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The Cardigans – Lovefool (Official Music Video)

A signature pop tune of the ’90s by the popular Swedish band The Cardigans.

The song, which perfectly pairs sweet, bittersweet female vocals with a lively disco beat, is irresistibly catchy—once you hear it, you won’t forget it.

Included on the 1996 album First Band on the Moon and later featured on the soundtrack of the 1997 film Romeo + Juliet, it became a massive worldwide hit.

Nina Persson’s clear, airy voice and lyrics that deftly capture the complex emotions of someone in love convey both the joy and the melancholy of romance at the same time.

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The Cardigans – Carnival

The Swedish band The Cardigans.

Formed in 1992, this group scored hits in the Swedish pop scene with a slightly retro, ’60s-style acoustic rock sound.

Here’s a song they released in 1995.

It was used on the soundtrack of the American film Austin Powers and, in Japan, in a 2005 Toyota Prius commercial, which drew a lot of attention.

Their sound is great—evoking both nostalgia and freshness at the same time.

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The Cardigans – My Favourite Game “Walkaway Version”

Most major groups are from Stockholm, but this group hails from the small city of Jönköping.

Their worldwide smash hit “Lovefool” is extremely well-known, but this song, which tends to be overshadowed by it, is also very well-crafted.

It’s a brisk, catchy track where their ambition comes through in the sound and makes your head start nodding almost naturally.

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The Cardigans – For What It’s Worth – Director’s Cut

This song features the gentle resonance of an acoustic guitar.

It’s a track by The Cardigans, a Swedish pop band formed in 1992, and it was released as a single in 2003.

The lyrics express a plea to a former lover to come back because they are loved more than anyone else.

The vocals and the message align so well that it’s truly heart-wrenching.

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The Cardigans – Tomorrow

Here’s a song by The Cardigans, a band that was a hit in Japan in the ’90s.

The title says it all: “Tomorrow.” It’s the perfect phrase for office workers striving toward the next day.

Nina’s vocals—languid yet somehow refined—are sure to soothe men everywhere.

Even if you fail, there’s always tomorrow! It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you feel that way.

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The Cardigans – Nasty Sunny Beam

A B-side track from the 1996 single “Lovefool.” A five-piece pop rock band from Sweden formed in 1992.

Its upbeat, fast-developing rhythm and a sound that fuses guitars with a psychedelic and ethnic flavor and a pop melody make for a curious listening experience.