Reviews (page 7 of 10)
Loved this. Instant 5 for me. Upbeat and catchy but also different. Lovefool is one of the best songs of the 90s but the whole album rips. Been it and your new cuckoo are great. Feel like an early progenitor of the theatrical art girl rock style mitski has gotten famous for
Some interesting tracks. The first 2 being the best besides their mega hit
This album rules. I fell in love by the time I got to Lovefool and then wanted to marry this album. Great stuff. Call me Mr Rogers because I’m a huge cardigan guy now
Had a bit of trouble at first getting past what sounds like kind of a muddier mix? But love the songs - Sabbath references are fun. Step On Me was a highlight. Some sounds of Mitski, Beths, Big Thief throughout. So much more than just Lovefool.
Really good listening experience
Was nice, even knew some numbers
There's a Blondie vibe, without the edge, to this album that actually works. I was on the fence about how to rate it but they pushed me over the edge when they mutilated Iron Man.
Those Swedes sure know how to make good pop songs.
The second half of this album SLAPS
I didn't really know much beyond the singles of this band. This is a perfectly fine album, so creative ideas in there. But without multiple repeated listens (which won't happen) I can't see this having much staying power
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
This album was pretty solid. Fairly distinct tunes with a great singer and a unique sound. Lovefool is a classic and I liked Your New Cuckoo as an opener. 3/5.
Did not listen
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would! “Lovefool” was a childhood favorite radio-play of mine. I have fond memories of riding in a car, listening to it, while the sun danced on my closed eyelids through the trees. Nice trip down memory lane, but this album doesn’t hold much more than that for me.
I knew nothing about this band or it's music but had unknowingly heard one of the songs before. The vocalist sounded soft and girly throughout and reminded me of another singer or two that I can't recall just now. It was different and a pleasant listen that I'd probably neither seek out or reject in any way.
I don't know what it is about her voice. Lulls me into a happy place.
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
Other than the popular “Love Fool” not much caught my attention
Classic 90’s
Chad. 8.5
Very good
I'm not sure what to do with this. I think it's clearly well done but I can't explain how. I enjoyed the listen enough but don't think I'd ever put in the effort to come back. If it was on I can't imagine I'd put in the effort to turn it off. Likely a day thing more than anything for me.
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 🫡
got acquainted with this one in semi-recent memory but this revisit rly solidifies it as a favorite. even before ur chewing on the wonderful melodies its simply one of the most characterful albums i can think of...feels so entirely aesthetically unified that u start to wonder why the black sabbath quotes were ever jarring. overwhelmingly , unstoppable gender. tastes like cinnamon and cloves...a big jug of wassail and an endless starry sky that u can see from ur smoky balcony turning all ur pain into a beautiful haze. man i used to be able to write stuff like that all the time i need to re-learn that!
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.
This is a very 50/50 album. Some songs I enjoyed, like Lovefool and Step On Me. Others, such as the awful cover of Iron Man, were just not good. I do enjoy the vocals and some of the instrumentals, when they seem to put thought into them anyway.
This was fine. Beyond Loverfool I’m not sure there’s anything else all that interesting on here.
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
Not the biggest fan of the pop alt music of the 90's. I mean, lets be fair, I wasn't a fan of any alt music that was "popular" post-Nirvana. Not sure if it was just hipster elitism and the "underground" was still way cooler, but this particular music in not interesting to me. Feels like a bunch of high school choir kids saw how the music winds were going and they wanted to make it. Wimpy, boring, stuff.
Not my thing
I had heard Lovefool when it was new, but never listened to the album. Pleasantly surprised. There's some good, creative stuff here.
Chill easy-to-listen-to pop album. Nice to know there’s more to The Cardigans than that one song.
Terrible horse shit.
Good stuff!
This is fine. Poppy. Swedish. Pleasant vocals. There is way worse music than this and so I’m inclined to give it a pass for being pretty insubstantial. Doesn’t do much for me, but it ain’t hurting nothing.
Not my genre
Liked more the I thought I would.
90's pop. I didn't really know this band though I knew the song "Lovefool". Solid musicianship elevates this record over the vast majority of the genre, but it's still a little too cotton candy for me to really enjoy. Lovefool, unsurprisingly, is the best song on the record and I don't see myself listening to the other ones again.
