First Band On The Moon

This was borderline forgettable, still fun, like self-aware and clever 90s Miramax romcom music. I'm not sure how much I like it all the way through but it does have its moments. The Black Sabbath cover was fun! You can tell this is a pop rock band that didn't start out doing pop rock and are underplaying their hand with all their cool influences. I do like the album Gran Turismo more.

I’d heard Lovefool countless times before, but this was my first time listening to the whole album. I like the guitar sound quite a bit, but to be honest, the sweet vocals were a bit too much for my taste over the course of the whole album.

Each song very samey...

Awesome!

Honestly one of the most refreshingly surprising albums I've had. Yes 'Love Fool' catchy, overplayed, pop smash. But the rest of the album is nicely all over the place and fresh, a bit weird and overall just enjoyable. It's a 3.5 but gets rounded up because it was way better than I expected.

Polished, weird, catchy, innovative, poppy and with a subtle acid edge. This is masterful. It's all more or less encapsulated on their 'Iron Man' cover: structurally the same, sonically worlds away. This is a band winking at an influence but turning the whole thing to their own uses. It's an acknowledgment and also a statement about how deeply buried our influences can be. The result is a lounge/pop/sitar cover re-keyed to nearly obliterate the proto-metal sound of the original. Like Cake's take on 'War Pigs' but a little less silly (which is just a part of Cake). You may very well hate it. If you're a millennial, you'll recognize Lovefool. The whole rest of the album is excellent, though. There's a whole world of brilliant, subversive music from the 90's that kind of flew under the radar because of the particular way corporations dominated the music scene at the time (they still do, just in a different way). First Band On The Moon is a melange of influences, originality and slick melody writing (and utterly compelling lead vocals from Nina Persson). What keeps this from being a 5 star album in my books is just the empty emotional content for me. Part of the ultra-clean production (technically, a huge accomplishment) and primarily sunny-keyed pop style is that it slides off me like oil on Teflon. It's gorgeous, it's clever, it does have dark undercurrents but I will absolutely forget about this in four hours.

10/27/25. One thing I appreciate about doing the 1001 album journey is diving into an album beyond the famous single, and now I have a taste of who The Cardigans are. Very cohesive and I think they carved out an identity in the crowded 90s alternative space. Also enjoyed their cover of Iron Man.

Cool sounds in an 80’s kinda way

Obviously aware of the band but never listened to anything they’ve done before. Recognised the big hit, but enjoyed the rest. It’s of an era, but doesn’t sound dated. Pretty decent on the whole and somethingvI’ll listen to again.

Started just so-so but found its groove by the well-known Lovefool hit and finished strong.

-pretty chill album, but not very memorable tbh.

Most excellent! Love how well this one flowed!

Fun falls flat

Bit of a nothing album built around one song that doesn’t really fit with the rest

Some interesting songs and might be a grower. But docked a star for the most criminal cover of a rock classic other than the Scissor Sisters' Comfortably Numb. What were they thinking?

I remember some of my fellow record store employees were absolutely gaga over this album. Years later, it's still just a little too cutesy for me.

I only know the one song from GTA V, but other than that album is pretty forgettable. For the exception of the Black Sabbath reference at the beginning, and then the full cover of Iron Man. Not sure why this band seems to be obsessed with Black Sabbath. I guess that just shows that Black Sabbath will always rule them all and no one will remember the Cardigans.

I didn’t expect much, but this was actually pretty decent. Love Fool is the obvious standout, but the rest is also adequately listenable. The Iron Man was definitely different, though. I kind of dig it, but can see how a lot of folks would downright hate it. Maybe not high praise, but there’s also not a lot to complain about either.

I know this band. They are awesome from the couple songs I have heard on the radio. Pretty good songs. and then you have lovefool. Great track.

The Iron Man cover was certainly an odd moment, but overall it was alright. A couple of tracks stood out, but generally a fine album.

Making a funk/psychedelic rock album in 1996 was a wild choice, but The Cardigans totally made it work! Interesting and infectious pop grooves mixed with a little disco and funk, this album was a true throwback in the best way. 'Lovefool' is the obvious standout, but there wasn't a bad song on here IMO. A solid 4/5

I like having a female fronted alt album, just wish it did a little more. Only Lovefool remained in my memory after listening, and I just don’t love that single. Meh

Lovefool almost pushed this up to a 4 star but the vocals on some of the other songs just didn’t match up it. An OK album overall.

Kind of soppy sweet pop music. But maybe the most jarring cover I’ve ever heard. Hearing “I am Iron Man” by what sounds like a 12 year old girl huffing helium certainly caught my attention. Not sure whether to add a star or subtract one.

very fun and 00s vibes with some weird twists. quite enjoyed!

I just want to say that I love it when I get an album from an artist with only one entry on the 1001 Albums list. It just displays so much confidence, as if Robert Dimery is saying "This artist is pretty good overall, but they've got one album you HAVE to listen to." Assuming it's something I actually enjoy, it also gives me a good excuse to dig deeper into their discography during my free time without feeling like I'm spoiling anything I'm going to have to listen to later on. The Cardigans' First Band on the Moon is a great example of this sentiment – they're quite literally a one-hit wonder and the album surrounding that hit ("Lovefool") is something I likely never would have listened to if I hadn't started this challenge. It would have been a shame to have never heard the rest of the LP because it’s actually quite good! The Cardigans’ Spotify bio describes the band as specializing in “sugary confections that would grow annoying very quickly if they weren’t backed by solid musicianship and clever arrangements.” I almost can’t believe they would willingly admit that, but yeah… it’s pretty much spot on (at least, when it comes to this album). First Band on the Moon could have easily fallen into a sea of ‘90s pop schlock with these kinds of vocals, but the grooving bass lines, witty lyrics and compelling compositional choices really elevate the album. Songs like "Been It" and "Step on Me" even sound a bit ahead of their time – they could sit alongside recent Sabrina Carpenter releases completely comfortably. I was originally leaning toward giving FBOTM three stars, but I willingly let it loop back to the start and kept listening to it (even enjoying most of the songs more the second time through). By my own standards, I think that makes this one at least a four star album. Moments like these really make me wish the Generator’s rating system was a bit more granular – at least give us the option to do half stars! Highlights: Your New Cuckoo, Been It, Never Recover, Step on Me, Lovefool, Iron Man

Amazing memories of high school, thinking we were better than everyone else in our class because we listened to Swedish indie rock.

