort des années 90 n'est finalement pas à jeter
Amazing
Lovely and weird, but also engaging and poppy.
It's weird that this band is a one-hit wonder because this whole album is great!
I loved this. Lovely tunes, lovely singing, lovely music, lovely album. Lovely.
Bumping
Everybody knows "Love Fool" but there were a few others here that are worth knowing! Unexpectedly good album.
Good album, enjoyed it more than I expected and actually knew Lovefool (classic 90’s single)
Swedish, good song on it, kinda monotone in sound. A little samey
skemmtileg plata og lovefool insane catchy dæmi
Pretty cool. Interesting spin on alt/punk making it almost twee.
It was good. I didn't like all of the songs, but the second half was way better than the first.
Quite refreshing
not bad at all. 4/5
How fun! Obviously I've heard "Lovefool" many times on the radio, but I had no idea there was a worthwhile record behind it.
First off, I believe this band's moon landing was faked. Called it. All in all this was a pretty weird one. Quite modern and quite oldschool at the same time and pretty quirky all around. I enjoyed it, although it's hard to say how much I enjoyed it and that seemed to change with every song. The songs that stood out most were the opener for making me think "I don't know what this is, but I like it", Lovefool for making me think "Ohh I've heard this one before, but never the original, I believe" and Iron Man for making me think "This is a pretty weird cover, the style really doesn't fit the song".
smooth and pleasant
Me encantó es un disco para ordenar la casa un sábado c la yarda, con sol
Great from start to finish. A very solid effort. Could have done without the iron man cover tho.
Killer 90s alt with gorgeous lilting vocals. Love it.
Surprisingly good - and Lovefool is excellent.
Underrated band. I prefer the darker sound of Gran Turismo but this is a decent album too. Sweet, smart, sugary Swedish indie-pop goodness, and they've put some effort into the sequencing too which hasn't gone unnoticed by this reviewer.
I like the cardis
The vocals don’t work on every track, but when they click it totally sings.
So much to say about this album! I thought I had never heard a cardigans song until I listed to Lovefool. I had no idea that was the cardigans and think it's the worst song on this album! Unsurprisingly, I loved Heartbreak, was completely taken by the Iron Man cover and think the Great Divide is a perfect break-up song. I love the title of the album and, with it's unique percussive sounds, it rings true to the mood they were trying to create here.
Love Fool wins probably for nostalgia purposes, but a lot of tracks have similar energy and instrumentation (in a good way). A fun listen.
I was a little worried this would be Lovefool plus a bunch of fillers, but I mostly liked this album. It had a definite groovy pop feel of 60s nostalgia, which makes sense for mid/late 90s. But I could have done without the dumb Iron Man cover.
We all know the "hit". I played it for the Mrs. and she said "Oh, I liked her better in No Doubt." Me: "That's not Gwen Stefani." Which tells you either the generic-ness of this song or how little my wife can tell about singers. I am going to go with column A. Anyway, the songs grew on me after a while "Choke" to close out the album was really quite good. Definitely better than I was expecting, considering the "hit". I'd probably give this a 3.6, rounding up to...
Strange, for some reason I always thought that they were an Irish band. Turns out they're Swedish. Anyway, this was a solid album. Good lyrics, with some nice wordplay on some of the tracks. I'm probably in the minority but I also enjoyed the cover of Iron Man because it's so different than the original. Lovefool is a classic the I still enjoy. My only real criticism is that the drums on Heartbreaker sounds like it was recorded back in the 70s. Maybe that's the sound they were going for.
Very good album, with a nice amount of variety. Your New Cuckoo makes you think you're about to hear a disco-redux album (not in a bad way - it has some nice twists), but then Been It has a cool hard edge. Their chill cover of Iron Man somehow works. Losers also caught my attention every time I listened. And of course Lovefool is a great song and was rightly a hit. The album doesn't blow me away but I enjoyed it and would definitely listen again.
The first song has a nice 60s folk-pop, Brazilian acid-jazz feel. I like the flute. Bright, jangly (Johnny Marr-ish) guitar throughout and Nina Persson’s vocals over top give things a moody feel. There is enough variation in song structures to make it interesting for a full album. A bit of Black Sabbath channeling going on, which of course I’m not going to complain about.
Such a good album
Wow. I'd heard Lovefool before but that might be the worst track on here. Good stuff.
Was prepared to hate this. I've heard the one song so many damn times but I really loved this one.
-good bassline in "Your New Cuckoo" -"Never Recover" is quite catchy -Probably the chillest cover of "Iron Man" ever made, I also like the Black Sabbath reference in "Choke" -Solid drumming throughout -I feel like usually this would be too chill for me, but it was either just upbeat enough, or maybe there was just enough going on to make it interesting
Simple pop rock album
Yeah, this is more my kinda thing. Nice 90s indie vibes.
I really liked this one. I thought to myself "yo this album fucks." I don't super know what that means, but I liked it.
Fun twee pop
The 90s are alive. Lovefool is on every 90z playlist. Iron Man cover is pretty cool. Otherwise, not bad
Some decent songs here. For years, I thought they were just "Lovefool" and nothing else. This is a really good album and shows their metal appreciation. Pleasantly surprised!
Enjoyed this one - liked that it started with a disco feel on the opening track. Lots of cool guitar and bass parts to listen to. Only heard "lovefool" from this album before and the rest was pleasantly surprising.
Phenomenal 90's pop-rock.
Very interesting vocals. Nice and cheerful. Really liked the Ironman cover
Great performance, and the surprise Iron Man cover really sealed this up for me
This is nice. Just chill and light with a great vocalist.
This a great album to listen to. I appreciated the vocals, but over time it can get a little boring and repetitive. However, if you are listening in short/medium bouts, it will be a great album to put on.
good
Done. Would listen to again.
Bastantes temazos indiepop que entran muy bien
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Your new cuckoo, Been it, Lovefool, Iron man
complicated, breezy, curvy, adventurous, catchy, fun, some good pop hooks and also surprising compositional twists, re-listen for sure
Love me some female vocals GREAT
Really enjoyed the flow of the album, instrumentals are great, voice is also nice, 4/5