What's funny is that the Spotify description for The Cardigans under this album is "... the Cardigans specialized in sugary confection that would grow annoying very quickly if they weren't backed by solid musianship and clever arrangements". And I whole-heartedly disagree. I found that the singing and the overwhelming saccharine vocals and production left this so grating. Sure the songs were arranged decently, but that doesn't make it enjoyable to listen to - You can arrange a gaggle of James Corden clones in a straight line and just because they are organized decently doesn't make it any less obnoxious.
Decent - lovefool a classic
olha...é bom mas é ruim. Digo, o som é agradável, a voz dela é boa, mas a guitarra é péssima e a banda, de uma maneira geral, é fraca, desperdiçando a magia que é a voz da vocalista. Não há inovação, nada de mais. É QUASE um one hit wonder, por conta de Lovefool... Ouvi essa vez, e agora deixo no armário.
2 stars
some good tunes but not memorable
i really liked it, i think this is a great album for a road trip
Loverfool is an all time classic and the rest of the album is not far behind. The perfect blend of sincerity with rock sensibilities
This sounds like "Happy Birthday" Marilyn Monroe fronting a made for TV ABBA with a little 90s alternative angst thrown in for good measure. Which means I don't necessarily HATE it, but I don't need to listen to it again.
I was always a fan of "Lovefool" (as well as "My Favourite Game") but I never really thought to pursue listening to more of the Cardigans. Turns out I missed out! I love this! It's absolutely delightful and their take on Black Sabbath is glorious. I'd have listened to this a lot.
Sweet! I appreciate this entire album!
Geez. Sometimes your first impression is just wrong. Lovefool is one of those songs that makes me feel crazy --- everyone seemed to love it so much and I just couldn't stand the sound of it. So I wasn't super excited to see this album here. But holy cow! I loved it so much! By the time I'd gotten to Lovefool, my feelings toward that track had softened significantly. (It is still definitely not my favorite. But nearly every other song could be...)
Being extremely familiar with lovefool I’ve long had a soft spot for The Cardigans. The rest of this lovely, lounge ride was new to me. Who’d have thought this band should cover Iron Man?! Terrific!
Pleasant and inoffensive. Not a favourite.
Trash.
Not bad - 3.5 overall. A couple of deserved hits, one odd but interesting cover
In my Top 5 Albums of ALL TIME. 200 STARS!!!
Been It Step on me Lovefool
Leave Metal to those who know how to play it
That one song is pretty killer huh
Better than I expected based on their 90s hit.
I know I've heard of the Cardigans before, but never really knew what they sounded like, or who they sounded like, kind of vaguely assuming they were like the Happy Mondays or something like that. I guess not! (And now I know who did that earworm "LoveFool".) But they're also not really doing much for me, despite the props I give them for doing a cover of "Iron Man" (I wanted to like their bizarre pseudo-jazzy take, but couldn't quite). Several of the songs started off sounding interesting, but then seemed to dissolve into some sort of anodyne alt-rock-ish sound (in large part due to Nina Persson's sort of baby-tone voice). I kept wanting them to be more like Portishead, but that's not really their thing. I know it's not really fair to the Cardigans, but it kind of feels unfair that the 1001 albums project has *this* Swedish band in the collection, but doesn't have Robyn, who seems a lot more interesting and distinctive.
First time listen. Song #1 is an odd and interesting blend of swirling sixties sounds (think soundtrack to A Man and a Woman) with some nice electric riffs. I wish the singer's voice, the lyrics, and the flute were all a little better. The 2nd song is just stupid in the way that 90s song about being a bitch is kind of stupid. Now it's continuing, so this is how it's gonna be: trite lyrics sung in a girly voice with some great instrumentation. Things pick up with Step On Me but I question my commitment to this sparkle motion. Lovefool's on and, yep, I've heard this one and congrats Cardigans, you just got another star because this is really good.
From knowing this band only from their biggest hit, this was far more listenable than I expected. Not the greatest, but “Been It”, “Never Recover”, and “Your New Cuckoo” were all pretty catchy.