I actually feel like Lovefool doesn’t fit well on the album. I really enjoyed all of the other songs. Maybe it’s just because I was familiar with Lovefool but it felt super jarring in the middle of an otherwise fun and unique album.

love fool is a masterpiece, rest of the album is okay

Rating: 5.5/10 What an intriguing album, experimental pop that does not really click with me but I recognize the unique nature of this. Will definitely re-listen at some point.

Nothing much here. A decent catchy single is not a album I need to hear before ( or after) I die.

7/10 ok, I like it. 10-8-2025

I thought this was a fun listen. Very interesting they covered Iron Man, because man the vibes are so different between Ozzie and Nina. Favorite tracks: Lovefool, Iron Man

A good listen! Lovefool is an undeniable hit, but most of the rest of this is on the level of good but not great. The singers voice is fantastic and this is produced ‘around’ her sound, but the energy in most of this is just too low and slow. Still a great time and a great time capsule. Their next record is better I think.

Really not into this one

Getting sick of Neil Young and the Who so this was a nice change

The was pretty meh. Recognized the hit, but nothing else drew me in

- a little like the Mother Mother of the 90s, or a cotton candy version of No Doubt (which are maybe two out of four total groups I'm familiar with that I'd consider true pop-rock): a little overly saccharine, but also doing some really unexpected and interesting things musically. every song here had a nugget of something interesting that made it feel like a very intentional album with a lot of effort put into its creation and mixing, from some impressive drums at the end of "Never Recover" to the guitar riff in "Been It" that frankly had no business being that sick - I tried to imagine this group with a different singer, and I think the overall effect/mood would disappear: her crisp, childlike vocals are the "it" factor here. the vocal melodies are also largely responsible for keeping the tone solidly ~poppy~ (esp in "Been It," where singing everything in a minor key to match the riff would have made that song much more aggressive) - once again, a decent pair of over-ear headphones probably changes this entire experience from just hearing a forgettable band with one tired hit single to being in the right state of mind to think "there's something else here" - there are weak tracks ("Losers" and "Step On Me" come to mind), but I think each song has a pretty solid bass part, for what it's worth. another plus is that this album is short enough for you to not get burnt out on song after song that follows roughly the same pattern without changing - this just solidly exemplifies great pop-rock music to me, and the sheer musicality was pretty impressive for what I expected from a 90s pop band. it makes me want to listen to other pop albums I might have initially dismissed as being too straightforward or boring

amazing!!111111!!!!

Your New Cuckoo is the kind of Twee Pop I've only ever heard Japanese bands do, I really enjoy it and I guess this is my sign to listen to more of it. Immediately afterwards, the album switches to a more pop-rock sounds and provides a consistently underwhelming series of tracks, with the exception of Lovefool. Hard to fully describe but they're just boring/uninteresting/forgettable. Additional note: I honestly thought prior to listening that Lovefool was a Kylie Minogue release.

good album.

Your New Cuckoo and Step on Me were good and the whole album was enjoyable. It was weird having Lovefool in the middle of this album of songs I didn't recognize at all. The band had an older sound on some of their songs. It's not as strong as some of my other preferred albums but I think I would give this another listen.

Favorite tracks: Lovefool, Been It, Iron Man Who hurt this woman? They did an excellent job of making sad lyrics into complete bops. Will definitely listen again! Also, I'm a complete sucker for covers that cross genres.

Pleasantly surprised. I love Karen O from YYYs, Emily Haines from Metric, as well as Helena from Arcade Fire. And you don't really get those great 2000's icons without this super powerpuff pop princess. I'll admit its not the strongest case for 1990s alt pop rock but its neat knowing this was the same decade as Nirvana and Oasis.

Interesting Iron Man cover

I knew the hit back in the 90s but nothing else about The Cardigans. I liked the hit but did not explore. This was my surprise today! Delightful. New take on an old gem-Iron Man. Well done!

Solid listen. Will probably listen again.

this was so fun and refreshing! i want to give it a 4.5 but in the spirit of saving my 5's for the truly exceptional, i'll go with a 4. but i loved it!

Loved the nods to Black Sabbath, and all the slight tips of the cap to metal music in general. But for the most part I found this music suspiciously hypnotizing. Like most tracks could have been used in Zoolander to trigger the male models to attack. Maybe it's because I find the lead singers voice to be adorable, and the guitars were pretty catchy.

Lovefool.

Could have sworn Lovefool was by Kylie Minogue, but apparently that’s completely wrong. No idea why I thought that other than it sounds a bit like her. That revelation was the most interesting thing about the album for me.

Lovefool is a decent banger. I did like this, and the singer has a lovely voice. But 24 hours on I can’t really remember anything other than Lovefool. Perhaps it was all a bit samey. Simpsons: No

Really enjoyed it. Good vibes, different to the other music on here. Cover of Iron Man was really cool.

Love Fool is a good track and does all of the heavy lifting here. The rest are all right; however, I was a little disappointed with the Iron Man cover.

Really enjoyed this, a bit of a dip in the middle but the cover of Iron Man was really original which I liked. For some reason I thought Lovefool was by Kylie. I’m silly sometimes.

Strong 3, pushing 4

For those who were on the Cardigans bandwagon since Emmerdale, this album takes a turn from inner ennui to full blown outer melancholy about dissatisfaction surrounding unfaithful lovers. The Iron Maiden cover isn't evenough to perk things up, this is a sad record, even the relative upbeat "Lovefool" is loaded with dark lyrics of unrequited affections. Me? I'm just sad we're approaching 20 years without a new Cardigans album.

It's giving 70s pop, but also 90s pop rock. Lovefool is from them? I always thought it was Gwen Stefani singing. Kinda meh. 2* Highlights: lovefool

A middling effort across the board. Not a classic album worth revisiting. Wasn't a relevant band or album in the 1990s and definitely is not one now. Some of the worst ideas from the 1990s on display. "Lovefool" is clearly the only peak on this album. "Iron Man" is an abomination. Her vocal range cloys pretty quickly. I suppose the irony is supposed to be a feature, but it strikes me as a bug. While the varied instrumentation is fantastic, the song arrangements are pretty boring, and with the exception of "Lovefool" lack any real momentum or vigor.

3.5

Overproduced Synth/keyboard-drenched pop music with a wispy singer that gets annoying before the end of the record

This record blew me away! I only knew Lovsfool but I eally enjoyed every other track too. I can't wait to dig more into this!

