“I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer”
from the album Super Extra Gravity
2005
There’s something about the sort of breezy, uncomplicated pop that The Cardigans put out that makes you feel good of a morning.
There’s no cool issues to deal with, no underlying influence or worthy lyrics, it’s just good no nonsense pop.
But Super Extra Gravity, the follow up to multi-million selling Gran Turismo, has a darker side too.
Behind good pop songs like “Losing a Friend,” “Overload,” and “In the Round” (all belting songs) is a darker more sinister edge lurking around in the background.
They walk a fine line on this album, largely good stuff but occasional tracks, like “Don’t Blame Your Daughter,” could be Roxette if you closed your eyes and put yourself in a different place.
But forget those lapses, strange and beautiful and downright toe-tapping, this is a worthwhile addition to anyone’s collection.