Never heard this album before. I like Lovefool well enough, so I expected to like this album. Where to start? Lovefool was clearly a high-water mark for this band. Listening to the album gave me a migraine. The singer's voice is consistently annoying and the music is insipid. By the time Lovefool rolled around, I didn't care. It didn't stop the annoyance. PLEASE MAKE IT STOP. "You know, the ABBA makes more money each year than the Volvo corporation" - Not a lyric, just a quote from a Swedish friend while we were in high school. That odd brag still makes me laugh to this day. Famous Swedish Bands: ABBA The Cardigans Europe Hmmm...I guess I'll take ABBA?
Enjoyed rehearing a few of these songs and discovering others.
Could not finish. Ugh, that baby girl voice. Bland 90s music with saccharine vocals. Had to listen to some Joplin to wash this out.
Interesting and exploratory. I think LoveFool is the best on the album and some of their other albums are better, but I still thought this wasn't bad. Singing register *almost* right, but still not danceable.
Ok...nothing special.
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"
Lovefool was one of my favorite songs growing up; it was track nr six on an Icelandic compilation CD, "Pottþétt 5" (I misremembered it as nr five, but it is pretty amazing. I almost remember that some 28years later). I'm not familiar with their other songs, but I listened to the Cardigans quite a bit through Icelandic radio, which seems not.
Естественно у кардиганов слышал я до этого только одну песню. И она мне нравилась. Радует, что та же вокалистка, у неё такой сладкий голос, мечтательный. Мне заходит ) А, я вру. Lovefool тоже слышал и мне тоже нравится. Ой, такие романтические лёгко-роковые треки, очень сладкие. Мне нравятся! Сегодня день такой приятный, складный, всё сходится, музыыка этому помогает здорово Losers что-то прям ооооочень зашло, я даже перематывал чтобы по тексту пройтись. А это хороший знак. По итогу это пять. Это люти понк, это кайф.
epic
Just more radio friendly fillers. Next
Groupe totalement inconnu, à part le nom. Morceaux plutôt originaux, mais la reprise d'Iron Man m'a fait baisser la note.
Got a good sound, just felt kinda meh. Lovefool still slaps tho.
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.
-catchy melodies -the singer gives me vibes of a joyful version of Beth Gibbons (of Portishead) -this can have some dark lyrics and mask them with their catchy melodies -it can get orchestral at times -dont know if I would spin this often, but it sure has some bangers -favourite songs: Your New Cuckoo, Never Recover, Step On Me, Lovefool, Choke -least favourite song: Heartbreaker
5/5. Love this crunchy and poppy arrangement, well-written pop songs and yet the instrumentation puts the drums at the front, which is an excellent choice because of the skill of this drummer. Each song stands out and is so fun, yes, even the iron man song. I honestly respect the boldness to do a cover that way. Album is fun as hell, gives indie mixed with portishead. Best Song: Been It, Lovefool, Choke
Having only known the singles the expansion to an album was refreshing. String solid pop music.
I can´t stand the voice. Over all quite boring. Just because of "Love Fool" I give them the second star. 1,5
I really expected more out of this. Their one big hit just gets stuck in my head and not in a good way. I just hear No Doubt, and I would rather listen to No Doubt…and that’s not saying much.
Bubblegum alt pop for Gen X-ers
Like so many other indie albums of the '90s and '00s, it's fine. Enjoyable enough, but nothing to really catch my attention.
довольно однообразно и недостаточно музыкально драматично. но они хорошие, надо всё послушать
Never heard of them, and I went on a real journey with this one. Felt mildly positive at first, real chill then "Lovefool" really perked me up, caught myself bouncing my knee while it was going. That one's an absolute bop, which, there's a part of me the often gets self-conscious when I learn my clear favorite songs off an album were the big mainstream radio hit singles. That happened to me with Jefferson Airplane, for instance. I'd never heard anything from these guys, though, so I think I can be less worried that I'm a secret lazy osmosis listener who just gets told what to like. In this case at least. Then, uh, hm that "Iron Man" cover, huh. I don't think I liked it, but I threw it on the highlights playlist anyway because goddamn that kind of lunatic decision deserves respect.