What happens when a bunch of metalheads recruit an artist with dimples to sing for a pop rock band? The Cardigans’ delightful cover of “Iron Man”, of course. Yes, that “Iron Man”, the one by Black Sabbath. It’s such a 180 in terms of vibe, but it works so well because the band knows what they are doing. As is the case with songs like “Heartbreaker”, the international hit “Lovefool”, and “Choke”. Like many teenagers in the mid 90s, I was introduced to the Cardigans via that song and its inclusion on Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet soundtrack. I’ve been a big fan every since.

Recognized Lovefool.

oof, this is really annoying Best Song: Lovefool Rating: 4/10 Stars: 2

I used to hate this band, and especially this album, because Lovefool was played way too many times on the radio, and it seemed so sickly sweet. And then I discovered Gran Turismo, Long Gone Before Daylight and Super Extra Gravity. And then I revised this album and have to say... Great album. Even Lovefool is bearable in the context of this album.

Sure, this was...fine. I have no opinions about it, really.

Holy shit this is my vibe. This is pure indie pop at its finest and sharpest. There are so much songs here that just got me to react very impressed

The high points are high enough to warrant giving this a 4. I don't think it's great throughout but the strong opening couple of tracks, the great finish and the weird cover of Iron Man made this memorable.

I enjoyed it, couple classics, but just ok overall.

Fun

A nice chill album. Definitely gonna pick this one up in vinyl at some point. Sick Iron Man cover too. Favorite songs: Lovefool, Iron Man, Great Divide

A cemented 4/5. It's a great album, with the most unexpected Black Sabbath cover (and it works really well). The only thing that's keeping it from 5, is personal taste, but if anyone ranks it as 5/5, I can't complain. The singing is great, the musicianship is great and the songs themselves are constructed perfectly.

This album was full of great songs executed beautifully, medoldies were nice and the vibes was chill. Definetly want to check our more of their stuff now

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Not a classic.

Only ever heard the singles. Found this quite hit and miss overall. And interesting cover of iron man as well!

babngers bangers bangers

The name, The Cardigans, sounded vaguely familiar but I initially couldn't place it. Within the first 30sec of this album I said “Oh... I bet this is the album with that ‘love me love me, say that you love me’ song”. Well, that's called “Lovefool” and it’s track 7. I have a vivid memory of sleeping over a friend’s house when I was ten and hearing that song play on repeat from his sister’s room all night while I couldn’t sleep. It’s not a bad song, but I heard it enough in that one night to last me a lifetime. Looking past that, the rest of the album is a pretty fun/light listen that added some sunshine to my morning. I know the band is Swedish, but the sound is like a 'California Rock' album with all the 60s nostalgia of 90s Brit Rock. They even include a cover of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man", and "Iron Man" references in "Heartbreaker" and "Choke", just to prove the point. This sound persisted (you can hear it from actual California bands like Beulah) but "Lovefool" feels like the high-water mark for this sound. Hole will drop the nostalgia for grunge and relaunch the California sound in '98 with Celebrity Skin. Then there's the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Californication in '99, and so on... anyways, I digress. If I have a complaint, it's that Nina's voice starts to get a little cloying over the course of the album; I wish her range was just a little bit lower and not so saccharine sweet in every song. Interestingly, "Lovefool" has some stacked vocal harmonies that help balance this out really well, but they didn't bother with it anywhere else on the album.

I loved the vocals and chill vibes

I knew fool but had not listened to this or any other Cardigans album. This was pleasant, eclectic in sound yet remaining effervescent which is paired with often times very dark lyrical content and the juxtaposition works. Will be returning.

A decent album, although I preferred Gran Turismo to this one.

Not my kind of music but it wasn't bad at all

4/5

Great fun. A little more upbeat and energetic and would have gotten a five for sure.

Pure 90s nostalgia. Loved it!

I didn't immediately recognize the band name, but after a couple of tracks, I recognized the singer as the "love me, love me" singer (didn't know the song was called Lovefool). You know, this is a pretty solid pop album. Maybe Lovefool got overplayed back in the day, but it's a well-constructed and very catchy song. The stuff afterwards wasn't as good, though the cover of Iron Man was certainly interesting. And the last track, Choke, had a riff that to my ears sounded like it was taken from Iron Man as well. Best track: Yeah, probably Lovefool

not bad

Pretty good, but I became less engaged as it went on

opening song was cool. nice indie / alt rock.

Had more fun with this one than anticipated

The album was solid. It started pretty well. But the singers voice started to bother me after a while. Also, what on earth was going on with the cover of Iron Man?

<3

Lovefool is worst song on that album.

This album sounds like my summer girl. The one who'll be a summery girl. She'll have hair. She'll have summery friends who know how to be outside. She'll play tennis and wear dresses and have bare feet, and in the autumn, I'll ditch her, because she's my summer girl! Jaunty and sexy, with a universal hit plopped right in the middle. But why the Sabbath cover? We already know how kooky you are after the rest of the album! Favourite tracks: Been It, Never Recover, Great Divide

Some great stuff on here. Started slow and I wasn't convinced but it really grew on me. Love Fool still absolutely slaps, too.

A meld of soft pop and rock. The gentle vocals soothed my ears as I listened, and having a female singer was very enjoyable especially after the recent run of albums. The issue is as a whole I didn’t enjoy listening to the album. Losers was a great song- loved the bridge to chorus. But I was left wanting more on a lot of the album

Happy meal II - the instrumentation is great but lyrically it falls flat for me. Fav Tracks - Been It, Lovefool (when this came on it took me but surprise, was not aware this was The Cardigans, a classic!), Iron Man (what an exceptional cover)

There's that single which is a great song - the rest of the album seemed to me to be a filler for the one song. We get it, she's got a voice like a delicate flower and it suits certain songs but not all whatsoever. It was irritating after an album's worth of songs. It was going to be a 2 but after all these songs, this last one has managed to demote the album to a 1. Please never again, except for that one song.

Okay, there was some interesting ones in the first half of the album. Lovefool being their song I remember. The second one, personally, felt like they were trying to fluff the runtime of the album, were as catchy.

Solid album with Lovefool as it's lonely hit, i really prefer their later years with Gran Turismo

Good album

Pleasantly weird

lovefool carried hard

Meh.

