The Cardigans - First Band on the Moon
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Free Music Review: full of contrasts that may take the listener off guard
Hit: 5 Stars
Sugary pop melodies with a 60s-retro vibe, music that at first appears happy...but upon further listening turns out to be more melancholy, or comfortably sad than anything else, with really dark depressing lyrics--the Cardigans produced music full of contrasts that may take the listener off guard--not knowing what to think...
"First Band on the Moon" (1996) the band's third album, remains their masterpiece. The potential apparent on the band's first two albums "Emmerdale" (1994) and "Life" (1995) is fully realized here. While most famous for the irresistible hit "Lovefool," "First Band on the Moon" is full of great songs, never missing a beat from start to finish. With soaring melodies, fantastic orchestral arrangements and an ample supply of hooks, these songs are totally infectious and satisfying. But beneath the cheerfulness and cheekiness that first grab holds of you lies a profound sadness. While the melodies at first appear seemingly blissful, there is a strong undercurrent of melancholy in them, producing a sort of bi-polar effect. Same goes for the lyrics. Singer Nina Persson's engaging voice may convey cheeriness at, but the lyrics convey a strong sense of loneliness and longing.
One of the best pop albums of the 1990s.
Free Music Review: Very unique!
Hit: 5 Stars
I like the vocals. Her voice fits the music and never goes off key or gets whiny. The lyrics are insigtful and reality based. They cover many topics such as one night stands, failing relationships and the inner most workings of somebodys emotions and their heartstrings being played. The melodys are catchy and the grooves lure me in for the final slaughter. The Bass guitar is played very well. The guitars and drums are good too. It is refreshing to hear a pop band that plays real instruments. I recomend this highly. It sounds great, it's easy to find and never gets old. -DreFree Music Review: Not the Cardigans best.
Hit: 2 Stars
This is the weakest Cardigans album. It's pleasant listening since the music is good but the vocals are bland and words uninteresting. One would never guess Nina Persson had any edge from hearing this. But she does. Gran Turismo and Long Gone Before Daylight are far superior. Their first album Life is also much better than this. And Nina's solo album A Camp ranks up there.Free Music Review: The best album from one of the most underrated bands
Hit: 5 Stars
I know this band from the "love me, love me" song that we've all heard, but I've fallen in love with their music. They have lots of albums, and all of them seem really good!
Great quality of songwriting and performance, they are grossly underrated.
Free Music Review: This album is great! Truly distinctive.....
Hit: 5 Stars
I remember my introduction to the music of Swedish band, The Cardigans. I can tell you the time and place. I was a freshman in high school, and my class took a trip to the movie theater to see a screening of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET. Their hit song, "Lovefool" was blaring while Juliet (Claire Danes) is preparing to see her lover, Romeo (Leonardo Dicaprio) in secret. I thought the song's infectious melody and cute vocals, from their female lead singer was so catchy! Also, the lyrics were border-line masochistic. They alluded to the foolishness that some women knowingly buy into in relationships, just to keep their partners, regardless of what damage they are being subjected to. I had to buy the cassette and see if this song was really "the peak" for these Swedish rockers, or if they were merely one hit wonders.
I am happy to tell you that these Swedes definitely lived up to my hopes, and I found their music interchangably upbeat and unsettling. The Cardigans is best described as conflicted rock music. They deliver punchy lyrics, set to a combination of percussive, bouncy accompaniment and dark, more slow and (even) demented background music. In fact, some of their songs almost sound like outtakes from younger versions of the S&M inspired band, The Velvet Underground. "Your New Cuckoo," "Been It," and "Losers" are three examples of their unabashedly honest songs, along with "Lovefool." Though, I had limited exposure and knowledge of sado-masochistic relationships, I had enough knowledge to understand what they were alluding to. Dark as the subject matter was, I appreciated it and still do today.