Alright. This is good. I think this is a pretty fun album. It definitely feels Scandinavian. I can hear similarities to artists like Björk and ABBA. This is a nice middle ground between the simpler, upbeat nature of the latter and the more experimental, occasionally melancholic nature of the former. I like the singing. Again, it definitely reminds me of Björk. The sound is very pleasant to listen to. It's cheery, but not mindless. The instrument work is quite good. The writing is also solid. I think the funniest thing about this album is that it has a cover of Iron Man by Black Sabbath. As soon as I started listening to the album, I knew that the Iron Man cover would be something special. It absolutely did not disappoint. I can't say I ever expected to hear a Black Sabbath cover in music that sounds like this, but I'm happy to have listened to it and this album before I die. High 3/5.
Dreamy. 3
Very good
Started quite enjoying this but second half really dropped the ball for me - sound got a bit thin and ditzy for me. Two and a half. Fave track: Been It
definitely not their best but Cardigans are great
Lovefool
Good enough, knew 1 song
Sweet
Very easy listening 90s pop/rock. it got some hits and is listenable but nothing special to me personally. i got curious why they stopped and found out that the guitarist often works as a producer/song writer and often work with max martin which was interesting.
This might be a novelty record with a single hit, but the novelty is mostly charming, smart and catchy. Its leanings to muzak are a tad too arch for me, but there’s more craft and chorus here than I was expecting.
This was not nearly as lightweight as anticipated, quite interesting while tuneful and fun. My middle kid became an instant fan. Well worth a "best-of"! I never need to hear "Lovefool" again, of course, and "Iron Man" is a bit superfluous (perhaps they drifted into this while figuring out "Choke"). Regardless, I was going to mark this a bit harshly as it was not the total noisefest I was hoping for to honor Albini, but you can't blame some Swedes in '96. Instead, afterwards I played "Goat", which probably deserves its own place on this list
What´s up with swedes and creating beautiful melodies? This is brilliant!
Nah, not really for me thanks
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.
This was just plain boring.
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.
Great songs
"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.
Could've sworn the cardigans were Welsh! This was ok, but I was kinda expecting to enjoy it more than I did. Lovefool was the only track I recognised and also the best one. I think their other singles are better. Fine, but can't see me being back
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
3.5
It made taking a trip to the dentist mildly more pleasant
Really enjoyed it. All sorts of genres. Great fun.
Classic album for sure, but I was never a Who guy.
10 out of 10
This mostly just irritated me. When Iron Man came on, I gagged. Kinda how I felt about Lovefool back in the 90's.
I absolutely hate the overly sweet half whispered vocals. The rest of the band could have been absolute magic, and I would still hate the album. As it is, the first few tracks are so incredibly annoying that I more or less checked out. Lovefool is catchy, but that has to be the worst Iron Man ever. The crowd on the cover cannot possibly be reaching to anything made by this band?
This one was ok, lovefool is the obvious standout song from this.
There is something about it I like but I don’t care for her voice. Actually, I don’t mind her voice at all but I don’t like it with this kind of music. I think I might enjoy her voice in a different genre. I’m torn. I do really enjoy parts of the music though. And it did grow on me quite a bit.
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
good album, very niche in the 90s. Reminded me of Gwen Stefani.
Owned this on CD. But not sure I kept it when I had a clean out
Nice album, variety of sounds spanning from the 60s to 90s. ‘Lovefool’ the big hit here but other good ones here. 3.5/5
fínasta popp. 3,5.
surprising and nice to listen to
quite good
Not bad
soft and sultry vocals. interesting instrumentations. this was a pretty fun alternative pop rock album. they even threw a curveball with a cover of black sabbath’s “iron man”. no issues with this one. highlights: “heartbreaker”, “lovefool”, “losers”
90’s pop that’s not too shabby.
LOVE ME LOVE ME SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME
Diving into The Cardigans' "First Band On The Moon" felt like embarking on a journey of musical rediscovery. Having a soft spot for "Lovefool"—despite its status as perhaps one of the era's most overplayed tracks—I was excited. "My Favourite Game," another gem (though on a different album), holds a special place in my heart, largely thanks to its presence in a 90s dance pad game that gives me a lot of nostalgia. My expectations for "First Band On The Moon" were high—perhaps unfairly so. Yet, as I listened to its tracks, I couldn't shake off a sense of disappointment. The album, to my ears, unfolded in a manner more monotonous than mesmerizing, missing the vibrant spark I had hoped to find. Beyond "Lovefool," which still manages to catch my attention with its catchy allure and has undeniably earned its place as a classic, the album failed to leave a significant mark on me. Favourite Tracks: Lovefool
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.