Stylish Swedish lounge indie with a surprisingly strong bite underneath all the surface sugar. Nina Persson is one of the coolest singers imaginable. Standout track: Losers.

They definitely have a unique sound, for me something I didn't love or hate.

Fun songs,

3.5

Some strikes against this one - mostly generic rock, she apparently pioneered that sorta whispery annoying voice in rock ladies, confusing Nordglish lyrics, borderline misogyny in some of the songs, I think? Some HRs too, a truly unhinged take on Iron Man, and lovefool (ohhhh that song!) is interesting and has no end of hooks.

I bought this album after hearing Lovefool in Romero+Juilet. Buying an album after only hearing one song was always a risky proposition, but this one was definitely worth it. The whole album is full of fun and whimsy. Very very close to 5 stars.

Svenskt andra dagen på raken. Jovars, det funkar väl det här.

Some decent indie rock. Love Your New Cuckoo. Im not a huge fan of Lovefool though. I like some of the vocals here though 6/10 Favourite: Your New Cuckoo Least Favourite: Heartbreaker

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They tried many things. Lots of key changes, bends, and some unusual chord progression. But sometimes I find it overwhelming. There are too many “novel” ideas in one song. And sometimes the disharmony is not really “resolved”. Instead they just switched to a completely different direction. Many times I feel the disharmony is gone but the discomfort is still there. Lead vocal is relatively recognisable. Very good. She sounds amazing when she tries belting! But often she goes more breathy. Overall this album has a 5 star potential but it lands at 3 for me.

an enjoyable album for sure. lovefool is the obvious standout, but i let this run on repeat yesterday while playing some Balatro and it was lovely.

Such a fun album to listen to. I did prefer the more upbeat tracks over some of the slower ones, but the pacing worked really well for a short album. This has ‘I bought this album at a used music and bookstore because I knew Lovefool from The Office but ended up playing over and over’ written all over it. And I was digging the Iron Man cover. Honestly a little surprised but I’m willing to give this one a five.

I really like this album. It's a perfect chill vibe without being boring. I appreciate the mixing on this record giving the vocalist a clear front and center feel. "Lovefool" is classic, but I was blown away by the "Iron Man" cover. What a unique take. 9/10 for me.

It's a solid pop record that has more to offer than the radio-known hit "Lovefool". There are dreamier songs on there and also rockier stuff. It's nice, but nothing that gets me going too much.

I really enjoyed this one. Easy listening experience.

Fun, fav songs were lovefool and step on me

8/10 - I liked this album all the way through. There were a lot of parts of songs I really liked. The main problem was I did not like the whole song for anyone but the last one. There were always parts that stood out as particularly bad.

I liked it

Se sintió como un angel cantando como mi relacion se cae a pedazos

I liked this more than I expected I would. Her voice put me off initially, but the melodies and blunt, focused lyrics pulled me back in. The arrangements and production spill over traditional pop fare into something bright and dynamic. I feel like there are several contemporary indie pop bands who owe this band some flowers. I couldn’t remember “Lovefool” despite it being the big hit. Then the moment it started I went “Oh, this song. That’s right.”

Mid level 90’s music. Nothing more. Nothing less.

I was surprised by this. It’s a lot of fun especially when it gets crunchy. Glad I gave it a try.

Decent album, her voice is certainly distinctive.

An interesting lead vocalist

It's good, nothing special, sounds fine, enjoyable enough. Nothing impressive don't really see why this is on the list but you know it didn't suck so I guess I'll take it.

was only familiar w/ Lovefool. rest of album was solid "meh". vocals just blended in together......

Too saccharine for my tastes

One or two good songs. That's about it.

First listen round felt a bit bland, but I warmed up to the album and apart from the monster hit, lovefool, i enjoyed the delicate vocal & wonder why i didn't listen to this back in the day

Perfect scandi pop.

Love me love me… oh I do, well at least that song

Fun piece of Indie-Pop. Nice nod to Black Sabbath not only in their cover of Iron Man but also in Heartbreaker.

really cool vibe some songs added to my playlist 😁

not really great idk.

I think this one just hit me in the right mood today, because I thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end. I was familiar with the singles from this album (especially Lovefool) but this was the first time I'd heard most of the others and was pretty impressed.

The worst cover of Iron Man ever! Wasn’t that bad until this abomination came.

This was very meh, apart from lovefool

i didn't enjoy it at first but listening to it a second time I started to get it (more, her voice is so angelic, she's coming straight from the heaven)

Not really my jam.

cool groovy

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Good lord. Still no Seger.

this album is like eating candy with a tooth ache. It’s good in the moment, but there’s a pain throughout. the woman’s voice compliments the music well but i can’t help but feel like it starts to annoy me/give me a headache after a while. not bad in general tho

pretty good 7.5/1O

It's a good record, but don't really see it as being an essential or that big a deal honestly. It's a fun indie/pop rock record, with one big hit, but it wasn't really that much more for me. There's some nice bass lines, and Nina Persson's voice is great. The rest works pretty well too, the strings are good too. But overall, it's nothing to write home about being honest. The Black Sabbath nods are a nice touch but not much else. In terms of songs, "Lovefool" is the obvious standout. It's a banger. Besides that, "Your New Cuckoo" and "Been It" had a nice vibe.

Music is ok. Like the Iron Man cover.

Fun and surprisingly good.

I have loved the song Lovefool since I was a kid. I didn’t know any of the other songs on the album. There was a weird cover of Iron Man though. I like her voice and it sounds like a lot of things I listen to.

Would give 2.5 if I could.

Mixed album here, some great tracks e.g. lovefool but possibly the worst cover of iron man I have heard and lots of stuff that just blended in. 2 or a 3 I was thinking and have gone for 2

Absolutely incredible, songs are poppy and catchy and the instrumental palette is wonderful. Wistful and whimsical, playful yet with a tone of morose. Had only heard Lovefool before but never properly listened to the layers and depth to the song, it is incredibly well crafted and executed. The cover of Iron Man could not have worked on any other album ever, Im almost sad its a cover as the instrumental is fucking beautiful, but its so funny and sweet and completely recontextualizes the song. I have no bad notes, I really enjoyed this start to finish, its so much of what I love about a lot of Japanese Indie and Shibuya-kei but in a western package. I wouldn't say its the greatest album of all time, but very well deserving of a 5/5

If this album had ‘My Favourite Game’ on it I’d probably be giving it a 4 instead. Just a few too many ‘meh’ songs. Your New Cuckoo (6/10) Been It (8/10) Heartbreaker (6/10) Happy Meal II (7/10) Never Recover (8/10) Step On Me (7/10) Lovefool (8/10) Losers (7/10) Iron Man (6/10) Great Divide (7/10) Choke (7/10) 7/10

Pretty good for its time and place

I really enjoyed this one. It’s light, fun, and charming, and definitely more than just pop. The contrast between the sweet, almost retro melodies and the darker, emotionally tangled lyrics works beautifully. There’s a cleverness to it that doesn’t take itself too seriously. A solid, stylish listen that I’d come back to when I want something catchy with a bite.

