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Pop · 2008

Best Of

The Cardigans

January 28, 2008 · Stockholm Records

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The Cardigans' Best Of is the definitive document of a band that spent their career hiding sharp edges inside velvet boxes. It begins with the candy-colored lounge pop of their early years, where Nina Persson's breathy vocals floated over bossa nova rhythms and 60s-inspired kitsch.

This era, defined by hits like Carnival and the ubiquitous Lovefool, established them as masters of the pristine Swedish pop hook, yet even then, a subtle undercurrent of melancholy was always present just beneath the surface.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden shift from the breezy bossa nova of Carnival to the distorted, heavy crunch of My Favourite Game
Nina Persson's breathy, almost whispered delivery on Lovefool that sounds both inviting and slightly desperate
The way Communication builds from a sparse, electronic pulse into a lush, heart-wrenching orchestral climax
The gritty, blues-inflected guitar riff that anchors I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer
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