“Lovefool” is the bright piece of Pop confection that you need to hear. There’s nothing else approaching that gem on this record. It’s a capable record but it stands more as a Time Capsule—enjoyable but it didn’t really move the needle forward.
Average indie pop
estuvo genial
Ganska bra mest för att de är svenskar
This is some decent indie rock/pop. I had forgotten it was playing in the background though, so, I'm not sure it has the lasting power they wanted
Ah pretty unremarkable
Wonderful album. Every song is great.
First time listening to the whole album. Wasn't sure what to expect. More varied and interesting than I would have predicted, but still nothing that really elevated it beyond the high-quality middle-of-the-road.
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.
Nice enough, good background music. The lyrics occasionally caught my attention. I thought this would stand out, from the intro to the first track, but ultimately it just didn't.
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.
Interesting listen, generally pleasant and easy to listen to, I’m afraid I just don’t really “get” it. There’s some interesting darker and heavier riffs mixed in there that don’t mesh well, a mix of naive innocent lyrics with the more explicitly sexual, it feels a bit like an effort to create something broadly popular while sneaking in some less marketable influences of the band. Not horrific, but it just confounded me . Top tracks: Your New Cuckoo, Been It, Never Recover, Step On Me
It’s not great, but iron man was so silly it brought it up a star
OK, with the obvious track being the standout
Embarrassed to say, I still just like the one song that was their "hit song."
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.
Very solid pop album good vocals good songwriting good hits mid 7/10
Great album. A+!
I’m going to get the vibyl
One hit wonder but they’re in the 1001 best albums ever???
The rest of the album has a very different tone than "Lovefool" 3/5
What a charming album! Very unique as well. I don't really have any problems with it. I have a weak spot to smooth transitions and this got those too. 4.5 first listen. Might grow or decrease on me over time
Pleasant (and clever) enough pop tunes, with “Lovefoot” and “Losers” standing out. Also notable for Black Sabbath references and(!) an utterly bizarre cover of Sabs’ “Iron Man”. Didn’t see that coming.
A fine listen, but not my favorite from this band. Highlights: Heartbreaker, Lovefool
Mucho más que Lovefool
It is an interesting style, takes a little while to appreciate and quite enjoyable. Lovefool is clearly the standout track but may be because of familiarity, The Iron man cover is unique!
Pleasant, but a little boring
That was very different to what i was expecting wow. A deserved 4 I can see myself revisiting this one
4.0
The cloying pop voice, the music reminds me of the Monkee's. Like Greek desert, too sweet. Oddly subservient lyrics on some songs. Apparently they were big in Japan. Love foot is a great pop confection.The cover of Ironman is hilarious. Great Divide has a great melodic hook. The more of these albums I listen to, the more I think I own a better 1001 albums than are listed here.
I guess it’s good if you like pop. But it’s not my thing. I had no idea that the one hit song was there’s.
Absolutely loved it. Did not know them aside from a song or two and have added them to my downloaded albums, going to explore more.
I can’t believe this is an album from 1995. This is the first album I thought could’ve been released in the passed decade. However, this is far flung from the idea of modern day pop. It reminds me of a band called “Charly Bliss” from Brooklyn who are considered “bubblegum pop”. I can’t tell at all that they are from Sweden. I didn’t hate it, does that mean I liked it?
Better than I expected, liked the airy pop vibe and enjoyed hearing lovefool
I liked it and the way all the songs sounded similar and worked nicely with each other.
Nice music but nothing massively interesting. Like the clothes, Cardigans would probably be more suited to my mum than me but I enjoyed it fine.
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
I've heard Lovefool. Definitely a song in random romcom or girly movies. The rest of the album was not my jawnt
Good poppy jaunt. Idk how to explain this, but it feels like this album should be in sung in French. It's been a while where I have been blindsided by a song that I have heard a million times when Lovefool came on. Really solid poppy album. A strong 3, but not getting out of bed for this one.