"Lovefool" is a great track and still a classic. There are a couple other solid songs here, but overall the album feels flat and forgettable.

I mean, I like “Lovefool.” But there’s nothing essential about even that. And the rest of the album, while pleasant enough, isn’t at the level of “Lovefool.” I rounded up to three stars.

2,5

Interesting that the rest of the album is a bit different than the One Hit this band is a wonder for. Her voice is great, but that's about it.

My wants in life, summed up by track 6.

Lovefool!

Lovefool!

It's okay, but for me this band remains a one hit wonder. Not bad, just not great.

Bom album, duas ou três musicas incríveis, as outras bem ok

I had hoped to like this more. I think “Lovefool” deserves its iconic status, but I never listened to more Cardigans than that (and I listened to that song a lot). The rest of this album is probably too smart for the same crowd that enjoyed their radio hit. Still (or maybe consequently) it’s not as easy to get into for me. Big points for the Iron Man cover though.

Ok but not like the previous one

Strong start to be honest. I wasn’t expecting a woman as the singer but I like her voice. Also a smooth transition from the 1st song to the second song

That was fun.

A bit of a departure from the sabbath that everyone had yesterday but I almost think we all came here too as a little joke from Mr 1001 man. The iron man cover is funny but a pretty unique rendition. I liked it. Love fool is a song ive known forever but never once thought about who sang it. And its still a good one. The other songs here are also pretty good. Nothing too crazy but the singers voice is very nice and one of a kind. Just a laid back chill kinda time. Enjoyable if not the most engaging thing of all time. Worth a listen though for sure

This is a weird coincidence or something....this album has the shitty cover of Iron Man on it, and my Fatboy Slim album yesterday had a song on it (The Weekend Starts Here), that samples the intro to Sabbath's song The Wizard .....Both albums I've had since Ozzy's death feature songs that in some way sample or cover his work .....weird These guys had that one hit, Lovefool, in the 90's....but one good song does not a good album make... These guys were part of that weird alt pop movement of the 90's that included bands like Sixpence None the Richer, and No Doubt (without the shitty ska backing). Favorite songs: Lovefool, Never Recover, Iron Man Least favorite songs: Heartbreaker, Happy Meal II, Step On Me 2/5

OK pop. Seems like they poured all of their effort into the hit song because the others sound the same as each other and not well crafted.

nice, me sigue pareciendo mejor el primer disco de cardigans, pero igual ta re copado, mejoraron la produccion y las melodias del disco anterior !

Brutal sweetness

Gorgeous Nordic power-pop, powered by Nina Persson's smoky vocals. Somewhat unfairly bundled in with the Tier 2 Britpop bands (largely because they would have played on TFI Friday a lot)

If you needed to explain pop music to an alien, this might be the band to do it. The lead singer's voice is a little distracting, like a baby girl version of Aimee Mann. Speaking of Aimee Mann, I could see this being the soundtrack to a Paul Thomas Anderson movie. This lady gets around. There's a throwback quality to 60s pop music that wear thin pretty quickly. Lovefool is the one hit for these wonders...thank you for this earworm Baz Luhrmann. It's not a terrible song, it was everywhere in 1997. The Iron Man cover is another story...no one asked for this.

5/10 It's... Fine? Jingle, jangle pop guitar. Very much of its time.

Enjoyable pop rock

I like this a lot!

Why would a band turn Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” into a sultry lounge song? BECAUSE THEY CAN. This album grew on me with multiple listens. Nina Persson’s vocals, combined with certain retro flourishes, sound like they are right out of an early 60s jazz room, only transformed into something completely fresh, and layered with fine musicianship and crisp production. Almost a 5 but I’m sensitive to lyrical content that objectifies women. Even if it’s con/sensual.

With a name like "The Cardigans" and a brilliantly catchy single with "Lovefool," it is an expected risky roll of the dice on the album. And it came up sevens. While it isn't a five-star album for me, it surprises on a bunch of levels. There are lo-fi anthems, jazz, a surprising cover... all pristinely produced, tight, and diverse tracks. They may not literally be the first band on the moon, but if I lived on the moon, I would be happy to spin this one every once and while!

90s alt-rock / jangle pop mixed with a little French pop. I mostly found it pretty irritating. I kept checking to see how much time was left in the songs. It’s too twee for me. They even manage to turn “Iron Man” of all songs into a cutesy little number. “Lovefool” is the exception. It’s different than the rest of the tracks and a major earworm. A 5/5 track and a personal favorite. “Losers” was good too. Sounds like an Elvis Costello song in the style of The Beatles in psychedelic mode. 2.5

I write often in these reviews about albums that have one-off songs that are particular favorites of mine- just yesterday I wrote about Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" being one of my top 25-30 favorite songs of all time. It's not really surprising that these great albums sometimes carry a single song that is truly a huge standout, and this album is a continuation, as "Lovefool" is maybe a top 15 favorite song of mine. I absolutely love it. It's also firmly high up on my list of "songs I desperately wish I wrote". The chord progression, the lyrics, the fantastic vocal affects that make you swoon for the singer... I feel like when I hear this song it is written about me, that I'm the other end of the singer's plight. Her voice is so tender and welcoming, and the spin of the lyrics in the chorus of : "Love me say that you love me Fool me Go on and fool me Love me Pretend that you love me" is so sad and yet enchanting! And when she sings: "I can't care 'bout anything but you" ooof.. my heart! This track also has one of the best bass grooves ever in the genre of pop/rock. (the pedant in me wants this genre to be something like "Disco romance alt pop rock) It's also mixed perfectly; I literally would not turn a single knob on anything in this mix. It's not super obvious but some of the songs blend into eachother- and I love that. "Been that" into "Heartbreaker" is a great example. Speaking of "Heartbreaker", I feel like this is a Fiona Apple song but sung by a sweetheart instead of someone that would intimidate me (I love Fiona Apple). The added instrumentation throughout is perfectly executed. The flutes, the soft trumpet and vibraphone(?) and soft whispers in "Heartbreaker".. it's all incredible! These aren't flavors added to a stew just for the sake of diversity; they are layers that enhance and bolster the musical and lyrical intent. I love that these aren't all just cutesy slow love songs. So many modern bands find a sound that they like and then they sit on it inside of that singular record, and then change it up or experiment on their next release, but The Cardigans don't do that here. They'll have tracks like "Lovefool", and then they have the upbeat drum-forward high energy "Never Recover". Then they do a cover of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" and it's amazing! Every song has either some kind of special charm in it or some interesting instrumentation or fun twist. I love the album artwork. It's a great example of capturing a moment in time. I feel quite dumb that this is the first time I'm listening to this album full through (at least that I can recall). It's masterful, and even though "Lovefool" is one of my favorite songs already, this feels like possibly my favorite discovery on this listening project. I'm so happy to see it included in the list. Strong 5/5!

