Life
The Cardigans
℗ 1995 Minty Fresh 70015
℗ 1995: US
With tongue firmly in cheek, the Cardigans decided to play up the candyfloss arrangements of their debut for second album Life. Where Emmerdale studied an introverted melancholy, Life is undiminished in both its independent-minded exuberance ("Hey! Get Out of My Way") and zest to enjoy life with others ("Daddy's Car," "Gordon's Gardenparty"). The incredible production and quality of arrangement from the debut are here also, even more strikingly crisp and spot-on. (Over 50 instruments were used on the 14 songs included on the Minty Fresh American release.) Though the Cardigans planned Life as something of a joke, it became one of the finest pop albums of the '90s. — John Bush. |
- 1. Carnival [03:37]
- 2. Gordon's Gardenparty [03:22]
- 3. Daddy's Car [03:35]
- 4. Pikebubbles [03:03]
- 5. Tomorrow [03:05]
- 6. Beautiful One [03:28]
- 7. Travelling with Charley [04:11]
- 8. Fine [03:09]
- 9. Sunday Circus Song [03:54]
- 10. Hey! Get Out of My Way [03:30]
- 11. Closing Time [10:28]
- 12. Sick and Tired [03:25]
- 13. Rise and Shine [03:31]
- 14. Celia Inside [03:36]
- 15. After All [02:58]
- 16. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [04:31]