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.
pretty good, but not perfect.
Kinda whimsy. I enjoyed this album more that the first time I listened
I’ve loved Lovefool since I first heard it back in the 90s, and have really liked everything I’ve heard from them but this is the first time I’ve actually listened to an album. So good!
Enjoyable. Worth another listen.
I liked 1 or 2 tracks but most of it just flew over my head.
Very good, but also very bland. I don't know what to think of this album.
* sigh *
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.
Step On Me // Lovefool // Iron Man //
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.
For some reason the guitar playing irked me
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.
The Cardigans are one of my favorite bands, but "First Band on the Moon" is one of two albums of theirs I never listen to. Their last two albums are two of my favorite albums of all time, both 5 out of 5's, and Gran Turismo is a 4.5 or 5 from me, as well. Life is an easy 4 out of 5 and represents what I think is their best straight pop album. However, while "First Band on the Moon" has some good songs and good moments. Overall, it feels less substantial and like their "radio album" in the same way Nada Surf's or Radiohead's first albums feel that way. Even though "First Band" is not The Cardigans first album, it feels like a shift for them...before they realized they'd rather make darker and more mature material.
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!
"Pull over! Pull over!" "No, it's a cardigan, but thanks for noticing." Not a bad listen. Some surprisingly jazzy moments throughout this album. Nina Persson's voice is pleasant. Has a very innocent sound to it. I was unaware that this was a Swedish band. I remember hearing a lot about this band when I was growing up... But they sort of just fell off the radar. I wonder what they are up to. Everyone knows Lovefool by the Cardigans. Even if you don't recognize the title, once that intro hits.... Instantly, you will get it. Actually paying attention to that song, it's pretty well written and the music in it is interesting. This song stands out from the rest, it's definitely the most popular and easily accessible song of the album. Out of nowhere, a cover of Black Sabbath's Iron Man? Honestly, might be one of my favourite covers of this song. Very soft, almost lounge... They made this song their own. The music is different. There is a different solo, even some scatting in it. Wow. Honestly, very cool. Despite some cool things in this album, and a really cool version of Iron Man, this album doesn't really resonate with me that much. It's not a bad album. If I could half rate it, I would give 2.5 stars... But it is closer to a 3. So I guess I will give it a 3.
Some really nice chill music! Probably won’t revisit too much as it wasn’t 100% my vibe. But still enjoyed it.
Day41 - one good song doesn’t make an album worth listening to.
Not bad. 3 stars. Lovefool was definitely the highlight.
One hit wonder in my book.
И сказать нечего про этот альбом... Интересный вокал? "тви поп" здесь можно найти только в смысле "писали на отвибись". Лучшая песня - Iron Man.
"Your New Cuckoo" and "Lovefool" are good songs of course. "Losers" is a cool song too. "Iron Man" is an interesting song lyrically, with different textures in the instrumental. There are lots of alternative instrumental elements throughout the album, but the somewhat dreamy atmosphere and delicate vocals get tiresome for me after a while, even with it being a short album.
Just really didn't enjoy. The quirky novelty and diminutive voice wore off quickly. Many songs sounded the same.
It's very 90's poppy... Obviously Lovefool is a big hit. It's well recorded. Decently transitions. Been It's got a good groove to it... Probably 3.4 territory. Generally 4s are stuff that I'd regularly put on. I'm not sure this is something I'd play a lot. At least not as much these days... I used to be more into Apples in Stereo and that sugary stuff.
Lovefool is a banger
Good not great.
It’s a fun little album that comes with some great college memories for me. Peppy arrangements and clean instrumentation lend their way to an enjoyable experience.
Musta sapatti saatannallisuus käy tässä hyvin yhteen tuon irstaan naisen kanssa... Bändi soottaa hyvää musiikkia mutta mitä nainen tekee.. Luo konseptin... Hyväää jatkakaa...
Pop amable y fácil de escuchar. Incluye "Lovefool", uno de los temas más exitosos de The Cardigans.
Pop-rock. Un megahit. Ni fu ni fa.
I had only heard their two radio songs and already knew I liked the singer’s voice. But listening to the album gave me an appreciation for the musicianship of the rest of the band.
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.