I first heard Carnival by the Cardigans in one of the Austin Powers movies, but I never listened to anything else by them until this album. Lovefool is the most popular song from this album—you’ve probably heard it. “Love me, love me, say that you love me. Leave me, leave me, just say that you need me.” The album still sounds very fresh for an album from the ‘90s. The production and mixing is pristine. There’s a strange cover of Iron Man on here. The lyrics don’t fit the instrumental very well. They should’ve just added their own lyrics over the instrumental. Your New Cuckoo is my favorite track.

+I've only listened to 'step on me' and 'lovefool' beforehand, which are some of my favorite songs +interesting sounds +nina persson's voice is so sweet +no skips

A fun revelation—Iron Man and other heavy metal moments done in Swedish pop style. Not just a one hit wonder, but an interesting and dynamic band. Excellent vocalist. Why don’t rock bands have female vocalists? This one does and it’s all the better for it.

The first band I have ever been obsessed with. Consumed this, together with their follow-up "Gran Turismo". It's heavy and light, dark and sweet, bleak and positive. Nina is my goddess.

I like her voice. Was a nice album for a rainy afternoon.

Soft mushy rock

loved it!!!! angelic voice, simple songs, the ‘iron man’ cover???? calm and charming album, would add it as a soundtrack to locoroco. 4.5

I enjoyed listening to this, I think I would smile if I heard someone else listening to it. I’ve never listened to The Cardigans other than obviously hearing the song lovefool at least a dozen times. Fave track was losers!

👍

Heard LoveFool before and always wondered why I'd heards much other Cardigans before. Pleasantly surprised with rest of the album and will definitely put into rotation in my playlist. Her voice is so clean and expressive and I really like the backing instruments that supports the song.

*It’s like 90s ABBA… but not as catchy. *Only knew Lovefool. Whoever identified that as a single among the rest of the meh songs really struck gold - I had tuned out by the time this one finally rolled around toward the end of the album. *Not terrible, just not very exciting. RATING - 5.5/10

Enjoyed this. Iron Man cover was awesome!

Love me love me, say that you love me. Other songs were kinda dreamy, lay singer has a nice voice. Not unlikely to revisit, but didn’t necessarily love.

Wow this is really good! Zero expectations coming in but there's some great hooks and vocals in here.

Classic

Not a fan

Meh

Vous serez surpris (moi-même le premier(est-ce que ça ce dis? (il est tôt, laissez-moi écrire svp))) d'apprendre que j'ai pas mal aimé ça! D'habitude, ce genre de soft pop-rock fin 90 avec une chanteuse possédant un fin filet de voix digne d'un bébé angelot me gosse super fort, mais là, je sais pas, ça marche super bien (ça court même!) Donc, un ptit 4 pour la surprise

very very cool album. love the narrative.

I'm a third of the way through the list! I've already listened to this album, so it's a nice little checkpoint where I don't have to fully lock in. Love The Cardigans. Those silky sweet vocals always put me at ease.

Didn’t know much about Cardigans outside a couple hits, but they’re a fun, diverse and kinda weird band (Burning Down the House with Tom Jones?). Started on their catalog after this one, which is high otraise from me. Nina Persson’s voice is fetching.

Wow, that was so much better than i remembered. The Iron Man cover has got to be one of the best in history! Nina Persson has such a pleasant way of singing about choking to death!!! Liked Songs Added: Been It Lovefool Iron Man Choke

In che senso lovefool non è una canzone del 2020?😭 ecco perché la voce era così familiare. Ero abbastanza deciso sul 3 ma lovefool è una hit e le vibe ci stanno

Oh hell yes. I've had a blind spot on this album forever. I loved "Lovefool" then and I love it now. There's nothing at that level of pop perfection here but this is still very satisfying. There's a very unique aesthetic going on here that sets it apart. The diminished chords. The vocal effects. The almost-complete lack of distortion. The swedes know what they're doing. Even though I was alive through it, it's hard for me to wrap my head around this strain of alternative music in the late 90s that was loungey and spacey and eclectic. Hard to pinpoint where it started (Stereolab maybe?). I guess having a flute on a rock song was probably considered cool around this time. LOL this "Iron Man" cover. Such a 90s move. I'll definitely be coming back to this. Great album title too!

This is that love me band, reminds me a lot of Japanese Breakfast

I like that they foreshadowed the Iron Man cover by playing the Black Sabbath riff at the end of an earlier song. And speaking of that cover, I love when a band really makes a cover their own, and boy did they do it. Lovefool is infectious and groovy even if it’s been overplayed at this point. Overall a pretty solid album.

5/5

Ok, I guess. Some decent/unexpected arrangements with horns and flute and whatnot, but I definitely could have died without hearing this. I got sick of the singer's baby voice quite quickly.

Altogether quite fun, although not a lot stood out . Have never been a massive fan of love fool but was pleasantly surprised by their other songs

Incredible album, huge fan of this one. Great singing, interesting songs, that iron man reinterpretation is awesome. This is the sort of album you hope to discover from a list like this!

