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2 in 1
Pop · 2000 · 17 tracks

2 in 1

The Cardigans

Twenty tracks of sugary Swedish pop masking a cynical core. Jazzy bossa nova rhythms meet 60s lounge aesthetics and Nina Persson's signature breathy delivery.

2000 · Stockholm Records (3)

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This collection is a masterclass in the aesthetic of the 'ironic lounge' movement of the mid-90s. On the surface, it is all sunshine and sophisticated charm, heavily indebted to the bossa nova rhythms of Astrud Gilberto and the orchestral pop of Burt Bacharach. The instrumentation is light and airy, featuring prominent flutes, vintage organs, and crisp acoustic guitars that suggest a carefree, retro-cool lifestyle. It feels like the soundtrack to a perfectly curated, minimalist apartment in Stockholm where everything is beautiful and nothing hurts.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks
01
Paralyzed
4:56
03
Erase/Rewind
3:37
04
Explode
4:07
05
Starter
3:53
06
Hanging Around
3:44
07
Higher
4:34
08
Marvel Hill
4:17
09
Do You Believe
3:24
10
Junk of the Hearts
4:10
11
Nil
2:19
12
Your New Cuckoo
3:57
13
Heartbreaker
3:44
14
Happy Meal II
2:38
15
Step on Me
3:51
17
Losers
3:19
19
Great Divide
3:18
20
Choke
3:26
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the flute melody in 'Sick & Tired' dances around the melancholic bassline during the verses.
The transition from the sparse acoustic arrangement of 'Rise & Shine' to its surprisingly jazzy, uptempo bridge.
The explosive, brass-led chorus of 'Carnival' that provides a sudden burst of Technicolor energy.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 2 in 1 sound next to the rest of The Cardigans's catalogue?

Sunday Morning+1.7σ

Sunday Morning saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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