My thoughts can be summed up with 2 words, *very* 90s. I only knew the LoveFool song before hand (Romeo + Juliet soundtrack got a lot of repeat listens from me) 3
Decent album but nothing special
I feel like I crossed a Great Divide only to then have someone Step on Me. I may Never Recover. It was alright
Lovefool is iconic. The rest? Not quite up to that level.
Great!
heartbreaker, step on me, lovefool ♡ loved this one a lot
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.
we cannot hide the heavy metal love behind the pop purity
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
Pop vocals but not quite so pop instrumentals. It definitely works. I love that they have a flute. The song transitions really make the album feel cohesive and they are well done. I really appreciate an album with good song transitions. I really liked how Heartbreaker transitioned into a minor key darker outro. Gave the song an eerie feeling. With the current state of pop these days, this album hardly feels like "pop" music. It's pretty enjoyable and creative. This album reminds me a lot of the indie music being made right now. I was wondering how I had never heard of this band since I grew up listening to the radio all the time in the 90s and then Lovefool came on. Feels like one of their poppier songs on the album so it makes sense that this was the radio hit. Lovefool to Losers was quite the whiplash haha. I'm not really a super hero person so Iron Man was kid of silly to me. Album ended strong with choke.
Super fun. I like the whimsical ebbs and flows of the vocals and music. You can really tell the band is having fun. The horns, the synths. It feels like a non-superficial pop album. However, I do feel like Lovefool makes it feel like a one hit wonder kind of record.
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.
This is a good album and I like The Cardigans now.
Love me love me. say that you love me. Like cotton candy.
They remain a one hit wonder in my mind. Love me, love me. Or not.
90s indie pop that rehashes 60s-era pop with a Bacharach vibe. Pleasant, but essential? Hardly.
This is not a band I'm familiar with at all, but their Wikipedia page makes them sound really interesting. They're a ton of fun, great 90s pop rock. They did Lovefool ('Love me love me / say that you love me / fool me fool me / go on and fool me')! Includes a pretty 'meh' cover of Iron Man. Overall still really enjoyable. 3/5
nice beat! favorite songs: your new cuckoo, lovefool, choke
W.O.W. I’d never heard of this album or this band. To my knowledge, I’d never heard any of their music (then “Lovefool” came on). I’m blown away. It definitely starts hot, cools off to some tracks I’m not as into but still like, then picks back up with immaculate feel and groove. What a tight band with such a well-defined sound. Plenty of bands attempt a 60’s-style sound and either go too far and sound like stereotypical music from that era, and some don’t go far enough and it doesn’t have enough of that feel. They nailed it with this album. There’s funk, jazz, rock, blues, and soul influences all over this and I could not get enough. I didn’t know who they were but I do now and I almost want to put this whole project on pause to listen to their entire discography. I just might.
I always liked The Cardigans’ singles but never explored any of their albums. This is definitely up my alley. I do think this is only included in the list because of “Lovefool.” The rest of the album wasn’t as good but I did like it. I’d maybe listen to it again and see if I like it even more. Somewhere between 3 and 4.
Poppig, die Stimme nervt etwas auf Dauer
Descent sound couple of nice tunes. Worth a listen for the weird Iron Man cover alone.
Putting a band on the moon would be revolutionary, this album isn’t. It’s nice but that’s about it 4.9/10
The Album got really good after Lovefool for me! Losers and Choke was great and enjoyable! Early Stage of todays Indie Rock imo
Boring
Warmed over disco. Big pass.
Bien. Normal. Lovefool superconocida.
Laid back pop, but not very interesting or appealing. It's a, Yawn, 2
This album sounded like weak Shiina Ringo.
Good pop rock. Unique enough to not fall into the pop category too much and keeping the songs captivating.
I was hoping to like this one. But baby voices are annoying and the music isn’t good enough to compensate. Boring, uninspired pop crap. Men love that sexy baby sound.
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.
The Cardigans' "Lovefool" has a special place in my music-loving heart. This song was HUGE on the radio at around the time I discovered pop radio in my youth, and it played all the time. It didn't take me long to think that the song was incredibly unique among what was being played. Still today, I stand by that. The indie-ness of this album seems very ahead of its time in 1996. "Lovefool" is far and away the best song on the album and still stands out today, but the entire album is noteworthy and unique from track to track. This lands pretty close to a 3.5 for me!