Ooh go on then. Nice to have a pop album. Or pop rock or indie pop or whatever. I'm only two tracks in but I like this. Very 90s but like a really fun blend of 90s. Would probably be dragged under the britpop umbrella if they were british but there's a proper rock grunginess here. This might be down to my spotify settings in part but I love the zero gap between tracks. No you aren't stopping to think here's another song. Thinking lovefool is to blame for the pop label bc this is not 90s bubblegum at all... like some of the vocal maybe? But not really. It's having sore thumb syndrome obviously but fuck it's good. I don't know the original iron man well enough to comment on the quality of the cover but I know I'm enjoying it. Yep this is solid. Don't know that I'll put the whole thing into rotation but I've saved a few songs and developed a new respect for the cardigans.

this album was a nice little surprise! really peppy and kitschy. for those of you shibuya-kei rock heads like me, this album is practically equivalent to releases from japan, full of meaningful sonnets surroundings lounge pop bops. it's almost... cute sounding. i can't stress this enough, it's one of the closest equivalents to a genre i listen to often, and i almost fainted as soon as the first few tracks played. i am hooked. you're thinking about heavy stuff, but you're thinking about heavy stuff sitting on a picnic blanket, eating PB&J. really really good food.

ehh not my thing

Love The Cardigans - Lovefool and Step on Me are such feel-good pop songs. Would say I like the album Life much more. Fave song: Step on Me

idc how viral that one song is, the whole album is literally unbearable to me im sorry

Enjoyable but nothing really stood out to me

Kinda cool how each track flows into the others so well. Also like 3 of these songs are insanely good, very close to a 5, just not feeling it today

I really like her voice

Idk what it is with me and female vocalists and janky production

not for me

4.75

It was cute, perhaps a little too cute. I found her voice annoying at a point. Not bad, not great, very middle.

I wanted to like this, and I think a lot of Cardigans sounds good but apart from the big single this struggled a bit. Musically really interesting but not quite consistent.

Listening to this album felt like Betty Boop joined a space-age jazz band and tried to do Indie pop. I have heard "Lovepool" plenty of times, but it does not carry the album. Not for me.

Not a fan

Just great. "Lovefool" is just about as good as a straight-up, lightweight pop song can be. The Black Sabbath cover is sublime, utterly.

im gonna lie ts was good

I like this album like I like my coffee, genre bending but still true to rock. 10/10

Happy pop. “Lovefool” is a great song. Not sure the rest of the album rises to the same level.

Loved the vocals, cool stuff overall. 4 stars

Hated this. Viscerally. Lovefool is catchy, but -by far- the best of the album. Iron Man is a crime and charges should be filed.

Borderline unlistenable

This feels like the midway point between the kitschy 60s pop of Life and the rockier sound of Gran Turismo, and for me that’s the Cardigans’ sweet spot.

Tsja, lovefool bekend nummer en ik zal niet liegen, die heb ik met enigszins geknepen ballen mee lopen bleren. Verder oke, wel vrij deprimerende teksten. Vrouw die over zichzelf zingt dat ze gebruikt wilt worden, ik vind daar wat van. Anyway. 2.5 ster, dus 3

This was quite the pleasant surprise! I know my dad owned this CD growing up, but I've never much been a fan of "Lovefool", so I never thought to give it a shot. I imagine it'll be quite a hot take to say it's easily my least favorite song on the album, but I really dig everything else. Their arrangements are extremely interesting, and although the production is somewhat slick overall, it's still very dynamic, and maintains a relatively consistent thread of tasteful weirdness. I'm excited to spend more time with this one. 4/5

Another classic album where I've only heard the big hit, and now get to explore the other songs from it.

Lovefool is such a great song. The rest of the album was really good but does start to sound the same

Good grief!!

Until today I couldn't say who that Lovefool song was by. Deservedly a hit. Not sure this album deserves to be on this list though - UK 90s/00s overrepresentation continues.

90s power pop, but with some wonderfully crafted arrangements that recall the pop sophistication and songcraft of Burt Bacharach. And the “hey I know that song” moment of hearing “Lovefool.” Overall a strong album from a band I wasn’t familiar with.

A flashback. Love the hits, not so much the album.

Quite an enjoyable listen. Her voice is very sweet but borderlines with being shrill, but it keeps a nice tone throughout.

Better than I had expected. Very fun

So much of this album just seems annoying

More interesting than I thought it’d be. I didn’t get then when I was young but now I see how they were making alt-pop. A good listen.

Fun and light, but still relaxed pop

Good album, although I had gotten sick from the overplayed Lovefool in the 90s… low 4 stars

Really pleasantly surprised by the Black Sabbath cover. Who would have thought that Iron Man can be such a chill song? The arrangements and musicianship are astounding. Lots of neat references to the sixties baroque pop and quite a few jazzy melodies.

Fine. Nothing groundbreaking. Enjoyable enough. Good aesthetic. Strange that there are Sabbath references but they're not obtrusive.

It was a fine album. Realized I actually knew lovefool, the rest kinda feels samey. I do kinda like the baby voice singer vibes. But I’ll be honest man of the year by Lorde really overshadowed this record today.

I really enjoyed the hit from the album Lovefool. Otherwise there were a couple other really solid songs, but the vibe of the album as a whole just felt really strange and unsettling and I’m not sure how I feel about it. I think it’s good but I’m not sure.

Tale of two halves. First half of the album is pretty generic. Everything from "Lovefool" on was pretty cool

3 starts for the band name and an extra star for a solid album

THIS SHIT SLAPS 90s Magdalena Bay

Too many sad and tattered sweaters.

I thought Gran Turismo was the only Cardigans album worth listening to, but this is a pretty solid album too

I adore this album, I’ve knows a few songs off it but have not listened to it all but it is amazing

Its pretty ok. They have their one banger from the 90s but nothing else stood out or really pulled me in.

‘Lovefool’ is a catchy song, there’s the same tone but not as remarkable.

Overall, not a bad album but it definitely feels like it's not from the late 90s. I can imagine people enjoying jamming to this. I also hadn't really thought about who sings that "love me, love me, say that you love mee" song, which is also their most popular one. Overall, the album is pretty chill, nothing too exciting but also nothing too bad.

4 stars for a nice - sub 45 minute album and for lovefool. It’s the standout track on the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack. Fucking awesome!

Dear, I fear we're facing a problem you love me no longer I know I’ve often said the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack would be my desert island album, (I’m not sure that’s still my pick after this challenge?), all four stars are for Lovefool. An anthem of my first year at highschool and a track I still love.

3.3.

