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Statistics are a baffling thing. They tell us that Sweden enjoys Europe's highest standard of living and its highest suicide rate. Statistics also tell us that The Cardigans are the country's most successful musical export since Abba. This actually makes perfect sense, for the quintet's music is an uncannily accurate microcosm of the country that spawned it--deliciously breezy pop melodies lent just enough bite by Nina Persson's fatalistic vocals. It's a recipe they perfected with unnerving confidence on Life, which exhibits an instinctive familiarity with the pantheon of timeless pop. Burt Bacharach's shadow looms unmistakably over the pensive autumnal strains of "Celia Inside" and "Tomorrow", whilst fragrant indie-pop nuggets such as "Rise And Shine" and "Gordon's Gardenparty" suggest that guitarist/songwriter Peter Svensson spent more than the occasional evening learning his craft from old Smiths records. It is, of course, impossible to discuss intuitive 90s female-fronted pop acts without mentioning Saint Etienne. The appreciation, in this case, is mutual; so impressed were the Etienne with the airy pristine sound of Life, that they were inspired to record 1997's Good Humor in the same Malmo studios. --Peter Paphides
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a wonderful life,
By A Customer
This review is from: Life (Audio CD)
This is a classic example of intelligent, thoughtful pop music. Each track on this CD is beautifully crafted, the arrangements owing much to Bacharach and David as they do to Blondie. This album captures the Cardigans prior to their current Black Sabbath fixation (Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is included in all its' lounge-pop glory), and every tune, even the songs dealing with breaking up, is relentlessly feelgood. I have never been able to listen to this album without grinning like an idiot - it sweeps you up with the catchy choruses. Sick and Tired and Hey! Get Out Of My Way! are the standout tunes, but there is nothing on this album that I would change. I have owned this album for three years, and never tired of it. It's a bargain. Go on, take the gamble.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Make sure you go for the original Swedish release,
By gasteropod (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life (Audio CD)
The UK version omits 4 tracks and includes tracks from their debut album 'Emmerdale' mixed into the tracklisting, so it's a completely different album really. The proper version of 'Life' is as follows:
1) Carnival 2) Gordon's Gardenparty 3) Daddy's Car 4) Pikebubbles 5) Tomorrow 6) Beautiful One 7) Travelling with Charley 8) Fine 9) Sunday Circus Song 10) Hey! Get Out of My Way 11) Closing Time
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect plinky-plonky pop,
By A Customer
This review is from: Life (Audio CD)
Life is a collection of uplifting and upbeat lounge pop classics, all of which will have your fingers tapping at the car steering wheel and which will bring a ray of sunshine into your day, even if the lyrics alone wouldn't. Nina Persson's soothingly sickly voice caresses each lyric in an almost French and fairgroundesque manner. No other album fulfils the requirement of a refreshing, catchy, yet serious piece of music, which is why I recommend that ALL should have it in their collection. Before that stress frizzes you out, get a smile on your face.
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