Everyone has a couple of groups, well at least one, that they think are just fantastic, and no matter what they do, they just love them. One of those groups for me, is the Cardigans. Now, I love all kinds of music, but there is just something about these wonderful Swedes that just do it for me. Maybe it is the sweet delicious voice of Nina Presson, who knows. Maybe it is the bubbly goodness that flows like honey out of the speakers when the CD is playing? Probably! But one this is for sure, they are completely and utterly awesome. In every way.
If you are sitting there thinking (ahem, Jay…) “who the hell are the Cardigans”, or “what is he talking about, I haven’t heard anything by them”, then you should definitely check them out. Most of you have heard the song that inspired the title of this post (Lovefool), because it was insanely huge on the radio (it was also in the Baz Luhrman version of Romeo + Juliet)… but then, poof! I don’t know what happened, because America forgot about how much they loved the Cardigans! The Cardigans didn’t change! They were right there, holding out a new album wanting us to love them… and some of us accepted their invitation.
After their third album, Gran Turismo, didn’t do too well stateside, I think the Cardigans got frustrated, because their fourth WONDERFUL CD, Long Gone Before Daylight, wasn’t released until a full year after it was released everywhere else in the world. And unfortunately, that is still happening, as their new CD that came out on the 17th is no where to be found anywhere online (without the hefty import price) or in American stores. Luckily, I am smart enough to use ebay, and managed to get a copy, but it begs me to wonder why this awesome group is so terribly overlooked by America (maybe cos we have bad taste, ahem Gwen Stefani and Black Eyed Peas… I’m just saying…)? All I know is, I have the cd, and it is simply wonderful, as was expected, and I recommend all of you check them out. If you like what you hear on their 2nd and most popular release, First Band on the Moon (which has Lovefool on it), then you should just do whatever it takes to get all their stuff right now. Join in on what at least I know, and what the rest of the world also knows, the Cardigans are awesome, as witnessed by their presence everywhere else, but sadly, not here.
For Staters and New Comers:
Cardigans - Been It
Cardigans - Godspell
Cardigans - My Favorite Game
Cardigans - Rise & Shine
Cardigans - You’re the Storm
and of course…
Cardigans - Lovefool
Yay! I love that you love the Cardigans, there are still a few of us left! I wish this album would get released in the U.S., I have only heard the first three songs, but I loved them. Is the rest of the CD as good? I am still looking for that song for you, no luck thus far.
I adore “Lovefool”, it’s one of my happy time nostalgia songs (right up there with everything by Paula Cole and certain Wallflowers tunes) from the 90’s.
In fact, I think it’s the ringtone my boyfriend hears when he calls me.
I think it’s ridiculous that music can’t be released world-wide all at once, especially in this age of digital retailing. I love their “Favorite Game” video
I don’t care about anything but you!
Wow, I’m even more intrigued that I’ll have to find it on eBay or (ahem, eMule), but I’ll try and buy it instead of stealing it. I’m not into stealing music. I remember that song you mentioned and loved it so I’m sure I’ll like ‘em. I’ll let ya know!
Matt, it is so good that I can’t stop listening to it…
Joseph, I am definitely with you, I don’t understand why making money is more important than just having the music out there. By limiting how/where things are released, it cuts back the money and the music, so I think that it is shooting them both in the foot; but what can you do? I wish we could just get what we want dammit!
Jay, here’s hoping that you love them as much as I do!! It would be great to have turned on a new fan of the Cardigans!
yeah the cardigans!! i love them!! im a fan since my favorite game.. ! and now i love all their work!! there is just not one bad song in their whole cds.! !!
anyway .. the other day i was watching this program: top 100 : one hit wonders.. and they were at 56 i think.. with lovefool.. and i was like,, OMG: i couldnt believe it.. ok i know their new stuff is not that comercial.. (but is the best) but at least someone has to remember my favorite game??.. erase and rewind.. ?? i mean .. gran turismo was their most successful cd.. as far as i know.. at least in the usa.. so.. one hit wodner.. really??.. that people didnt know anything about music..