Lovefool is a very good song. The rest of this album doesn't sound like lovefool. Maybe better on the RS 500 all time songs. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 1/5

Very smooth artpop sound and I loved her voice. Nice album.

Pretty great album from a band that’s been horribly underrated. For being a supposed one hit wonder, this album is full of potential hits. Don’t sleep on their take of Black Sabbath’s Iron Man.

First Band On The Moon makes the 1001 List because of the album title (and maybe throw one to the Swedes.) Familiar with Lovefool from late 90s radio, but couldn’t have told you the band. Must have been much more impactful in Europe. To me, this album is middle-of-the-road 90s pop carried by one song and the vocals. Comes in at (2.6*s) cute.

I tried to like this but it's very meh. It has all the ingredients of things I do love, but it somehow doesn't work. It's wishy washy, loungey kitsch. I never need to hear "Lovefool" again. I give them credit for skillful playing and off-beat rhythms but I don't like the vocals or the lyrics. Credit for incorporating flutes and violins, minus points for very lame album art. 1.85.

Not the best thing to come out of Sweden but an ok album. First heard The Cardigans on the Austin Powers soundtrack with the hit "Lovefool." Always thought they were a much older band from like the 60s with their psychedelia sound. Nina Persson has a child-like, playful tone that makes the songs a little more fun. She's totally a Kristen Bell doppel too. F BOTM gets a 2.30.

There's always been a very big soft spot for Lovefool in my relationship and the minimal exposure to The Cardigans I've had otherwise has always gone down smoothly. The music is the right amount of fun and energetic where something sticks with me after a listen. First Band On The Moon was more of the same yet still better than I could have expected. The singles stand out but the rest of the album is mostly fun and solid. Not sure why but Nina Persson's vocals completely resonate with me and are able to elevate basically any song. I feel like I could listen to her read the phone book and find it kinda catchy. Not sure about the Iron Man cover but something about it worked I guess? This one was a surprise hit for me. 3.54 stars

This album was obviously carried by the one big hit. But there's still a lot of cool stuff in here, so I wouldn't overlook this one. A solid listen. You're in the mood for that kind of alt sophisticated pop

Other than “Lovefool,” which still works in that late-’90s prom montage kind of way, the rest of this album is a shrug in musical form. Nina Persson’s voice is lovely — cool and detached in a way that hints at something darker — but the songs themselves blur into a polite, forgettable haze. It’s all pastel pop with no punch.

🎧This really is not doing it for me. In fact it’s actively irritating me, almost angering me. I used to not mind Lovefool but now I think I hate it.

Kinda seems like this is on here as a result of a single. A good song doesn't make a good album. This is also a very tinny sounding record. It kinda hurts to listen to.

well structured pop, with annoying, mannered, fey vocals

This is decent. There's one hit on it. I'll go 3/5, but I'd say it's right-in-the-middle average.

Cool album, nice and catchy tune, very recognisable single. Alternative pop sound from Sweden, a little boring, but solid. Non-controversial 4.

Somehow in my mind I confused the cardigans and the cranberries. Therefore I went in thinking I was going to hear the distinctive sound and voice of the Cranberries, which I enjoy, and that tainted the first few songs. After an adjustment I ended up happily listening to the remainder of the album. It was good but nothing outstanding and even though it has been years since I heard the single i could only remember how overplayed it was which made me unable to fully enjoy it.

Grating, chirpy indie pop with totally unnecessary strings 'n' flutes layered on top. A mostly predictable retread of British indie rock and pop from the 80's, there are very few surprising or innovative moments on this album (unless you consider randomly aping Black Sabbath riffs groundbreaking). In addition, the poor mix reduces vocalist Nina Persson's voice to thin whisper most of the time. In the midst of all this, there a couple of standout tracks. "Step On Me" actually has some muscle and a decent chorus. "Losers" has a solid melody and a dramatic arrangement that thankfully ditches the twee sound that plagues the rest of this record. 2/5

100% innessential

No thanks. Not really into the music.

It must be pretty annoying to have made an album like this that's pretty cool and interesting but forevermore have your legacy be ℒℴ𝓋ℯ 𝓂ℯ 𝓁ℴ𝓋ℯ 𝓂ℯ 𝓈𝒶𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝓁ℴ𝓋ℯ 𝓂ℯ I hope it at least made them nice and rich from all the royalties.

Pretty good, even outside the hits. I like her soft voice

tokfu music :D

Pop rock met een zangeres die klinkt alsof ze normaal triphopliedjes inzingt. Met een beetje zo'n Killers-achtig megafoon effect op de stem ook. Het heeft wel iets zomers en vrolijks, maar toch pakt het album me niet helemaal. Ik heb hier eigenlijk niet zo bijzonder veel over te melden. Gewoon een eenvoudige 3 sterren.

A really nice album with a unique sound have listened to it many time over the years.

The Iron Man cover is great. Not as a song I listen to regularly, but it's a fun play on the original. Lovefool is one of those minor hits that doesn't get radio play or cultural recognition, but it's also pretty good for what it is. The rest of the album is... more of that. A weird mix of bubblegum and serious that makes it a fascinating album, but is ultimately just a curiosity, unless it hits for you. It feels like they are courting a proto-Charli XCX fan base.

excellent album, some weird themes, lovefool is a classic

3/5

2.4 Dull dull dull. Other than the intriguing cover of Iron Man, the rest of a massive disappointment. My only knowledge od Cardigans going into this was Favourite Game, which I loved as a kid, so my hopes weren't set too low. Turns out I also knew Lovefool, but my god is that song annoying. It's basically lounge music with a slightly grating vocalist on top. Why were these popular again?

Greatly enjoyable in its own right. I definitely recognized lovefool but hadn't heard of this band otherwise. Inoffensive and has a nice softness throughout. I like the overly sweet vocals. Feels lavish. Iron man was unexpected though

Weak…Lovefool was a complete anomaly apparently

poo so it gets a two

Man I loved Lovefool back in the day. 13 year old me had a huge crush on Nina Persson. Funny thing is that I don't think I'd ever heard this whole album before now, just Lovefool and Iron Man. If I had to describe it in one word, I think 'sweet' would do it. But sweet like in a candy sense. Like I feel like I have a cavity after hearing this record. But I still like it. The Iron Man cover kind of comes out of nowhere but it fits really well on the album and they did a fantastic job of making it their own. I like this record a lot and I can report that the 13 year old in me still has a crush on Nina Persson. 4/5