Better than I was expecting! Gonna have to revisit this ine
Cardigans are legit! Don’t miss out
Jätteswag
i like the later works better
Un buen disco de rock-pop de los 90. Tiene un clásico en Lovefool, esa canción que estaba en todas partes incluso antes de aparecer en la banda sonora de Romeo + Julieta
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.
This is a solid 3.
Y'know, it's really not as bad as the single might suggest!
Pleasant childlike quality to many of the songs but there is dissonance also (best example is Heartbreaker). Hard to contextualize Lovefool since it's such a recognizable hit. Very well crafted though.
An awesome mix of rock and psychedelia. I unabashedly rocked out to this one. Certainly put a different spin on “Iron Man”.
Great record.
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.
Sounds like having a cocktail on an arctic beach
This is a pleasant listen right up to the point her voice becomes grating. It's just too high for too long and that's enough for me. Gets a 3 because the songs are fun and nicely crafted.
I liked Step On Me more than Lovefool (which has been overplayed to death and then some). Rest of the album beyond those two is pleasant background music, nothing more and nothing less. The definition of a 3/5.
Dos canciones disfrutables. El resto de pasable a meh
Now this was a welcome surprise,step on me and lovefool are both bangers along with the cover of iron man.This album should be talked about more it’s excellent.
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 alright not something I would have sought out.
The music itself wasn't terrible, but the singing really turned me off; the singer's voice just grated at my ears. I managed to get through it all and there were some decent tracks, but I doubt I'll return to any of this. 2/5
This was an incredible listen. I of course knew of the hit Lovefool. But every track on this album was a banger in my opinion. So much so that I spent the rest of the day listening to their whole discography! New fan for sure.
Other than the hit, nothing spectacular here. And the Iron Man cover? Please never again
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.
So yeah, again one of those records that had a catchy single that was inescapable for a long time, perhaps too long. I may give this album another listen, but honestly, I had the same reaction to the vocalist that some folks have with Geddy Lee i.e. something about the tonal quality just grated. Second listen didn't go well. Ignoring the vocals as much as I could, I just didn't find the instrumentation, playing, or songwriting very interesting. Kind of amazing anyone thought this was anything special, honestly. It's not terrible, but boy, I'd rather listen to just about anything. Gotta say I really also don't like the drum sound. A lot of it almost sounds like they are hitting cardboard boxes... really lame, maybe they were trying for a subtle effect but it's almost like they are playing underwater or something. Ugh.
It's not always a sound I want but on the right day The Cardigans slap. Also, Iron Man!
actually really good pop music
This is off to the right start. fun band, great lead. Never Recover has this weird juxtaposition of bubblegum pop and some tense chords. THIS IS THE LOVEFOOL BAND?!?! Damn what a delightful album.
Was already one of my life-long favorite albums before this generator. I cant say enough good things about the Cardigans, or this album. Lovefool being the biggest hit. But digging deeper, youll find some real hidden gems! (Including Sabbath)
Decent.
I love 90’s music but this is pretty middle of the road.
Meh, kind of bland. But I thought it was going to be worse considering the era and album cover.
Total surprise.
A bit meh for me. Lovefool is great, but wasn't in love with the rest.
Listened to this while playing Aeon's End with my partner against the Carapace Queen. We lost. This album was ok. There were a few songs that I definitely enjoyed, and one that I instantly recognize. Nothing groundbreaking in my book. But a decent enough album. I had somewhat high expectations after the lushness of the opening track, but this album would definitely land at a 2.75 if I could rate it as such.
not for me
Musica superficial de los 90s. Flojo.
Great album got some underrated tones
it's ok. Good for a chill rainy day. I personally love the cover of Ironman.
This was fun! A good listen. Really liked Step On Me. Very dreamy sounding!
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.
Yummy
Ok album, Lovefool is a banger.
Not my favorite sound but very reminiscent of the late 90’s/early oughts. Definitely wouldn’t sound out of place on The Gilmore Girls or something, but not something I’d throw on. Also, not a purist, but the soft version of Iron Man did make me need to listen to the original to feel clean.
Im so quirky